The lead up to your wedding day is an exciting time, but also a stressful one. Even if you’re the most relaxed couple in the world, there’s a lot to be done. Creating your dream wedding day takes time and effort, and there’s multiple decisions to be made. It can become overwhelming if you don’t take time to step away from the nuptial madness, pause, and remember the most important part: your love for each other.

In this post, we explain why a mini break before your big day could be the key to truly enjoying the wedding experience.

Spend quality time with your partner

When you’re spending your evenings talking about what flowers to have or stamping invitations, there’s little time for romance. Even though you’re planning a key milestone for your relationship, it can often feel like you’re focusing on the logistics of creating a good event.

A break away allows you to take time off from ‘wedmin’ and remind yourselves why you’re getting married. You can reconnect with your partner and look forward to your lives together, without the ping of wedding emails interrupting you.

Look your best on the big day

When we’re feeling stressed, it’s not just a mental state. Your body will physically react to the threat that it thinks exists – even if that ‘threat’ is simply dress decisions or a seating plan. Over time, you might start to experience symptoms such as weight gain, skin problems or aches and pains.

None of these will help you look and feel your best on your special day, and they can’t just be willed away with good skincare or painkillers. You’ll need to tackle the source of the stress and give your body a break to relax and feel calmer. Taking a trip away in the last few months of your wedding planning process can help you minimize these symptoms and give you a reminder that it’s ok to ask for help with the preparations.

Feel re-energised

The idea of having yet another thing to organize might be offputting, but a relaxing break can actually re-energise you and your future spouse. Especially if you take the trip a few months before the big day, you’ll come back with extra energy to tackle those final few wedding tasks, rather than turning up to the big day feeling a bit exhausted.

The key is not to pack your vacation full of activities – otherwise you’ll need a break to recover from your break. Instead, focus on quality time with each other with plenty of moments to enjoy the scenery around you.

Timing is everything

All of the above is only true if you make sure the timing is right for your break away. If you go a month before your wedding, you may simply find that it’s more stress than it’s worth, as vendors and guests will likely need to contact you about final details.

A few months before the wedding date is the sweet spot, allowing you to relax and reap the benefits of reduced stress when you return home. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a big international vacation – even a weekend break to a city you both love or a cabin in the woods will have the same effect.