10 Confidence boosting tips

10 Confidence boosting tips

Worried about walking down the aisle? Don’t panic! Holly Johnson is here to help you feel full of confidence (and you won’t have to imagine the vicar naked...!)

 

  1. Remember everyone at your wedding will be family and friends, so even if you fall over at the altar or mess up your words, it doesn’t matter!
  2. Get reception-confident! Don’t be afraid to inject personality into your day. If you love pink, go for it. Equally, if you’re a rock chick at heart, don’t be afraid to add unique details that will make your wedding a bit different.
  3. Many brides worry about not looking like themselves when they’re dressed in white and wearing a lot of make-up. The right dress should make you feel fantastic. As for the make-up — go for trials before the wedding or get a friend to practise on you.
  4. Everyone has a hang-up — whether it’s the size of your boobs or your curvy bum; what you have to remember is that your fiancé is marrying you and he loves everything about you!
  5. Do a ...Look Good Naked-style shoot (try fyeoportraits.com for sexy yet stylish shots) for the ultimate in body confidence then give your hubby-to-be the photos as a present.
  6. Traditionally, it’s the men who do the speeches at weddings, but if you’re thinking of saying a few words yourself — go for it! Simply list a few short points on a piece of paper if you want to keep it simple, or why not write a poem about your new hubby?
  7. Have a rehearsal! This will help you to visualise how the ceremony will be and hopefully alleviate any worries you have.
  8. If you’re worried that you’ll cry, ask your chief bridesmaid to carry some tissues and wear waterproof mascara. Everyone will expect you to shed a tear.
  9. Every bride’s biggest fear is something going wrong on the day. But no amount of planning can prevent bad weather, traffic jams or a bridesmaid with a tummy bug. These things can actually make your day more memorable.
  10. Don’t stress out! Put guest list worries and nightmare mother-in-laws aside and enjoy being a bride: you only get to do it once.