How To Fight Wedding Day Sickness

Ways to Handle Feeling Ill on Your Big Day

Among the many things you can’t control on your wedding day is getting sick. Flue, cold, allergies; as long as you’re human the possibility exists. The first hurdle you need to get over is that, like any other mishap, it’s not going to ruin your wedding. There are other ways to deal, too. Here are some remedies!

Most of us know how our body reacts to illness, so be prepared. If you get a cold or flu (and when you’re exhausted, the chances of that arise), talk to a doctor and get specific advice on what to take the day of your affair. You can do your best to avoid colds by getting sleep (it’s not worth staying up 24 hours to perfect your guest list if you’re going to be too sick to greet people), and making sure you eat right. Do not stop exercising, either. The added bonus of physical exertion is that you will actually have more energy. Obviously, staying away from anyone who’s ill will help, but don’t get paranoid; before your wedding, contact with lots of different people is unavoidable.

On the day of, stay away from coffee or anything with caffeine, and keep drinking juice and water. You should have an emergency kit at all times, and keep any medicines inside, as well as things like tissue and aspirin. If you need to, have a cup of decaffeinated tea near you at the altar, and walk around with it at the reception. Your guests will sympathize with your situation.

Also, limit your activities: Tell the crowd that you’re a bit “under the weather,” and keep the dances short—if you need to, they can be cut. Make sure you don’t over-extend yourself or get dehydrated, and allow the guests to come to your table; not vice versa.

The one sickness that you can cure is a hangover—by not drinking too much the night before your wedding. If the rehearsal dinner is being held on the evening prior, keep imbibing to a minimum. In addition to being hangover-free the next day, you’ll have much-needed energy. These days it’s common to have the bachelor and bachelorette parties a few days before the ceremony, not the night before. This way, you can feel free to over-indulge (should you wish), and not have to say “I do” with bloodshot eyes.

If you are hung-over on the day of your wedding, treat it like any other illness. Some planners recommend taking a shot of brandy, or having a Bloody Mary, as a “hair of the dog” cure. That option is up to you; just make sure that you don’t have too much. It’s a walk down the aisle, not a trip!

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Thanks to “Our Wedding Day” for these helpful tips!  Happy Planning!

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