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A Groom’s Guide to the Perfect Wedding Day

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Tips to Feel and Look Your Best on a Day You Will Always Remember

The months of planning leading up to a wedding can be stressful, and then the entire day is over in a flash. However, there is plenty that you can do in the time leading up to your wedding that can have you feeling your best. Follow these quick and easy steps in order to alleviate some of the nerves and feel your best!

Boost your immune system

A Night to Remember | Jesse & Ken Wedding Photos

In order to avoid saying “I do” with the sniffles, take proactive steps in the weeks and months leading up to your wedding in order to boost your immune system. You may be dieting and exercising for other reasons, but some easy changes can have a huge impact on your overall health. Getting 30 minutes of exercise daily and eating more fruits and vegetables are just a few ways to boost your immune system. You’ll have more energy and will be more proactive in taking care of yourself.

Develop a skincare routine

A Beautiful Day for a Wedding | Kiki & Justin Wedding Photos
A Beautiful Day for a Wedding | Kiki & Justin Wedding Photos

Brides and grooms should have a daily skincare routine. It’s important to keep in mind that the season can completely alter your routine. If you’re planning for a spring or summer ceremony, it’s important to be mindful of the sun. In the summer, sunburns can be extremely painful. In order to be proactive, use a moisturizer and lip balm with SPF every single day. In the event that you do experience overexposure to the sun, aloe vera is a great solution for relief and healing. In the winter, dry skin and chapped lips can be just as uncomfortable. Yes, even UV rays from the sun can do damage in the winter. However, winter presents more possibilities. Cold sores are more likely to appear in the colder weather. It can be difficult to predict when a breakout may occur, so be prepared with Valacyclovir is essential.

Get plenty of sleep

A Sunny Day with Emily & Drew | Crooked Willow Farms Wedding Photos

It’s called beauty rest for a reason. This may seem like an obvious suggestion, but people are more likely to sacrifice their sleep than anything else. For these and many other benefits of sleep, try to get 7-9 hours of shut-eye in the days and weeks leading up to your big day. From helping you lose weight to reducing stress, getting more sleep is just what the doctor ordered for your wedding day.

Go for a massage

Kyle & Dan | Wedding Photo | University Club Denver | From the Hip Photo

Guys, don’t feel like you can’t enjoy some relaxation on your own. Nowadays it is becoming more and more popular for men to enjoy the benefits of a pedicure or a full spa package. If you want to be romantic, you can even go for a couples massage with your partner. With options like Swedish massage to aromatherapy, there are plenty of choices for different types of massage. It can be overwhelming at times, and it’s important to take a step back and treat yourself.

Wedding days should be a dream come true. If you take some time leading up to your wedding to follow these easy tips, you’ll be one step closer to feeling perfect on your perfect day!


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