Planning > For the Bride

After you choose the style you want, go to a Massachusetts wedding hair stylist and try it out at least two months ahead of time. If you are happy with the way the stylist did your hair, set up an appointment on your wedding day. Make sure you leave yourself enough time to get your hair washed, set and styled.  Leave yourself plenty of time to relax!

Makeup

You may decide to do your own make-up on your wedding day or have a Massachusetts professional make-up artist do it.  If you decide to do it on your own, do not experiment on your wedding day.  A few weeks before go to the cosmetic counter at the department store for a free make-up session.  Purchase the colors that look best on you and try them at home.  Your make-up should be a little heavier than usual for the photographs.

If you go to a professional cosmetologist, make sure you have a session ahead of time.  Be sure to feel comfortable with how you look after the make-up is applied.  You want to still look like yourself!  Click for more helpful makeup tips.

Nails

Pamper yourself and get a manicure!  This can be relaxing. You want your nails to look their best (especially for those close-up photographs!).  Consider a pedicure, its a nice way to sit back and relax before the festivities begin.

Getting in Shape

The big day is in a few months and you want to get in shape.  The thought of squeezing into a pair of spandex shorts is enough to drive anyone's motivation down!  However, you have to remember that this your big day.  So, girls, it's time to get motivated!  Below you'll find a list of helpful tips to get you started on a workout program.

• Do not put pressure on yourself to lose the weight.  Planning a wedding is already stressful enough - you don't need the added pressure!

• If you don't workout and are not sure where to begin, start with a walk.  Walking is simple, inexpensive and you can do it anywhere!  Set goals - walk for 20 minutes one day and add five minutes to your walk the next time.  Or time yourself - see how far you can walk in 30 minutes and see if you can walk further the next time.  Reaching your goals will keep you motivated.  Not only does walking get you in shape, but it also reduces stress.

• Join a gym.  Not only can you workout with all the equipment, you'll find lots of great classes, such as: step aerobics, spinning, yoga, kickboxing, and sculpt classes.  Working out will help you lose the fat and gain muscle (remember - muscle burns fat!).

• If you can't get motivated, hire a personal trainer.  He/she will be sure to push you harder than you would push yourself!

• Feel like exercising is a chore?  Then take up a sport!  Why not join a softball team?  Or how about volleyball or basketball?  Lots of local schools have evening classes that include these sports.  Perhaps your place at work has a team you can join.

• Talking with friends will also keep you motivated.  There are also many chat rooms on the internet that will keep you motivated. Hearing their stories will inspire you.

• As you start to lose weight, focus on the positive.  Don't focus on how much more you have to lose.  Give yourself the credit you deserve for all the hard work you've done.

After exercising for a few weeks, you'll start to notice a change in both your body and your spirit.  Feeling better about yourself will relieve any stress.  In turn, making your wedding planning a bit easier!