The wedding day comes once in a lifetime. It is an event that you cannot do annually or daily. Since that’s the case, you might want to be particular about not messing up that one special celebration and leaving a sadly memorable imprint. With that being said, it comes with a lot of self-control and composure when you consider the things you should try not to do on that day.nnExperience, they say is the best teacher. On that note, we were able to ask two wedded individuals about their opinions and experiences related to the 10 things you should avoid on your wedding day.

Josetta has been married for over a year and is in a better position to give her take on this topic. Relieving her experiences and what she felt was significant, we draw inspiration from a list of things she highlighted.

1) Go Easy On The Food – Josetta advises that you must go easy on the food and beverages. “Do not skip food at least for energy’s sake, but do not be a glutton.” Consuming a lot of food on that day may result in a stomach upset. You wouldn’t want to be in the front seat in an uncomfortable shape, visiting the restroom at intervals. What if you consume a lot of gastric drinks that can disturb your tummy and deter you from moving about? It would not be a fine sight in case you are asked to dance with your partner.

2) Don’t Stress Much – “It sounds a bit funny because wedding planning since its early stage involves a lot of stress. However, do not be overwhelmed by stress. Too much stress makes you miss out on the fun part of the event and the lifetime joy.”

3) Minimize Your Alcohol Intake – “If possible, do not drink any alcohol.” Alcohol has its way of dealing with one’s consciousness. Aside from wanting to be sober during that time, you may not want to discard your role and leave it all in the hands of your partner due to drunkenness. Alcohol limits your memory intake. Of what use will that be?

4) Wear Something That Will Not Kill Your Feet! – Walking down the aisle in heels that leave you sagging side by side is one of the oddest and most humiliating experiences for even your guests. “Be sure to wear something comfortable, whether it is a dress or a groom’s suit”, Josetta says. In addition, for the sake of the wedding pictures, you ought to look fascinating.

5) Keep Cool! Dodge any Drama – “Be it at the wedding ceremony or reception, things will not always go according to plan. Certain tasks may be sluggishly executed or not executed at all by your paid vendors. It might trigger your anger senses and get you offended. When that happens, you must be calm and overlook these situations because the attention and cameras are all turned to your angle on that day.”

6) Time Shouldn’t Be Your Utmost Concern – Spending a section of your celebratory moment wondering over the time and anticipating that the event must end at 8 PM at all costs is a turn-off. “If you are busy keeping track of the time, you would not enjoy the fullness of the merry. Instead, you can hire a timekeeper to keep track of the time.”

7) Hold Some Cash In Case Of Emergency – “Do not be completely cashless on your wedding day. Something urgent could arise and you may need to spend extra at the last minute.”

Joyce has been married for 4-5 years. We were able to ask her about some of her picks on this topic. Coincidentally, most of what she said was similar to Josetta’s. Nevertheless, she brought in fresh ideas that are important for potential newlyweds.

8) Do Not Be Too Emotional or Overly Sentimental – Joyce says you shouldn’t be excessively emotional. “It is a wedding day and not a funeral. Yes! The feeling of being forever knotted with your desired partner could be emotional. However, too much of one thing could be bad.”

9) Your In-laws Shouldn’t Be Your Problem – Your duty and foremost priority during the wedding period is to focus on your partner and relish the moment. “It is not your duty to have a row with your in-laws or the relatives of your partner. That would create room for gossip by those who came to grace your occasion. Don’t create a scene,” Joyce said.

10) Do Not Lose Your Partner – This is from our desk. Do not be disconnected from your partner. While you might want to take time out to greet your friends or lost associates, remember that you should not be separated from your partner for too long. You can greet guests together while holding hands.