Your wedding day is coming soon and it is a day to be celebrated! One thing that many people don’t take into consideration is how stressful a wedding can be. While you are planning, organizing invites, and getting registries taken care of it’s important to remember one little thing: pamper yourself! Not only will spending some time doing self-care ease the stress, but it’ll help you appreciate the upcoming day even more.
Here are seven ways you can have some fun and pamper yourself before the big day:
1. Get a Massage
You have a lot of options when it comes to a massage. You can go to a larger chain, a local business, or even have an at-home massage too. More than likely, you’ll want to visit a small business which, according to NerdWallet, there are 33.3 million that exist across the United States. Small businesses are going to be able to give you that extra step in care and help ease the tension even more. So maybe opt in for that more personal experience.
2. Take a Hike
Getting into nature is going to immediately decrease the amount of stress you are feeling. Take a breath of cleaner air, see some wildlife, and take your time just walking. If the path isn’t too rocky, try going barefoot to connect with nature even further and help rebalance and ground yourself.
3. Invest Time in a Bath
We aren’t talking about your run-of-the-mill bath here. This is a special bath. Pull out the bubbles, oils, bath bombs, essential oils, and the rubber ducky. Make your favorite drink and put away your cell phone because you’ve faced enough notifications for the day. Take your time and let your body relax in the hot bath.
4. Get a Mani-Pedi
Who doesn’t love a good manicure or pedicure? With the employment of manicurists and pedicurists projected to grow 33% from 2020-2030, you’re probably going to have quite a few technicians to choose from. Read reviews before taking off to the salon and make sure that you go for a clear coat so you can get your nails done easily when it comes time for your wedding photos.
5. Listen to Live Music
Music can soothe the soul and if you like to dance, the movement can be freeing as well. Go out to your favorite live music venue or put on a concert at home. Play music videos, replay concerts, and rock out in a way that speaks to you.
6. Read Something New
Sometimes our brains are so overwhelmed with everything that we don’t want to put anything new in. However, reading something new that’s easy to read is going to help. Don’t go for books that are meant to challenge your thinking, instead try something new like manga or webcomics. They are short, sweet, to the point, and easier to read than the Illiad.
7. Get Your Teeth Whitened
It will be hard to get your teeth straightened before a wedding unless you have a few years. Crooked teeth are the second most common dental insecurity and whiteness of teeth also plays a role in insecurity as well. So head to the dentist or invest in some dental whitening strips to help brighten your smile. You won’t regret it!
These seven ways to pamper yourself before you head into your wedding are great ways to decrease stress, distract yourself, and keep you on track at the same time. If your mind is too stressed out, you may end up making bad decisions about your wedding that you can regret. So instead of worrying, take care and let go of the stress as often as you can.
