wedding day being the reception, that food wasn't much of a
concern for the happy couple. If you are organized the least
little bit for your wedding, the odds are that you have already
take care of the catering end of things.
The problem that I have come across with couples on their
wedding day, on a very frequent basis, is the rest of the meals.
Before we get into why couples miss meals around their wedding,
let's take a look at what can result from low amounts of
nutrition on this ultra important day.
* Grumpiness! While you are probably on an emotional high, it
won't last, and missing some meals will catch up to you. It's
already a stressful event, and a lack of food in your system can
be an added drain on your reserves. Different people react in
different ways, but becoming over emotional in the form of tears
or snappiness are both fairly common.
* Fainting! You will be required to expend a lot of energy on
your wedding day by getting ready, standing around, driving
around, dancing, visiting, and so on. Many times brides AND
grooms who have been unable to eat end up falling down at the
altar.
Why didn't you eat?!
One way to avoid the hazards of a lack of nourishment on your
wedding day is to know exactly why so many couples don't have
enough in their systems. For the most part, this is due to
missed meals, and there are two big reasons for the exemptions:
1. Too nervous! The wedding day will give anyone butterflies,
and as it approaches most people don't feel as hungry as they
usually would.
2. Too busy! The days leading up to the wedding are pretty
packed and it can be hard to stop and have a bite to eat. In
addition, there is usually little time in between the ceremony,
the pictures, and the reception to get a bite for lunch.
Some quick fixes
Making sure that you are your best on your wedding day is often
a lot simpler than most people think. You don't have to overcome
those butterflies by stuffing yourself, but you do need to make
sure your body has at least the minimum amount of fuel it needs
to run. Here are a couple of ideas.
* Eat well at the rehearsal dinner. The day after is going to
be frightfully busy, and it is unlikely that your body will be
able to take in all the food it usually does until the reception
dinner. Take advantage of your rehearsal dinner to fill up!
* Eat a light breakfast. Brides in particular are notorious for
skipping breakfast as they get ready to head to the ceremony.
Don't neglect food altogether though; take the time to have a
glass of juice and/or mild, a piece of fruit, or even a muffin.
This little bit will power you through the ceremony.
* Have snacks ready. Most weddings will have the picture
session between the ceremony and the reception, and this can be
a long time in between meals. Make sure you arrange for someone
to bring snacks, again fresh fruit and drinks are the best
option (make sure someone also supplies some toothbrushes, just
in case!)
Don't be one of the many couples who forget about the little
meals on their wedding day! At the very least, going in under
nourished will compromise your ability to enjoy the day to its
fullest, and at the worst you might end up making a scene!
About The Author: Leslie consults for a wedding favors shop
also offering bridesmaid & groomsmen gifts.
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