24 Things All Women Must Do Before Saying ‘I Do’

Marriage means transitioning into a new phase for both partners. It is a great feeling to commit to someone this way but it also means that there will be few things that will never be the same.

So seize the day, women and before you tie the knot to move from me to we, try out new things or hone your skills in something that you are passionate about to check off items from your pre-marriage bucket list!

Check out our list of must-do activities for all women before getting married.

1. Travel, travel, travel

Travel with your sister(s), closest buddy or anyone you adore and you will cherish the experiences for a lifetime. Make a list of the places you’d love to visit and just go for it. 

Even consider traveling solo – you’ll end up being a more liberated, happy and confident woman.  

However, participation in travel entails increasing risk, especially for solo women travellers, hence it is essential to contemplate the risks involved and consider risk reduction strategies.

2. Check your finances

Make sure to clean up your credit and achieve at least some of the financial goals that you’ve set for yourself. Invest in an asset that you’d be proud of after you’re married (like buying a house).

3. Live on your own

Just get out of your comfort zone and live alone (sans mom and dad). Not only is it an amazing experience, it will also teach you innumerable things.

Recommended – Pre Marriage Course

4. Learn to cook

Not because you’re aspiring to become someone’s ‘ideal wife’ but because it’s reassuring (and important) to know that you can fend for yourself in the kitchen and make yourself a hearty meal, whenever the occasion calls for it.

5. Splurge on yourself

Because you deserve it. Since you work and work even harder to save some dough, it’s important that you spend it the way you like!

6. Get in shape

Get your act together. Make a mission; a firm resolve to get into shape by exercising and getting fit.

7. Pursue your hobbies

Think you’re good at something but never had the time to pursue it? Go for it now!! Like learning Spanish, photography, pottery or crochet.

8. Learn important skills

Driving, for instance, is an important and essential skill you must know. Ditto for swimming. Make a list of skills that you always wanted to learn but could not yet. This will make you more confident and independent, than ever!

9. Overcome your fears

What are some of your biggest fears? Afraid of sleeping alone in the dark or anything else? Whatever it may be, acknowledge and try to overcome it, step by step.

10. Appreciate yourself more

This is something most women tend to ignore. Remember to appreciate your hard work & love yourself better.

11. Experience heartbreak

Having our hearts broken and then repaired is an internal and hard journey. Eventually, it makes us stronger and much wiser than we ever were.

12. Love your body

Love your body and treat yourself to an occasional splurge, mani-pedi, facial or whatever it is that you love. Give that beautiful body all it needs and desires.

13. Date around

Make the most of your single life by dating as many handsome hunks you can find! Be safe and have good fun!

14. Decide how you feel about children

Having kids can change your life, so reflect / discuss with your partner about having children.

15.  Make your career dreams come true

Passionate about entrepreneurship? Find your passion and make your career dreams come true.

16. Focus on your education

Spend some time pre-marriage on getting your degree or degrees. Of course, education is forever and the learning must never cease – even after marriage.

17. Experiment with your looks

Marriage may curtail your fashion eccentricities. So, experiment as much as possible – think Gothic looks, funky hairstyles, the works! 

18. Learn a new language

Think Spanish, French or Persian! Expand your mind and have some fun with a new language.

Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? Watch the following TED talk to learn the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and the four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent — and have fun while doing it.

19.  Get a pet

Caring for another life, be it a dog or cat, and being responsible for it is absolutely amazing and rewarding. 

Moreover, studies have shown that the bond between people and their pets can increase fitness, lower stress, and bring happiness to their owners.

20. Do 1 thing you always wanted to do

Always wanted a tattoo? Do it now! Bungee-jumping? NOW is the time!

21. Spend time with your family

Do make time for your folks and all extended loved ones. Remember to appreciate them and show your love.

22. Dream big

What is it that you can’t do? Believe in yourself, always!

23. Accept and love people as they are

Learn to accept and love people with their flaws! Remember, no one’s perfect.

24. Be yourself, every day

Life is not about finding yourself but creating yourself, every single day. Go seize the day!