Safe and Healthy Wedding

Promoting a Healthy Mind and Body

Photo: Newly wed couple on the beach Make healthy choices to help you look and feel good, not only for your wedding, but also for a lifetime.

Include physical activity in wedding planning activities. Having a healthy body includes eating right, and getting at least 2½ hours of physical activity a week.
If you smoke, quit now.
Balance the number of calories you consume with the number of calories your body uses. You can achieve and maintain a healthy weight by eating healthy.
Avoid crash diets.
Manage stress. When stress makes us more likely to get sick, we need to pay attention. Learn ways to manage stress, including getting enough sleep, setting limits, and relaxing.

Ask yourself a few questions. Does your partner seem overbearing or controlling? Is there any abuse or violence in your relationship?

Pay attention to anything interfering with your ability to be safe and healthy or increasing your risk for disease or injury.
Schedule an appointment to see your health provider, a counselor, or others for help if you are feeling depressed or anxious.

Photo: Bride and groom. There are many ways to make health a priority in planning wedding and related events.

Prepare or provide healthy meals, appetizers, snacks, drinks, and desserts.
Host activities in smoke-free venues.
Choose and place decorations so they do not increase the risk for falls, burns, or other types of injuries. This can reduce the likelihood of injury.

Preparation is key when planning your honeymoon. Take time to plan ahead.

Research ways to stay safe and healthy during your honeymoon.
Check health scores for cruise ships; learn about common diseases for the area if traveling abroad; get vaccinations; and pack and use sunscreen, insect repellent, and appropriate safety gear for activities (such as helmets, life jackets, and knee pads). These steps may lower your risk for illness and injury.