Sweet Bridal Dreams |

Manic Mondays by Lauren Cooper

Its 3am and you just jolted awake from that recurring nightmare where you tear your dress, run out of food and get stuck in a torrential downpour. No, it’s not a premonition; nightmares about the wedding day are normal. Here are some tips to keep your dreams sweet and stress free.

To help you relax, try avoiding wedding related tasks too close to bedtime. This way they aren’t in the forefront of your mind waiting to assault your dreams.
If you’re a tea-drinker, sip on some chamomile tea which has relaxing properties. I’m a fan of Celestial Seasoning’s Sleepytime Tea, available in the tea isle of most grocery stores.
Play soft music, like classical, before bedtime. Soothing grooves can do wonders for stress relief.
source: It Happened in India

Try picking a scented essential oil and placing it on your pressure points: behind the ears, wrist, temples. Vanilla or lavender scents have proven calming effects. Bath and Body Works has two remedies: Stress Relief, with eucalyptus and spearmint and Sleep, with warm milk and honey notes.
If you’re too sensitive to scents, try meditation which forces you to focus on calming breaths or even just sitting quietly while taking deep, slow breaths. The key is to imagine your head being emptied of thought; otherwise you’ll just sit there itemizing all the things you could be doing (trust me, I’ve been there!).
Recruit your fiancé to give you a massage. Bonus points if he offers first!!