18/10/2026
Anything for the white dress…
Brides, I know the feeling. You suddenly become obsessed with being the best version of yourself and before you know it, you’ve turned preparing for your wedding into a whole new lifestyle. 😂
For me, becoming a bride meant really dialling in on myself, inside and out. And looking back, the amount of time, effort and learning that went into it was WILD.
☁️ NUTRITION
I absolutely geeked out on learning about the human body. I started tracking my calories, understanding macros, prioritising whole foods and being more mindful of my alcohol intake. I became so much more educated about nutrition and how to fuel my body.
☁️ FITNESS
Lifting weights was already part of my routine but in the lead-up to the wedding, I really honed in on my training. I focused on progressive overload and learnt everything from .bybella. I also incorporated running, swimming and Pilates alongside my regular strength training.
Combined with my nutrition, I got into the best shape I’d been in, becoming the smallest version of myself.
✨ BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Laser, facials, body sculpting, lip blush… if there was a treatment that promised to make me feel that little bit more bridal-ready, I was interested. Even getting the vibration plate and LED mask for home use.😂 Although personally for me I didn’t want filler/botox as my fear of needles hehe.
☁️ COSMETIC TREATMENTS
I also had composite bonding on my top six teeth.
And just like that, what started as getting ready for one day became months of preparation, discipline, new habits and learning so much about myself.
Was all of this necessary? Absolutely not.
Did I enjoy the process of investing in myself, learning more about my body and feeling the most confident version of me walking down the aisle? Absolutely YES. 🤍
Because that’s the thing about bridal prep. There’s the dress, the hair, the makeup… but there’s also everything happening behind the scenes that nobody sees.
And honestly? The anything for the white dress mentality is REAL. 😂🤍
Tell me I’m not the only one who went into full bridal prep mode?! 👀💍