A bride's journey to the altar, requires a great deal of planning and preparation. Drawing on her background in speech therapy and stress management, New York-based Bridal coach (TM) Jeri Kadison's techniques and tips from her upcoming book will help brides-to-be maintain their radiance and glow, from engagement parties to wedding bells.

SELF AWARENESS IS KEY
Planning a wedding is stressful, from finding the right florist to the right caterer, you can get lost in the midst of all the pressures. Try keeping a daily journal or logbook of how you feel and react to situations and people while under stress. Do you get angry? Sad? Annoyed? Once you are aware of how you act, you can change how you react.

KEEP YOUR BALANCE
Who's says wedding planning has to be all work and no play? Make sure to set aside time for you and your loved ones to do fun things to stay connected to each other. Want to keep the hubby-to-be on his toes? Heat things up with salsa lessons to work off some of the tension---together.

PAMPER YOURSELF
The occasional massage or pedicure never hurts when preparing for your wedding. Taking care of yourself through the engagement will help you maintain that healthy radiant glow right through the honeymoon!

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
Too much sugar in your diet can make you hyper or blue. Try sticking to fresh vegetables and fruits for a quick energy boost. Also, try watching your salt intake the night before the ceremony to avoid puffiness.

LEARN THAT PERFECTION IS A MYTH
Nothing is perfect and as a bride-to-be you are going to have to learn you're going to hit some bumps along your way down the aisle. Learn to be more flexible, both mentally and physically. Try taking a yoga class or practice gentle stretching with your bridal party.

DELEGATE & DESIGNATE
There is no guarantee that if you have control over all aspects of the planning everything will stay true to its course. Pick those closest to you to handle specific aspects of the wedding, i.e. the caterer, photographer, etc. That way if something goes wrong, the problem doesn't have to fall on your head alone.

SUPPORT SUPPORT SUPPORT
A good support system is imperative. Find a special objective person to talk to. Perhaps clergy? A therapist? A mentor? Someone who is uninvolved in the planning process but can help talk you through any muddled situations.

MASTER THE ART OF COMPROMISE
Yes, we did not forget that it was YOUR day, but what about the groom-to-be? Invite him to participate in the planning process. Allow him to share his opinions and ask him if he has any ideas on what he wants as well. Although this may be the biggest event of your life, your wedding is a rite of passage and its going to take the both of you to make it work.

DIVA DON'T
Try and avoid any hissy fits. If you, or anybody else, thinks it's time for you to get an attitude adjustment, try this: go to a mirror and make an angry face. Then try looking annoyed, sad, scared. Do you like what you see? Is this how you want others to see you? Again, it's your choice. Remember your wedding is to be a joyful occasion, and although you are the belle of the ball, you want to look the part.

PRACTICE PATIENCE
Tired of the nagging mother-in-law? Annoyed with the wedding planner? Practice 5 count breathing. Breathe in for 5 counts-then hold for five counts-then breathe out through rounded lips for another 5 count. Repeat this until you feel more calm and more in control. For an instant fix, try keeping some lavender essence handy for on the spot rejuvenation. Dab a little on your pulse points and inhale the aroma.