How many of the following apply to you : (Be honest!)
- Every conversation with friends and family ends up at “Wedding”
- Your groom to be (or bride) regularly hints at changing the subject from “Wedding”
- Work is getting in the way of your wedding planning
- You actually try to think of ways to control the weather on your wedding date!
- You are having mad wedding dreams!
- You wake up every Saturday morning with fierce determination to find the perfect veil/ribbon/flower/wedding perfume.
We all go through it –wedding preparations take time, energy and dedication so it is no wonder that we become immersed in them – completely! And I haven’t even mentioned the “S” word. Yes…. Stress! Whether it’s a difficult bridesmaid, an over excited mother or mother in law or a budget that has forgotten that it is supposed to be a budget all add to our stress levels. Even the most organized, calm and laid back brides can feel their blood pressure rising!
Here are a few hints and tips for you to try to pull back some of your former life:
- Set a “Date” night regularly where there are no “wedding” conversations.
- Delegate as much as you can – can your bridal party help more?
- Include your Groom in the planning (or bride!). It is their wedding too and you’d never know – they may have something great to suggest!
- Keep an eye on your budget at all times. Be realistic with what you can afford. If your flowers are a little more expensive that you anticipated can you cut back on something else?
- Discuss the guest list at the beginning and consider a few things – how many can your venue cater for? How many guests can you afford?
- How many do you want? Are you inviting children? Distant cousins?
- Neighbours? Do your parents have a list of guests they want to invite? Work colleagues?
- Get out for a walk. Get plenty of fresh air and exercise.
- Eat properly and regularly and drink lots of water.
- Stop worrying about the things you can’t control – the weather on your wedding day and Uncle Tommie’s dirty jokes at the table.
- Avoid people that stress you out or offer too many opinions – Remember, it is your wedding and don’t be afraid to stand up for what you both want.
- Trust your gut on your decisions
- Plan a weekend getaway with your Groom to Be where you can both relax and unwind
Remember….. you are also planning for marriage with the person that you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with! That’s what’s important!
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