Gone is the era when beauty was believed to have a certain form—and we believed it. Thank goodness this way of thinking is long gone. Instead, we embrace beauty in all forms and sizes!
Every bride wants to be the most beautiful version of herself on her wedding day. Sometimes that can lead to a lot of pressure to look a certain way to be a certain size to look good in a wedding gown. We’re here to tell you that in the end, it’s really all up to you. You do you and you call the shots. You deserve to feel good in your own body, most especially on your wedding day!
So today, to help you better appreciate your own unique beauty, we thought of a few ways you can practice body positivity as you navigate through wedding planning.
(1) Avoid crash diets.
Crash diets can be very dangerous for your health. If you’re going to change your diet, how about looking at it long term and choosing a solution that isn’t only about looking good but also about ensuring you’re healthy. You don’t only want to be a beautiful bride, you want to be a healthy one too!
[From: Dreamy Baby Blue Wedding Atop the City / Photo: Jenny Tong Photography]
(2) Switch your mindset.
On top of the first point above, it will help if you switch your mindset when it comes to food and your body: focus on how you feel vs how you look. With the right food and nutrition, you can feel strong, healthy, and happy all at the same time. You’ll realize that a healthy body is truly a gift!
[From: This Couple Spent Time Taking More Photos In Their Chinese Attires During Their Wedding / Photo: Honeybird Production]
(3) Know what looks best for your body type.
Yo will better appreciate your unique self if you know what kind of clothes naturally look good on you—like dresses that accentuate your body type. Sometimes, forcing on a dress style that does the opposite will leave you feeling frustrated. So, before even reaching that point, know your body type and what looks best on it A.S.A.P.
[From: Well-Thought-Out Details Made This Garden Wedding Stand Out / Photo: Hyvis Tong]
(4) Know what looks best for your face shape.
Just like knowing what clothes best suit your body type, it’s important to know what makeup and hairstyles look good for your face shape. You see that when you know that works, it all comes together beautifully, like magic. Here are some articles that can help you.
[From: An Intimate Wedding at City Hall and The Aubrey / Photo: Anna Maria Studio]
(5) Ensure your outfit and undergarments are comfortable.
When you don’t feel comfortable with that you’re wearing, it’s easy to immediately start thinking this one’s on you. No! Fit is everything. With the right fit–and this goes for both your wedding dress and your underwear–you will definitely feel much better and more confident.
[From: A Beautiful Intimate Wedding During Tight Pandemic Restrictions / Photo: Film Komolebi]
(6) Regularly affirm yourself.
This might sound unusual, but you’ll be surprised with the results. Regularly say positive things to yourself. You can do this in front of the mirror to a more personal feel. Acknowledging yourself and the amazing things about you and your body is an effective way to keep those positive thoughts with you as you plan your wedding, especially as you go outfit hunting.
[From: A Stylish Travel-Inspired Wedding at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong / Photo: Hin Production]
(7) Be considerate of your bridesmaids.
You can spread body positivity to your bride tribe to help them also adopt a positive outlook about themselves and their bodies. One way you can promote body positivity is by being considerate about any concerns or requests when it comes to their dresses as well as hair and makeup. Just like you, they will also benefit greatly from wearing dress styles and makeup that suit their body styles and face shapes. Hence, be patient and help them find the best look for your wedding day.
[From: An Outdoor Garden Wedding With a Refreshing Lavender Color Palette / Photo: Sham2 Photography]
(8) Be generous with compliments towards others.
Create an atmosphere of body positivity with the people around you, for example your bride tribe, your family, etc. You can do this by being generous when it comes to complementing others. Tell your mom how her outfit color really brings out her eyes, or affirm that your sister chose the perfect makeup and hair. These comments really help boost body image, and therefore, spreads body positivity and confidence to all the people around you.
[From: An Endearing Wedding at House 1881 With Tear-Jerking Vows From The Groom / Photo: Pixel Hall]
Try applying these body positivity boosting practices as you plan you wedding and let us know how you feel after. We’d love to hear about it!
