Wedding Wellness: My 6-Month Nutrition & Gut Wedding Plan

Alongside wedding planning, dress fittings, and finalising all the details, I’m also thinking about how I want to feel on my big day. This is where pre-wedding nutrition becomes so important. My priorities?

• Glowing skin that radiates health
• No bloating or discomfort (because let’s be honest, no one wants to feel sluggish in their wedding dress!)
• Minimal jet lag (as I’ll be traveling to the UK from AU)
• A strong immune system (because catching a cold before the big day is not an option with the long haul flight)
• Feeling energized and vibrant throughout the celebrations

Did you know that most of these goals are deeply connected to gut health? And here’s the key – gut health doesn’t transform overnight.

The 6-Month Wedding Nutrition Plan

With six months to go, I’m taking a strategic approach to optimising my gut health to ensure it’s in top condition and doesn’t fall down the priority list with everything going on. On top of this, I’m also training for a half marathon at Easter, which means I need to balance performance nutrition while keeping my digestive system in peak condition. Then, it’s the final stretch to the wedding!

This is exactly where working with a nutritionist can make a world of difference. Here’s a snapshot of how I’m structuring my plan:

Month 1: The Foundations of Gut Health

To ensure a strong gut health foundation, I’m focusing on my three key principles:

✅ Diversity – A mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and seeds to cultivate a thriving gut microbiome. Aiming for 30 + plant species each week.
✅ Probiotics – Fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, miso, kimchi, and sauerkraut to introduce beneficial bacteria. Aiming to have one every day.
✅ Prebiotics – Gut-nourishing foods like garlic, onions, asparagus, bananas, oats, and flaxseeds to fuel healthy bacteria. Aiming to have one every day.

Months 2: Detox & Fitness Nutrition

• Reduce excess sugar (guilty!), alcohol, and caffeine to reduce inflammation.
• Support detoxification with liver-loving foods like leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables.
• Focus on hydration to encourage optimal digestion.
• Experiment with gut-friendly sports nutrition to ensure marathon training doesn’t disrupt digestion.

Months 3-4: Nourish & Glow

• Incorporate antioxidant-rich foods (berries, citrus fruits, green tea) for skin health and cellular repair.
• Prioritise stress management (magnesium-rich foods like dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds can help).
• Focussing on my gut pillars whilst travelling overseas during Easter – travel just makes every day routine goes out the window!

Months 5-6: Pre-Wedding Polishing

• Tailor meals (via a wedding meal plan for clients) to target any remaining concerns (e.g., fine-tuning for energy levels, skin clarity, energy).
• Boosting my diet with iron (this is something I often struggle with due to the celiac disease) to ensure I’m full of energy for the travel and the day I’m a bride.
• Getting restorative rest to ensure I’m ready for the long haul flight and busy schedule looming with my bride preparations and wedding day.

By taking a proactive approach, I’m not only preparing for my body for my wedding day but also laying the groundwork for long-term health. For client’s I’d create a bespoke wedding nutrition meal plan to help guide them step by step in the lead up; which will be packed with wedding nutrition recipes. Whether you’re a bride-to-be or just looking to optimise your well-being, investing in your gut is one of the best things you can do for your overall vitality.

If you’re interested in getting your gut health wedding (or life!) ready, I’d love to help. Get in touch to book a free discovery call!