It’s officially that time of year again… it’s wedding season!!! Honestly, I LOVE going to weddings. There’s so many amazing/heartfelt moments that only happen at weddings. Like:
The groom expression as he sees his bride walk down the isle.
An elderly couple dancing and remembering their own wedding 60 years ago.
Old friends reconnecting after years of separation.
The smushing of cake in the bride and grooms faces.
I could go on and on! As many of y’all know, Ryan and I got married earlier this month. It was the perfect day, and neither of us would change a single thing about it. HOWEVER, if you were to ask me if it was an easy twelve months of planning to get to that wonderful day… I’d say HECK NO! There were bumps and unnecessary fights and little hiccups along the way that were to be expected. The good news: Ryan and I felt like at the end of all that planning together, we were closer. We’d hashed out a lot of details together, learned how to handle family situations along the way, and got stronger as a couple.
SO aside from planning out your engagement efficiently (see my must do tasks for the first three months of engagement here), I wanted to share with y’all what I did to simmer down when the stress levels got a liiiiittle to high.
1. Go to bed early and get a good night’s sleep. I know, it seems like easy advice, but I wish y’all could have seen me one month before the wedding! Every night I’d lay in bed, dreaming of the big day, and thinking about what needs to be done. I did everything I could to prep myself for a good night’s sleep so I could wake up early and hit the ground running in the morning. Try as I might, I was just too hyper to fall asleep at night. I’ve never been one to try out sleeping pills or supplements, but the RESCUE SLEEP Liquid Melts had gotten raving reviews, and they’re natural – they utilize White Chestnut flower essences to help switch off the mind from unwanted repetitive thoughts. Bingo!
2. Make lists. This is something I have to do every night when life gets hectic. After dinner, I sit down with my notebook and write down everything I need to do the following day. Having all my tasks listed in one spot is SO helpful. If your day is jam packed, try writing out a timeline that includes when you wake up, meetings, meals, and exercise times. Don’t worry about following your timeline down to the exact minute, but do try to make it realistic enough so you can accomplish all your to-do’s for the day!
3. Spend some time with your S.O. and don’t talk about the wedding. Go to your favorite date night spot, take him on a hike, or play tennis after work together. Just don’t talk about the wedding!
4. Stay hydrated and moisturized. When your skin looks good, you feel good. I’m a huge advocate for drinking water throughout the day because I swear it keeps my skin clearer! The RESCUE Cream is a hand lotion I keep on me at all times. It’s non-scented, which can be hard to find, and it can even heal my dry Colorado hands!
5. Treat yo’ self!!! You deserve a break! Go paddle boarding on your favorite lake. Go shopping and buy the shoes! Grab some ice cream with your bestie. Know when you need a break and let yourself chill out. RESCUE Pastilles are handy when you’re on the go, and they come in four flavors (my favorite is black currant!) Each pastille contains one dose of the original BACH® flower blend, so they’re designed to keep you calm and stress-free.
At the end of the day, know that you’re getting to marry the love of your life. No matter what happens, know that you’ll get to say “I do,” start your lives together, and live happily ever after.
Don’t forget to enter to win “Ready with RESCUE® for a Year!” on my Instagram page! This giveaway package consists of six RESCUE Sleep® Liquid Melts and six RESCUE® Pastille tins. Click here to enter!
As always, thanks so much for reading!
Xoxo,
