Taking in the Wedding Day - How to be more present.

Being Present on Your Wedding Day

The wedding day goes by quickly!  You've planned and waited for this special day for months and maybe even for years. 


Your wedding day is one of the most meaningful days of your life—but it’s also one of the fastest. So many couples look back and say, “It was over in a blink.” That’s why being present—truly slowing down and savoring the moments—is the greatest gift you can give yourself (and each other) on your wedding day.


These little choices will help you not just remember your wedding, but truly experience it:

1. Start the Day with Intention

Begin your wedding morning with a pocket of stillness. Whether it’s journaling, stretching, meditating, or simply drinking your coffee in quiet, take a few deep breaths and ground yourself. Remind yourself what the day is really about: marrying the person you love.


2. Slow Down

When the day picks up speed, it’s easy to go into autopilot. Be intentional about pausing. Take a look around at your guests laughing, your family smiling, your partner waiting for you at the end of the aisle. Those tiny pauses are where the memories stay vivid.


3. Share Private Moments with Your Partner

While the reception will be full of loved ones, carve out time just for the two of you. Get ready together, if that feels right.

Have a first look before the ceremony. Sneak away during the reception for a champagne toast, sharing what you’ve loved most about the day so far. These little escapes let you reconnect and soak in the fact that you just promised each other forever.


4. Disconnect from Distractions

Consider turning off your phone, or giving it to someone you trust. Notifications and social media can wait—today is about being fully here.


5. Keep a Journal During Planning

In the months leading up to your wedding, jot down the details, emotions, and milestones. On the wedding day itself, you’ll be amazed at how much more meaningful it feels to see all those plans come to life.


6. Stay Organized (So You Can Let Go)

The more organized you are beforehand, the easier it is to release control on the big day. Trust your planner, coordinator, or bridal party to handle logistics. Then, let go of the small imperfections. The tiny things that don’t go as planned? They often become your favorite stories later.


7. Take It All In

Before the night ends, stand with your partner and look around the room. See the people who came to celebrate you. Feel the music, the laughter, the joy that belongs to this one day only.



8. Choose How You Spend Your Time

Your time is precious—so be intentional about who you spend it with. Maybe it’s greeting every guest personally, or maybe it’s choosing more time on the dance floor with your new spouse. This is your day, and you get to decide what matters most.


✨ Remember: The flowers will fade, the cake will be eaten, but the way you felt will last forever. By staying present, you create memories you’ll carry for a lifetime.

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