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How I’m managing anxiety as a bride

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When you have an anxiety disorder, a whole day of everybody looking at you isn’t ideal. Marrying my ‘childhood sweetheart’ is, though – so determined to not let my panic-prone ways take over, I’ve spent a significant amount of time thinking about how I can manage my anxiety on my wedding day (and every worst-case scenario, obviously).

Oh, it’s all there: fainting, forgetting something, falling over – in my head it’s all happened.

These are the things that have helped, and my top strategies for managing anxiety as a bride.

Try to rationalise

If you’re reading this you’re probably familiar with the spiral: the domino effect that one thought has to cause five others, and how that leaves you thinking the worst. It’s really important to stop the spiral in its tracks.

When you have an anxious thought, ‘what if this happens?’, ask yourself what evidence you have to support that claim. What reason do I have to think this? Here you can dig into whether this particular concern is coming directly from a place of anxiety and is something that you have created (or has been created for you) internally or whether it is based on something else – then you can take action to help if needed.

Plan, plan, plan

I know, you’re planning lots anyway. But if you’re really concerned about forgetting something that you need on the day for example, effective planning is going to be your biggest help. Create lists for yourself with everything that you need a few months before the wedding so that you have a bit of time to add to it if things pop up, and share it with a Bridesmaid or other member(s) of your Bridal Party to see if there’s anything else they can think of. This way it’s likely that you’ll actually end up with more than you need and things you haven’t thought of (my Bridesmaids put snacks and safety pins on my radar). Ask somebody you trust to look after these items for you on the day.

Opinions are not facts

This is something that was very prominent throughout my own wedding planning process. People around you will have opinions on what you’re doing or not doing – even people you have great relationships with or wouldn’t expect to cause you stress – and it’s important to remember that nobody else’s opinion really has anything to do with your wedding at all if you really think about it.

Your parents or family members may feel strongly about particular things about your wedding day (where they sit, who attends, that kind of thing) but ultimately, are they going to enjoy your wedding day any less if those things don’t happen? I’m not suggesting that you tell them ‘no’ to every request they make but if it’s something you feel really strongly about, stick to your guns and remember that a difference in opinion is exactly that: two different views on a subject, and is no reflection of you or your taste.

Choose your battles

On that note, knowing when to make compromises around your wedding can be a real stressor. People are probably making requests and asking you about how they will get there, where they will stay, the fact that they don’t want to sit with whoever, or perhaps they really do think that you should wear a veil when you don’t really want one.

Note my focus on the word ‘they’ here?

Some people will make your day about them. It’s annoying and can be upsetting but it does and will (probably) happen.

The key here is to choose your battles to reduce stress. Your grandma really wants you to wear a veil, but you don’t want one? This isn’t something to back down on. Your father-in-law feels strongly about where he sits (or doesn’t sit, perhaps), ok, well this isn’t going to have much of an impact on anything or anyone else on the day so maybe it’s easier to give him what he wants. Ask yourself two things:

  • Is this something I feel really strongly about?
  • Is this something they feel really strongly about?

Using this as the basis of your decision making can make things a whole lot clearer for you and help you stick to your own wishes where needed.

Boundaries

Some friends or family members might not react brilliantly to you telling them ‘no’ – remember, they’re thinking about what the day means for them – and if there’s anything the wedding planning process will teach you, it’s how to remain strong in your wishes or opinions.

By all means, there will be times where people say, ‘have you thought about this?’, and you’ll be really grateful, but there will also probably be times where you’re pretty fed up of hearing about what others think about your wedding and the pressure can be a lot. In these moments it’s vital to implement your own boundaries and it can be as simple as ‘we haven’t decided on that yet’ (even if you have), ‘I will think about that, thanks’ to close off a conversation or a more direct ‘I don’t want to do that’.

Boundaries are one of the most important things in your anxiety toolkit.

Stick together

This is a big one! It’s so easy to be influenced or swayed by your families and it can be frustrating if this happens. Come up with your non-negotiables together: I’m certain that I don’t want to wear a veil, I definitely want this colour suit, I definitely do or don’t want to invite this person. Then if people try to get involved with these elements of the day you can stick together, back each other up and step in if things become difficult – particularly if it’s something that your in-laws are bringing up and you might not feel as comfortable to tell them ‘no’. Sticking together like this will help you both feel more able to push through the pressure, ease each other’s anxieties and provide a simple but powerful ‘I’ve got your back.’

Use a venue finder

The venue you choose (and more to the point, the team there) can be really helpful when it comes to reducing stress and anxiety in the lead up to your wedding.

We decided to take some of the stress out of the planning process by using an event planner that specialised in wedding venues in London so that we had help compiling a shortlist, asking the right questions and just somebody on hand who had every intention to make the day what we wanted and not what anybody else thought it should be.

Bridal self-care and ongoing stress management

Planning a wedding is stressful, there’s no doubt about that. There’s a lot to do, a lot of opinions coming your way and there may be a lot of people asking you questions. If you feel that the experience is becoming negative or that you’re not feeling much like a bride because of other people’s concern with themselves, it’s time to prioritise the self-care and bring back that pre-wedding excitement.

  • Get a facial
  • Plan and look for your bridal accessories (it can actually help to go alone!)
  • Get a manicure
  • Remind yourself why you’re doing this or what it’s about for you
  • Take a break from planning
  • Ask family members for a wedding chat break (it’s likely that it comes up every time you see them, right?)
  • Spend quality time with your partner
  • Plan something in the wedding that is just for the two of you (ours was a self-drive classic car, for example)
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Why You Should Hire J.D. King for a Wedding

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Some people say we may never get to see the kind of star quality in today’s performers that we did in the 20th century — and that may be true.

As a fan of Elvis Presley, you may be filled with a longing for such flair, quality, uniqueness and sheer talent once again.  If you want one more taste of King Elvis on your wedding day, you’ve got it in J.D. King.

Elvis Presley lives again

J.D. King, an ardent fan of Elvis, started performing as an Elvis tribute since he was 18. At 32, J.D. King is the perfect representation of Elvis as you remember him.

For 14 years, J.D. King has reenacted Elvis performances of all periods to spooky perfection. He even has his own Elvis band “the Burning Love Band” for the total tribute to King Elvis. J.D. King has been nominated as best singer from within the Elvis fan base, and from objective experts who have observed Elvis impersonators over the years.

J.D. King knows every word of over 230 songs of Elvis. All you need to do is choose music you want at your wedding and you will be having “Elvis” perform for you on your special day.

The Elvis community endorse J.D. King

J.D. King has performed for members of Elvis Presley’s family on several occasions. On other occasions, he has appeared with them in his performances. He has also performed at the same venues where Elvis performed, with Elvis’s original show band and backing singers.

They have all welcomed him with open arms because of his authenticity and his genuine fandom of Elvis. J.D. King is not just an Elvis impersonator: he is an unabashed, perfect tribute to Elvis.

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He’ll bring all the variety your wedding needs

J.D. King is your classic all-round performer.  He is an actor, a singer, a comedian, a comic act, a master of ceremonies and an outstanding mimic. J.D. King can do Australian, Cockney, UK posh, Californian, Yankee, US southern and Indian accents.

Apart from Elvis, J.D. King recreates music greats like Cab Calloway and Freddie Mercury. But he’s not just about recreations. J.D. King is a talented songwriter himself with an amazing voice to match.

Whether you want him to deliver an outstanding Elvis performance or thrill your guests with hilarious mimicry and great British satire, J.D. King will give your wedding the performance that will live long in your memory.

He’s got the flair and charm, the wit and quickness, and the refined talent to entertain any class of guests your wedding may have.

When you hire J.D. King to perform at your wedding, you will be treating yourself and your guests to one of the most comprehensive repertoire of topnotch entertainment you have ever witnessed from an individual.

J.D King is a professional

A light-hearted and talented performer, as well as a dedicated and committed professional. He treats every job with utmost professionalism. His recreation of Elvis is only of Elvis’s best. You do not want any awkward moments during your wedding.

J.D. King also invests only in the best-quality costumes and equipment to recreate Elvis. He stops at nothing to ensure that every detail is Elvis Presley.

There is only one Elvis, and J.D. King is the closest you get to him on your wedding day.

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Wild West Wedding Photoshoot

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One of the key wedding themes for the 2013 season is rural-luxe, such contrast to the sparkling glamorous themes that are also trending. Free-spirited, outdoorsy couples just love the understated look, nature-inspired, with the wind through their hair!

The Wild West inspired this breathtakingly gorgeous wedding photoshoot held at Hill Top Farm, North Yorkshire, close to Masham. Its rural location, complete with saloon bar and corale make it the perfect setting for our cowgirl’s and cowboy’s wedding.

The creative team, led by wedding planner and stylist, Nikki, photographer, Annemarie King and wedding and events florist, Christine Wright of Horti-couture with wedding dress designer and retailer, Andrea Bambridge. The rugged beauty of the prairies, the saloon-style venue and on trend colour theme, with the most gorgeous and flatteringly feminine shade of coral, inspired the team.

The attention to detail of this shoot and the clever use of the coral with contrasting navy blue, woven throughout the table settings, as well as the hessian, flowers, dress, saddle cloth and accessories allows the theme to flow, be easy-on-the-eye, and yet be uniquely inspiring at the same time.

Note how the Wild West theme is given an English twist with the beer glasses and the subtle use of union jacks that befits its Yorkshire setting and the clever place names visible through the clear glass dining plates.

The bride and groom models are the epitome of country-chic and the day-to-night look is achieved with the removal of the checked shirt to reveal a strapless bridal gown, with rag-twisted plaits, Navajo waistband and chunky tribal jewellery, topped off with more coral lipstick!

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The Ideal Primrose Colour Scheme 2013

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Primrose is associated with spring and summer weddings. Primrose imitates the aura of the glowing sun on a warm august day. A bright and breezy colour that is associated with joy and happiness. A primrose wedding colour scheme is an opportunity to include fresh floral details. Add a zesty twist by teaming with citrus orange and lime.

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Lillian Mayro: Bridal Collections

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Run by husband and wife team, Lillian-Lucy Mayro and Andrzej Kaminski, Lillian Mayro treats brides to a relaxing experience in a salon like setting. Combining their experience in the fashion design & production for some of the UK’s most established fashion houses, Lillian Mayro offers the most elegant and sophisticated styles.

Inspired by timeless fashion and the latest trends while embracing the highest standards of fabric, quality construction, fit and embellishments. In addition, Lillian Mayro carries styles in a variety of sizes so that brides can try on the gown of their preference and see the right fit.

Lillian Mayro offers three different bridal gown collections to meet the needs of all brides, including: Bespoke Bridal Collection, LM Collection and Plus.

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Wedding Dress Trends: Art Deco

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The dress is one of the most important parts of your special day. Not only for the bride, but for the groom who can’t wait to see the love of his life looking radiant, her parents seeing their little girl dressed as a princess and the guests who have speculated about the kind of dress the bride has chosen.

With ever changing trends and fashions from season to season, here are the Ideal Bride Magazines key trends for the 2013 wedding season. Find a trend that suits you and your theme.

Roaring Twenties Inspiration

Wedding dress designers have responded to the recent rise in vintage and Gatsby inspired weddings, with the inclusion of fabulous art deco inspired dresses in their collections. Art deco represents elegance, glamour, functionality and modernity.

Geometric curves and motifs are key details in an art deco inspired wedding dress. Capturing all that was great about the roaring twenties, an art deco style wedding dress will almost certainly be teamed with a vintage headdress.

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The Ideal Bride 5 of the Best: City Venues

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Ideal Bride brings you our 5 of the best City Wedding Venues, as chosen by our editor. The editor says “Choosing a city venue for your wedding is not only great for you but also for your guests, the transport links are better, there is a wider choice of accomodation for your guests and plenty to do after the wedding if your or your guests decide cease the opportunity and incorporate a city break.”

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Plan Something Different for Your Wedding Guests

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Planning a destination wedding will add the wow factor to your day. Be sure to include a tour that will give your guests a taste of what the destination has to offer. Try a local place like Rick’s Cafe in Negril, Jamaica voted one of the ten best bars in the world by Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine. Guests can watch the sun set from one of the most famous places in the world.

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Dresses For Your Body Shape

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A banana body shape has a strong, angular frame and suits styles that soften and show off a toned figure. Complimentary wedding dress styles include; Column, sheath, draping, gathering and ruffle. If you are a beautiful banana Bride then avoid ball gown styles, as they can make you look unbalanced if you are boyish on top.

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The Ideal Olive Colour Scheme

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Opulent olive is the Ideal colour scheme for a spring wedding. Magnifying the shades of the; sprouting flowers and foliage. Olive is thought to indicate well being, harmony and growth. The ancient Greeks believed olive to be the colour of peace. United with golds and reds it develops into a festive scheme for a perfect winter wedding.

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