Planning the wedding of your dreams is difficult enough under regular conditions, but a pregnant bride has extra layers of stress to deal with. We believe that just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean that you can’t work, or can’t have fun, and it certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t plan a majestic wedding. All you need is a little extra planning, and that’s exactly why we’re here!
Typically, we have about 12 months to properly plan an unforgettable wedding, but if you already have a bun in the oven and just getting started there are less than 9 months to get all of your preparations in order. There isn’t a second to lose, so let’s get started.
10 Common Tips Every Pregnant Bride Should Know
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Gown
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If you’re only a few weeks into your pregnancy there’s no way of accurately predicting what shape your body will be once your wedding rolls around. Even if you’re well into your second trimester, your body goes through some major changes the closer you get to the new baby.
When it comes to cost and selection, ordering your wedding gown early gets you the best results. Let your designer or gown outlet know that you’ll be pregnant in a wedding dress and to be prepared to alter the dress as close to the big day as possible. Getting hitched while a child is common these days, and they’ll be familiar with how to handle the situation.
Another thing to consider – which we’ll get into in more depth later – is if you’ll be telling anyone that you are pregnant. Many designers have gorgeous wedding dresses to hide the pregnancy. Be up front while shopping to get the best results.
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Venue
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The best venues have a long waiting list. To get your dream venue at the best price, book as early as possible. That’s standard advice that every bride should follow but getting married while pregnant calls for a little extra effort. Before pulling the trigger on the venue of your dreams, plan a scouting trip.
Walk the grounds to make sure that you have a dedicated bathroom close to where you’ll be sitting, a dedicated space for you to escape to and gather yourself, and a generous amount of airflow in key areas. Your doctors and friends may have already warned you, but it may come as news to learn that as you progress through the months you’ll be making more frequent trips to the lady’s room and hot and cold flashes become common.
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Honeymoon
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Just the same as your wedding gown and venue, planning your travels early means better accommodations at a better cost. If you’re more than 36 weeks into your pregnancy many airlines will turn you down due to safety concerns so you may already be out of luck.
If you are fortunate enough to be able to allow a few months to make all of your accommodations and still be less than 36 months in before you take to the skies, book as early as possible.
One of the best planning pregnancy tips you can receive is don’t be afraid to wait. If you’re not able to hit your tropical destination the moment the I DOs are over, it’s okay to postpone. Once the baby comes you won’t want to leave that bundle of joy’s side.
But there will come a time when you just need to be you. If you plan in advance, you can secure a reliable babysitter (paging Mom) and indulge in some much needed alone time with your hubby to enjoy just the two of you as well as reclaiming your sense of self.
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Food
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One of the odd things about pregnancy is how your tastes change. What you used to find gross you now crave, and what used to make your mouth water now makes you nauseous. You’re going to need more than a few pregnant wedding ideas when it comes to food. Avoid really strong flavors as sometimes just the smell alone can make your stomach turn.
Include all of the top baby advice food like legumes, proteins and calcium, and leafy greens that the doctors recommend. If you have your heart set on a gourmet main, go for it! But, you should strongly consider a tapas style menu with enough variety to ensure that there’s something that will hit the spot.
You should also include a lot of snack options for you to pick at through the ceremony and reception. You don’t want to overdo it and get uncomfortable at any point, but you also don’t want to leave yourself feeling weak or faint.
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Drink
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This pregnancy wedding is short and sweet. Obviously, you can’t drink alcohol, but you don’t want to feel left out of your own celebration. Taste test a few non-alcoholic options so that you can make a reliable decision beforehand. Aside from that, make sure that there’s a constant supply of water to sip on. Many pregnant women also find ice chips an invaluable resource.
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Comfort
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There are more than a few steps you should be taking to ensure you are comfortable throughout the big day. Small things like adding lumbar support to your chair and purchasing wedding shoes for pregnant brides and wearing a pregnant wedding ring will go a long way to achieving this.
Your feet and fingers swell when you’re pregnant so making sure that everything you interact with is a little larger and extra soft will do wonders. For the same reason, plan some comfortable pregnant bride games so that you can have fun getting involved.
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Support
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Assign some of your bridal party a few tasks. You should have someone dedicated to bringing you water, fetching your second set of shoes, bringing your cardigan for when you get cold, and all sorts of other tasks that would be awkward for you to take care of while you’re supposed to be entertaining your guests and having the time of your life.
This advice doesn’t just apply to the big event; it goes for planning as well. You have plenty going on with your life, and tackling every single item on your wedding planning to-do list doesn’t seem feasible, delegate the tasks to someone you can trust to pull it off just the way that you would.
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Making A Statement
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Letting people that you’re pregnant during your wedding is a personal choice. Traditionally this is a taboo topic, but unless your officiant is strongly against it (and may refuse to perform the ceremony) it’s very acceptable. Coming out to family and friends can be stressful, but so can going through a pregnant wedding while trying to hide it can be too.
You really have to weigh your options. If you wind up opting to keep it to yourself, we still highly recommend letting a few key people in on the secret. This way you’ll have the support you need when you need it, and an ally to help distract your guests while you’re off doing pregnant stuff.
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Emotions
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Cold feet are normal for any couple but a pregnant bride experiences this at high levels. You’re sure to be asking yourself “Am I only doing this for the baby?” and “should I wait until after the baby comes?”. We can’t tell you whether or not you’re getting married for the right reasons, but we can tell you that last minute jitters are incredibly common – we’re talking 99.999% – and that being pregnant heightens emotions.
If at any point you’re considering calling the whole thing off, just ask yourself if it’s the hormones talking and be aware of your true self. If you think it will help, many brides write a list of reasons why you are so thrilled to get married. Bring it with you on the big day so that you constantly have a reminder.
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Compromise
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The dress for pregnant bride you are wearing on your big day may not be exactly what you had in mind as you dreamt of your wedding day while you were a little girl and the menu may not be as exotic as you truly want. But that’s ok. Fussing over all of the particular details is a wonder that we love to indulge in, but the real dream come true is tying the knot with your soul mate.
Keep this in mind and the few compromises that you’ll have to make while planning your walk down the aisle and the following celebration won’t seem like a big deal at all.
The Key To Any Stressful Situation: Just Relax
Relaxing on your big day is essential, the only thing you should be focusing on is pure joy. Wearing pregnant bride gowns and appropriate footwear, planning the right menu, and ensuring a comfortable environment (don’t forget your getaway space) all add up.
Beyond that, make sure that you get plenty of rest the day prior – and the day of if you’re getting married in the afternoon – and leave a little extra time in between the critical points in your event to allow for comfortable transition time and a chance to take a breather if need be.
The more planning you do in advance, the easier the day will be. Instead of becoming overwhelmed as you walk down the aisle or during the reception, chip away at the stress well in advance by following our advice. Do this and the only thing you’ll be left worrying about on your big day is nailing your vows.
