DON’T
drink a lot of alcohol at the
rehearsal dinner. Limit yourself to
a glass of wine or champagne for
toasting at dinner. Instead, drink
plenty of water – it will make you
feel hydrated and look good for your
wedding day.
DO
eat a good dinner. Don’t just nibble
– you’ll need plenty of energy for
the day ahead. Stay away from spicy
foods or rich, heavy desserts - save
it for the reception. These foods
may give you indigestion and stop
you from getting a good night’s
sleep.
DON’T
go out after the rehearsal dinner.
There will be lots of friends,
relatives and out-of-town guests
that will want to see you – but
resist the temptation and go home
directly after the rehearsal
dinner. You need your beauty sleep.
After the rehearsal dinner,
DO
spend time with people that are
close to you… your parents, your
bridesmaids or your fiancé. Try not
to be around people that can be
annoying or cause you any stress.
This is the last thing you need the
day before your wedding.
In addition,
DO
spend some quiet time alone to
meditate or visualize your wedding
day. Try taking an aromatherapy bath
with fragrant candles and soft music
and just relax! Use this time to
really visualize your wedding day.
Picture it clearly (with details) in
your mind – everything flowing
perfectly!
DON’T
over do it! The night before the
wedding is not the time to be
putting together your favors or to
begin packing for the honeymoon.
Make sure you plan accordingly and
have everything done before the
rehearsal dinner – if not, ask for
help! That's what your bridal party
is there for!
DO
go to sleep early. This may be
difficult with all of the
excitement. Allow yourself some time
to wind down after the rehearsal
dinner and before you climb under
the covers. Do something you enjoy
that relaxes you, such as reading a
book or listening to soothing music.
The bath may help you get drowsy!
