Your wedding is supposed to be the happiest day of your life, but what happens after the party is finished? Its estimated that 1 in 10 newly weds suffer from a post wedding anti-climax which develops into depression.

Whilst it may be your party and you can cry if you want to, misery and marriage are never a good combination, especially when you should be undergoing a honeymoon period. Post-Nuptial depression, as its officially known, can leave you feeling low, disconnected from your life and unable to focus.

If you think that it won't happen to you, then think again. You've just spent a huge chunk of life dreaming, planning and anticipating your Big Day, and then the realisation hits that it's over in 24 hours. You go from the attention and fuss of being a bride-to-be, to a married woman and for many that transition is extremely difficult.

The emotional investment into your wedding should never be underestimated, and it's completely understandable that you don't need to have a diva sized ego to feel an huge wedding day empty hole inside you when the last remnants of your honeymoon tan have faded away. Before you reach for the Kleenex, the good news is that it doesn't have to be all gloom and doom, here's some advice on how you can maintain your bridal glow.

PACK YOUR BAGS

Whatever the state of your budget, its really important to factor in a honeymoon. If you think you won't be able to afford one, then take a closer look at what you are spending money on and cut back. Apart from the fact you're going to need a break after your marathon wedding, it gives you something to look forward to after the nuptials are over. It doesn't need to be lavish or extravagant, or far and away, you can even make it a mini-moon and go for a short break, buts its essential in adding closure to your Big Day.

BE HOUSE PROUD

Lets get the boring bit out of the way - you need to get your home organised. Easier said than done, considering that there's been a small matter of a wedding to organise and all, but the last thing you want to be dealing with when you get from your honeymoon is house hell. A chaotic environment does not bode well for your well-being. You already have a lot to adjust to, new home, people, environment, so give yourself a break and put things in their place. Make your home be the familiar thing in your new life.

THROW ANOTHER PARTY!

No, this is not just another excuse to have another party but a really important step in maintaining your post-wedding buzz. It doesn't need to be a huge event, you can have a family get together or invite your friends round for the hell of it, but by surrounding yourself with what essentially are your wedding guests, you can share the excitement and joy of the day all over again. Their doting will also help you realise that you can still be loved and lavished with attention without wearing a wedding dress.

LOVE IS STILL IN THE AIR

We know we're stating the obvious but your wedding day is likely to be one of the most romantic moments of your life. But just because you've turned into a Mr and Mrs, doesn't mean you have to give up on making an effort. Keeping the romance alive in your marriage post-wedding, will help you focus on the good things about your relationship and each other. The giddy feelings and date night excitement can still be a thing of your future if you have the romantic meals and surprises.

It may sound like we're trying to rekindle your love after a 30 year marriage together as opposed to 3 days, but if you take the highs and love you felt during your wedding and make a conscience effort to carry that through the early period of marriage, then you will be less like to crash and experience the low.