I got married last year. Our wedding, as it turned out was a fun and memorable event, punctuated by Genervie Kam's violin rhapsody and our MC, Angie Ng whose husky voice charmed everyone.
Although the events unfolded like clockwork, smooth as silk, through it all, my wife's lack of sleep the previous day made me anxious for her.
Both of us being professionals in the Video Production industry, know what it's like being behind the video camera. We've recorded numerous corporate and personal events but this time, we were in front of the camera, a very interesting about face.
A good night's sleep before your wedding is essential to guarantee a fresh start the following day. Granted we are no stranger to sleepless nights sometimes required in our profession, the average adult should be getting about 8 hours of sleep daily to function at optimum the next day.
Without a restful sleep, a bride will be edgy and easily irritated. She is anxious and gets worried easily about the most mundane things. This in turn will cast a dark cloud over the entire wedding proceedings. Your wedding day is meant to be enjoyed by the both of you, don't let lack of sleep rob you of this joy.
Insufficient sleep will also give you a pale and dry complexion. Your make-up artist has to work hard to earn her keep! But why put on an extra layer of make-up to conceal the dullness of your face when a good night's sleep will do the trick?
If you've been planning earnestly for your wedding, there should be no more last minute details that requires your attention. Leave the rest to your wedding team, after all that's what they're paid for and if they are your friends and relatives,your plans should be in good hands... after all, you appointed them!
Remember, it is highly unlikely you will be able to get another wink of sleep the entire day. I spent my afternoon going back to our new house with our videographer and photographer, getting stuck in the jam returning to the hotel, helping her remove the pins and clips from her hair, checking up on the AV system and live band etc. Before I realised it, I was slipping on my tux.
My wife had to be up at dawn for her make-up artist to work her magic. She had to remain stationary until her make-up was finished... try doing that without nodding off! Then it was time to strap on her heavy wedding gown.
Being sleep deprived will make you look worse for wear on camera and especially on video. It's not just your complexion that's at stake, it's your expression that will give the game away. Your listless, frowning stare into space is not a pretty sight!
It was rough for us, we had to manage many things ourselves but we had friends who were reliable and steadfast to whom we are grateful for. The key here is to trust your friends and the professionals you've hired to help you. Insufficient sleep does not allow you to do that, you'll end up micro-managing everyone.
In the end, you have to stay awake to breathe it all in, your wedding day! There will not be another day like this! Savour every waking moment, enjoy every sight and sound and remember every emotion!
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