How to enjoy every moment of your wedding day

There are many events in a romantic relationship that will hold special meaning for years to come, from the marriage proposal through milestone anniversaries. The most important of these, of course, is your wedding day. It's one of the most important days of your life, and you want to be able to make wonderful memories. While you may be nervous, jittery, scared, practicing mindfulness will help you be in the moment and make the most of it. Sure, it may seem easier said than done, but some of these suggestions and practices will help you be more present on your wedding day.

Meditate before the big day
Preparing to be more present on your wedding day takes effort, and guided meditation is a well-travelled path to that goal. These meditations can help you stay calm and fill your heart with love for the day to unfold. It will allow you to enter your wedding day with a genuine appreciation for all involved, including yourself and your partner. This is critical for immediately alleviating annoyances that would otherwise play on your mind.

Begin with a scent 
Scent is one of the finest ways to connect to memories and ground yourself in the present time, so use it to your advantage during the wedding planning process. Wear a perfume or an essential oil during moments of quiet before the wedding. Then, bring it out during the ceremony to restore your sense of serenity. A similar effect can be achieved by lighting a candle or burning incense.

Practice the Five Senses method
Focusing on the present moment will help you stay grounded as you get dressed and at regular intervals throughout your wedding day.  An efficient method of grounding yourself is the five senses grounding technique. With this method, your attention is on:

- Five things that are visible
- Four items that are tangible. 
- Three sounds are audible. 
- Two things can be smelled. 
- One thing that you can taste.

The practice of mindfulness before your wedding day can help it come more readily when you need it the most. It involves bringing your attention back to the physical rather than letting your mind wander.

Create a priorities list 
On your wedding day, things won't always go as planned because there are so many things happening at once. Sweating the minor stuff may be a significant distraction from being present, so we advise preventing this by coming up with a list of experience-related non-negotiables in advance. Make a list of three to five highly important things, with getting married being one of them.

Have faith in your wedding planner 
It's simple to become overly focused on tiny issues on your wedding day in an effort to reclaim some sense of control. As long as you're dealing with a wedding planner, keep in mind that this is their job, not yours. Therefore, let go of the task. A lot of the minor details will be handled professionally on your behalf by your planner, ensuring that neither you nor your guests will be bothered by them. This allows you to concentrate on savouring each experience.

Cherish the ceremony
For couples who chose not to do a first look, your ceremony will mark the official start of your wedding day and mark your first coming-together as a couple. (AKA- a big deal!) Use the 4-7-8 breathing technique before you go down the aisle to calm your anxiety, clear your mind, and get ready to concentrate. Inhale through your nose for four seconds, hold the breath for seven seconds, and then exhale the breath through your mouth for eight seconds.