It’s inevitable. At some point or another during the process, planning your wedding will likely have you somewhat stressed out. For some women, it’s just after the engagement, when they feel unsure of where to start. For others, it’s in the final weeks before the big day when all the last-minute tasks need to be taken care of. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or a bit frazzled, try these 4 things you can do to minimize wedding planning stress:
There’s no better way to take an evening off from wedding planning than to plan a fun night out with your best gal pals. If you and your fiancé live together, give him the boot for a night so you can have a sleepover complete with pajamas, a few romantic comedies, and lots of snacks. Tell your friends there’s just one rule for the night: no talking about the wedding!
Research shows that a simple daily walk can improve mood and outlook. Sneak in a 20-minute walk at work during your lunch break to help you stay energized throughout the afternoon. Turn it into a nightly ritual for you and your fiancé, and the two of you will have the perfect opportunity to get out of the house and plenty of fresh air after dinner each evening. Remember, preparing for the big day is probably stressful for him, too, so he’ll appreciate your attempts to minimize wedding planning stress for the two of you.
Just because you and your fiancé may be organizing everything without the help of a planner doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Enlist your parents, the wedding party, and other close friends and family members to help get things done. Your best friend may be able to manage the RSVPs while your mom helps keep track of the budget. Invite others to help and they’ll likely be honored that you want to include them and will be eager to get involved.
Finally, don’t forget to take a day off from wedding planning every once in a while. Go to a spa for a facial, massage, or manicure, or just take yourself out to the movies one evening. Reward yourself for all you’ve accomplished so far with small pampering sessions from time to time. Don’t short yourself when it comes to these little splurges just because you’re trying to save for the wedding. With a little searching, you can easily find low-cost ways to relax for a bit. Here’s an affordable idea: visit a local park with a picnic, bottle of wine, and a borrowed book and you’ll have the perfect setting for a relaxing afternoon.
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Wedding planning is really very stressful and this feeling is very familiar to all married couples Your advices are very wise and I wish I’d find this post a couple of years ago when I was planning my own wedding.