Wedding Season Tips: Enjoying and Feeling Good
2 Nov 2026
You often have lots of functions to attend over the wedding season. This can mean late nights, lots of rich food, travelling and not having a consistent daily routine. However, there are some easy tips you can do to enjoy every function and feel good.
Before the function
It is best to eat a balanced meal/snack earlier in the day to avoid arriving very hungry. Some good options include fruit, curd, a small handful of nuts, roasted chana, poha or sandwich. Often skipping meals can cause discomfort and rushing to eat.
At the buffet
Take a look at the different buffets available and pick up a smaller plate. Have a balance of salad, dal, sabzi, curd, grilled and tandoori food. Also enjoy your sweets, fried starters and special wedding dishes. They are all part of the fun!
Drinks
Water, nimbu pani, buttermilk, coconut water, fresh lime soda and plain lassi are all good drinks to have between functions. Alcoholic drinks and sugary drinks can cause dehydration, poor sleeping and tiredness. If you do not want to have any drinks there is no need to explain why.
During the functions
Having simple home cooked meals will help you feel good! Khichdi, dal & rice, roti & sabzi, curd rice, soups and fruit & vegetables. This will give your body a break from the rich food. In the morning, eating a light breakfast such as idli, poha, upma, eggs, oats or curd & fruit with some water will make you feel good. If you can take a light walk.
Some people might struggle to sleep and digest if they have a heavy meal, spicy meal or very late meal. Eating a lighter meal or smaller portion may help.
Energy, sleeping and stress
Try to have regular meals throughout the busy day. Have some nuts or fruit to hand. Try to stay hydrated if attending busy or hot venues. Try your best to get a good night's sleep. Have a few minutes of quiet.
If you are organising/hosting, often hosts lforget to eat. Please sit down and have a proper meal. Ask your family/friends for help.
Digestion
Some people might feel bloated, acidic or constipated due to the rich food and travelling. Eating fibre rich foods, fruits, staying hydrated and doing some light exercise can help. Many people will feel good doing traditional remedies such as jeera water, saunf, buttermilk and curd rice. These are not treatments for any conditions.
Food safety
Try to eat freshly cooked hot food. Be careful with food that has been left out for a while, raw salads, cut fruit in hot weather, ice/water of unknown quality. Those that are pregnant, elderly, very young or have a weak immune system should be extra cautious. If you are vomiting, have diarrhoea, fever or signs of dehydration please seek medical attention. If you have a food allergy please check the ingredients and have any emergency medication your doctor has provided.
Wedding Season Tips
Have a light meal/snack such as fruit or curd before leaving.
Have roasted chana or nuts in your bag.
Have a balance of salad, dal and grilled food.
Have water or nimbu pani.
Have some buttermilk or plain lassi.
Have a comforting meal such as khichdi or curd rice.
Have a light breakfast such as idli, poha or upma.
Myths
Myth: Skip meals to save room. Fact: Usually arriving very hungry will make it harder to eat comfortably. Have a balanced meal/snack.
Myth: Eat very little the next day to balance out the buffet. Fact: Your body does not have a tally. Having regular meals and staying hydrated will be kinder.
Myth: One heavy day will ruin your health. Fact: A few days of celebratory eating will not impact your overall health. What you do most of the time will matter more.
Myth: Only sweets are an issue. Fact: Long gaps between meals, not enough water and late nights can also be an issue.
Myth: You will miss out by eating lightly. Fact: Having a balanced plate of food will still allow you to have all of your favourite foods.
When to see a doctor
If you have diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney, heart or digestive issues, PCOS, are pregnant or have any other medical concerns please speak to a doctor or registered dietitian about how to manage your food and medication over a busy period. If you are on regular medication please follow your doctor's advice.
If you have a history of eating disorders or feel anxious around food a
nd events please seek support from a doctor/qualified professional.