Good morning babes! I can not believe Aaron and I have been married for eight months already. Seems just like yesterday we were planning the big day! One of the biggest obstacles we faced during our engagement was avoiding wedding planning stress. Here are some of my tips for making it through the planning process without having a bridezila moment.
1. Talk About It
Talking to family members and friends can be incredibly helpful when it comes to relieving stress during wedding planning. Talk to the people in your life who have been through the wedding planning experience before, they’re a huge help!
2. Exercise
I rely on exercise weekly to help relieve stress, but it was particularly effective during wedding planning! I took a RX class everyday while getting ready for our wedding. Not only was it an amazing stress reliever, it helped to keep my mind off of our big to do list.
3. Hire an Amazing Wedding Planner
Three months into the planning, we hired our wedding planner. Valerie from LimeLight was a lifesaver! She took everything off of our plate three months before the wedding and made the entire Wedding day go off without a hitch. If you’re in Columbus, Ohio I can not recommend using Valerie enough!
4. Don’t Tackle Everything At Once
Aaron and I liked to tackle a different task every weekend, which really helped us (instead of trying to do it all at once). One weekend we went over every detail of the catering options and picked out the menu together, then the next weekend we stuffed all of our wedding invites. It helped immensely to do things one at a time, and to do them together!
5. Delegate
If you have family members or friends who want to be involved with your wedding planning, let them! By assigning tasks, you’re relieving yourself of some responsibility so you won’t feel completely overwhelmed. My Bridal Party & Mom were all really vocal about wanting to help, and I knew when the time came they were ready to pick up the slack!
6. Have”Me Time”
This was a huge one for me. Whenever I’m feeling anxious, having some alone time is a great way for me to de-stress. Everyone’s “me time” will probably look different, but I like to pour a glass of wine and take a long bubble bath, or get in my coziest pajamas and read a good book!
7. Get Out of Town
A quick weekend getaway can do wonders for your stress levels, and getting out of town can help you and your fiancé take a break from the wedding planning madness. Aaron and I went on some amazing weekend trips during our engagement. My favorite was our week long trip to Florida the month before our wedding. It was the perfect time to relax and gear up for our wedding month!
8. Remember the “Why”
When things start to get stressful, take a moment to think about the reason you’re planning your wedding to begin with – you’ve found the person that you want to spend your life with! Every time I started to stress about a small detail of the wedding, I remember the reason WHY I’m getting married – so that Aaron and I can spend our lives together! In the end, all of those small wedding details don’t really matter, but it will still be the happiest day of your life because you get to marry your best friend!
I hope these tips helps all of you future brides! If you’ve already been married, what were some ways you stayed calm during the planning?