Visit Martha Stewart Weddings Weddings Wedding Beauty & Wellness Sofia Vergara's Wedding Dos and Don'ts Our Fall 2015 cover girl (and bride-to-be!) reveals her best wedding-planning tips. By Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber Sarah Schreiber has been writing, editing, and producing lifestyle and weddings content for over seven years. In that time, she has interviewed and worked with hundreds of leading experts to become an authority on all things homekeeping, flower arranging, home design, and wedding planning. Editorial Guidelines Published on September 17, 2015 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Walter Chin Do Take Your Time Getting Ready Give yourself enough time so you don't feel rushed while getting ready for your walk down the aisle. "That feeling for a bride is awful. I think brides should take their time," Vergara says. "If your hair is not doing what it was supposed to do that morning, you want to make sure you have time to be able to change it." Watch the Behind-the-Scenes Videos From Sofía Vergara's Cover Story Don't Reinvent the Wheel "This is not the time to invent things or try new things," Vergara says. "This is the time to do whatever you know works for you and that you always liked. If you look better with a lighter lip or your eye a certain color, you should go for it. I think you're going to regret if it you try to be like, 'Oh, let's make a statement!' You're going to look at the pictures and then you're going to regret it." Do Wear Sunblock "I'm very loyal to sunblock. I love being in the sun and enjoying the outdoors, but it is very important to me that I protect my skin from the harmful damages of the sun," says Vergara. Why You Should Wear Sunscreen All Year (Even on the Big Day!) Do Stick to Your Normal Fitness Routine "Because of my work, I have to constantly be working out and exercising," Vergara says. "I won't do anything different for my wedding, except have less cheat days." Don't Feel Like You Have to Wear White "It would be super fun to wear color!" Vergara says. "It would be beautiful and really modern to do that." See Celebrity Brides Who Wore Unconventional Colors on Their Wedding Days Do Try Different Dress Styles "You have to try on many things to figure out what you really think and if it's perfect for you," Vergara says. For example, something that might look sexy on somebody else might not work for you. "Or something that might look boring on someone else can look exciting on you. It's a matter of trying things and figuring out what looks better," she says. "I know what looks good on me, so that is what I want to do. It's a no-brainer. I do what I know already works." Choose a Gown That Shows Off Your Best Feature Do Have Fun For Vergara, a wedding should be all about the fun of it-not a problem or a fight. "It's a celebration," she reminds us. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit