Here’s the truth: you’re beautiful on the inside and out and some lucky guy asked you to be his wife. Ideally, you’d enjoy a stress free planning process filled with love, romance, and fun. The reality, as any married woman will tell you, is less glamorous. The pre-wedding stage will have you stressing, organizing binders, making countless checklists and sometimes diffusing awkward family situations. Before you know it, your wedding will be looming close on the horizon and you may realize that you haven’t started thinking about you and your preparatory beauty and fitness routine. This has happened to many a busy bride, so you’re not alone!
Some of my friends have asked me what I did to prepare for my photo-heavy wedding day, so I thought I would share my tips not only with them, but with the lovely Beauty Bean readers as well. Please see my schedule below for tips, reminders, recipes, and fitness suggestions. Remember, you look gorgeous as is – this schedule is just a way to ensure that you are the most stunning, fit, amazing version of yourself that you can be on your big day!

Day 2 – You will likely have a wedding tasting around now. How to keep on track? Keep portions small and moderate your wine intake – it’s all about moderation, not deprivation.



Day 3 – Schedule your final wedding haircut. You want that last trim 2-3 weeks before the big event so your ends will look clean but you’ll have time for the perfect amount of grow-out. This is also a good time to start thinking about another sort of hair – that on your underarms. Consider buying a laser hair removal package before your wedding. Start it now and have your second session the week before the wedding for picture-perfect pits!

Day 5 – Try a new yoga class and grab Japanese with friends! Here’s a perfect sushi order: green salad with ginger dressing, tuna tartar appetizer, sashimi appetizer and a rainbow roll.