The Ultimate Wellbeing And Beauty Countdown To Your Wedding

International Wellness Expert and Life Enhancement Mentor Akcelina Cvijetic shares her 4-week step-by-step guide to getting wedding ready

The month before your wedding can feel like a whirlwind. But while you’re busy with the final preparations don’t forget to prepare the most important thing of all: you.

From nourishing your body and boosting your energy to caring for your skin, managing stress and protecting your sleep, these four weeks are an opportunity to put yourself first as your Big Day approaches. To guide you, Wellness Expert Akcelina Cvijetic has put together some practical tips exclusively for Asiana readers so you are ready to face the best day of your life with confidence.

WEEK 1: Smart nutrition and exercise

With a month to go until your wedding it’s time to focus on what you eat and your exercise routines – no crash diets or punishing workouts required. Focus on small sustainable changes. By combining your nutrition with targeted exercises that strengthen the muscles, you’ll ensure you’re fit and healthy for your wedding.

1. Eat balanced, satisfying meals

Start meals with fibre-rich vegetables or salad, then add a good source of protein such as eggs, paneer, dhal, beans, tofu, yoghurt, chicken or fish. Choose grilled, baked, steamed or sautéed foods over fried options. Reducing highly processed foods, excess salt and fizzy drinks can also help minimise bloating and water retention. Rather than eliminating carbohydrates, choose wholegrain options. Be mindful of everything you put on your plate including sauces, oils, and dips; they all count.

2. Be smart about supplements

Use supplements to turbo charge your metabolism and curb your sugar cravings but remember that supplements should be tailored by a healthcare provider for health and safety to complement, not replace a balanced diet.

3. Go for targeted physical conditioning

Strengthen your core muscles and back by doing daily planks and glute bridges.

Do light shoulder presses or wall pushes to strengthen your shoulders and collarbones.   These exercises will help you carry the weight of heavy wedding outfits comfortably; something most brides are not prepared for. 

WEEK 2: Prioritise your wellness inside and out

Beautiful skin, healthy hair and strong nails are linked to overall nutrition, hydration, sleep and stress levels, so think of this week as an internal beauty boost.

1. Make hydration a daily ritual

Optimal hydration is the key to glowing skin. So, make water your favourite drink. Infuse it with fresh mint or rosemary, lemon and cucumber for a refreshing taste. Add electrolytes to your bottled water for maximum hydration. Cut down on alcohol, coffee and sugary lattes. Drink green tea or matcha to encourage radiant skin.

2. Feed your beauty routine

Boost your skincare and hair health by taking high-quality skin, hair and nails supplements including collagen, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, biotin and silica.

You could also start your morning with a beauty protein powder shake with berries, chia and pumpkin seeds, 1/4 of avocado, some spinach and fresh pineapple. Add some spirulina booster for gorgeous skin, hair and nails.

3. Book hair and beauty appointments

Avoid experimenting with new treatments to prevent unexpected reactions. Make time to visit your trusted dermatologist, facialist and hairdresser/trichologist who can recommend final beauty treatments that enhance your glow and make your hair your crowning glory.