One Year
Not many Brides are one hundred percent happy with the shape of their body, so
now's the time to throw yourself into doing something about it - with a goal as
important as looking completely gorgeous in your gown, you're bound to be
successful. Whether you want to loose a lot of weight, just a little or simply
tone up, you should take a look at your diet. Weight loss is only permanent when
its low and, to loose weight slowly you need to eat healthily. Crash diets
simply don't work when you most need energy. Exercise is the key to both weight
loss and firming up, so introduce a simple regime that you will stick to and
enjoy.
Six Months
Get into good body habits by using a body brush or scrub at least once a week to
slough away dead skin cells. Start at your feet and work up the body in small
circular motions, always moving towards your heart. To make sure your skin stays
extra smooth, after every bath or shower, smooth yourself with a good body
moisturizer.
One Month
Now's the time to consider hair removal. If you want to remain smooth and
hair-free through your honeymoon, waxing is your best option. However, to wax
successfully hair needs to be a certain length and needs to be left to grow for
at least a month. Other hair removal methods, like depilatory creams and
shaving, need no considered until nearer the day.
If you are very pale and would like a little healthy color as you walk down the
aisle, consider the self tanning option. It takes practice, which is why you
should give it a go now. Its best to apply straight after body lotion so that
its absorbed smoothly and evenly. Once you've mastered the art, you can either
keep applying it until the big day (each application lasts about four days), or
leave it until a few days before the wedding.
Have a professional manicure, especially if your nails need a lot of work. if
not give yourself a weekly mini-manicure (see below) from now until the big day
.
One Day
Do all those last-minute things such as removing unwanted hair, painting your
nails and having a pedicure. If you've got time, treat yourself to a relaxing
hour-long massage to soothe away any pre-wedding jitters. Most importantly,
don't forget to enjoy yourself!
On The Day
Relax in a luxuriously fragrant bath. The only way to ensure that your perfume
lasts throughout your wedding day is to layer it with products of the same
scent. Choose your (or your fiancé's) favorite fragrance and then indulge
yourself. Start by having a bath or shower using scented gels and soaps, then
apply your body lotion or moisturizer, talc or deodorant and finish with a quick
spritz of eau de toilette (pure perfume is too strong) on your pulse points.
Don't spray perfume directly on your dress as it will stain. Instead spray a
cloud in front of you and walk through it.
