by
Guest Blogger, Katie Wright, WPICC, President & Lead Coordinator for Drama
Queen Wedding & Event Planning in Calgary
10. Trust the plans that you have made
and take a break until January. Try reading a good book as oppose to a bridal magazine
or planner guide. Wrap up those presents for loved ones instead of favors and
send holiday cards instead of tackling those invites. You have worked hard the
past few months and deserve to enjoy…if only for a few weeks. Turn on Mariah
Carey or N’Sync Christmas and decorate your tree.
9. Don’t eat too much, you will
definitely regret this once the New Year comes and you feel slightly fluffier
than in 2009. Those Turtles and Egg Nog will just make you frustrated at the
gym trying to shed those extra pounds plus any holiday weight that accumulated.
8. Don’t drink too much, again this will
add on the pounds and will probably give you a pounding head as well. Stay
classy and limit your consumption.
7. Squeeze in some exercise, not into that New Year dress fitting.
Take it from someone who knows all too well…those last minute dress stressors
caused by over indulging can be a nightmare. Go shovel the walks, tobogganing,
ice skating or skiing. Just don’t break a leg!
6. Try some home remedies to ease your mind and body. Head to your
favorite Bath & Body Works and stock up on some holiday delights. Take a
hot bubble bath, get plenty of rest and make sure you stay healthy. Did you get
your H1N1 shot? ‘Tis the Season…
5. Don’t spend too much money on
presents, family and friends will understand that you are tight for cash as you
are saving every penny to plan and stick to your Wedding Day Budget. Try making
a gift or drawing names instead of having to buy for the whole family.
4. Hang with a friend and have some
laughs. Instead of texting, emailing, or Facebook, why not pick up the phone
and invite a good friend to enjoy a Holiday Specialty Coffee and catch up. Don’t
worry about the Calories in the Coffee…the moments with Friends are worth it!
3. Spa it up. Now I am a firm believer that a good spa treatment
will wipe away any stress and make you feel like a new woman. Most spas have
festive treatments to put you in the mood as well as relax you. Have a candy
cane body scrub, pedicure with peppermint paraffin or a cranberry facial. When
you are all done being pampered have them do your hair and make-up without
discussing any styles for your big day.
2. Make your Relationship with Fiancà© a
priority…no fighting! Planning a Wedding can put a strain on your relationship
and sometimes during the holidays this strain can get worse when other
stressors come into play. Remember why you are getting married and enjoy a good
date night. Take a drive to your local festival of lights, curl up in front of
the fireplace with warm apple cider and National Lampoon or go to the mall and
sit on Santa’s knee. Forget the little things and dive into the spirit of the
Season…together.
1. Hire a
Certified WPIC Wedding Planner! We not only know what we are doing, we will
help ease your plans or take over on the day. Either way, you are in good
hands. You will come away from your wedding with only wonderful memories and no
mishaps to fog them.
Amen, Katie.
Good planning also means know when to take a break….#10 is awesome so you don’t lose your mind. Especially love the Christmas albums you suggested, two of my faves. Wanna hear Michael Buble’s Christmas album…..bet his is great too!
The thing you have to remember about #4 though is that your friend will probably ask about the wedding. Make sure to keep things vague and positive, and don’t start going on about all the things you’re worried about. And then right after you’ve gushed just enough, change the subject to something else entirely so that you don’t get too caught up in wedding stuff all over again.
Very nice blog and I love all those tips..
This could not psosbily have been more helpful!