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I was so nervous leading up to it all. When it came to the day of I was ok. Doing pictures before the ceremony really helped. We had a blast doing our pictures. If we would not have done them before I would have been super nervous
@bestbuddies: We are doing photos before our ceremony too, so maybe that will help.
We all took a shot of peppermint schnapps right before walking down the aisle--the pictures of us outside the church are priceless =)
I drank a couple glasses of wine while getting ready! (Not really because I was nervous though, just because it was the girls hanging out getting our hair and makeup done.)
If you're wanting something non-alcohol, there was a tip from a few gals to eat a banana in the morning. I guess there's something about them that helps calm the nerves. Of course, bananas and mimosas sound like a well rounded breakfast to me :-)
@Bichon Frise: I was a little shaky at the very beginning, (just because I was very shy) but had my dad's arm, but once I saw his face, I just looked into his eyes, no one else mattered! ;)
Once you go down the aisle you will most likely go into a surreal trance, its like all time stops! Before you know it, the dude or dudette is like and now you may kiss the bride! and its like whoaaa alright time to party!
@Bichon Frise: I had to look it up too lol
Im very nervous too and we have joked inby bridal party of doing a shot of tequila before the walktown the aisle. Actually just thinking about it is masking me flustered *finds online dealer of klonopin*
I plan to have some champagne and take photos before to have fun and loosen up. I also think I will do a first look with FI-I feel like it may be too much pressure to try to stay out of sight until the unveiling as I walk down the aisle-it will make me nervous to wait for him to see me.
I'm planning on eating a huge bowl of fruit salad and drinking a big cup of Starbucks.
I actually take a low dose of Klonopin every day for an anxiety disorder, and since I am a good little patient and can be trusted with my own medication management, my doctor has given me permission to increase my dose during times of heightened anxiety. I have to do it once in awhile but I don't abuse it. It's good that she trusts me :o)
If anyone does have anxiety problems and is considering medication, this is a good one because it doesn't make you drowsy or withdrawn. I feel like it just clears my head, gets ride of my bad dreams (and bad daydreams!) and helps me focus my energy.
<end drug company commercial>
And for those of you non-medicating, non-drinking bees out there, give Rescue Remedy a try. I hear it's awesome... never tried it myself, but there's a pet version of it and it does wonders for calming my lab/pibble crazy dog.
In all honesty, the day of I was soooo calm. I have also spoken with some friends/relatives and they said the same thing. I think it's becuase all of the work is done, everything will fall into place. Of course the few days leading up to it I was a mess. But the night before, I just said "ok. lets do this". I woke up, and I was fine. It's an amazing feeling. And the people - you don't even notice them. You will just notice your soon to be husband looking at you.
I may be the minority on this one though. I just took everything in.
Ahhhh, I can't wait for the moment your nerves start popping because you finally realize you're ACTUALLY getting married. My first cousin who got married in April 2011 was trembaling and was nervous BEYOND belief, it really doesn't hit you until you're going through the motions of that day. We all tried to calm her down, but she just wasn't having it. I pulled her aside and comforted her, since I had just done her make-up and she just put on her dress, I didn't want her ruining her make-up or the dress!! But most importantly, none of us wanted her to be upset. Because I think all the wedding bees forget in that moment that it's a HAPPY DAY, not a nerve-wrecking one :)
So she calmed down a lot once her mother pulled her aside and comforted her. Then we whipped out the good 'ol whiskey bottle, gave herself 3 shots and that was a WRAP :)))) ! So, from experience I say:
A) Most important, SUPPORT & COMFORT!
& B) A little bit of a alcohol to calm the nerves won't hurt anyone ;)) !
My mom is a professional masseuse. I'm hoping I can convince her to do my back or feet for a bit....
For my sister's wedding my mom was still in school, so she paid two of her classmates to come down and give the bride and the bridesmaids a one hour massage before we all got ready.
I'm going for an early run the morning of to clear my head. Then I'm having a glass of something shortly before going down the aisle. Anymore than that and I won't remember my vows!
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I'm sure I'm not the only one who is feeling nervous about walking down the aisle and standing on a platform while 100 guests stare at me. I'm excited about getting married, just a little anxious about the actual wedding. Did you do anything or do you plan on doing anything to calm your nerves before the ceremony?