FINAL TOUCHES TO CONSIDER

BEFORE THE BIG DAY

Cultivating A Sense of Calm, confidence, and Empowerment For your best day yet

Getting ready for your wedding day can come with a lot of pressure from loved ones to do and plan things you may have never even heard of or experienced before. From familial opinions, breaking the “norms”, and keeping up with the newest and most unique ways to cherish your time with loved ones, it can be daunting to know where to start and what’s going to be most impactful for you and your journey. Our team always reminds our couples to do first and foremost what feels most natural to them, their daily practice, and their relationship. The love you share between the two of you should always be paramount. When it comes to the weeks leading up to your wedding festivities, there are a few things that we recommend to our couples to help them feel empowered, confident, and at ease walking down the aisle. These are some considerations that professionals in the industry have shared with us, our tried and true practices we have experienced ourselves over the years, and exactly what we feel will provide the biggest impact on helping you feel your best going into your wedding experience!

Making Skin Care a Ritual & A Practice

One of the most influential ways we encourage couples to start preparing for their day at home is through regular hygienic practices that are backed by professionals. If you haven’t had a chance to visit a dermatologist in recent years, in the 12 months leading up to your wedding it is a great time to make an appointment to check in. After visiting the doctor and ensuring you're at home practice is in line with what will serve you and your body, we always encourage monthly facials in the final six months leading up to the big day.

May Mananya of the Ceremony Room in St. Augustine, FL shares a "less is more philosophy with her clients, because not everything needs to be invasive. [Her] practice focuses on using the purest ingredients & ancient facial massage modalities, for long term results.” Her practice is highly personalized and she even offers in-home spa appointments to make scheduling and following through with routine facials easier than ever!

Amason Aestetics Medical Spa of NE Florida offers an extensive line of aesthetic services to their clients, but one of our absolute favorites is their HydraFacial procedure which is “designed to deliver exceptional results by providing deep hydration, improving skin texture, and addressing various skin concerns. Whether you struggle with congestion, uneven tone, fine lines, or dullness, [their] skilled professionals will personalize the HydraFacial to meet your unique needs.”

Tye Hinson, of Tye Beauty, with over 20 years of beauty industry experience offers luxurious in-person skincare treatments in Panama City, FL and a unique virtual consultation option for those looking to take on skincare completely from their own home. Tye will provide feedback on current practices, lessons for proper care moving forward, and recommendations for best daily use products for your unique skincare needs.

Scheduling Routine Cleanings & Cuts

Setting up appointments for routine haircuts, teeth cleanings, and potential more intensive procedures can take months of planning. These kinds of routine care appointments may seem small, but they are what will truly make a difference in helping you feel at ease when your wedding date approaches and you know they are fully taken care of. We always recommend considering treatments such as teeth whitening, cosmetic bonding, and dental veneers as early as possible. Professionals like those at the the office of Distinctive Dentistry by Mullens & Nguyen can help point you in the right direction for the best treatment for you and when to schedule a procedure for peak performance on your day and the best outcome possible.

Monitoring Sleep Patterns, Meditative Practice, & Regulating Movement

Taking some time to consider your sleep patterns can have one of biggest impacts on your mental state during the months leading up to your wedding and beyond. As your planning team, it our highest priority to take as much stress and worry off your shoulders so you can actually be present and find joy in the planning leading up to your day. So with a planner on your side, considering your sleep and daily activity can and will be possible. Some of our favorite products for helping monitor (and ultimately regulate) sleep for better overall health are OŪRA, WHOOP, and the Apple Watch.

In addition to these more structured tracking devices, simply taking note of your daily patterns, getting outside to take in the fresh air for 5 minutes, practicing gratitude, and focusing your energy on your breath can truly transform how you feel from the inside out. If you are finding yourself feeling overwhelmed or wondering “why?”, bringing your focus back to your love, gratitude for the journey, daily movement, and breath will all help calm your nervous system and undoubtedly help you refocus your energy on a positive outlook for the big day ahead!