Starting to plan your dream wedding? Congratulations! This is an exciting time, but you may also be starting to dread the stages ahead. Wedding planning can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.
At Today’s Bride, we believe in taking the pressure off and enjoying every step of the way of planning a wedding. That’s why we want to share with you the best techniques for handling wedding planning stress with ease and grace.
We get it—you want your wedding day to be perfect. You have a million things to do and organize! From vendors, menu tasting, seating arrangements, family politics…the list goes on! It can quickly become overwhelming but there are ways to stay cool, calm and collected throughout the process.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to deal with the stress of planning a wedding like a pro! We want you to look back at your wedding journey fondly so let us show you how to reduce any anxiety and keep a handle on all those details with ease and grace!
Create a Realistic Wedding Planning Timeline
No one likes to feel overwhelmed by an arduous task, and wedding planning can certainly be that. To make sure that you stay on top of the planning process, it’s important to set realistic goals. Start by creating a wedding planning timeline with a set of tasks and associated due dates. Make sure that you leave room for potential surprises (they always come up!) and possible delays. Giving yourself a few extra weeks or days is better than feeling like you’re behind or missing deadlines.
Plus, tons of people have planned weddings before you! Rely on their experiences to help determine how much time is ideal for each task so you don’t end up over- or under-committing yourself along the way. It’s also important to remember that your timeline is not set in stone—if for whatever reason something takes longer than expected, be flexible
Delegate Responsibilities to Relieve Stress
With planning a wedding, it’s natural to feel pressure and stress from all the things that need to get done. You might be tempted to try and take on all the responsibilities yourself, but it’s important to acknowledge that you don’t have to. That’s where delegating comes in!
Splitting up tasks among your family and friends or hiring professionals can help you stay organized, focused, and helps relieve some of the stress from your plate. Planning a wedding is a process that can often be overwhelming if taken on as a one-person effort. Relying on people who love and care for you is a great way to get help throughout your planning journey.
Take the time to assess which tasks can be delegated and manage expectations—keeping in mind that every person has their own strengths, skills, schedules, and abilities. Delegating responsibilities is also beneficial to your budget—many times getting assistance from those who already have personal relationships with you can end up costing less than a vendor or professional.
Practice Self-Care: Get Enough Sleep, Eat Healthy and Exercise
When it comes to handling wedding planning stress, an often overlooked but incredibly effective solution is to practice self-care; make sure you’re getting enough sleep, eating healthy and being active.
These activities may seem simple, but they are essential to managing stress and maintaining a healthy mindset. Getting enough rest can help put things in perspective while also providing you the energy you need to handle wedding planning tasks. Eating balanced meals and exercising regularly keeps your body nourished and energized so that you’re less likely to succumb to stress.
Conclusion
Wedding planning can be a stressful experience, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right techniques, any bride-to-be can handle wedding planning stress with ease and grace.
Take regular breaks, get plenty of rest, practice self-care, and don’t forget to go out and enjoy yourself. Remind yourself that it’s your special day, and enjoy the process of getting ready for it.
Be present when possible, focus on the present moment, and strive to find the beauty and joy in every step of wedding planning. Doing so will help you stay focused, motivated, and prepared for your big day.
