{"id":15148,"date":"2017-06-08T21:09:42","date_gmt":"2017-06-08T21:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/?p=15148"},"modified":"2022-07-01T17:43:05","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T21:43:05","slug":"5-tips-for-relieving-wedding-season-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage\/benefits-of-massage\/5-tips-for-relieving-wedding-season-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Relieving Wedding Season Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s wedding season, and that means stress season. At Zeel, we consider ourselves experts in de-stressing. But despite the convenience of in-home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/massage-on-demand\">massage on demand<\/a>, busy brides, grooms, bridesmaids, groomsmen, and guests don\u2019t always have a free hour to spend on relaxation \u2014 especially when running around planning all the logistics of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/massage-experience\/the-non-vegas-bachelor-party-guide\">bachelor<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/chair-massage\/book\">bachelorette<\/a> party. That\u2019s why we offer up these quick stress relief tips for wedding season, so you can keep calm, carry on, and have a fabulous event.<\/p>\n<h3>Be prepared for anything<\/h3>\n<p>Preparation is calming. When you\u2019re on the go, make sure to pack an emergency bag. Things to include: ibuprofen, baby wipes, sanitary products, hair ties, shower cap (perfect for saving blowouts in rainy weather), breath mints, and stain remover, among other life-saving items. You might not need any of it, but you\u2019ll be more relaxed knowing that you\u2019ve prepared.<\/p>\n<h3>Flat shoes to the rescue<\/h3>\n<p>This tip is directed at the brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the brides, and other likely heel wearers. Heel and foot pain can take some of the joy out of a wedding. Consider bringing flats \u2013 non-brides can wear them for the standing parts of the ceremony, and you can put on your dancing shoes for the festivities at the reception. And remember, if the ceremony and\/or reception is outside, wear flats or wedges, so you don\u2019t sink into the ground. \u00a0(If <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/entry\/gal-gadot-flats_us_59380e1ce4b0aba888ba8773?ncid=edlinkushpmg00000313\">flats are good enough for Wonder Woman<\/a>, they\u2019re good enough for you!)<\/p>\n<h3>Stretch it out (and look better in photos)<\/h3>\n<p>Stretches don\u2019t just feel good \u2013 they can make you look better in pictures. \u201cStretch your pectoral muscles, and you won\u2019t slump in photos,\u201d advises Zeel Massage Therapist Melanie Peddle. Poor posture can cause back and neck pain and headaches, among other woes. One easy pectoral stretch is to put your arms on either side of a doorway, just below the level of your shoulders, then slowly push your chest forward. Do not lead with your head. Hold this pose for 60 seconds, then repeat, with your arms slightly above your shoulders. Finish with some neck rolls. (Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rT7rgXQtDcI\">this video<\/a> to see this exercise in action.)<\/p>\n<h3>Know your scents<\/h3>\n<p>Scents have a powerful effect on stress and mood. Lavender oil is a classic calming scent, which accounts for its use in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/sleep-massage\">Sleep Massage<\/a> offered by Zeel. Try a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow, or even go old-school and dab some on a handkerchief for easy olfactory access. If you\u2019re not partial to lavender, other oils that de-stress in a jiffy include ylang-ylang and chamomile.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep calm<\/h3>\n<p>Sure, we all breathe, but there are dos and don\u2019ts to stress-relieving respiration.<\/p>\n<p>Breathe deep. Deep breathing exercises are a must. One basic calming breathing technique is simply to time your breaths (a common yogic technique). Breathe in through the nose (not the mouth) for a count of four or (if you can manage) five, then exhale for the same length of time. This simple exercise can relieve stress and improve your focus. And you can do it anywhere \u2013 even waiting in a receiving line.<\/p>\n<p><i>Suggested Reading: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zeel.com\/blog\/benefits-of-massage\/natural-headache-remedies\"><i>7 Surprising Natural Headache Remedies You Can Try Today<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick stress relief tips for wedding season, so you can keep calm, carry on, and have a fabulous event.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":15167,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[619,620,628,1054,1207],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-15148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-benefits-of-massage","tag-massage-for-bride","tag-massage-for-bridesmaids","tag-massage-for-groom","tag-sleep-massage","tag-wedding-stress"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.7 - 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