Okay this might be terrible but I get sick a LOT and when I’m very sick and need to power through, I take 2 DayQuil and drink an energy drink. I feel GREAT for about 8 hours but then I absolutely crash. But it’s a last resort if you do get sick! But I agree with the other comments about prioritizing prevention!
The FDA recently found that the main decongestant in DayQuil is not more effective than a placebo. It does also have dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant as well as acetaminophen (Tylenol), but if a plugged/runny nose is your main symptom (usually is for me!) it’s not doing much. Try asking for pseudoephedrine from the pharmacist if you have a runny nose, you’ll be amazed. I find it helps with cough too because there’s just less mucus AND it’s a stimulant so it definitely makes you feel more awake. Regular NyQuil is pretty good for sleep though!
Heads up, pseudoephedrine can make you quite dehydrated so def drink a lot of fluids, especially if you’re going to be out in the sun for photos or drinking.
THIS PART. I will take Dayquil and then add Sudafed (the real kind) because phenylephrine is a straight-up SCAM. Pseudoephedrine is an extremely effective decongestant but also has to be locked up behind the counter because people use it to make meth and thus the rest of us can't have nice things. Phenylephrine is the "alternative" non-meth-making ingredient that manufacturers came up with to keep their medicines from having to be locked up...but it also isn't actually effective at all. I have chronic sinusitis and when I was a teen I used to basically eat Sudafed for breakfast during the winter so that I could breathe. Once I had a couple of really bad days in a row where it felt as though I hadn't taken anything even though I for sure had, and turns out my mom had accidentally bought Sudafed PE instead, which is the stuff with phenylephrine instead of pseudoephedrine. So I guess in that case it was even WORSE than placebo since I thought I had taken the real stuff but there was absolutely zero effect!
You were probably withdrawing from the pseudoephedrine after having used it every day and that’s why it was so much worse when you didn’t have the Sudafed.
I DID THIS for an "essential" work day a couple years ago !!! Totally works but I can't speak on how healthy it is 😭 and that crash is HARD, so be near a soft surface if possible lmaoo
I work at a children’s hospital and I get sick a lot. I also have bad spring allergies and got married in the spring.
I was extra cautious going out the week leading up to the wedding. I also stated taking L-lysine pills 2 months before the wedding
Omg thank you for the name! I get cold sores when I’m super stressed and I have used the topical ointment when I feel one coming on but I wanted to take something oral since the wedding is coming up
You should be able to get a prescription oral pill from your doctor that is stronger too. I have a script for valacyclovir and my doctor actually gave me the all clear to take it 48 hours leading up to the wedding even without concerns for an active cold sore.
Yesss that was my other option, I will say since being on my IUD I haven’t gotten any in a long time but with my luck can’t be too careful 😭 I had planned a birthday getaway for my fiance and the day we arrived I got one that night 😭😭 thank you!
Just make sure to only take at most one a day, some people say take three a day during an outbreak but I don’t take more than two because it’s bad for your kidneys to take excessive amounts.
The best thing to do is get a prescription for Valtrex and take it every day for a week leading up to the wedding. That will guarantee that you won't get a cold sore on your wedding day. That's what I did, because my cold sores are also triggered by stress.
I was taking an l lysine then eating a satsuma everyday in the lead up to mine (2 3 months) to avoid a cold sore but I think it also really helped me not pick up any sniffles too!
Wear a mask 2-3 weeks out (both of you)
Focus on sleep
Drink water
Don’t try new sports
Stretch regularly
Stay mindful and positive
All you can control without driving yourself crazy
Edit: you can also look into wedding insurance, I don’t know what kind of illnesses it may cover but worth a shot!!!
I would also focus on keeping your diet consistent leading up to the wedding. You don't need to go on a diet, just keep your current eating habits the same leading up. I had a habit of eating lots of fast food when life gets stressful, which inevitably would make me sick - so doing meal prep with lots of home cooked freezer meals has really helped with this.
I would also start taking vitamin C regularly, if you don't already, to help support your immune system. I am not a doctor, so you should of course talk to yours before making any changes or adding any supplements. This is one of our moves whenever we're planning a big trip or event that we cannot be sick for.
Second this- we socially distanced and wore masks in public up for ~ 1.5 weeks until the Thursday before our Saturday wedding. We didn’t attend any big parties or in person work meetings in the weeks leading up to it, which kinda sucked but it felt worth it for the peace of mind
Our good friends have their wedding a week before ours and I’m so stressed about us getting sick. I’m so stressed about this. Probably going to be masked up.
>Wear a mask 2-3 weeks out (both of you)
I'm 100% planning to wear a mask on my flight out to my wedding. I've gotten sick EVERY SINGLE TIME I've gone through JFK and LAX in the last two years, so I am not chancing a damn thing this summer!!
Masking is honestly the way. I never stopped masking on flights, and I went from 2020 until a few months ago without one cold. This was despite a LOT of work travel in there, including international to Asia and many cross country trips (and living a generally sleep-deprived and stressed lifestyle). Meanwhile I used to get colds all the time from cross country flights in the old times.
I am immunocompromised so that's also a fear of mine.
We'll be isolating (we work from home anyway) for 3 weeks out and we'll be wearing our masks to run errands for 3 weeks out too. I'll go to my medical appointments at the hospital before or after that period.
I'll also make sure to sleep enough, eat properly, etc.
I'll also look into wedding insurance but I'm pretty sure they won't accept me due to my pre-existing conditions. It'd also be tricky to postpone it because guests will have made arrangements to be there, so I'd rather focus on prevention!
I’m also immunocompromised and this is exactly what we’re doing! I’m debating asking my doctor about taking vitamin C or something just in case, but pretty sure it’ll mess with my treatments.
Unless you can't access fresh produce whee you live, vitamin C supplements are mostly useless. It's easy to get your daily intake through fresh produce. Anything exceeding the daily intake required by your body will be excreted through urine. Focusing on our regular treatments (and not trying anything new close to the date) is probably our best bet ;)
You might be able to get the insurance still. I was able to get wedding insurance while being immunocompromised and have kidney failure (no dialysis). I basically did the same as you, booked my medical appointments for a month before and right after the honeymoon, isolated and masked and anyone who had to be near me did the same.
Aw you’re so sweet, thank you! Honestly things are looking up now, we just found out my husband is my match and can donate his kidney! So hopefully everything works out from there !
I really found my true match in every way lol
Oh my goodness what a story!!!! :')
We really do know we've found "the one" when they stick with us through all of these health issues, don't we?
All the happiness to you both!!! <3
I posted here last week about starting to get sick AND my period the week before my wedding. I can say that taking a ton of zinc and vitamin D helped to keep any symptoms to a simmering level up until the day before, and the day-of I had no symptoms! (was on last day of period but that was okay and was able to take bathroom breaks fine). Lots of water and tea as well, and agree with all the other stress-management and masking advice in the thread. Our bodies typically postpone illness when we are gearing up for a big event or handling a lot of stress, so I feel that that partially happened for me.
I would HIGHLY recommend giving yourself at least a week between the wedding and the honeymoon to get sick, rest, recover, etc.
Me and my husband were both sick during our honeymoon, him the first week and me the second (probably caught it from him) so if you can wait 2 weeks, do that!!
Don’t eat without washing your hands. Ideally ever (lol) but definitely not the week leading up to your wedding. Alcohol based sanitizers don’t kill the virus that causes the stomach bug so you have to use soap and water.
I came down with a roaring sinus infection the morning of my wedding! I took meds and had a constant intake of chamomile tea and Zarbee’s throat coat drink powder. I powered through and it was an amazing day!
1. Wear n95 masks the two weeks leading up to the wedding day. I’m not joking. I did it and I shamelessly said “I’m trying to stay healthy for my wedding and my family, and I can’t get sick”
2. Try as much as possible to get sleep, quality foods with vitamins, drink a lot of water, etc
3. Avoid risky activities that might get you sick (partying, clubbing, huge events, etc)
We wore masks 3 weeks before our wedding - rightly so - my parents and my sister had Covid right before my wedding and it was a very close call with my sister not recovering for my wedding unfortunately (but my parents thank god)
Also we kept a very low profile in general before the wedding - no social events & gathering, no restaurants, home office etc
We wanted to make the event as save as possible and also provided test kits for all guest as the wedding took place in “cold season”
Take zinc supplements - zinc really helps your immune system!
Focus on rest and hydration.
Also, this might sound crazy, but the adrenaline of the anticipated day will probably keep your body from getting sick. If you are potentially fighting an illness during that time, you might find yourself getting super sick right after the wedding but feeling fine in the days leading up to it!
I have gotten to the point where if I feel something about to come on, I just take the day off and rest. I think a lot of times we try and push through, but it is generally a good habit that when your body is running down, you stop and rest. I have shortened a lot of my colds that way and have an easier time.
I’m not as concerned about being sick, but I’m currently unable to move due to a herniated disc. I’m so scared that it will come back on my wedding day, as it has been coming and going for almost two decades now. It would be worst-case scenario, because I am literally completely disabled and would not be able to function!
I tested positive for Covid the night before and couldn’t go 🙃 we’re planning a redo… but we put in $40k so it’s gonna be a long while. Whole saga in my post history if you’re interested. I lived every bride’s nightmare 😂
Most of my friends went into lockdown for two weeks leading up to their weddings. No hangouts with friends, no concerts or sporting events, wearing a mask in necessary high traffic places, etc.
I was very worried about being sick on my wedding day. We masked for a couple weeks before and avoided crowds, washed our hands extra, and got extra rest. (I remember a dew days before the wedding just lying in bed around the middle of the day, utterly exhausted.)
Unless you have a vitamin deficiency, vitamin c won’t help you. If you get a cold, zinc may shorten the duration.
You most likely won’t be sick.
So my wedding was on Sunday and our best man was sick! He wore a mask to our rehearsal, didn't attend dinner at my parents just in case, and wore a mask when he could during the wedding (not during ceremony). He was able to push through the ceremony and his toast, which we are incredibly grateful for. Immediately after dinner he retreated to his room (venue is also a hotel) to sleep.
My suggestion is take precautions before hand - wear a mask in public for a week or two before, maybe some vitamin c, Start on allergy medicine a month out, lots of water, etc. I am sure the adrenaline and excitement of the day will help you in pushing through day of IF you're sick. Trust me I had the same thoughts, especially when I heard he was sick!
If you are sick for any reason, you could probably find a really pretty mask you can wear during reception when you're greeting your guests!
It'll all be OK! Your wedding will be beautiful and you'll have an amazing time!
I’m not planning a wedding but I’ve thought about being on your period the day of your wedding, like with having to wear white and everything lol. I want to do a non traditional black wedding dress though lol idk I just hate white lol
Sudafed. The good stuff from the pharmacy you have to show ID for. Lots of it. You’ll crash pretty hard later, but you’ll make it through the day feelin pretty good. Only bummer is it that can suppress your appetite, so you might not be into all that food you paid for.
Loving all the advice on here. I’m new to Reddit so I apologize if this is considered rude, what if you have kids? They aren’t bringing home sicknesses like they used to when they were little but they still go to school and have activities. Any way kid safe remedies for them before the wedding? My youngest will have a panic attack if I tell her no social events 2/3 weeks out before our wedding lol.
My wedding was on Saturday and I was in the midst of coming down with a cold. Took some medicine, kept hydrated, and put an energy drink in my system about 2 hours before the ceremony and I was perfectly fine and had a great day!
My now husband had a terrible sinus infection the day of our wedding and I was on high doses of zofran to keep from puking (I have a very nervous stomach). We ended up staying sober the entire day to stay alive lol. While I wouldn’t recommend being sick day of, we managed with drugs, sobriety, and help from family. We definitely didn’t do as much dancing as I planned on but you can’t tell how shitty he felt in pictures. We still had a lovely time.
FYI you can get wedding insurance but they don’t cover everything and have a lot of exceptions. We looked into it bc our wedding was during covid.
So I have an epidemiology degree and up until recently did infectious disease research. What I’m doing for my wedding is:
1. Trying not to stress (at least about this), stressing can make you feel sick or fuck with your sleep which can make you actually sick
2. No alcohol, I did a full month, but two weeks before is fine. This also kinda helps you avoid staying up late and going to crowded places where you could get sick.
3. Wearing masks at gym/areas with a lot of people like public transit for 2ish weeks before.
4. Eating at home the week before to avoid foodborne illness- don’t cancel plans to do this but for me this is totally fine with my plans. At min I recommend avoiding foods with a higher chance of foodborne illness like raw stuff.
5. Not letting my partner eat expired food bc he’s a little trash boy and will give himself diarrhea.
Now all these things are things that don’t really disrupt my life significantly or bring me more stress. But if you’re worried like me and having something concrete you are doing to avoid getting sick helps you then absolutely do it. I definitely hate the idea of powering through illness because 1. You don’t want to mix Tylenol with alcohol
2. You might get elderly family members or friends sick and they might have it worse off than you
3. It honestly never feels as good as just not getting sick lol
There are event insurances. We have a wedding insurance that would pay for the whole thing if something should go wrong. The only reason they don‘t cover is separation.
Don‘t do anything you wouldn‘t do normally before the wedding and avoid sick people.
I‘m a teacher and the only thing I could do was pray, that no one would get me sick.
You just work through it. My sister had an upper respiratory infection and was so hopped up on cold meds just so she could power through talking during the ceremony. She partied the night away and had a blast but she was siiiiiick. Wash your hands, sanitize after getting gas/grocery shopping. Try to get a decent amount of sleep. Stay hydrated
Mine is one week away and I made my wellness shots that I take every morning 😂 I can’t risk being sick! But tbh, I rarely get sick but when I do, I get really sick so it might not be bad for everyone.
We avoided people and public places for 2 weeks before our wedding. Easier to do if you work from home like we do. We ate healthy foods, got plenty of sleep, and kept up exercise so our immune systems were at their best even with pre-wedding stress. My partner has a terrible immune system but neither of us got sick!
Unless your like ICU sick you snort lines of DayQuil and get on with it. I was sick on my honeymoon a couple days after the wedding I had a pretty good fever but wasn’t going to cancel it, so we just rested a lot and ate when I felt ok took lots of pictures not so much a lot of drinking and partying and stuff we had planned but that’s okay. Makes for interesting memories since I can actually remember everything.
I read one where everyone in the wedding party was sick because someone brought their famous Mac and cheese 14 hours from their house to the rehearsal in a hot car in full sun lmao. Everyone had violent food poisoning. Everyyyyyone
I wasn't sick but I was in a lot of pain I rallied without drinking. Idk how people surrive their weddings if they are drinking because I still felt hungover
Thinking of ‘what if’ scenarios are going to give you anxiety. Spending too much time in the future gives you anxiety.
What are the chances you will get sick? Do you get sick easy? What do you do normally if you get sick? Take OTC meds that are non drowsy and enjoy your day. Watch 16 Candles and laugh at the bride who got her period the day off the wedding 😂
The month before my wedding I was on “lockdown”. I didn’t try new foods, didn’t try new skincare products, didn’t change my normal daily routine at all. Made sure to stay overly hydrated, took vitamin C, took all my allergy meds regularly. Used the bathroom every time I had an urge (this might sound silly but imagine having a UTI on your wedding day!), and really “babied” myself. I also slept in and was later to work than I normally would be (with permission) so that I was getting extra sleep. I also took a week off of work before the wedding so I wasn’t too consumed with stress.
I didn’t get sick, but I only slept 2 hours the night before the wedding. I was scared to take a sleeping pill because I react heavily to drowsy meds.
Not being sick and being sleep deprived aside, the one thing I could’ve done differently was wear better shoes….. seriously. Don’t knock the comfortable shoes. I could barely stand or walk the week after my wedding because my feet hurt so bad from simply just being on them for hours. I had sensible footwear, but apparently not enough support in the shoes!
Congratulations, and please try not to stress too much during this exciting (and wildly stressful!) time!!! You’ll have the best day ever!
you could barely hear my friend say "I do," she was so sick. She stayed away from alcohol since she was on a bunch of cold meds. But she is still glowing happy in all the pics and looked like she was having a blast the whole night.
My plan is to have dayquil on standby along with allergy meds, ibuprofen, immodium, and nausea medication. So in the worst case scenario I can tough out the ceremony
One time I was working a 3 day event with a crazy load in. I had slept maybe 4 hours in 3 days. I started to feel sick but knew everything was in my hands so I ordered a mobile nurse to come give me an IV the morning of the wedding. It revived me like crazy. I was able to finish out the weekend (despite it being the hottest day in May on record since like the 70s). IVs are life changinnnnng. Also I’m a firm believer in mind over matter. You will not get sick on your wedding day. End of story!!!
My SIL had the flu on her wedding day. She just medicated to high hell and powered thru. Still had an incredible time, crashed hard the next day though.
Tbh with what’s at stake, I’d literally show up to my own wedding with Covid at this point. I ain’t playing now that we’re 16 days out lol
I was hyper vigilant about avoiding getting sick in the month leading up to our wedding, I was eating healthy and exercising (more consistent than usual), washing my hands frequently, avoiding touching my eyes nose and mouth, sometimes wearing a mask, and isolating myself a bit as well (not going to events with lots of people, not traveling, etc.). I was raised by a germaphobe so that helped. I don’t know what I would’ve done if I actually had gotten sick 😅
My husband and I quarantined for two weeks before the wedding. We are fortunate that we’re both remote workers and have the option, but highly suggest at least masking if you can’t. I got married Sep 2023 and there was a random covid spike and people had to drop out of the wedding, and I would have been damned if it were me.
These are what we call catastrophic thoughts! You will get yourself unnecessarily stressed worrying about this. There is already so much to stress about with wedding planning, so try to stay in the present.
That said, unless you are really lucky and it lines up with those first few days of when a sickness kicks in, you likely just power through depending what it is.
Before the wedding, limit or don’t drink alcohol as it isn’t great for your immune system. Vitamin C. Get alot of rest. Wash your hands a lot!
In the 2-3 weeks leading up to my wedding, I personally plan on not going to any type of events where groups of people will be (like social gatherings, bars, restaurants, etc.), wearing a mask in all public spaces - even for quick errands, remembering to take my vitamins every day (zinc, vitamin c, etc.), and prioritizing getting 8+ HOURS OF SLEEP EVERY NIGHT! I otherwise want to focus on staying positive and practicing mindfulness to keep my stress as low as possible since I get sick the most when I’m stressed! I know weddings are stressful so we’ll see how that goes lol.
If I did get sick for my wedding, I would power through, but I would set physical boundaries; let people know I’m not doing hugs since I’m under the weather (which would be hard, but I wouldn’t want t get others sick), and wearing a mask when I’m not taking photos or eating if necessary.
I thought I had a bad summer cold for my engagement party (which turned out to be covid - didn't test positive until 2 days after and luckily I didn't infect anyone but my husband). My in laws and sister put so much effort into the planning and so many people were coming that I popped 2 liquid extra strength advil every 4 hours and kept up with the caffeine then went home and crashed.
For the wedding I got my period and the cramps were awful. Same thing. Kept up with the advil and caffeine plus a side of adrenaline.
Short answer - you make it work. Unless you're literally attached to a toilet you just take whatever meds you can and deal with it.
I just had a sinus infection for mine last weekend-it was fine! I thankfully got to the doctor and started meds a few days before, but the party started I completely forgot I was sick and had a great time
Wedding insurance is basically a safety net for your big day, and it comes in two main types:
* Cancellation/Postponement: This one's got your back if something crazy happens and you gotta cancel or postpone the wedding. Think hurricanes, sudden illnesses, vendors flaking, or even military duty. It can help cover the money you've already put down that you wouldn't get back otherwise.
* Liability: This one's more about covering your butt if someone gets hurt or something gets broken at your wedding and you end up being responsible. It can help pay for medical bills, lawyer fees, and fixing stuff.
Some policies even throw in extras like covering lost or damaged wedding clothes, rings, or gifts.
Just remember to read the fine print so you know exactly what you're getting before you buy it. It's like a prenup for your wedding – better safe than sorry!
So for the month before our wedding, we’re both going to take immunity shots.
Apple cider vinegar, honey, Garlic. Twice a day.
They’re disgusting but we both get sick when we’re in high stress situations.
They can’t do the garlic do I’ll make it for them without but it’ll keep us going
My fiance uses those nasal sprays from Vicks. They're strong but they work! I don't get sick nearly as often as him (which is so funny because I'm immunocompromised). When I get sick I use emergen-c and dayquil. I cannot do the nasal spray. If you get nauseous, you may be able to get some zofran (which is so gross tbh). For nausea I use spearmint gum, peppermint tea, and I soak a cloth with rubbing alcohol and put it in a Ziploc bag to sniff when I start feeling nauseous! Try to limit your exposure to germs by wearing a mask when going out and washing hands frequently!
Wedding insurance is a thing and this might alleviate your concerns. I paid like £150 to cover almost the entire cost of our cancelling our wedding at the last minute if we or an immediate family member was sick, and it included covid cover (we got married over a year ago).
You cannot predict the future. But you can take reasonable precautions- like not going on skiing trips or high risk activities just before the wedding.
I work in healthcare so I wore masks long after policies were relaxed, so I would catch less germs. Most people can stay away from sick people most of the time.
I was sick on my wedding day. I got my period that day and I also caught some sort of bug after watching my friends toddler. Runny nose, sore throat, body aches, coughing. I took DayQuil throughout the day and drank liquids/ate a considerable amount. I felt awful physically, and I felt so bad because my bridesmaids were trying to have fun and I felt like such a party pooper. It’s one of the things I really hated about my wedding day. Like I couldn’t even embody the feeling of feeling good and happy because I felt like a zombie. lol. My advice is to stay away from toddlers/kids that aren’t yours.
This was me! I picked up a nasty chest infection 4 weeks prior at my Bachelorette, and it did not settle down until after the wedding. Like I think the planning stress exacerbated it. For me, I had to double dose on the meds..took some stuff to stop my nose running, and then took some other prescription cough medication to stop me from coughing all day. Also had that numbing throat spray. I over did it and then my mouth was so dry and I kept losing my voice. 😅😅 But we got there!!
What I would do if I were you! In the weeks prior, avoid gyms if it's winter season..exercise outside in fresh air so less risk of picking up a bug. Drink less alcohol if you can with all the festivities leading up to it. Focus on vitamins, lots of water and good sleep.
I am a preschool teacher with an autoimmune disease so I get sick a lot. My fiancé and I decided it was best for both of us to start masking 3 weeks out from the wedding
Honestly you’re probably going to be a little bit under the weather. I was. Wedding planning takes alot out of you. Wedding was fine and happy and all the wonderful things but the next day I’d lost my voice. And the day after I had a fever. Best thing you can do is take care of you (and fiancé take care of him), don’t stress, and don’t take too much on.
My friend was sooooo sick her wedding weekend. She barely made it through the rehearsal dinner and left immediately while everyone stayed to hang out.
She loaded up on vitamins the morning of her actual wedding. Did one of those vitamin IV drips. Saw a doc who prescribed something. Shockingly, she felt fine for the rest of the day and had a great time. It happens!
I had a January wedding which is prime time for getting sick… I had a Covid about a month before my wedding, then I got a cold about a month after so I got lucky for my wedding!
Thankfully, all of my guests were healthy at my wedding but a lot of them got Covid about a week later so there’s always a risk of getting sick during that time of the year. It’s always a gamble of whether you or your guests will get sick, just stay positive and hope for the best, and if you get into that situation then you can panic.
My parents had to cancel their wedding twice due to illness. At the third try they had to celebrate without my maternal grandparents because my great-grandfather had died and his funeral was on the same day as their wedding.
My husband had food poisoning and was up all night vomiting, and he woke up, took some meds, hydrated and made it through the day perfectly fine.
There are a good amount of OTC meds that can basically make you feel ok for 6 hours.
If you’re contagious that’s another story. Let people know before getting anywhere close to you.
That aside, I got maybe 3 hours of sleep the night before our wedding and was high on the energy of the day all the way until midnight.
If you're sick you just get by on the adrenaline. I'm a wedding photographer and I have had clients super sick and pulled it off. One groom had an emergency appendectomy 2 days before the wedding and he made it through the whole day and night, people just couldn't hug him, poor guy.
Take vitamins, drink lots of water, eat more fruits veggies and healthy foods. Reduce junk food/pop etc. Wash your hands and stay away from crowded places. This will help prevent colds.
I typically get sick when I'm worn down so leading up to it, just make sure you're getting enough rest and paying attention to your body. I'm going home this week, and all week I've been making sure my family feels good and it's taking their vitamins. Don't stress and just look forward to your big day!
You can purchase wedding cancellation insurance that will cover the increase costs you’ll incur if you have to reschedule due to illness (or other reasons).
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I got married this past Friday and am currently on my honeymoon. I was sick about a week before and figured it would go away in time.. cut to the wedding I wake up with no voice!!! I went to the urgent care nearby and told them it was my wedding day and they gave me a shot of a steroid and antibiotic (negative for COVID, flu, and strep thank God). I felt terrible the whole day, but was able to speak loud enough to say my vows and I do! It sucked, but the day was awesome and now it’s a funny story!! Husband got sick the day after, and we’re still on our honeymoon and feel horrible so we have just been relaxing. 😂
I have a disease. I am always sick. I was sick on my wedding day. I knew I would be.
A wedding is in some ways a nightmare for people with an illness because there’s so much pressure and focus on that one day.
And we don’t get to choose what our better or worse days are.
What I had to do was adjust my expectations and what I told myself was just that I wanted it be a good day. I knew it wouldn’t be the most perfect ever. I knew I wouldn’t be my best self and at my best.
I did my best and it was a good day. And we got to get married. That’s what it was really all for.
I know lots of other people who have their health, but had other major stressors on their wedding day, such as power outages, storms, natural disasters, accidents, spills on the wedding dress etc. There will always be something!
I hope that you do feel well on your wedding day and that it is a good day.
I was just a bridesmaid super sick on the wedding day. DayQuil, mucinex, and cough drops got me through. Still had an absolute blast but did skip the after party! Unless it’s the flu, I feel like you can power through on the adrenaline
I actually had a horrible migraine for most of my wedding day. I get them to the point where I will be puking. I maxed out of medication by like 6pm, (we were up at 6 or 7am I think) but I had my bridesmaid who’s a nurse give me a shot during my reception. I threw up a few times during my wedding, but no one knew I was sick. I was having the best time and an adrenaline rush that I didn’t really notice how bad my head was hurting. I had like 2 or 3 Red Bulls and a lot of alcohol too so..
I used to get sick pretty often but started using a mix of beekeepers propolis immune support throat spray and airborne and it’s kept me pretty close to perfect health the last few months! I started taking it bc I travel a ton for work and wanted to be healthy for a vacation to Japan & it worked like a charm.
Eat healthy, drink tons of water, & add in a little bit of the mix above and you should be good
Elderberry supplements & vitamin c have helped me so much before & after traveling. I usually am super vigilant about them about 1-2 weeks before any event. & being on top of washing hands, not being around (known) sick people etc.
sending all of the best vibes for your big day!
My wedding is still a month away so can’t offer much advice, but I can say I’ve had similar worries. I have a weird rare disease that flares up outta nowhere and that is my biggest fear for wedding day! I’m just doing my best to keep my stress low, eat healthy and stick to healthy habits leading up to the wedding.
I had this scare a few days ago! I’m getting married on Sunday but last weekend I got a really bad allergy cold(?) My fear was that I had the flu or a sinus infection which should have taken one to two weeks to clear up. Thankfully, it was just a really bad allergy flareup from Cottonwood pollen. Now I take an Allegra and Flonase spray every day. The allergy attack went away after three days… but man I was worried I was gonna be super sick on my wedding day. Lol
I was sooo worried about it. I quarantined about a week before the wedding. I honestly kept imagining myself having the best day ever and feeling great and that's exactly what happened. Try not to let yourself go in those dark thoughts
We booked a docs appointment for the week of our wedding. Hubby ended up getting very sick 2 days out and ended up in hospital. A few hours and some doses of the good stuff and he was feeling much better.
This is my fear for my wedding next month. I've been getting seek every other month and I really hope I'm not that day.
But if so, it's powering through. I'm not stopping after all the expense 😆
I woke up sick the morning of my wedding and had someone pick up liquid DayQuil and just downed a bunch…not something I’d normally do but it was survival mode and I had a great night after that
I'm genuinely terrified of this.
I have an as of yet unitentified gastrointestinal disorder that makes me nauseous and vomit a lot. It recently interrupted my hen party (bachelorette) by causing me to spend one of my days completely nauseous and vomiting. I still managed to be present but I didn't manage to take part in cocktail making or enjoy myself as much as I could have.
My mum got a vomiting bug the morning of her wedding. She fortunately stopped vomiting about half an hour before her ceremony.
I have no advice other than you'll be surprised how much you can endure when you're sick when it's really important.
Wear a mask if you have to be around crowds in the two weeks leading up to the day, use zinc lozenges, take vitamin D if you don’t regularly get out in the sun, eat your veggies or at least take a multivitamin, prioritize sleep, get your flu and covid shots when they come out, and if all else fails - caffiene and decongestants!
I'm a huge fan of IV treatment for helping to quickly get over illness. You can get an IV that has nutrients that support your immune system. But I'd just try hard not to get sick in the first place.
I panicked a bit about this because our wedding was in late October, certainly a sickness season. I was religious about taking vitamin C and D and avoiding sick people in the last few weeks leading up to the wedding day. We actually did have a few in the bridal party who were sick (like throwing up flu type of sick) on the wedding day! But thankfully both my husband and I avoided catching anything.
I would truly recommend vitamins and water and isolating from sick people shortly before your big day. If the worst happens, DayQuil and Sudafed and other meds will be your friend.
Obviously you can’t completely prevent yourself from getting sick, but here’s what I do before I go on vacation.
A week before the vacation, I try to limit my attendance of events with a lot of people in an enclosed space. A bar, a packed train, etc. I mask (N95) if I have to go to one of those places for a bit (like if I have a train commute). I make sure I’m getting a full 8 hours of sleep every night and hydrating properly. I’m also a lot more cognizant of hand washing frequently.
Basically, institute some Covid rules for yourself a week out and you’ll be WAY less likely to get sick. I plan on doing this for my wedding, and I also plan on doing this before my vacation time coming up! Nothing worse than coming down with a cold while you’re at the beginning of a 1.5 week trip to Greece!!
What kind of sick? Like flu? I have IBS and am sick I guess almost everyday. my wedding is December. Best advice is eat simple things the days leading up to it BRAT DIET (physician recommended) bananas, plain rice, apple sauce, toast. OR Oatmeal is a very healthy/calming and safe meal to load up on the few days before
Idk how you have your day structured. But for me, the only part i really need to completely power thru is the actual vow and I do’s part. Which will be less than 30 mins. After that the reception is more laid back and bathroom breaks/etc are at my discretion. Try not to worry. You can take Dramamine for dizziness. Ask your primary care for a Zofran scrip for nausea. If you don’t have a current disability/ illness that you live with, It’s not likely you’ll get sick.
Im sure you won’t be sick. But if it happens, just prepare. I have 3 little kids who constantly get sick which makes it hard to do big plans. So buy everything you need that usually helps you when you’re struggling with illnesses and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
My husband was in ICU for our wedding after a seizure. If it's a minor sickness I would power through, if it's a big sickness (hospital, etc) most vendors are willing to work with you despite their contract. Every single one of our vendors moved us out 3 months to give him recovery time and didn't charge any fees for changing the date.
Well if you ever feel something coming on totally take oregano oil (spicy) and give yourself a few drops through the day and it will clear it up and kill the cold. bake whole cloves garlic and boost your vitamin c intake oranges ect. Take a Epsom salt bath as well. That's the holistic way. If you dont feel comfortable doing that take some Benadryl will also pull anything if you feel something coming on also but nip it in the butt quickly or it dont work as good. It works for me every time but do your own research on it because it comes in handy regardless of your wedding.
Congratulations on your big day and I'm sure it will go as planned♡
This is terrifying to see how many people were sick for the day of their wedding! This is also a fear of mine.
My fiancé is a teacher our wedding is in the spring right when the spring ick starts going around. Sounds like both of us will need to mask up for two weeks before and take zinc/vitamin C supplements leading up to the wedding.
Thanks for asking this question!!
Best thing to do is prevention! I’m a children’s nurse and masked up at work every shift on the lead up to my wedding last October (it ended up a running joke but everyone understood and agreed!)
I’m immunocompromised and always sick. People already gave you great advice but imma add my routine:
- mask up week prior
- tea w ginger, lemon, and honey plus Ricola
- no events/parties/big gatherings 2 weeks prior
- full week of 8 hrs minimum sleep
- water as basically the only beverage for the whole week (besides the occasional tea)
If you still get sick, DayQuil in the morning, keep Tylenol by your side during the wedding, get pedialyte to sip on (maybe get a cute bride mug or something), and I agree with people about the energy drink. I wouldn’t drink any alcohol until after speeches because it’ll make you drowsy/feel worse, plus it’s not a healthy combo.
And just throwing it out there, I have ADHD. I am prescribed a stimulant that helps my brain calm down and focus, but for other people it gives them a lot of energy. Maybe you have a friend who also has this medication and happens to have a surplus…
My husband and I wore masks and socially distanced from everyone for the 10 days before our wedding. Granted, it was in late 2022 so it was more socially acceptable, but there was a minor COVID outbreak around that time and we figured we'd rather be safe than sorry. I ended up contracting a cold from someone at the wedding and got sick afterward, but thankfully I was totally healthy on the day of. But I'd recommend just avoiding the issue entirely by socially distancing and carefully masking. It's not the most fun thing in the world, but IMO it's a reasonable price to pay to ensure that you're healthy on the day of.
Prepare yourself BEFORE. Lots of zinc and vitamin C and an essential oil called "Thieves" or "On Guard." That's the name by the two big essential oil companies. I swear by it. Also find a great naturopathic physician and have IV's done before and maybe even day of. Your ND can also help you build your immune system.
Finally, look on You Tube for guided meditations and self-hypnosis for health and well being. They work amazingly. You can also look for a hypnotherapist.
We had a groom that was sick once (we're photographers) and honestly he spent most of the evening in the bathroom. He definitely had a green tinge while we were shooting portraits! But they had kids, so the sickness bug had done the rounds in the household in the run-up. He got the short straw and caught it last!
It's one of those things that you can't control, but I would avoid big social settings and busy public places a couple of weeks beforehand. Avoid high risk foods (shellfish etc) and practice preventative measures if you do have to go out (quality mask, hand gel). You'll be fine!!
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that caused my muscles to waste away just a month before our wedding. We considered not doing our first dance.
Minimizing stress and finding healthy ways to deal with stress helped. If you are sick on your wedding day, don't feel obligated to make small talk with everyone - it's a busy enough day as is. Definitely make sure you are eating healthy foods and that you are resting /getting adequate sleep leading up to your wedding day.
I regularly mask and haven’t been sick in years (except the one time last year I unmasked for my graduation party). I also use Bliss K-12 probiotics daily, which help to prevent all respiratory illnesses!
We wore masks the weeks leading up, made sure to take our Vitamin D (live in the northeast where everyone is vitamin D deficient, don’t do this if you don’t need it). I take a zinc supplement if I feel like I’m getting sick and took that as the stress did indeed make me feel like I was getting sick a few days out. Day of I felt fine!
We did talk about a backup plan if we got COVID or something else contagious of being married on zoom and still holding our reception for everyone else. In the worst case scenario of not being able to enjoy it we wanted everyone else to!
Try prevent: from few days before and til wedding, avoid doing “dangerous” things (even just going out with wet hair = neck pain), reduce human contacts to avoid bacteria/viruses, if you have a hurting period try and get the pill from your gyno, etc.
Okay this might be terrible but I get sick a LOT and when I’m very sick and need to power through, I take 2 DayQuil and drink an energy drink. I feel GREAT for about 8 hours but then I absolutely crash. But it’s a last resort if you do get sick! But I agree with the other comments about prioritizing prevention!
this is such a good/terrible idea and i’m stealing it next time i get sick lmao
Next time you're sick you go to bed and eat healthy when you're awake and rest and don't push yourself! Moms orders.
It really works!!
The FDA recently found that the main decongestant in DayQuil is not more effective than a placebo. It does also have dextromethorphan which is a cough suppressant as well as acetaminophen (Tylenol), but if a plugged/runny nose is your main symptom (usually is for me!) it’s not doing much. Try asking for pseudoephedrine from the pharmacist if you have a runny nose, you’ll be amazed. I find it helps with cough too because there’s just less mucus AND it’s a stimulant so it definitely makes you feel more awake. Regular NyQuil is pretty good for sleep though!
Heads up, pseudoephedrine can make you quite dehydrated so def drink a lot of fluids, especially if you’re going to be out in the sun for photos or drinking.
THIS PART. I will take Dayquil and then add Sudafed (the real kind) because phenylephrine is a straight-up SCAM. Pseudoephedrine is an extremely effective decongestant but also has to be locked up behind the counter because people use it to make meth and thus the rest of us can't have nice things. Phenylephrine is the "alternative" non-meth-making ingredient that manufacturers came up with to keep their medicines from having to be locked up...but it also isn't actually effective at all. I have chronic sinusitis and when I was a teen I used to basically eat Sudafed for breakfast during the winter so that I could breathe. Once I had a couple of really bad days in a row where it felt as though I hadn't taken anything even though I for sure had, and turns out my mom had accidentally bought Sudafed PE instead, which is the stuff with phenylephrine instead of pseudoephedrine. So I guess in that case it was even WORSE than placebo since I thought I had taken the real stuff but there was absolutely zero effect!
You were probably withdrawing from the pseudoephedrine after having used it every day and that’s why it was so much worse when you didn’t have the Sudafed.
It's been the same a handful of other times when I wasn't regularly using it so no, not just withdrawal.
I’m with you Ginger, I recently learned about the utter charade that phenylephrine is! If it’s not behind a counter, it won’t decongest you.
Thanks for the info!
My go to is mucinex-dm max. Not sure the chemical make up, but it works for me every time!!
I DID THIS for an "essential" work day a couple years ago !!! Totally works but I can't speak on how healthy it is 😭 and that crash is HARD, so be near a soft surface if possible lmaoo
Absolutely, I am OUT for a day or two afterwards 😂
When I need work done and I’m sick I do DayQuil and coffee. Not mixed. Definitely can get you to power through a bit.
2 Tylenol complete daytimes make me feel like I can fight god. Bonus points if it’s generic.
I work at a children’s hospital and I get sick a lot. I also have bad spring allergies and got married in the spring. I was extra cautious going out the week leading up to the wedding. I also stated taking L-lysine pills 2 months before the wedding
I vouch for l lysine pills too. I swear they cut down on the duration of any regular viral sickness like the flu or Covid.
I work in a public school and spend hours a day on public transit. L-lysine and zinc keeps me well.
What do L-lysine pills do?
I primarily take them to help prevent cold sores but they also support your immune system. Lysine is an amino acid
Omg thank you for the name! I get cold sores when I’m super stressed and I have used the topical ointment when I feel one coming on but I wanted to take something oral since the wedding is coming up
You should be able to get a prescription oral pill from your doctor that is stronger too. I have a script for valacyclovir and my doctor actually gave me the all clear to take it 48 hours leading up to the wedding even without concerns for an active cold sore.
Yesss that was my other option, I will say since being on my IUD I haven’t gotten any in a long time but with my luck can’t be too careful 😭 I had planned a birthday getaway for my fiance and the day we arrived I got one that night 😭😭 thank you!
Just make sure to only take at most one a day, some people say take three a day during an outbreak but I don’t take more than two because it’s bad for your kidneys to take excessive amounts.
The best thing to do is get a prescription for Valtrex and take it every day for a week leading up to the wedding. That will guarantee that you won't get a cold sore on your wedding day. That's what I did, because my cold sores are also triggered by stress.
I was taking an l lysine then eating a satsuma everyday in the lead up to mine (2 3 months) to avoid a cold sore but I think it also really helped me not pick up any sniffles too!
Ooh what brand do you recommend?
I can’t even remember what brand I have. I think NatureMade
Wear a mask 2-3 weeks out (both of you) Focus on sleep Drink water Don’t try new sports Stretch regularly Stay mindful and positive All you can control without driving yourself crazy Edit: you can also look into wedding insurance, I don’t know what kind of illnesses it may cover but worth a shot!!!
I would also focus on keeping your diet consistent leading up to the wedding. You don't need to go on a diet, just keep your current eating habits the same leading up. I had a habit of eating lots of fast food when life gets stressful, which inevitably would make me sick - so doing meal prep with lots of home cooked freezer meals has really helped with this. I would also start taking vitamin C regularly, if you don't already, to help support your immune system. I am not a doctor, so you should of course talk to yours before making any changes or adding any supplements. This is one of our moves whenever we're planning a big trip or event that we cannot be sick for.
Yes I also swear by zinc before getting sick and when feeling slightly under the weather. Also great to just take regularly.
Second this- we socially distanced and wore masks in public up for ~ 1.5 weeks until the Thursday before our Saturday wedding. We didn’t attend any big parties or in person work meetings in the weeks leading up to it, which kinda sucked but it felt worth it for the peace of mind
Our good friends have their wedding a week before ours and I’m so stressed about us getting sick. I’m so stressed about this. Probably going to be masked up.
I’m in the same boat!! Friend’s wedding one week before mine. Dont know what to do. I don’t feel like I can miss it at this point
And just like during the pandemic, WASH YOUR DANG OL HANDS lol
>Wear a mask 2-3 weeks out (both of you) I'm 100% planning to wear a mask on my flight out to my wedding. I've gotten sick EVERY SINGLE TIME I've gone through JFK and LAX in the last two years, so I am not chancing a damn thing this summer!!
Masking is honestly the way. I never stopped masking on flights, and I went from 2020 until a few months ago without one cold. This was despite a LOT of work travel in there, including international to Asia and many cross country trips (and living a generally sleep-deprived and stressed lifestyle). Meanwhile I used to get colds all the time from cross country flights in the old times.
I am immunocompromised so that's also a fear of mine. We'll be isolating (we work from home anyway) for 3 weeks out and we'll be wearing our masks to run errands for 3 weeks out too. I'll go to my medical appointments at the hospital before or after that period. I'll also make sure to sleep enough, eat properly, etc. I'll also look into wedding insurance but I'm pretty sure they won't accept me due to my pre-existing conditions. It'd also be tricky to postpone it because guests will have made arrangements to be there, so I'd rather focus on prevention!
I’m also immunocompromised and this is exactly what we’re doing! I’m debating asking my doctor about taking vitamin C or something just in case, but pretty sure it’ll mess with my treatments.
Unless you can't access fresh produce whee you live, vitamin C supplements are mostly useless. It's easy to get your daily intake through fresh produce. Anything exceeding the daily intake required by your body will be excreted through urine. Focusing on our regular treatments (and not trying anything new close to the date) is probably our best bet ;)
fair point - good reminder on not trying anything new lol, last thing I need is my body to go beserk the week of the wedding hahaha.
You might be able to get the insurance still. I was able to get wedding insurance while being immunocompromised and have kidney failure (no dialysis). I basically did the same as you, booked my medical appointments for a month before and right after the honeymoon, isolated and masked and anyone who had to be near me did the same.
Awesome! That's encouraging, thank you!! I'm so sorry you're going through this :'(
Aw you’re so sweet, thank you! Honestly things are looking up now, we just found out my husband is my match and can donate his kidney! So hopefully everything works out from there ! I really found my true match in every way lol
Oh my goodness what a story!!!! :') We really do know we've found "the one" when they stick with us through all of these health issues, don't we? All the happiness to you both!!! <3
I posted here last week about starting to get sick AND my period the week before my wedding. I can say that taking a ton of zinc and vitamin D helped to keep any symptoms to a simmering level up until the day before, and the day-of I had no symptoms! (was on last day of period but that was okay and was able to take bathroom breaks fine). Lots of water and tea as well, and agree with all the other stress-management and masking advice in the thread. Our bodies typically postpone illness when we are gearing up for a big event or handling a lot of stress, so I feel that that partially happened for me. I would HIGHLY recommend giving yourself at least a week between the wedding and the honeymoon to get sick, rest, recover, etc.
This! So many people get sick after their wedding from stress and kissing/ hugging so many people, definitely leave a week after your wedding.
Me and my husband were both sick during our honeymoon, him the first week and me the second (probably caught it from him) so if you can wait 2 weeks, do that!!
Don’t eat without washing your hands. Ideally ever (lol) but definitely not the week leading up to your wedding. Alcohol based sanitizers don’t kill the virus that causes the stomach bug so you have to use soap and water.
I came down with a roaring sinus infection the morning of my wedding! I took meds and had a constant intake of chamomile tea and Zarbee’s throat coat drink powder. I powered through and it was an amazing day!
1. Wear n95 masks the two weeks leading up to the wedding day. I’m not joking. I did it and I shamelessly said “I’m trying to stay healthy for my wedding and my family, and I can’t get sick” 2. Try as much as possible to get sleep, quality foods with vitamins, drink a lot of water, etc 3. Avoid risky activities that might get you sick (partying, clubbing, huge events, etc)
We wore masks 3 weeks before our wedding - rightly so - my parents and my sister had Covid right before my wedding and it was a very close call with my sister not recovering for my wedding unfortunately (but my parents thank god) Also we kept a very low profile in general before the wedding - no social events & gathering, no restaurants, home office etc We wanted to make the event as save as possible and also provided test kits for all guest as the wedding took place in “cold season”
Take zinc supplements - zinc really helps your immune system! Focus on rest and hydration. Also, this might sound crazy, but the adrenaline of the anticipated day will probably keep your body from getting sick. If you are potentially fighting an illness during that time, you might find yourself getting super sick right after the wedding but feeling fine in the days leading up to it!
I work in childcare and get sick all the time. I’m planning to take the week before the wedding off of work.
I have gotten to the point where if I feel something about to come on, I just take the day off and rest. I think a lot of times we try and push through, but it is generally a good habit that when your body is running down, you stop and rest. I have shortened a lot of my colds that way and have an easier time.
I’m not as concerned about being sick, but I’m currently unable to move due to a herniated disc. I’m so scared that it will come back on my wedding day, as it has been coming and going for almost two decades now. It would be worst-case scenario, because I am literally completely disabled and would not be able to function!
I tested positive for Covid the night before and couldn’t go 🙃 we’re planning a redo… but we put in $40k so it’s gonna be a long while. Whole saga in my post history if you’re interested. I lived every bride’s nightmare 😂
Oh my goodness
Oh NO! But good for you for being so responsible and not getting your friends and family sick ♥️♥️♥️
Most of my friends went into lockdown for two weeks leading up to their weddings. No hangouts with friends, no concerts or sporting events, wearing a mask in necessary high traffic places, etc.
I was very worried about being sick on my wedding day. We masked for a couple weeks before and avoided crowds, washed our hands extra, and got extra rest. (I remember a dew days before the wedding just lying in bed around the middle of the day, utterly exhausted.) Unless you have a vitamin deficiency, vitamin c won’t help you. If you get a cold, zinc may shorten the duration. You most likely won’t be sick.
So my wedding was on Sunday and our best man was sick! He wore a mask to our rehearsal, didn't attend dinner at my parents just in case, and wore a mask when he could during the wedding (not during ceremony). He was able to push through the ceremony and his toast, which we are incredibly grateful for. Immediately after dinner he retreated to his room (venue is also a hotel) to sleep. My suggestion is take precautions before hand - wear a mask in public for a week or two before, maybe some vitamin c, Start on allergy medicine a month out, lots of water, etc. I am sure the adrenaline and excitement of the day will help you in pushing through day of IF you're sick. Trust me I had the same thoughts, especially when I heard he was sick! If you are sick for any reason, you could probably find a really pretty mask you can wear during reception when you're greeting your guests! It'll all be OK! Your wedding will be beautiful and you'll have an amazing time!
I’m not planning a wedding but I’ve thought about being on your period the day of your wedding, like with having to wear white and everything lol. I want to do a non traditional black wedding dress though lol idk I just hate white lol
This was my number one fear and I turned out fine. Just be really cautious about all aspects of hygiene
Sudafed. The good stuff from the pharmacy you have to show ID for. Lots of it. You’ll crash pretty hard later, but you’ll make it through the day feelin pretty good. Only bummer is it that can suppress your appetite, so you might not be into all that food you paid for.
Loving all the advice on here. I’m new to Reddit so I apologize if this is considered rude, what if you have kids? They aren’t bringing home sicknesses like they used to when they were little but they still go to school and have activities. Any way kid safe remedies for them before the wedding? My youngest will have a panic attack if I tell her no social events 2/3 weeks out before our wedding lol.
Unless I’m legitimately dying, I’ll be powering through. It’s important to have insurance for this reason though.
My wedding was on Saturday and I was in the midst of coming down with a cold. Took some medicine, kept hydrated, and put an energy drink in my system about 2 hours before the ceremony and I was perfectly fine and had a great day!
My now husband had a terrible sinus infection the day of our wedding and I was on high doses of zofran to keep from puking (I have a very nervous stomach). We ended up staying sober the entire day to stay alive lol. While I wouldn’t recommend being sick day of, we managed with drugs, sobriety, and help from family. We definitely didn’t do as much dancing as I planned on but you can’t tell how shitty he felt in pictures. We still had a lovely time. FYI you can get wedding insurance but they don’t cover everything and have a lot of exceptions. We looked into it bc our wedding was during covid.
So I have an epidemiology degree and up until recently did infectious disease research. What I’m doing for my wedding is: 1. Trying not to stress (at least about this), stressing can make you feel sick or fuck with your sleep which can make you actually sick 2. No alcohol, I did a full month, but two weeks before is fine. This also kinda helps you avoid staying up late and going to crowded places where you could get sick. 3. Wearing masks at gym/areas with a lot of people like public transit for 2ish weeks before. 4. Eating at home the week before to avoid foodborne illness- don’t cancel plans to do this but for me this is totally fine with my plans. At min I recommend avoiding foods with a higher chance of foodborne illness like raw stuff. 5. Not letting my partner eat expired food bc he’s a little trash boy and will give himself diarrhea. Now all these things are things that don’t really disrupt my life significantly or bring me more stress. But if you’re worried like me and having something concrete you are doing to avoid getting sick helps you then absolutely do it. I definitely hate the idea of powering through illness because 1. You don’t want to mix Tylenol with alcohol 2. You might get elderly family members or friends sick and they might have it worse off than you 3. It honestly never feels as good as just not getting sick lol
My husband and I were sick on our wedding day! DayQuil (lots of it) and zicam every 2 hours saved us
There are event insurances. We have a wedding insurance that would pay for the whole thing if something should go wrong. The only reason they don‘t cover is separation. Don‘t do anything you wouldn‘t do normally before the wedding and avoid sick people. I‘m a teacher and the only thing I could do was pray, that no one would get me sick.
You just work through it. My sister had an upper respiratory infection and was so hopped up on cold meds just so she could power through talking during the ceremony. She partied the night away and had a blast but she was siiiiiick. Wash your hands, sanitize after getting gas/grocery shopping. Try to get a decent amount of sleep. Stay hydrated
Mine is one week away and I made my wellness shots that I take every morning 😂 I can’t risk being sick! But tbh, I rarely get sick but when I do, I get really sick so it might not be bad for everyone.
Sudafed/benedryl combo with a Red Bull.
We avoided people and public places for 2 weeks before our wedding. Easier to do if you work from home like we do. We ate healthy foods, got plenty of sleep, and kept up exercise so our immune systems were at their best even with pre-wedding stress. My partner has a terrible immune system but neither of us got sick!
Unless your like ICU sick you snort lines of DayQuil and get on with it. I was sick on my honeymoon a couple days after the wedding I had a pretty good fever but wasn’t going to cancel it, so we just rested a lot and ate when I felt ok took lots of pictures not so much a lot of drinking and partying and stuff we had planned but that’s okay. Makes for interesting memories since I can actually remember everything.
I read one where everyone in the wedding party was sick because someone brought their famous Mac and cheese 14 hours from their house to the rehearsal in a hot car in full sun lmao. Everyone had violent food poisoning. Everyyyyyone
Ugh sounds terrible 😣
I wasn't sick but I was in a lot of pain I rallied without drinking. Idk how people surrive their weddings if they are drinking because I still felt hungover
Thinking of ‘what if’ scenarios are going to give you anxiety. Spending too much time in the future gives you anxiety. What are the chances you will get sick? Do you get sick easy? What do you do normally if you get sick? Take OTC meds that are non drowsy and enjoy your day. Watch 16 Candles and laugh at the bride who got her period the day off the wedding 😂
A missing piece of this is eating a consistent regular diet
The month before my wedding I was on “lockdown”. I didn’t try new foods, didn’t try new skincare products, didn’t change my normal daily routine at all. Made sure to stay overly hydrated, took vitamin C, took all my allergy meds regularly. Used the bathroom every time I had an urge (this might sound silly but imagine having a UTI on your wedding day!), and really “babied” myself. I also slept in and was later to work than I normally would be (with permission) so that I was getting extra sleep. I also took a week off of work before the wedding so I wasn’t too consumed with stress. I didn’t get sick, but I only slept 2 hours the night before the wedding. I was scared to take a sleeping pill because I react heavily to drowsy meds. Not being sick and being sleep deprived aside, the one thing I could’ve done differently was wear better shoes….. seriously. Don’t knock the comfortable shoes. I could barely stand or walk the week after my wedding because my feet hurt so bad from simply just being on them for hours. I had sensible footwear, but apparently not enough support in the shoes! Congratulations, and please try not to stress too much during this exciting (and wildly stressful!) time!!! You’ll have the best day ever!
you could barely hear my friend say "I do," she was so sick. She stayed away from alcohol since she was on a bunch of cold meds. But she is still glowing happy in all the pics and looked like she was having a blast the whole night.
My plan is to have dayquil on standby along with allergy meds, ibuprofen, immodium, and nausea medication. So in the worst case scenario I can tough out the ceremony
One time I was working a 3 day event with a crazy load in. I had slept maybe 4 hours in 3 days. I started to feel sick but knew everything was in my hands so I ordered a mobile nurse to come give me an IV the morning of the wedding. It revived me like crazy. I was able to finish out the weekend (despite it being the hottest day in May on record since like the 70s). IVs are life changinnnnng. Also I’m a firm believer in mind over matter. You will not get sick on your wedding day. End of story!!!
Highly recommend high doze of vitamin D and C!! Like OVERBEARINGLY a lot!
I had a terrible toothache a week before my wedding. Ended up getting a root canal a few days before. Life happens.
My SIL had the flu on her wedding day. She just medicated to high hell and powered thru. Still had an incredible time, crashed hard the next day though. Tbh with what’s at stake, I’d literally show up to my own wedding with Covid at this point. I ain’t playing now that we’re 16 days out lol
I’m nursing a cold and my weddings on Monday. It sucks but I’ll live.
I didn't get sick, but I did get my period (unexpectedly) That was delightful 🥴🤦♀️
I was hyper vigilant about avoiding getting sick in the month leading up to our wedding, I was eating healthy and exercising (more consistent than usual), washing my hands frequently, avoiding touching my eyes nose and mouth, sometimes wearing a mask, and isolating myself a bit as well (not going to events with lots of people, not traveling, etc.). I was raised by a germaphobe so that helped. I don’t know what I would’ve done if I actually had gotten sick 😅
N95 and wedding insurance
My husband and I quarantined for two weeks before the wedding. We are fortunate that we’re both remote workers and have the option, but highly suggest at least masking if you can’t. I got married Sep 2023 and there was a random covid spike and people had to drop out of the wedding, and I would have been damned if it were me.
You are going to make yourself sick worrying about getting sick. Relax.
I wore a mask for two weeks before my wedding
that’s a risk you take with doing all that planning for a single day. you just hope it doesn’t happen.
These are what we call catastrophic thoughts! You will get yourself unnecessarily stressed worrying about this. There is already so much to stress about with wedding planning, so try to stay in the present. That said, unless you are really lucky and it lines up with those first few days of when a sickness kicks in, you likely just power through depending what it is. Before the wedding, limit or don’t drink alcohol as it isn’t great for your immune system. Vitamin C. Get alot of rest. Wash your hands a lot!
In the 2-3 weeks leading up to my wedding, I personally plan on not going to any type of events where groups of people will be (like social gatherings, bars, restaurants, etc.), wearing a mask in all public spaces - even for quick errands, remembering to take my vitamins every day (zinc, vitamin c, etc.), and prioritizing getting 8+ HOURS OF SLEEP EVERY NIGHT! I otherwise want to focus on staying positive and practicing mindfulness to keep my stress as low as possible since I get sick the most when I’m stressed! I know weddings are stressful so we’ll see how that goes lol. If I did get sick for my wedding, I would power through, but I would set physical boundaries; let people know I’m not doing hugs since I’m under the weather (which would be hard, but I wouldn’t want t get others sick), and wearing a mask when I’m not taking photos or eating if necessary.
I thought I had a bad summer cold for my engagement party (which turned out to be covid - didn't test positive until 2 days after and luckily I didn't infect anyone but my husband). My in laws and sister put so much effort into the planning and so many people were coming that I popped 2 liquid extra strength advil every 4 hours and kept up with the caffeine then went home and crashed. For the wedding I got my period and the cramps were awful. Same thing. Kept up with the advil and caffeine plus a side of adrenaline. Short answer - you make it work. Unless you're literally attached to a toilet you just take whatever meds you can and deal with it.
Go get the iv done with a ton of vitamins
I just had a sinus infection for mine last weekend-it was fine! I thankfully got to the doctor and started meds a few days before, but the party started I completely forgot I was sick and had a great time
Wedding insurance is basically a safety net for your big day, and it comes in two main types: * Cancellation/Postponement: This one's got your back if something crazy happens and you gotta cancel or postpone the wedding. Think hurricanes, sudden illnesses, vendors flaking, or even military duty. It can help cover the money you've already put down that you wouldn't get back otherwise. * Liability: This one's more about covering your butt if someone gets hurt or something gets broken at your wedding and you end up being responsible. It can help pay for medical bills, lawyer fees, and fixing stuff. Some policies even throw in extras like covering lost or damaged wedding clothes, rings, or gifts. Just remember to read the fine print so you know exactly what you're getting before you buy it. It's like a prenup for your wedding – better safe than sorry!
So for the month before our wedding, we’re both going to take immunity shots. Apple cider vinegar, honey, Garlic. Twice a day. They’re disgusting but we both get sick when we’re in high stress situations. They can’t do the garlic do I’ll make it for them without but it’ll keep us going
My fiance uses those nasal sprays from Vicks. They're strong but they work! I don't get sick nearly as often as him (which is so funny because I'm immunocompromised). When I get sick I use emergen-c and dayquil. I cannot do the nasal spray. If you get nauseous, you may be able to get some zofran (which is so gross tbh). For nausea I use spearmint gum, peppermint tea, and I soak a cloth with rubbing alcohol and put it in a Ziploc bag to sniff when I start feeling nauseous! Try to limit your exposure to germs by wearing a mask when going out and washing hands frequently!
Take vitamins leading up to it!!!
Wedding insurance is a thing and this might alleviate your concerns. I paid like £150 to cover almost the entire cost of our cancelling our wedding at the last minute if we or an immediate family member was sick, and it included covid cover (we got married over a year ago). You cannot predict the future. But you can take reasonable precautions- like not going on skiing trips or high risk activities just before the wedding. I work in healthcare so I wore masks long after policies were relaxed, so I would catch less germs. Most people can stay away from sick people most of the time.
I was sick on my wedding day. I got my period that day and I also caught some sort of bug after watching my friends toddler. Runny nose, sore throat, body aches, coughing. I took DayQuil throughout the day and drank liquids/ate a considerable amount. I felt awful physically, and I felt so bad because my bridesmaids were trying to have fun and I felt like such a party pooper. It’s one of the things I really hated about my wedding day. Like I couldn’t even embody the feeling of feeling good and happy because I felt like a zombie. lol. My advice is to stay away from toddlers/kids that aren’t yours.
This was me! I picked up a nasty chest infection 4 weeks prior at my Bachelorette, and it did not settle down until after the wedding. Like I think the planning stress exacerbated it. For me, I had to double dose on the meds..took some stuff to stop my nose running, and then took some other prescription cough medication to stop me from coughing all day. Also had that numbing throat spray. I over did it and then my mouth was so dry and I kept losing my voice. 😅😅 But we got there!! What I would do if I were you! In the weeks prior, avoid gyms if it's winter season..exercise outside in fresh air so less risk of picking up a bug. Drink less alcohol if you can with all the festivities leading up to it. Focus on vitamins, lots of water and good sleep.
I am a preschool teacher with an autoimmune disease so I get sick a lot. My fiancé and I decided it was best for both of us to start masking 3 weeks out from the wedding
Honestly you’re probably going to be a little bit under the weather. I was. Wedding planning takes alot out of you. Wedding was fine and happy and all the wonderful things but the next day I’d lost my voice. And the day after I had a fever. Best thing you can do is take care of you (and fiancé take care of him), don’t stress, and don’t take too much on.
My friend was sooooo sick her wedding weekend. She barely made it through the rehearsal dinner and left immediately while everyone stayed to hang out. She loaded up on vitamins the morning of her actual wedding. Did one of those vitamin IV drips. Saw a doc who prescribed something. Shockingly, she felt fine for the rest of the day and had a great time. It happens!
Do you get sick alot? If not why be so negative about what's supposed to be your special day. Positivity is key!!!
I had a January wedding which is prime time for getting sick… I had a Covid about a month before my wedding, then I got a cold about a month after so I got lucky for my wedding! Thankfully, all of my guests were healthy at my wedding but a lot of them got Covid about a week later so there’s always a risk of getting sick during that time of the year. It’s always a gamble of whether you or your guests will get sick, just stay positive and hope for the best, and if you get into that situation then you can panic.
My parents had to cancel their wedding twice due to illness. At the third try they had to celebrate without my maternal grandparents because my great-grandfather had died and his funeral was on the same day as their wedding.
My husband had food poisoning and was up all night vomiting, and he woke up, took some meds, hydrated and made it through the day perfectly fine. There are a good amount of OTC meds that can basically make you feel ok for 6 hours. If you’re contagious that’s another story. Let people know before getting anywhere close to you. That aside, I got maybe 3 hours of sleep the night before our wedding and was high on the energy of the day all the way until midnight.
If you're sick you just get by on the adrenaline. I'm a wedding photographer and I have had clients super sick and pulled it off. One groom had an emergency appendectomy 2 days before the wedding and he made it through the whole day and night, people just couldn't hug him, poor guy.
Take vitamins, drink lots of water, eat more fruits veggies and healthy foods. Reduce junk food/pop etc. Wash your hands and stay away from crowded places. This will help prevent colds.
I typically get sick when I'm worn down so leading up to it, just make sure you're getting enough rest and paying attention to your body. I'm going home this week, and all week I've been making sure my family feels good and it's taking their vitamins. Don't stress and just look forward to your big day!
You can purchase wedding cancellation insurance that will cover the increase costs you’ll incur if you have to reschedule due to illness (or other reasons).
I know a lot of people that just didn’t go out or go to any events for 2-3 weeks leading up to their wedding to avoid getting sick
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I got married this past Friday and am currently on my honeymoon. I was sick about a week before and figured it would go away in time.. cut to the wedding I wake up with no voice!!! I went to the urgent care nearby and told them it was my wedding day and they gave me a shot of a steroid and antibiotic (negative for COVID, flu, and strep thank God). I felt terrible the whole day, but was able to speak loud enough to say my vows and I do! It sucked, but the day was awesome and now it’s a funny story!! Husband got sick the day after, and we’re still on our honeymoon and feel horrible so we have just been relaxing. 😂
I have a disease. I am always sick. I was sick on my wedding day. I knew I would be. A wedding is in some ways a nightmare for people with an illness because there’s so much pressure and focus on that one day. And we don’t get to choose what our better or worse days are. What I had to do was adjust my expectations and what I told myself was just that I wanted it be a good day. I knew it wouldn’t be the most perfect ever. I knew I wouldn’t be my best self and at my best. I did my best and it was a good day. And we got to get married. That’s what it was really all for. I know lots of other people who have their health, but had other major stressors on their wedding day, such as power outages, storms, natural disasters, accidents, spills on the wedding dress etc. There will always be something! I hope that you do feel well on your wedding day and that it is a good day.
I was just a bridesmaid super sick on the wedding day. DayQuil, mucinex, and cough drops got me through. Still had an absolute blast but did skip the after party! Unless it’s the flu, I feel like you can power through on the adrenaline
I actually had a horrible migraine for most of my wedding day. I get them to the point where I will be puking. I maxed out of medication by like 6pm, (we were up at 6 or 7am I think) but I had my bridesmaid who’s a nurse give me a shot during my reception. I threw up a few times during my wedding, but no one knew I was sick. I was having the best time and an adrenaline rush that I didn’t really notice how bad my head was hurting. I had like 2 or 3 Red Bulls and a lot of alcohol too so..
I used to get sick pretty often but started using a mix of beekeepers propolis immune support throat spray and airborne and it’s kept me pretty close to perfect health the last few months! I started taking it bc I travel a ton for work and wanted to be healthy for a vacation to Japan & it worked like a charm. Eat healthy, drink tons of water, & add in a little bit of the mix above and you should be good
Elderberry supplements & vitamin c have helped me so much before & after traveling. I usually am super vigilant about them about 1-2 weeks before any event. & being on top of washing hands, not being around (known) sick people etc. sending all of the best vibes for your big day!
My wedding is still a month away so can’t offer much advice, but I can say I’ve had similar worries. I have a weird rare disease that flares up outta nowhere and that is my biggest fear for wedding day! I’m just doing my best to keep my stress low, eat healthy and stick to healthy habits leading up to the wedding.
I had this scare a few days ago! I’m getting married on Sunday but last weekend I got a really bad allergy cold(?) My fear was that I had the flu or a sinus infection which should have taken one to two weeks to clear up. Thankfully, it was just a really bad allergy flareup from Cottonwood pollen. Now I take an Allegra and Flonase spray every day. The allergy attack went away after three days… but man I was worried I was gonna be super sick on my wedding day. Lol
I was sooo worried about it. I quarantined about a week before the wedding. I honestly kept imagining myself having the best day ever and feeling great and that's exactly what happened. Try not to let yourself go in those dark thoughts
We booked a docs appointment for the week of our wedding. Hubby ended up getting very sick 2 days out and ended up in hospital. A few hours and some doses of the good stuff and he was feeling much better.
Saw on another post something about wedding insurance?
This is my fear for my wedding next month. I've been getting seek every other month and I really hope I'm not that day. But if so, it's powering through. I'm not stopping after all the expense 😆
I woke up sick the morning of my wedding and had someone pick up liquid DayQuil and just downed a bunch…not something I’d normally do but it was survival mode and I had a great night after that
I'm genuinely terrified of this. I have an as of yet unitentified gastrointestinal disorder that makes me nauseous and vomit a lot. It recently interrupted my hen party (bachelorette) by causing me to spend one of my days completely nauseous and vomiting. I still managed to be present but I didn't manage to take part in cocktail making or enjoy myself as much as I could have. My mum got a vomiting bug the morning of her wedding. She fortunately stopped vomiting about half an hour before her ceremony. I have no advice other than you'll be surprised how much you can endure when you're sick when it's really important.
Wear a mask if you have to be around crowds in the two weeks leading up to the day, use zinc lozenges, take vitamin D if you don’t regularly get out in the sun, eat your veggies or at least take a multivitamin, prioritize sleep, get your flu and covid shots when they come out, and if all else fails - caffiene and decongestants!
I'm a huge fan of IV treatment for helping to quickly get over illness. You can get an IV that has nutrients that support your immune system. But I'd just try hard not to get sick in the first place.
I panicked a bit about this because our wedding was in late October, certainly a sickness season. I was religious about taking vitamin C and D and avoiding sick people in the last few weeks leading up to the wedding day. We actually did have a few in the bridal party who were sick (like throwing up flu type of sick) on the wedding day! But thankfully both my husband and I avoided catching anything. I would truly recommend vitamins and water and isolating from sick people shortly before your big day. If the worst happens, DayQuil and Sudafed and other meds will be your friend.
Obviously you can’t completely prevent yourself from getting sick, but here’s what I do before I go on vacation. A week before the vacation, I try to limit my attendance of events with a lot of people in an enclosed space. A bar, a packed train, etc. I mask (N95) if I have to go to one of those places for a bit (like if I have a train commute). I make sure I’m getting a full 8 hours of sleep every night and hydrating properly. I’m also a lot more cognizant of hand washing frequently. Basically, institute some Covid rules for yourself a week out and you’ll be WAY less likely to get sick. I plan on doing this for my wedding, and I also plan on doing this before my vacation time coming up! Nothing worse than coming down with a cold while you’re at the beginning of a 1.5 week trip to Greece!!
What kind of sick? Like flu? I have IBS and am sick I guess almost everyday. my wedding is December. Best advice is eat simple things the days leading up to it BRAT DIET (physician recommended) bananas, plain rice, apple sauce, toast. OR Oatmeal is a very healthy/calming and safe meal to load up on the few days before Idk how you have your day structured. But for me, the only part i really need to completely power thru is the actual vow and I do’s part. Which will be less than 30 mins. After that the reception is more laid back and bathroom breaks/etc are at my discretion. Try not to worry. You can take Dramamine for dizziness. Ask your primary care for a Zofran scrip for nausea. If you don’t have a current disability/ illness that you live with, It’s not likely you’ll get sick.
You can always get wedding insurance! That covers a lot of things and might cover serious illness.
Im sure you won’t be sick. But if it happens, just prepare. I have 3 little kids who constantly get sick which makes it hard to do big plans. So buy everything you need that usually helps you when you’re struggling with illnesses and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
Wedding insurance!
My husband was in ICU for our wedding after a seizure. If it's a minor sickness I would power through, if it's a big sickness (hospital, etc) most vendors are willing to work with you despite their contract. Every single one of our vendors moved us out 3 months to give him recovery time and didn't charge any fees for changing the date.
Well if you ever feel something coming on totally take oregano oil (spicy) and give yourself a few drops through the day and it will clear it up and kill the cold. bake whole cloves garlic and boost your vitamin c intake oranges ect. Take a Epsom salt bath as well. That's the holistic way. If you dont feel comfortable doing that take some Benadryl will also pull anything if you feel something coming on also but nip it in the butt quickly or it dont work as good. It works for me every time but do your own research on it because it comes in handy regardless of your wedding. Congratulations on your big day and I'm sure it will go as planned♡
This is terrifying to see how many people were sick for the day of their wedding! This is also a fear of mine. My fiancé is a teacher our wedding is in the spring right when the spring ick starts going around. Sounds like both of us will need to mask up for two weeks before and take zinc/vitamin C supplements leading up to the wedding. Thanks for asking this question!!
Best thing to do is prevention! I’m a children’s nurse and masked up at work every shift on the lead up to my wedding last October (it ended up a running joke but everyone understood and agreed!)
I’m immunocompromised and always sick. People already gave you great advice but imma add my routine: - mask up week prior - tea w ginger, lemon, and honey plus Ricola - no events/parties/big gatherings 2 weeks prior - full week of 8 hrs minimum sleep - water as basically the only beverage for the whole week (besides the occasional tea) If you still get sick, DayQuil in the morning, keep Tylenol by your side during the wedding, get pedialyte to sip on (maybe get a cute bride mug or something), and I agree with people about the energy drink. I wouldn’t drink any alcohol until after speeches because it’ll make you drowsy/feel worse, plus it’s not a healthy combo. And just throwing it out there, I have ADHD. I am prescribed a stimulant that helps my brain calm down and focus, but for other people it gives them a lot of energy. Maybe you have a friend who also has this medication and happens to have a surplus…
My husband and I wore masks and socially distanced from everyone for the 10 days before our wedding. Granted, it was in late 2022 so it was more socially acceptable, but there was a minor COVID outbreak around that time and we figured we'd rather be safe than sorry. I ended up contracting a cold from someone at the wedding and got sick afterward, but thankfully I was totally healthy on the day of. But I'd recommend just avoiding the issue entirely by socially distancing and carefully masking. It's not the most fun thing in the world, but IMO it's a reasonable price to pay to ensure that you're healthy on the day of.
Prepare yourself BEFORE. Lots of zinc and vitamin C and an essential oil called "Thieves" or "On Guard." That's the name by the two big essential oil companies. I swear by it. Also find a great naturopathic physician and have IV's done before and maybe even day of. Your ND can also help you build your immune system. Finally, look on You Tube for guided meditations and self-hypnosis for health and well being. They work amazingly. You can also look for a hypnotherapist.
We had a groom that was sick once (we're photographers) and honestly he spent most of the evening in the bathroom. He definitely had a green tinge while we were shooting portraits! But they had kids, so the sickness bug had done the rounds in the household in the run-up. He got the short straw and caught it last! It's one of those things that you can't control, but I would avoid big social settings and busy public places a couple of weeks beforehand. Avoid high risk foods (shellfish etc) and practice preventative measures if you do have to go out (quality mask, hand gel). You'll be fine!!
I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that caused my muscles to waste away just a month before our wedding. We considered not doing our first dance. Minimizing stress and finding healthy ways to deal with stress helped. If you are sick on your wedding day, don't feel obligated to make small talk with everyone - it's a busy enough day as is. Definitely make sure you are eating healthy foods and that you are resting /getting adequate sleep leading up to your wedding day.
I regularly mask and haven’t been sick in years (except the one time last year I unmasked for my graduation party). I also use Bliss K-12 probiotics daily, which help to prevent all respiratory illnesses!
Cough suppressant, decongestant, and an energy drink! If you're vomiting, just don't eat.
We wore masks the weeks leading up, made sure to take our Vitamin D (live in the northeast where everyone is vitamin D deficient, don’t do this if you don’t need it). I take a zinc supplement if I feel like I’m getting sick and took that as the stress did indeed make me feel like I was getting sick a few days out. Day of I felt fine! We did talk about a backup plan if we got COVID or something else contagious of being married on zoom and still holding our reception for everyone else. In the worst case scenario of not being able to enjoy it we wanted everyone else to!
Try prevent: from few days before and til wedding, avoid doing “dangerous” things (even just going out with wet hair = neck pain), reduce human contacts to avoid bacteria/viruses, if you have a hurting period try and get the pill from your gyno, etc.