15 Unique Activities To Do on Your Wedding Morning

The morning of your wedding day is full of excitement, anticipation, and nerves. You’re about to say “I do” to your significant other, so it’s completely normal to experience a range of feelings. However, instead of waiting around and letting your emotions get the best of you, you can use those hours before the ceremony to your advantage.

Before the wedding festivities begin, it’s crucial to spend the morning-of doing enjoyable activities that put you in the right state of mind. That sacred time before the ceremony is an opportunity to unwind, ground yourself, savor time with loved ones, and feel prepared for the day ahead. 

“The morning-of, I encourage our brides to get centered,” says Robyne Swink of Southern Affairs Weddings & Events. “It’s so easy to become overwhelmed with excitement from your emotions and the timeline of the day, so it’s important to chill and have fun. Being able to relax will allow you to focus on what’s to come and really take in all the special moments we sometimes overlook.”

Of course, it’s important to make sure your hair and makeup goes according to schedule and your wedding dress is intact. But, if you spend your morning preoccupied with logistics, racing the clock, checking tasks off of your to-do list, and worrying about how the day might unfold, you’ll quickly become stressed and overwhelmed. Not to mention, you’ll carry that frantic energy with you into the day’s events. Instead, there are other activities to prioritize that will give you peace of mind and set you up for a successful wedding day.

Whether it’s going for a walk, drinking a glass of Champagne with your bridal party, or writing a letter to your partner, there are so many ways to slow down and savor the morning. It doesn’t matter whether you spend that time in your bridal suite with your bridesmaids or around the venue with your partner; partaking in your favorite activities will put yourself in the right headspace. 

To make the most of your morning, Tracy Taylor Ward of Tracy Taylor Ward Design advises that couples give themselves plenty of time. “We recommend being realistic and even overestimating the time things will take on the wedding day, so no one feels rushed or stressed if things fall behind,” the planner explains. “Over-scheduling on the wedding day can result in an unnecessarily hectic and stressful environment, which is never a great way to start the day.”

If you’re wondering which activities are best to incorporate, refer to any of the hobbies, interests, or pastimes that bring you joy. If doing downward dog instantly decreases your cortisol levels, arrange a yoga class with your bridal party. For those who turn to self-care activities at the end of a long day, do a face mask with your best friends. “It’s so important that the morning of the wedding reflects the brides and grooms’ ideal energy to ensure they feel their best as they head into such an important milestone in their lives,” Ward notes.

Besides getting glam and changing into your attire, here are fun ways you can spend the morning before your wedding ceremony.