Anyone who is planning a wedding, at some point gets that terrible feeling of being totally overwhelmed – too many things to do – not enough time to do them – not enough money to pay for everything – family relationships causing even more stress – the boss wants you to work extra hours – HELP!!! Here are some great tips to help you cope:
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Stay Organized
By staying organized, it will give you the feeling of security that you are not forgetting something!
* Keep a “To Do” list. Keep this list (and a pen) with you ALWAYS – so when you think of something that you should do, a decorating idea or a question to ask a vendor – put it on your list IMMEDIATELY. Don’t wait! If you do, you might forget and then you’ll torture yourself with that nagging feeling… “I know I’m forgetting something…”
* Use a “12 Month Countdown Calendar” to keep you on track and help make sure that you don’t forget anything. Also, keep a CALENDAR with all of your appointments with vendors and deadlines of deposits or payments.
* Whether it is a three ring binder, folders or a computer program, find a system of organization that works for you and STICK WITH IT!
* Keep all of your wedding information together! If you need to, grab a big box and force yourself to keep everything in the box (contracts, samples, brochures, information, menus, etc)
Take Care of Yourself
* Take the time to exercise often (3 or more times per week) It will make you feel better, look better, increase your energy level and you’ll be able to handle stress better.
* Do something nice for yourself… Make an appointment for a manicure, facial or massage.
* Take a break from wedding planning. You may think that you don’t have time to – but do it anyway. Take a “night off” with your fiancé and you’ll feel refreshed and ready to start again the next day!
Delegate, Delegate, Delegate
* Planning a wedding can be a full time job in itself. So, don’t try and take on such an enormous project alone – DELEGATE as much as you can! When it comes to weddings – everyone loves to help (so let them!).
* Have a list of tasks ready to delegate when people ask!
Set Reasonable Expectations
* Expect a “terrific” day and set REASONABLE expectations. Never forget the main goal is to get married. Planning the “perfect wedding” and setting expectations that are too high, will just lead to more frustration and stress.
* DON’T get crazy over every detail. It can really take the pleasure out of the wedding planning process. I mean, will it really matter that the ribbons for the favors are baby blue instead of ice blue?
Belief
* When the pressure of wedding planning gets “overwhelming” and you feel like you’ll never please everyone… take a moment to remember why you’re getting married in the first place. You and your fiancé want to spend the rest of your lives together, and you want the special people in your life to witness and celebrate this special union.
* No matter how stressful things get with wedding planning and family issues, BELIEVE in yourself and BELIEVE that you will get through it… and you will!
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