Q&A Fashion & wellness Look your big-day best with top expert advice PEACEFUL SLUMBER Our wedding is quickly approaching, and the nerves are kicking in. How can I ensure a good night’s sleep before our big day? It’s normal to struggle to sleep the night before your big day; it’s a classic case of pre-wedding nerves! But getting a good night’s sleep before your wedding is essential to ensure you look and feel your best. Anxious wedding preppers who are finding it difficult to ease their mind into sleep may benefit from filling their room with scents to aid sleep. Scents like jasmine and lavender have rich and sweet smells often used for relaxing purposes in aromatherapy. Purchasing a room and pillow mist is the easiest way to bring these scents into your bedroom. Daily exercise has been long praised for its impact on a good slumber. Planning a routine ahead of your wedding eve can be the trick to get you off to a quick and peaceful sleep, whether that’s a slow yoga session or a trip to the gym for a more intense workout. Staying active increases your metabolism while helping decrease stress and anxiety. If you wake up in the middle of the night, the best thing to do is avoid mental stimulation; this means staying off your phone and avoiding thinking of any wedding details or worries. If this fails, have a book nearby that you can reach for to distract your mind and send you back to sleep. The day before your wedding, stay away from spicy foods and heavy meals before bed. Your body needs time to digest the food properly to avoid any difficulties falling asleep. As tempting as it may be to sit back with a cuppa ahead of your important day, limiting caffeine at least eight hours before heading to bed is essential. Coffee, tea and other caffeinated drinks can stick around in your system longer than expected, leading to a night of tossing and turning in bed. Nic Shacklock | Online Bedrooms www.online-bedrooms.co.uk www.gettyimages.co.uk DRESSED TO IMPRESS I have a very full bust. What styles will suit me and how can I get the right support? If you have a full bust and are looking for wedding dress styles, there are a few options to flatter your figure while providing proper support. Here are some suggestions: • A V-neckline or a sweetheart neckline creates an elongating effect that draws attention away from the bust while providing support and extra coverage. • An empire waist features a high waistline below the bust, which helps to define the waist while accommodating a larger bust. • A-line and ballgown styles are known for their flattering silhouettes. They cinch in at the waist and flow outwards, creating balance while reducing the focus on the bust. • A corset or structured bodice provides excellent support by helping lift and shape the bust. Look for dresses with boning or built-in bras for extra support. • Avoid a high neckline or a heavily embellished bodice, as these can make the bust appear more prominent. Opt for a simpler design that draw attention to other areas of the dress. Elizabeth Wright | Elizabeth Mary Bridal www.elizabethmarybridal.co.uk ASK THE EXPERTS 65
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