Practical dietary and sleep hygiene strategies to help you stay energized and relaxed

Planning a wedding is an incredibly exciting milestone, but it can also bring its fair share of stress, especially when working within a budget. With so much to organise, many soon-to-be-brides and grooms find themselves feeling restless and even losing sleep. Here, Ros Simmons, co-owner of Curated Beauty London and nutritional therapist, explores practical dietary and sleep hygiene strategies to help you stay energized and relaxed during this busy period, along with safe, natural, non-addictive products that can support a restful night’s sleep.

Ros advises: “It’s completely normal to feel a little overwhelmed in the lead-up to your wedding, especially when you’re balancing excitement with budgets and long to-do lists. Sleep is often the first thing to suffer, but it’s also the one thing that will help you feel calmer, clearer and more like yourself.

“I always say to think of sleep as your nightly reset. It supports your mood; helps you process stress and keeps your body functioning at its best. When sleep dips, everything can feel that bit harder, so it’s worth putting a few simple habits in place.

“Start with routine. Going to bed and waking up at roughly the same time each day really helps your body settle into a rhythm. Create a wind-down ritual in the evening, whether that’s taking a bath, reading, gentle stretching or simply writing down everything on your mind for the next day. It’s a small habit, but it can really help stop that late-night overthinking.

“From a nutrition point of view, be mindful of caffeine later in the day as it can stay in your system longer than you think. Try to eat your evening meal a few hours before bed and include foods rich in magnesium, such as leafy greens, nuts and seeds, which naturally support relaxation.

“Your environment matters too. Keep your bedroom cool, dark and as calm as possible, and try to limit screen time before bed as blue light can interfere with your body’s natural sleep signals.

“If you’re looking for something additional, magnesium is one of the most well-researched minerals for sleep. It helps calm the nervous system, relax muscles and support your natural sleep rhythm. Our Curated Beauty London QUIET SHIFT (£35 for 2-month supply) supplement combines three forms of magnesium to help you move from that “tired but wired” feeling into a more restful, settled state.

“I also love building in a small self-care moment before bed. Applying an overnight treatment like our new Curated Beauty London Twilight Zone Overnight Refining Serum , £50,  not only gives you a few quiet minutes to yourself but works while you sleep to gently resurface and refine the skin. Over time, this helps improve texture, boost radiance and give that fresher, more even glow every bride is looking for.

“Most importantly, be kind to yourself during this time. You don’t need to do everything perfectly. A few consistent changes can make a real difference, helping you feel more balanced, well-rested and confident as you head into your wedding day.”

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