The Seven Worst Things You Can Do on the Morning of Your Wedding

So this is definitely stating the obvious, but as the bride, you want to look and feel your best on your wedding day. Do any of these things and you might compromise that goal.

1. Check the hourly forecast.

I made this mistake and wound up spending way too much time thinking about how there was a 70% chance of thunderstorms predicted for the hour my outdoor wedding ceremony was taking place. Not only did it not rain then, but it was blindingly sunny for my walk down the aisle. Even if a rainy forecast turns out to be right, thinking about how it's going to rain doesn't help your wedding happiness.

2. Cry.

I don't know about you, but my nose turns bright red and I get pink circles around my eyes when I cry — and I stay that way for a good half hour after I stop. While some pre-wedding tears can't be helped (your mom surprising you with the bracelet she wore as a bride), others can (your bouquet having roses instead of ranunculus). Control the tears whenever you're able to, and avoid all-out sobbing, which can leave your eyes bloodshot and face puffy long after the tears have dried.

3. Try a new food.

The morning of your wedding is not the time to broaden your culinary horizons if you're at all prone to food allergies. While you may want to start off your wedding day with a dish more exciting than you're usual bowl of cereal, make it a meal you've enjoyed (without an adverse reaction) recently.

4. Eat foods that'll bloat you……or make you gassy, for that matter (they often go hand in hand).

Broccoli, cauliflower, and beans are known culprits. Avoid these and anything else that makes you feel less than your best (because if you think that corset was tight before…).


5. Talk to anyone who might upset/annoy/frustrate you.

True, you may not be able to get out of talking to that Debbie Downer hair salon receptionist, but definitely don't seek out a soul who could raise your blood pressure just by speaking. You'll already be on edge from nervousness; don't engage those who could send you over the edge.


6. Watch or read the news.

The day before I got married, there was a horrible crane accident in New York City. One of the men who didn't survive was supposed to get married soon. I couldn't help but think of him and his poor fiancee all day long. Knowing what's going on in the world is a good thing — just not on your wedding day if you're the type of person who gets hung up on tragic stories.

7. Try a new drastic beauty treatment.

We've said it before, but it's worth repeating: Don't apply self-tanner for the first time, don't get a facial, and don't get your teeth whitened on your wedding day (the week before is fine, though). Basically, stay away from anything with an unpredictable outcome.