Stressed About Your Wedding Planning?
Your Gut Might Be Struggling Along with Your Brain!
If you’re in the middle of planning your wedding (or just stepping into the mayhem) — juggling vendors, guest lists, fittings, and last-minute changes — we see you.
And so does your gut.
What most people don’t realise is that your gut and brain are in constant conversation. When stress takes over, it doesn’t just show up as tight shoulders or sleepless nights — it also affects your digestion, skin, mood, and immunity.
So, if you’ve been bloated, low on energy, or just feeling “off” despite working out and eating right — this one’s for you.
Here’s what you can do to ease the load.
1. Slow Down Before You Eat
Chew. Chew. Chew.
Digestion starts in your mouth — but stress makes us multitask, rush through meals, and overthink instead of just eating. When blood flows to the brain to help you think, your gut gets less attention to digest.
The fix? Take three deep breaths before every meal. Clear your mind, then sit down to eat. This simple ritual helps your body switch from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest.”
Over time, it becomes a habit — one that helps you absorb nutrients better and stay present with your food (and yourself).
2. Add something alive to your plate, every day
Fermented foods are foods that aid the digestion. Adding good bacteria in times of stress reverses the damage that a poor diet (in terms of food and thoughts) can do. Probiotics help by adding beneficial bacteria that calm inflammation, support serotonin (your happy hormone), and ease bloating.
Add a ginger beer, kefir, or kombucha to your routine. Let your gut guide you — notice how your body feels, and adjust accordingly. A little fizz can go a long way in balancing your microbiome.
3. Hydrate Like You Mean It
We all know hydration is important — but under stress, your body loses fluids faster, and digestion slows down.
Your gut microbiome also struggles without enough mobility. Water keeps your gut (and skin) glowing. So keep a count on your intake — and add herbal teas or kombucha sips for variety.
Hydrate well, and you’ll shine on your big day from the inside out.
4. Sleep — The Time Your Gut Heals
Good quality sleep is an absolute must for a healthy body and mind. Even 20 minutes less can increase inflammation and stress.
Try to hit the bed at the same time each night. Create a short routine — less screen time, more breath-work. Quality over quantity wins when it comes to recovery.
Your gut microbiome repairs itself while you sleep. Without that rest, even the best systems begin to break down. Make sleep non-negotiable during this busy season.
5. Train Easy
Exercise helps you look, feel, and perform better under stress — but overtraining can have the opposite effect.
It’s natural to push harder before the big day, but your gut and body both love diversity and balance. Mix high-intensity days with slower, restorative movement — yoga, walking, stretching, dancing.
Movement should soothe your system, not strain it.
6. Build a Daily Ritual
Long-term wellness is built on consistency, not extremes. Studies show that small actions done daily create results that outlast any diet or training plan.
Find a ritual you genuinely enjoy — maybe your morning kefir, your evening kombucha, or a mindful 5-minute break. These micro-habits keep your gut happy and your mind grounded through the wedding chaos.
🥂 Here’s to You —
Shining bright with the strongest mind, calmest gut, and most radiant energy on your big day.