Bride and Groom Relaxation Tips & Techniques

If your brain is buzzing in a thousand different directions, take a moment, breathe, and try some of these quick ways to relax.BreatheSit on the floor in a warm room, cross-legged, and place your hands, palm-side up, on your knees. Imagine a string connected to your spinal cord that goes out the top of your head, and lifts your upper body toward the ceiling. Close your eyes.SoakLine the bathroom counter with your favorite smelly candles. Run a hot bath, and put some Enya on the stereo.LaughDo something small with your fiancée that has nothing to do with the wedding. Rent a movie, or give each other a foot massage. Talk.DaydreamEngage your hands in a mindless activity. Chop food you're preparing to cook, stuff invitations in envelopes, wash the dishes.ExerciseBilly Crystal says he always does 20 pushups the minute before he goes on stage, because it dispels his anxiety. Sweat out your stress with a favorite physical activity.Meditate and Give ThanksBegin each day with gratitude. Problems and worries will disintegrate when you take a few minutes to be thankful for what you have. When it comes to harnessing your mind's energy in preparation for your wedding, use it, don't lose it!ZzzzzzCatching some sleep the night before the wedding is essential. It is often tempting to have a few glasses of champagne to welcome the big day, but remember you have a long day ahead the following morning and bloodshot eyes in the photographs will linger on forever. Have a warm relaxing bath with some lavender oils then go to bed Anyway you can always make up for it on your wedding night!