Wedding Day: Dos & Don'ts

My dear readers, my sincere apologies for not posting as often as I usually do, been busy runnin like a headless chicken in preparation for Eid!I've been reading some interesting articles from a fine author  (Johanna Docena) and I enjoyed some of her Dos and Dont's tips and included my own as there are MANY  things a bride in the UAE 9or anywhere) can do and CANNOT do. Now we all know that you worked your derrier off for months (or year) to make this wedding the wedding of your dreams. Everything is all set but before you enter the ballroom (or aisle) in all your bridal glory you need to remember these pointers that can make you a happy bride or a bitter one who'll end up in a state of "If onlys" for a very long time!

DOs

• Have a satisfying breakfast on the morning of your wedding, I promise you, you won't be able to eat properly after that.
• Have a bubble bath or dip in the tub, this will calm you tremedously
• Prepare early. Have your make-up and hair done ahead of time. Have your attendants arrive early too.
• French Manicure, unless you're a quirky bride, stick to soft french manicure so it won't overpower the gown
• Before reaching the Ballroom or aisle, do some facial exercises and take deep breathes so you wouldn't look too nervous. Nothing's more painful than a bride with a nervous smile, you'll look like you need to go to the loo!
• Interact with your guests especially your family. (GCC brides, please change the trend of walking on the catwalk, sitting saying quick hellos, then leaving with the groom. Try to interact more! Some fantastic brides broke that habbit and enjoyed the wedding as much as the happy guests)
• Enjoy your wedding day. Smile for God's Sake

DONTs

• Do not overdo the make-up. You want to be a more beautiful version of yourself not someone else (specifically a drag queen)
• Don’t be late. Nothing is uglier than a very late bride I assure you. For no matter how lovely the decor is people will always remember how late you were!
• You do not want to ruin the most important day in your life by getting involved in the details of the wedding, leave that stress to a reliable wedding planner or a relative with a very good taste.
• Practise, practise and practise walking in your gowns ladies!
• Do not forget to bring your sense of humor with you. You will need tons of this especially when things are not going the way you wanted to.

xoxo Noora