Whether you're fraught with wedding worries while planning your nuptials or simply stressing that you'll be nervous on the big day, know this: you're not alone and it's totally normal to feel big day butterflies.

*Don't Believe the Hype

"When preparations need to occur, timelines need to followed and numerous rituals need to take place, it often becomes about the big day and not about the big love," says wedding planner Aviva Samuels of Kiss the Planner. "It's easy to get caught up in everything that goes on, and a quick reminder of why you are there and who you are there for can really ease wedding day jitters in a big way."

Wedding day hype often frays the nerves of engaged couples.

"The best thing to do is to try to normalize the wedding day," says wedding photographer Kaitlin Cooper of Kaitlin Cooper Photography, who advises couples to not get too caught up in the details.

"Rather than placing a huge focus and energy on all of the details to make the wedding day seemingly perfect, channel that effort into what you need for a successful marriage," she shares.

*Work It Out

Get in a workout to fend off wedding jitters.

"Before you start getting ready on your wedding morning, go for a quick run or bike ride to increase your heart rate," says Cooper, explaining exercise can help you both sweat and clear your mind.

*Relax

Lifestyle and mindfulness coach Wade Brill, who's also a newlywed (she married six months ago), recommends creating morning rituals, like morning walks or journal sessions.

"These rituals create a form of stability in high adrenaline and anxiety times," she says.

Take a break, even a short one, to relax. Cooper suggests scheduling five uninterrupted minutes every morning, including the wedding day, to refocus and breathe.

"Having a few quiet minutes to clear your mind and focus your attention on the bigger meaning of the day will help get you in the right mindset for the entire event," she says.

*Mantras

Talk yourself through stressful moments. Samuels urges couples to complete this sentence: "I'm marrying the love of my life because..."

Brill urges couples to keep the focus on each other and their love. She suggests creating a word or phrase to focus on, such as love, joy, community or celebration. "Let this word or phrase help you keep your mind focused on what matters most," she says.

Marriage and family therapist Katie Ziskind urges her clients to calm wedding jitters by repeating: "I am calm and at peace. I am creating a beautiful life for us. I trust in my partner."

She says the mantras can shift the mind from irrational, anxious thoughts to healing, soothing thoughts.

*Reassure

Support your soon-to-be-spouse on the wedding day with a personal touch.

"A thoughtful note or card delivered to your fiance while they are getting ready can offer the reassurance that they might truly need," says Samuels. "It lets them know that they are loved and not only helps to calm wedding day jitters, but it also serves as a beautiful memory for years to come."

She also recommends couples do a first look photo session before the wedding to take the edge off. "It's a very special moment that allows the couple to breathe easier when they finally do walk down the aisle," says Samuels.

*Focus on the Future

Couples can also self-soothe by reminding themselves that while the wedding is one day, their future is ahead of them. Enjoy the planning process and savor the big day one moment of the time, celebrating with family and friends. The best is yet to come!