Are You Stressed Planning Your Perfect Day?
It is so easy to get caught up on the stress of finding the perfect dress, finding a beautiful venue, and trying to make sure that nothing goes wrong. It is easy to forget to destress, relax, and enjoy the process. While finding time to take care of yourself, you will find the whole experience more enjoyable. Getting married is one of the top most stressful events in our life. So much time is spent on putting together a wonderful day for our family and friends, we forget to give ourselves the space to process what it is really about.
We can help you clear and quiet your mind. Forget for a time your endless list of things to do and racing thoughts. It is an important time to make self care a part of your wedding planning, and start you marriage on the right track. Make massage a part of your regular routine and even the day before or day of your wedding. Imagine starting your wedding day off with a massage brought to you! Pamper yourself before your wedding! Feel less anxiety and more relaxed for your photos. Why not include your bridesmaids and mom who are sharing this day with you, and have been standing by your side!
Benefits of Bridal Massage
1. Stress Reliever
First and foremost, a massage will majorly chill you out. Getting a massage has been proven to significantly reduce physical and psychological stress, as well as promote relaxation. In-laws driving you nuts? Vendors not returning your calls? Hello, massage.
2. Sleep Improver
Every to-be-wed knows how crucial it is to catch their zzz's, not just to maintain a wedding-ready glow, but for general health, cognitive function and a happy mood. Massages have been shown to improve sleep on a chemical level. Massage increases delta brain waves that are linked to deep sleep, which will help improve concentration and increase your energy levels.
3. Immunity Booster
A runny nose and sinus pressure are not on the guest list. Regular massages can increase the immune system's cytotoxic capacity—these are your warrior cells that fight enemy bacteria. It also aids in increasing in white blood cell activity to improve the overall function of your immune system.
4. Mood Lifter
Everyone's different, but sometimes it just hits you—the overwhelming feeling of stress, anxiety and moodiness can happen at any time for any reason (and it doesn't mean you're not happily engaged and excited to be married). Cortisol, the stress hormone, is the main hormonal bully in your body, so when cortisol levels increase, your body goes into stress mode. A good massage can reduce cortisol and increase serotonin, the neurohormone in charge of regulating anxiety and maintaining a good mood, resulting in a happier and healthier you. Yes, please.
5. Bloat Reducer
A little unexpected and not the most glamorous, but certain massage techniques can actually release enzymes and increase the metabolism of nutrients and antioxidants. When metabolizing faster, the body can more easily flush out toxins, which allows for optimal digestion (who knew?). These reactions help to reduce bloating and digestive discomfort so you can feel 100 percent throughout the wedding process. Who wants to worry about that when there are bridesmaid dresses and flower arrangements to think about?
