Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and you want everything to go smoothly. It’s the day where you’ll say “I do” to the person you love and start a new chapter of your life. But, with all the excitement and nervousness, it can be easy to forget some important things. To help you out, we’ve put together a list of 9 things to do on your wedding day at Offley Place to make sure everything goes according to plan.
1.Wake up Early: Give yourself enough time to get ready without feeling rushed. Make sure you get an early night the night before and set several alarms (just in case you sleep through them!)
2. Eat a Good Breakfast: Start your day with a healthy meal to fuel you up for the day ahead. A decent portion of carbohydrates will keep you powered through until you can next eat (ands also line your stomach before the bubbly!). Keep yourself hydrated around this time too.
3. Get Ready with Your Bridesmaids or Groomsmen: Surround yourself with your closest friends and loved ones. Enjoy this special time together as a group of friends, take photos, listen to music and have a laugh!
4. Take Pre-Wedding Photos: Capture memories of this special day with your partner and wedding party. We love the candies shots at Offley Place- so whether you’re getting ready in our bridal suite or our Rose View Suite, they make for the perfect backdrop for those pre wedding shots.
5. Give Yourself Time to Relax: Take a moment to calm your nerves and gather your thoughts before the ceremony. Run over the ceremony service order in your head and refresh your vows if need be. Double-check your hair and makeup and make sure your dress is sitting correctly, and you’re all ready to go.
6. Walk Down the Aisle with Confidence: Remember why you’re there and let love guide you. Stay calm and just put one foot in front of the other!
7. Exchange Personalised Vows: Make your wedding ceremony unique and personal with your own vows is such as special moment you can share with all of your friends and family. Alternatively if you don’t feel comfortable writing your own vows, you can use pre-made ones!
8. Celebrate with everyone- Make sure to take the time to speak to all of your guests who have taken tome out of their schedules to be with you on your wedding day. Thank them for their time and let them celebrate with you on your big day.
9. Take Time to Reflect: Take a quiet moment to reflect on the day and cherish the memories you made. Make sure to take the whole day in, the day can fly past so quick to take time to enjoy it in the moment while it lasts.
Your wedding day is a day to remember, so make sure you do everything you can to make it special. From waking up early to taking time to reflect, these 9 things will help ensure your big day goes off without a hitch. Just remember to enjoy every moment as it will be over before you know it. So, take a deep breath, relax, and have the time of your life on your wedding day at Offley Place!
Photo by Zeal Photography
