You've been planning and dreaming of your wedding day most of your life! But as it approaches you are feeling butterflies in your stomach. As a Wedding Officiant I like to help my couples feel as relaxed as possible on their big day so I have compiled a few strategies for turning your wedding day stress into wedding day bliss. Just remember, the only thing that really matters at the end of the day, is the fact that you are married to the one you love!

1. First of all, a relaxed bride is a beautiful bride so try to focus on getting good rest prior to the wedding day. The day will in and of itself be hectic. You don't need to add to the stress by being tired. You want to have fun and enjoy this most important day

2. Keep track of all of your important documents by keeping them together in one envelope. Use the front of the envelope to chart the contents.

3. If you are traveling abroad make sure you have all your identification and your passport, boarding pass, etc.somewhere where they will be safe and handy when you get ready to leave for your honeymoon. I generally keep everything in a pocket of my carry-on.

4. Don't try packing for your honeymoon on the morning of your wedding! You will have too many other things to take care of. Take time in the days prior to your wedding to get things in order.

5. Write up a reasonable time plan for what should be happening prior to the wedding and approximately when. Be flexible and leave plenty of leeway so that if the hair appointment runs long it doesn't turn into a crisis.

6. Most suppliers and service providers wouldn't dream of letting you down. Our reputation and your wedding would both be compromised. However, feel free to call your vendors and suppliers a few days ahead of the wedding so there are no last minute mixups or delays. Make a list of who is coming and when, photographer, florist, officiant, etc. Knowing what's coming next will eliminates last minute concerns.

7. Make a list for your photographer of who you want in certain photos and save yourself from being questioned about details.

8. Eat something light like toast and tea, fruit or yogurt the morning of the Big Day! No one wants to pass out at the altar. It's a long day and a bite of food will settle your nerves as well.

9. Stay away from alcohol and salty snacks aside from perhaps a celebratory glass of champagne. Drinking may take the edge off but will make you feel worse in the long run, especially

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