5 Ways to Reduce Wedding Planning Stress
May 10, 2009 by Amy
Filed under Best Wedding Days
Some couples love planning their wedding. It’s all fun and exciting and they agree on everything. Lucky for them, huh? Not all couples have it so easy. Future in-laws may be involved in the planning, (or want to be) and depending on your budget, it is possible that you are constantly compromising what you want and getting just a little cranky about it. Trying to pick a band or the main courses for the reception can become a full out war. Trust me, this is not a battle worth getting into, but if you find yourself there, stay calm, breath deeply and set your boundaries.
I know you have a lot of people that you have to please, and they all want something different from you. Do you have what you need? It is not about them. It’s just not. And if you need to mention that to someone making demands along the way, I suggest you do – in a calm, gentle way, of course.
Keep in mind this is your wedding – not your best friends, not some Hollywood diva – you’re wedding. To reduce wedding stress, don’t compare your plan to other weddings you have been to or watched on TV. Make it unique. Let it reflect who you and your fiance are. Forget about all the expectations. Will you have a good time at your wedding if it is some one else’s dream?
Relax and enjoy your wedding day.
Wedding Planning Stress: The Budget
Is your budget the number one source of stress for you? Let some of the extras go and focus on making the most essential parts of the wedding exactly what you want. Go smaller with the centerpieces, eliminate the raw bar or chocolate fountain or anything not completely essential to you enjoying your day. A simple wedding can be beautiful and classic. Keep things simple and you will eliminate the stress – both financial and mental – and your guests just may feel more relaxed and enjoy themselves more.
Tips to Reduce Wedding Planning Stress
The following a re a few things to keep in mind when wedding planning stress is getting you down:
1. Learn to compromise. I am not saying give in on the details you care about most. I’m telling you to prioritize. Compromise on the parts of your wedding that don’t make your top five list.
2. Stop comparing. This will be your day. It doesn’t need to be like anyone elses.
3. Remember, this is supposed to be fun. Planning you wedding can be fun as long as you don’t let every little detail drive you crazy! I’m not saying that the small details aren’t important. I’m saying that your sanity (and your relationship) are more important!
4. Take a Break! Chances are, most of the wedding stress you are feeling is self-imposed. Give yourself a break when you need it. Everything will not fall apart if you take a day off from your planning!
5. Keep love first. Remember what this event is about. It is a celebration of your love! Don’t let your desire for the dream wedding overshadow the significance of what you are doing. You are commiting your life to the person you love. Keep that the focal point in your wedding planning – and in your life!
