Whether your focus has been on keeping your cool during the wedding planning process or it’s those wedding day challenges that are causing you sleepless nights, staying calm and collected is easier said than done as a nervous/excited bride- or groom-to-be.
Wedding day anxiety is perfectly normal, but knowing how to handle those nerves as your big day approaches is important. Sleeping well, especially the night before your wedding date, is a must. Here we share the sleep tips you can rely on to ensure a restless night and an energised morning.
Understand the importance of sleep
The benefits of sleep are certainly underestimated. Getting enough sleep is vital to how we negotiate life’s little and big moments. In fact, without it, completing even the simplest, everyday tasks can be pretty difficult as Sleep Foundation details:
“For most adults, at least seven hours of sleep each night is needed for proper cognitive and behavioural functions. An insufficient amount of sleep can lead to serious repercussions. Some studies have shown sleep deprivation leaves people vulnerable to attention lapses, reduced cognition, delayed reactions, and mood shifts.”
We need sleep to thrive, mentally, physically and emotionally, especially in the run-up to, and the night before, your wedding day.
Establish a good sleep routine early
While it takes just two to four days for the average human body to adapt to a new sleep schedule, starting your restful, pre-wedding sleep routine sooner rather than later is certainly recommended.
By resetting your sleep cycle with time to spare long before your wedding date, you can prepare for disruptions, like those caused by the stress of wedding planning! The result? Better quality sleep for longer, and you’ll feel better for it once your wedding day arrives.
Remember, for your new sleep routine to work, you’ll need to stick to it. This means being strict with your schedule on weekdays and during weekends.
Make time to wind down
Hitting the hay takes preparation. Your body has to be ready for sleep to ensure the quality and quantity you need. That’s why establishing a relaxing, pre-sleep routine is important. Wind down from your daily activities appropriately, minimising exposure to light, noise and temperature extremes.
Large meals, strenuous exercise, and caffeine, alcohol and other stimulants should also be avoided during this period of transition.
Create a sanctuary for sleep
A comfortable setting should be a part of everyone’s sleep routine. Thankfully, our night-before accommodation options ensure the best of everything for a cosy environment that’s made for the best night’s sleep.
By staying with us the night before your wedding day, you can rest safe in the knowledge that all that pre-wedding travel is done and you’re exactly where you need to be to prepare for the biggest day of your life.
Our Courtyard Cottage is available to you and five other wedding VIPs the night before your wedding day, guaranteeing a cosy home away from home and a restful night’s sleep. As well as providing all the comforts you need to truly relax, it’s also home to a kitchenette and six-seater hot tub so you can celebrate your last night of freedom in style before retiring to one of three en-suite bedrooms.
For further information about our wedding venue and all the accommodation options available for couples tying the knot with us, please contact our team today.
