Remember to Hydrate The Day Of Your Wedding
I want to do a proper wedding recap now the dust has settled but waiting on some photos to provide, but I figured I’d cover the thing that went “wrong.”
While getting ready (hair and makeup) I declined water because I just wasn’t thirsty. I then got into my dress, now declining water because I was in my dress and didn’t want to use the bathroom. I was a 2p ceremony and had started getting ready at 9a for reference.
Due to bustle issues I was a little late into my hall and we launched into everything rapid fire it felt like. I now was in the hole a champagne flute and two mixed drinks during dinner before I decided yes I will sip some water.
Then dancing started. You’re under lights, you’re throwing it back while in (maybe) heels and it is October so the heat in the room is on. I was sweating and getting a little tired. My mom put her hand on my back when I made that comment and said I felt really clammy- not good indicator for hydration! I started sipping a little more water but also another cocktail and eating more sugar than I probably had in years.
We drove that night to our weekend getaway spot (honeymoon is in November) and I had a bottle of water with me but it was too late. I go to bed with a headache, and then a migraine, and then I’m dizzy and hallucinating while getting sick to my stomach the rest of the night. In my panic I called my mom to see if anyone had food poisoning because it was every hour I was doubled over in the bathroom.
So remember you got to take care of yourself on your special day. You’re spending so much energy, you’re pulled in all directions and you will forget to take those precious minutes to assess how you’re feeling until you realize you haven’t had to pee all day because there’s no damn liquid in your body. Drink water, especially while you can. If sugar and alcohol isn’t your daily or even weekly thing but it is today, remember to take care of yourself physically!