There's a scene in The Wedding Singer where the bride-to-be is worried about her upcoming nuptials. Not the wedding, but the kiss. How do you kiss at a church, she wonders. The dialogue is comedic, but there's a truth in it. You've kissed your fiance hundreds of times, but never in front of all your family and friends and a minister. It's nerve wracking.
You have so many other things to think about when you're wedding planning. How, exactly, to get ready for that big smooch is another item on your wedding to do list. But don't worry. I've got you covered.
How To Prepare For Your Wedding Kiss
I put together a fun post to help you prepare for your wedding kiss. Oh sure, it's a little tongue in cheek, but ... here's some advice: Don't kiss on your wedding day with your tongue in your cheek. That's not gonna work. These tips will.
Do:
Brush your teeth. This is a no brainer people. You have to brush your teeth. But you also want to brush your tongue too. That's where all your bad breath lies.
Don't:
Eat garlic the morning of your wedding. Or, really, anything particularly fragrant. Not that you'll have time to eat much but if you do, avoid stinky foods. No garlic. A tuna fish sandwich on an onion bagel is probably not the best idea. Opt for foods that are mild.
Do:
Floss. I'll be honest: Flossing is not my favorite activity, but it helps remove all the junk that gets between you're teeth where your toothbrush can't go. And anything you can add to your oral care routine to keep your mouth healthy gets a thumbs up from me.
Don't:
Suck on brightly-colored hard candy. Have you ever been licking a lollipop, only for it to turn your entire tongue blue? It's funny ... but it's not so funny when you're getting ready for your wedding kiss. You don't want that in all your photos. Anything that might dye your teeth or could get stuck in your teeth (like poppy seeds, spinach, etc.) should be off limits.
Do:
Use LISTERINE® mouthwash. A little mouthwash can go a long way. See, brushing misses 75% of your mouth, but LISTERINE® Antiseptic cleans virtually 100% and kills 99.9% of bad breath germs. Having a clean mouth may help you be "Confidently Bold," which is just how you want to be on your wedding day when you're kissing in front of everyone you know.
Keep this handy on your wedding day too because kissing doesn't stop with the one after the "I do." Photographers will be asking you to kiss all day, as will your guests (tapping of glasses or ringing of bells means "Kiss!"). Having LISTERINE® mouthwash handy for after the cocktail hour and after dinner will keep your mouth clean. And using it is so quick, you can sneak off from the reception and come back fresh before anyone even realizes you are gone.
Everything you need to prepare for your wedding kiss can be found at your local CVS/Pharmacy. Some stores may even have a special LISTERINE® brand display making it really easy for you to find it. Mine didn't, but there was plenty on the shelf, so I didn't miss it.
BRIDAL BABBLE: What other tips do you have to prepare for your wedding kiss?
Very cute. I got married early in the day so I didn't have time to eat anything. Probably a good thing. #client
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