So your wedding has finally arrived.
Right now you are a strange mix of anxiety, excitement, pride and a whole range of emotions that defy the spectrum of normalcy.
It is very much understandable because after all, it is your wedding day and one of the most important days in your life.
When it comes to what you must be prepared for today, Today you get to be the princess, the center of attention and all you must do is enjoy this day, make it memorable and make it last a lifetime.
Here is a list of things to do that will make the day of your wedding run smoothly.
There is a lot of anticipation on your part and you may have meticulously planned the entire wedding ceremony and reception and you want it to go smoothly for that perfect wedding you dreamt of.
You must know that things can never be perfect and certain things just go wrong because they have to.
Don't fret over these things.
You never know, some of these goof-ups may be hilarious when you think of it after many years of wedded bliss.
Just relax and enjoy this day.
For the bride: Of course, as a bride, you must be very stressed today and the first thing you should try to do is get up in the morning and do some breathing exercises to calm your nerves.
Take a warm, luxuriant bath or indulge in some spa therapy.
If you are feeling chatty and need to work off the pre-wedding jitters then call your bridesmaids in for a talk and also go together for some pampering.
Make sure you have all your appointments for your hair and makeup done in advance.
Give your maid of honor a copy of your wedding schedule from the time of preparation right up to the final event.
Your maid of honor can be in charge of dealing with the wedding vendors, double-checking everything and doing any last minute things.
At all times, stick to your schedule and have a bridal emergency kit ready in advance too.
Things like safety pins, pantyhose, aspirin, paper towels, tape, clear nail polish, and spot remover as well as some basic makeup for touch-ups can be part of this kit.
Practice walking around in your gown a bit and do a last minute rehearsal with your bridesmaids.
After your wedding ceremony, don't forget to thank your friend for her help with a bridesmaid gift.
Make sure you eat light but don't give up eating or you may faint right during the ceremony.
Don't eat after you have put on your gown.
Absolutely abstain from smoking now.
Visualize your wedding and put on that smile.
It is your wedding day with the person you love so much.
For the groom: You have to put on a brave front but I'm sure today you are a tad bit nervous.
Make sure that you have all your wedding and post-wedding activities double-checked and verified in order for things to proceed without any glitches.
Give your best man a list of the wedding vendors to the site just in case someone needs to call them.
Make sure you have had enough sleep today and hit the gym early to boost your confidence and work off those feelings of anxiety.
Get home and shower well, apply some masculine fragrance today.
Eat a light meal and don't indulge in any hard drinks or smoking.
Pack an emergency kit with some mouthwash, breath mints, razor, cologne and comb.
Arrive early to the venue.
Now, all you need to do is await your bride.
Finally, try to relax as best you can.
If you follow this advice, you will find your nuptials will flow very smoothly and it will be a great start to a long and happy life together.