It’s natural people want their wedding day to be perfect, and as a top-tier wedding venue, that’s what we strive for. Still, one cannot control all things. There are wedding mishaps. Things cannot run accordingly to plan at all times. Feeling faint at the altar is more common than you may think. Brides (and grooms) may start feeling dizzy as it seems like the room starts spinning around them. The obvious answer is nerves –especially if either party isn’t used being “on stage” in front of so many people.
Hollywood has (unfairly) taught us that this means that the person isn’t sure if they truly want to get married or that they’re not sure it it’s the right person. It’s actually much more likely that people will experience this level of stress when marrying someone they’re deeply in love with. There’s an added urge for things to be perfect and/or sense of it being unreal. Here are some tips to handle the stress of getting on that altar:
- Don’t be Embarrassed to Take a Minute
- If you need to sit, then sit. Take a breather from everything. Yes. Request a chair up on the altar. Give yourself permission to center yourself.
- Nutrition
- In the days leading up to the wedding, it seems like time is constantly against the couple. There is always one more thing to double check and no time to get everything done. Too often this leads to not eating breakfast and being dehydrated (especially is the ‘partying’ has already been in full-swing). Make sure you take the time to eat and consume plenty of water. The people in attendance can wait a few more minutes.
- Sweating
- Make sure the MOH has a small hand fan with her. And (seriously) test out antiperspirants. Look up ones for extreme duress and go jogging with them beforehand.
- Make Use of Your Right-Hand Man/Maid
- The Best Man and Maid of Honor were chosen for a reason. They are there to be your support and personal assistant. This means everything from getting you water to being an open ear about your nerves and stress. Often the perfect remedy for what’s gnawing at the mind is to simply vent it. Keep them by your side and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
