Crying

Crying

Crying

I am a very emotional person..just thinking about walking down the aisle with my father to my husband to be makes me cry how do I keep from crying on my wedding day?

Thanks, Dawn

Dear Dawn,
Weddings are an emotional event. There is no reason to feel embarrassed or ashamed about shedding a few tears. As a matter of fact, it is more or less expected. If you feel that there might be more that just a few tears falling, then here are some tips to keep them under control.

Before the ceremony, enter the church and walk down the aisle by yourself. Get the experience of doing it fully dressed. As you walk, pick an object on the altar to focus on. Remember this object and when you are doing the real thing, search that object out and concentrate on it.

Meet your groom before the ceremony. Stand at the altar with your dress spread and let him enter to see you in all your glory. This should be a private moment for just the two of you. Now when you walk down the aisle you will not be seeing each
other for the first time which should calm some nerves.

Carry a hankie in your bouquet or have your groom tuck one in his pocket. Let him be in charge of clearing those tears away. This can make for a memorable photo.

Right before you walk down the aisle have a private moment with your father alone. Let the emotion pour out now. Once it is all out, you can compose yourself and both of you will feel more relaxed.

As you walk down the aisle make eye contact with the guests seated on the aisle. By focusing on each face you will be concentrating on something else which should keep the tears in tact.

Above all, alert both your father and your husband to be of your concerns. Let the men in your life be there for you to lean on.

Happiness always,
Wendy