Tips for Looking Your Best on Your Wedding Day

	Wedding Style

Every bride wants her wedding to be picture perfect - from the dress to the flowers to the food at the reception. The planning leading up to the big day can be stressful, so be sure to take care of yourself, both physically and mentally as the date gets closer.

Here are five tips for looking and feeling your best on your wedding day:

* Pay attention to nutrition - when you're stressed, it is easy to fall into the trap of either not eating or eating nothing but junk. Make a conscious effort to eat the recommended five servings of fruits and vegetables every day, and include proteins such as lean meats, fish, egg whites, and dairy. Unrefined carbohydrates such as whole-wheat breads and pasta, wild rice, and multi-grain cereals should also be part of your menu. A healthy diet will give you energy to tackle all those wedding details.

* Look good, feel good - Physical activity is a great stress-buster, and it can also help you shed those final few pounds before the wedding. Try to get some form of exercise every day. Don't let the time spent planning your wedding become an excuse for not working out.

If you want to start an exercise plan, see if you can get a friend to join you. It's easier to work out when you have someone motivating you and urging you on. You don't have to work out like you're training for a marathon -- something as simple as a walk after dinner can help clear your mind and get your metabolism going.

* Start a skin care regimen - There's no makeup that can compete with the glow of healthy skin. To look your best for the photographs of your wedding day, get serious about skin care now. Look for a professional skin care line like Chella, that nourishes and helps restore your skin's elastin properties.

The products are designed for any skin type and naturally stimulate your existing collagen and elastins with the peptides in the patented Chell-x Complex. The complete product line includes Micro-Exfoliating Cleanser "Facial Purificazion," Moisture Formula SPF 15 Morning Crema, Replenish Formula Evening Cream, Intensive Formula Eye Crema and Skin Firming Serum "Istante Beauty." The products are available exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills and online at the Chella Web site.

* Take a break -- Sure, you have a million and one things to get done, but you need to take time to relax. A massage is the perfect antidote to pre-wedding stress. You can also pamper yourself with a manicure and pedicure. Or just make time to hang out with friends and talk about something other than the wedding.

* Get plenty of rest -- You'll be better able to deal with any wedding complications if you aren't sleep deprived. The amount of sleep you need varies from person to person, but make sure you're getting enough to function at full capacity during the day. Make an effort to incorporate physical activity into your day to promote a good night's sleep.

To start your skin care regimen, order the free trial program from Chella.

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