12 Ways To Plan A Wedding When You Are Expecting

By Namrata Arora Last Updated: Aug 26, 2016 | 10:55:58 IST

Planning a wedding in the house, especially if it happens to be the wedding of an immediate family member, say your sister or brother can be a rather daunting task. And imagine doing the same when you are expecting! Quite a task, right?

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But you have to lend a hand and some help when the wedding is in the family not just because you happen to be a family member but, also because you have waited for this wedding in the family for the longest time and want to be a huge and important part of it. So, here are things you should do if you are in the same situation to make things easier. 

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#1. Go for the second trimester because you can eat whatever you want to!

Well, if it is possible for you to have a say in the date deciding, make sure you choose on a date that falls anywhere in your second trimester. That’s the time the nausea has wandered off, you start feeling happy about your pregnancy and even start enjoying it and can eat whatever you feel like. You also don’t get tired very easily during this trimester.

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#2. Make an important to-do-list

Because it is very important! You cannot remember and do everything along with taking care of your pregnant self. Thus, make a list and divide the activities you need to do according to a comfortable time schedule.

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#3. Be very careful about the venue you choose

It should not be a place very far from the main city and away from civilization. Try to select a venue which is close or within the city with doctors, hospitals, supermarkets etc, all available easily!

#4. Rock that bump in your wedding outfit

You are just pregnant not unwell right! It’s a time you should cherish, enjoy and embrace. Dress up in the most stylish preggy outfits, and let your bump be the start of your look. Show them what you’ve got baby!

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#5. Don’t take on too much stress

We know that you are excited as hell and want to plan it all, but you also need to understand that there is a little cute human being that is growing within you, who also needs to be taken care of. So, delegate duties and just coordinate.

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#6. Never go alone for any appointment

You never know when you might start feeling dizzy or need to immediately go to your doctor. Also, there must be places where you need to stand in queues or wait for your turn and so, someone else can do that for you. Thus, make sure you always have a close friend or family member to take care of you.

If your friends are coming with their babies, help them with these: 10 Things You Must Keep In Mind While Taking Your Baby To A Wedding

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#7. Some spa time as well

You are doing all that work and planning and organising and that too in this condition. You, thus, need a break for yourself to chill and relax. You truly deserve it to-be-mommy!

#8. Have back up plans

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You might have got something stitched to wear at the wedding a month back anticipating how big or not your tummy will be, but what if your bump becomes a little bigger than imagined? You would need an alternate outfit. What if the weather decides to play a joke and it starts to rain? A covered venue it is!

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#9. Get the caterer to serve healthy

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You can’t have all fried and heavy food because obviously it is not good for the growing fetus. Also, people too now days like to eat healthy. So, make sure you ask for a nice spread of healthy snacks and food for all the wedding functions.

#10. Warn the family about your mood swings

You are preggers and will obviously have a lot of hormonal changes. This means that you will have a lot of mood swings, hunger pangs, anger shots etc. even though your family knows how vulnerable you are at this time, it’s better to let them know!

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#11. Always carry a bag with snacks and drinks

You need to eat healthy after every few hours so that the growing baby gets its full nutrition, and you don’t feel dehydrated or tired at any given time. So, make sure you have what you need in your bag before you leave the house.

#12. Plan an early wedding

Whether the wedding is early or late at night, you will have to start your day early. So, why not plan an early wedding so that you can pack up soon and be back to bed on time.

Yes, it is an exciting time of your life as you have a reason for a double celebration, your baby who is on its way and your close one’s wedding celebration. So, have an amazing time, but follow these tips to make sure you are safe and healthy. 

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