Being Present on Your Wedding Day
Photo by Rolan John Photo
Your wedding day has so many moving parts and emotions, and so being present and enjoying the moment is no easy exercise. We’ve put together a list of things to help guide you along the way so that you can focus on being present without thinking about anything else.
Create a wedding day timeline that allows for a little room to breath
When you’re working on your wedding day running sheet, factor in some down time for you and your partner. Wedding days can sometimes easily become overwhelming, and so it’s important to take some time away and breathe it all in with your partner.
These little moments will help keep you grounded and keep those nerves at bay.
Don’t forget to celebrate along the way
Just found your perfect wedding dress? Pop the champagne! Booked your DJ or band? Cue that Beyonce playlist because it’s time to dance!
They say it’s not the destination, but the journey that gets you there. There’s no need to save all the celebration for the big day. You and your partner can acknowledge every little milestone along the way.
Unplug on your wedding day
For all those times that you decide to have a digital detox day, your wedding day should be one of them. Forget about your phone and enjoy your wedding day unplugged! If you feel that you need your phone to capture moments, trust that your photographer will get everything you'll want to see.
Things might not go as planned on your wedding day
It’s fair to say that wedding days may not always go as planned, and that’s okay. Those little imperfections help make your wedding day so special and one to remember, especially the chaotic ones, like the time Aunty Tracy knocked the wedding cake down (ohh, there’s always an aunty involved!).
If you have a morning routine, don’t skip it
Most of us have a morning routine that we like to follow to help us start our day on a positive note. Now this doesn't mean looking at your phone (revert back to note 3...) as most of us have the tendency to do.
Your morning habits might be simple, like pouring a nice cup of hot coffee and sipping away at it slowly, stretching out with some yoga and pilates, boxing, meditating, being still for a while, journaling, walking and anything else that makes you feel good about taking on the day.
The key is to not reinvent your morning rituals on your wedding day too much, and instead stay true to yourself.
