We all know that loving the skin you're in can be much easier said than done. The one day where you want that love to be effortless is your wedding day! Here are 5 tips to improve your body positivity and help you wake up on your big day feeling great about the way you look and feel.
Know your unique beauty
We are all different and that is beautiful! By starting to acknowledge your unique beauty and refusing to compare yourself to other brides, you'll start to feel so much better about your own skin. It's also worth remembering that everyone, no matter their dress size and body shape, have their insecurities, but you don't have to change yourself to be happy on your big day.
Buy the dress that will fit you now
Of course you can never be certain of how your body will have changed come the day of your wedding, however, setting yourself goals for significant change can seriously affect your pocket and mental health. Our advice: buy a dress that fits your amazing body on the day you try it on, you can account for some small change but never set an unattainable goal that will put a lot of pressure on your shoulders, preparing for your wedding should be fun!
Know the dress styles that will suit your unique shape
Before you go dress shopping, do your research. Different dress styles and shapes are going to fit people differently and by understanding the shapes that look best on your figure you will have more fun finding the dress. If you aren't sure, pop in to or call your chosen bridal boutique and ask the expert. They'll be happy to discuss what will accentuate your best features and help you feel more confident on the big day. As a bonus, they'll be able to plan ahead for your shopping experience as they'll know what you're looking for.
Looking for more advice on picking the perfect dress? Click here for our A-Z guide to finding the perfect dress.
Extreme diets are not the answer
It's time to ignore the fad diets and money-hungry influencers who are trying to flog their tummy teas and meal supplements. By all means, if you want to get fitter and eat healthier to feel more confident, go for it, but if that's the case, speak to nutrition professionals who can help you achieve your attainable goals in a safe and healthy way.
Your partner loves you!
Your partner wants to marry YOU! They love you for who you are and wouldn't change you, so start believing in that mindset about yourself.
A wedding is a celebration of your love and you deserve to feel happy and confident, now excuse us while we queue Bruno Mars singing ‘Just The Way You Are'.
