Manage Wedding Stress

As your wedding day approaches and you're thinking of all the things you still need to do, it's probably getting harder and harder to relax and enjoy this important moment in your life. To make the most of your nuptials, be sure to factor in some downtime so that stress doesn't get in the way of your big day. Explore the best approach to pre-wedding relaxation ... by Sun sign!

Aries
One word: Exercise. Make sure you get plenty of it during the days leading up to your wedding. As long as you really exert yourself and work up a healthy sweat, you'll be able to release some of your jitters!

Taurus
Nature is your sign's medicine, so make sure you spend some quality time in the beautiful outdoors. Gardening, farming, a walk in the woods –- anything to do with Mother Nature will help you de-stress.

Gemini
Talking will help calm your nerves, so be sure to have plenty of friends around who love to chat. Meet over coffee or go on a shopping trip -- and talk your way through your tension.

Cancer
Family and food are the keys to a relaxed wedding day for you. Instead of overeating, though, try cooking foods that calm you down. Even better, get your family involved so you can all shop together, prepare and eat pre-wedding delights!

Leo
Make time to play before your wedding. Whether it's throwing a game-night party for your friends or just watching a few of your favorite movies, it's important that you have some laughs to keep you stress-free leading up to your wedding day.

Virgo
Since your tension settles in your brain -- and then turns into worry and anxiety -- the best thing you can do is get out of your head. Massage, hiking, gardening or perhaps even your favorite chore will all help to distract and relax you.

Libra
Surround yourself with a beautiful and soothing environment, and watch your stress melt away. Fresh flowers, relaxing music and pleasurable smells are your magic ingredients for pre-wedding downtime.

Scorpio
You'll need a safe space to express your feelings; this could be a therapist, trusted friend or your journal. Whatever you choose, just be sure to not keep everything bottled up. Letting your feelings out will make for an extra-enjoyable wedding day.

Sagittarius
Laughter really is your best medicine, so get plenty of it on the days leading up to your nuptials. Surround yourself with funny people, situations and environments, and feel your strain disappear.

Capricorn
Really, the best thing for you would simply be to have a wedding planner you can trust. If this isn't feasible, enlist the help of another Capricorn friend to ensure you've got all the details taken care of. For you, relaxing only comes once you know everything is under control.

Aquarius
Of all the signs, you're one of the least likely to get worked up over your upcoming nuptials. Take care of any stress you do have by gathering together with a group of friends to hear about their own wedding experiences.

Pisces
Dreamy Pisces, you may be able to bypass much of the normal pre-wedding jitters by simply escaping from it all. To stay grounded and in your body, take plenty of relaxing baths with cleansing salts, or go for a swim in a lake or the ocean.