Wedding Day Stage Fright

Enjoy this wedding day advice from one of our favorite blogs, “Style Me Pretty”

Real Brides Share How They Coped with Wedding Day Stage Fright

Everybody knows a wedding is really all about the bride. Which is why it’s totally normal to feel extra butterflies around the idea of walking down the aisle, reciting your vows, center stage, in front of so many people (especially ones you know and love)! We get it. That’s why we asked real brides to weigh in on how they handled those all-too-common pre-ceremony jitters, their advice just may come in handy on your big day!

Peace and Quiet

“On my wedding day, I gave myself the gift of a few minutes alone first thing in the morning to really embrace the day. I imagined how I wanted to feel and let that energy guide my excitement level. I think it gave me an opportunity to center myself before the nerves could sink in!” Sarah, NYC

A Walk in the Park

“I had a destination wedding on the beach, and my bridesmaids planned a sunrise ‘hike’ that ended with parfaits and mimosas back at the beach house we were staying in. By the time the time we got back, I was no longer nervous. I think I have the endorphins to thank for that!” Lindsey, Palm Beach

Morning Yoga

“One of my bridesmaids is a yoga instructor, and she led a private class in my parents’ backyard. We did a lot of breathing exercises that helped me (and my mom!) relax.” Lara, Newport Beach

Inner (Prayer) Circle

“Before the ceremony, all my bridesmaids, my mom, my mother-in-law, and my grandma gathered around and prayed for me and my (future) husband. It was such a sweet moment, I think we all cried! But I felt such a peace hearing their blessings before I walked down the aisle.” Grace, Nashville

Fiancé’s Last Words

“My fiancé and I exchanged letters to read while we were getting ready. I honestly felt like I was going to pass out – until I saw his handwriting and read how much he loved me and how excited his was for this moment. Just knowing that he was waiting for me at the end of the aisle made me that much more excited to walk down it!” Bonnie - Dallas

Liquid Courage

“We had just graduated college, so I might have relied a little bit on liquid courage! Honestly, I’m not sure if I was more nervous or excited, but we were all ready to celebrate. I think approaching the ceremony like a piece of the celebration made it a little less scary for me.” Natalie, Memphis

Bridal Brunch

“My sweet grandmother hosted a bridal brunch for my bridesmaids at her country club the morning of my wedding. I gave each girl a little gift and talked about how thankful I was that she was part of my big day. The more grateful I felt for my bridal party, the more I appreciated what it meant to be marrying the love of my life. I was so surrounded by love, that I didn’t even think about the nerves!” Sloan, Memphis

Talk to Mom

“My mom is my best friend, so when I started to feel anxious, she was the only person who could calm me down! She took both my hands and asked me if I could picture my future without him in it. Of course I couldn’t! Then she asked me what I loved most about Clark. She told me she knew I was making the right decision, and that’s all I really needed to hear. At the end of the day, it’s so normal to be nervous!” Paige, Fort Worth

This is normal!

“I kid you not, I looked in the mirror and said to myself, ‘This is normal!’ Don’t let nerves steal your joy on YOUR day! You just have to remind yourself that you’re human and then get out of the way and let the makeup artist do her job!” Mo, Los Angeles

Put on the Dress

“I was so nervous on my wedding day! But the second I put on my wedding dress and looked in the mirror, I felt like a real bride. I felt so beautiful! I was so excited, I didn’t feel nervous at all after that.” Sayeda, Dallas

At the end of the day, you’re marrying the love of your life. And that’s the only thing that truly matters.