5 Fool-Proof Tips For A Stress-Free Wedding

More than two million weddings are had each year in the U.S., and every bride wants hers to be perfect. The truth is, though, rather than trying to stand out from the crowd, this year’s brides should concentrate on how to skip the stress and have a beautiful wedding they can actually enjoy. 

Here’s how brides can plan a stress-free wedding while still making their big day special.

1. Delegate Like a Pro

Brides who plan the perfect wedding day down to the last detail months in advance will induce serious eye rolls from all their BFFs. Truth bomb: The coolest brides are the ones who can plan their big day with a little last-minute flair and a lot of help from their squad. 

So, enjoy your engagement and save some wedding tasks, like seating charts and reception playlists, for someone who needs an ego boost, like a college bud who didn’t make the cut as a bridesmaid or a sister-in-law you love/hate.

2. Prepare for the Worst

Weddings are the best. Until they’re not. From awkward hangovers to serious wardrobe malfunctions, weddings always have day-of emergencies. Luckily, brides can avoid the worst of them by having a sewing kit, OTC pain relievers, snacks, extra cash and a universal cell phone charger at the ready. And if you have a relative that will try to give a horrible drunken speech at the reception, ask a friend to be in charge of shutting down that disaster with funny jokes and the knowledge of how to turn off the mic when necessary.

3. Treat Yo Self

No one likes a grumpy bridezilla. To combat the urge to go postal on the caterer over lukewarm soup, brides should plan to invest in all the best treatments the week before the wedding. A Swedish massage will reduce stress and promote better sleep (hey, brides can always use a little extra beautyrest!). And a professional house cleaner can polish up the future couple’s home before their return from the honeymoon. 

4. Go for Effortless Glam

Brides-to-be can achieve a trendy and Insta-worthy look with feathered, natural eyebrows like Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen. The trick is to not pluck them; instead, simply brush the brows upward and set them with powder or tinted gel. Runway fashion experts also recommend low-maintenance, updated classics like textured waves tied into a low pony with a white ribbon, matte-red lipstick or a Blair-like blow-out paired with a white headband instead of a veil.

5. Rock Sexy Time

The white dress will slay it at the wedding ceremony, so keep those good vibes going during the honeymoon with a new lace bra, or a sexy teddy or chemise. With so many wedding to-dos, the most convenient way brides can buy new lingerie for their honeymoon is online. All the options are readily available, including tons of styles, colors and sizes. Besides, in real life, ladies love to shop for lingerie discreetly from their couch without weird stares from strangers at the store.

How to Be One in Two Million

Brides should always feel like one in a million, or in this case, one in two million. But who wants the stress of a perfect wedding? To plan a perfectly imperfect wedding, brides should delegate tasks and take steps ahead of time to prepare for day-of emergencies. And, for the most chill vibes, brides should treat themselves to a massage beforehand, rely on the natural beauty trend that celebs love, and shop online for the best honeymoon lingerie.

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