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My first reaction when I was informed that my friend collapsed on her wedding day was to laugh but then I quickly got worried.

What is it that we do as ladies that makes us vulnerable during this period. Being in the health field, I do think this is a serious matter. If it is a simple loss of consciousness we know that most people come around but I am sure there are other forms of exhaustion that lead invariably to even greater mishaps hence the prompting or this discussions.

Diets: A lot of brides want to look their best and so go on a diet. Others believe that the running around for the wedding will help you drop a dress size or two so brides buy smaller only to realize days before that dress will not fit.

Exhaustion: I believe everyone knows what they can handle but somehow excitement seems to erase memory and makes people forget to delegate or even eat. Please do remember regular meals and exercise.

Do it all: if you must do it all yourself take the more sensible route. Give yourself time to plan, use easier methods were possible i.e. shop online and speak on the phone, send an email just conserve energy.

Resting the day before:  It is hard but do rest the day before any big event. It makes your eyes and face prettier. It also helps tackle exhaustion.

Chronic Illnesses: if you have a chronic illness you may want to share with key people and ensure the wedding is planned in such a way you are not unnecessarily exposed to whatever will culminate in your getting hurt. Let some key people know so they can slip u the pill or know what to do if need arises.

Having done all these I still believe it pays to have the right people around you, so if eventually your knees begin to buckle they know they should be catching you and giving a sugary drink and letting in as much air as possible. I pray no one needs more.

 Affy

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