Planning a wedding can be a fun and exciting time for couples looking to get hitched. However, in a recent survey of 2,000 soon-to-be or married couples, over half found the whole process extremely stressful.
You want the perfect day, that’s completely understandable, and whether you have been dreaming of this day since childhood or you have no idea what goes into planning a wedding, it goes without saying you want the process to be an enjoyable time, not fraught with emotions impacting your physical and mental health.
But can you really reduce the stress and stop things from spiralling out of control, or should you simply accept that wedding planning is stressful and resign yourself to months of pre and worry?
Don’t Worry About The Small Stuff
Getting bogged down in the small details can become all too easy. And while you might want everything to be perfect, chances are you will run around in circles and put more pressure on yourself. Focus on the important details like the dress, the suit, and the rings and finding the perfect wedding venue for you.
Determine What Is Important
The ideal way to avoid stressing over the minute details is to sit down, reach them, and determine what is essential for you both for your big day. Do you want a child-free wedding? Will you be including your pets? Do you need a massive guest list of just your closest family and friends, and do you want all the bells and whistles? Once you know your non-negotiables, you can have a smaller list to focus on and ensure you forget anything important.
Take Time Away
You want to be taking some time away from panning where possible. Chances are you are still leading your everyday life and wedding planning can become all-consuming. So schedule blocks of time where you don’t plan anything or even talk about the wedding. Be it a day, a weekend or longer. Allow yourself time to enjoy your life without the wedding details looming in the background (emergencies aside), and help yourself avoid burnout.
Delegate
Pick some trusted family and friends and ask them to assist with helping you plan. Not only can this make the process more fun for you, but it can also help ease the workload associated with planning your wedding. If this isn’t possible, why not look into booking a wedding planner whose sole job is to get all the details right for you to bring your vision to life? It might be an extra expense, but if things are becoming too stressful or you want to avoid too much stress and just enjoy this time more, a wedding planner can be a good alternative.
Conclusion
Planning a wedding isn’t easy, and it can take up a lot of your time and mental capacity to ensure you have thought of everything and that things go just right on the day. This can mean added stress and pressure in your life. But these tips can help you avoid becoming too stressed and focus on what is essential.
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