These are the Foods You Should—and Should Not—Eat on Your Wedding Day


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Despite all of the effort couples put into the food that’s served on their Big Day, one of the most common remarks we hear from brides post-wedding is that they never got a chance to eat—whether you’re stuck posing for photos during cocktail hour, too nervous and excited to stomach a meal or too busy mingling with your guests to sit down for dinner, food can easily become an afterthought.

You need to eat, however, lest you get woozy, light-headed, or worse—hangry!—so it’s important to stay hydrated and find time to refuel your body with wholesome, bloat-busting foods throughout the entire day, no matter how hard all those butterflies make it to work up much of an appetite.

These helpful tips from a registered dietician break it all down for you: Start with a light breakfast (peanut butter toast with a side of fruit or Greek yogurt with granola are great options), nosh on healthy snacks (like trail mix and apple slices) as often as you can, and make it a point to eat when your guests are eating. An all-champagne diet on your wedding day is not a great idea.

Sounds pretty doable, don’t you think? Check out all of the advice and other smart food choices here.

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