How to Manage Wedding Stress

 

 

You are in a whirlwind. Finding love is overwhelming enough, it fills you with happiness and a satisfaction unlike any other. But, you barely have time to revel in how you are feeling since wedding planning starts so quickly. Experiencing onsets of stress is completely normal. But, like most things in life, the more you know, the better you can manage. Once you understand what the stress points of planning are, you can take action to limit its negative effects.

 

1. Do not lose sight of marriage

This is by far the most important thing to keep in mind. Our society has become wrapped up in the idea of a wedding, putting too much emphasis on the day instead of the lifetime. If you are sure that you found someone worthy of spending the rest of your life with, then everything else is secondary. Be thankful to have found true love and let the other trivial details be just that… trivial.

 

2. Do not be afraid to disappoint

Aunt Nancy probably really does believe that a DJ instead of a band is blasphemous and that your wedding will be doomed because of it. But, guess what? Aunt Nancy isn’t getting married. You are. So, as politely as possible, break it to her that this is your day. You will be surprised by how quickly your loved ones forget their own desires once they see you truly happy on your big day.

 

3. Delegate responsibilities

Here, a wedding planner is key. It may seem possible to take on every tiny task yourself, but, sometimes it is best to surrender to a professional. Weddings are what we do, and what will take you exhausting hours and energy to accomplish can be done by our team in minutes. There is much to be said for peace of mind, and that is exactly what a wedding planner offers you.

 

4. Don’t sweep dollar bills under the rug

Your budget should be a major player in every decision that is made. No, it is not always fun to think about money; but, in the long run, you will be so glad that you did. Just like in the real world, finances can be an insurmountable point of stress if not handled appropriately. You owe it to your marriage to get started on the right financial foot, so don’t let your budget ever fall away into the background.

 

5. Know when to be emotional and when to be objective

As women, knowing when to set emotions aside can be a very difficult exercise. Particularly when dealing with such a passionate event as a wedding. But, planning a wedding takes some common sense. You have to take control of your emotions. Set aside certain practical decisions (center pieces, color scheme, etc.) that can be made without much emotional effort. Make your choices, and do not look back. You will find that this practice allows you to be more open and receptive for the bigger, more sentimental decisions, like who sits at your table, who walks you down the aisle, what song plays for your first dance. Those will be the arrangements you remember forever. So, clear some space to be able to put more energy toward them.

 

Wedding planning can be tough, but if you learn to enjoy it instead of letting it overwhelm you, your experience will be so much more memorable.

 

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