How to Stay Calm the Night Before the Wedding

Relax with loved ones, but don't forget to take some time out for yourself - you've planned the perfect wedding and you owe it to yourself to indulge yourself before the big day.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Men's Bathrobes
• Women's Bathrobes
• Aromatherapy Candles
• Herbal Teas
• Milk
• Bubble Baths
• Manicure Kits
• Massagers
• Relaxing CDs

1. Pamper yourself with a manicure or massage.

2. Take time at your rehearsal dinner to delight in the company of family and friends.

3. Come home, light some candles, put on some relaxing music and draw up a warm, luxurious bath. For an extra indulgence, soothe your senses with aromatherapy.

4. Have a glass of warm milk or hot herbal tea to calm those nerves.

5. Follow your usual nighttime routine before going to bed.

6. Get a good night's rest - even if you can't sleep, just resting will help.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep out negative thoughts with positive visualization - conjure up a picture of serenity in your mind, and remember to take deep breaths.

[Chaundravaughn]

on 1/13/2009 Wonderful advice

on 9/6/2006 Massage oils can give you body acne- not cute with a strapless dress. Don't get a massage within three weeks before your wedding. Same goes for a facial. Take precautions from that point on to prevent/treat the acne.

on 11/22/2005 Talk to your doctor, and by all means try it at least once beforehand, but consider a prescription sleep aid. As an insomniac, I use Lunesta. I don't feel groggy the next day, just very calm and relaxed. It's well worth the visit to the doctor.

on 11/22/2005 If you're having trouble sleeping before the big day and are lactose intolerant, warm milk is out of the question.

Try a couple of slices of turkey instead. The natural tryptophan will knock you right out.

on 11/22/2005 Drink alcohol, but not much if you don't want the next day to be dizzy!