Once upon a time there was a bride, who was about to rip her hair from her head! One of the most common problems brides deal with on a wedding day is stress. So what are a few things that you can do to help un-stress a bride, whether you’re the bride or just a guest attending the wedding?

If you’re a bride, let’s talk about a few things that you can do to keep yourself relaxed:

1 – Relax!!! We know this seems easier said than done, but seriously, take a deep breath, and chill out. You will not only drive yourself crazy, but you will drive those around you crazy if you’re too stressed out.

2 – Try some yoga or breathing exercises if you’re starting to freak out. The worst thing you can do if you start having a panic attack is to worry even more.

3 – Treat yourself to a spa appointment the day before your wedding. Spas are the perfect place to calm and pamper yourself and an easy addition to any wedding day budget.

4 – Finally focus on things that mean the most to you and nothing else. If you try to spread yourself to accomplish fifty things at once, that just spells doom. Remember why your getting married in the first place.

Now, whether you’re the maid of honor or just a guest, there are a multitude of things you can do to keep your special friend calm:

1 – A bride has enough on her plate already, so why not help her out by taking over responsibility for some of the items on her list. Say she already has the wedding favors picked out why not pick place the order or pick them up for her so that it is one less thing she needs to take care of. She already has the menu picked out but you may be able to help by finding her a caterer.

2 – Plan a perfect stress free engagement party for your bride. What better way to relax before the wedding than by celebrating with some of her closest girl friends!

3 – Make sure you’re there for her. Brides will freak out; it’s part of their temporary genetic make-up. The best thing you can do for the friend that’s getting married is just be there for her. Whether it’s as her partner in crime, or just as a shoulder to cry on, be there!

4 – Offer words of encouragement. If you’re the maid of honor, chances are you know the bride better than anyone else. You may know just what to say to get your friend to perk back up and feel confident in her decision of marriage.

Using these few simple things you can help someone become a stress free bride. For those that are getting married, just remember step one the most: Remain calm, and relax. For those that are the maid of honor, just remember step three if you are unable to do much else: Be there! With these few methods, any wedding day can be successful, and stress free!