Sorry, not sorry, about the long title, BUT if you can tell already this post is about some tips when attending a wedding in the third trimester of pregnancy. This was something I did recently and it was a great experience, and something I learned through. I absolutely love weddings and thoroughly enjoy watching and being part of a joyous union.

Do:

If you are quite far along and the hospital is close by, why not take your hospital bag! We did and even though baby didn’t come during the wedding, I’m glad we were prepared incase little one decided to come a bit early. Conveniently, the hospital is quite close to where the reception was held, so we were really well prepared.

Don’t:

Please darling, whatever you do, don’t wear high heels. My little boots had the tiniest little raise in them and that was enough, but anything higher would have been painful. My best friend suggested Birkenstocks which I had with me in case, but I didn’t end up wearing them as sometimes they make my feet feel puffier.

Do:

Take your water bottle along and keep hydrated. Weddings can be long and tiresome and, especially if it’s a summer wedding you’re attending, they can be quite hot. Being pregnant we already have our lovely little internal heater (aka baby) so make sure to drink plenty of H2O – and know where the bathroom is located!

Don’t:

Don’t forget to take a lovely photo with your significant other and enjoy your time together, and the time spent with family and friends. This could be your last chance at a fun night out before baby comes, so enjoy the time together. Weddings always bring out such a lovey-dovey side to me, making me feel all giddy and in love. So grab your person and take some cute pictures together and enjoy your time.

Do:

Wear a comfortable dress! I am so glad I wore the dress I did as it still felt pretty and dressed up enough for a wedding, but also was super comfortable. The band sat perfectly at the top of my bump, and it was long enough to cover everything up without me fretting of having a Marilyn Monroe moment. And it had pockets – need I say more! Do what you need to feel pretty, but be kind to yourself and be comfortable.

Don’t:

Don’t feel bad if you have to leave earlier because the night is going late. The word “tired” has frequently appeared in my third trimester vocabulary, and weddings can typically run quite late. If you’ve reached your limit and need to go home to get that much needed sleep, don’t feel bad. You’re doing what’s best for you and baby, and people will be kind and understand.

I hope these tips and tricks help you out to enjoy the wedding you’re attending in the third trimester. Have fun and enjoy!

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 – Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

Love, Gracie.