Anyone who has ever been through a wedding can tell you, the months leading up to your big day can be a time of stress as well as happiness. Welcome to the wedding jitters, they are about as common as weddings.
Communicate your feelings. Be open and honest if you are feeling upset. Tell your fiancé or family what’s bothering you. Don’t try to keep stressful feelings to yourself, they may transfer to something or someone else. Take positive action whenever possible. Worrying never solves a problem.
Share responsibilities. Don’t assume you have to do everything yourself. Ask your fiancé to handle as many of the planning functions as he can.
Follow a timetable. It will give you the secure feeling that you’re not forgetting something crucial and have a system. Break down each task into organized steps and decide how long it should take and who will do it. Set a completion date and stay on schedule.
Pace yourself. In the beginning stages of planning your wedding you have several major areas to decide upon. Don’t try to tackle them all at once.
Take care of your health. Eat right and get enough rest and exercise. You will keep stress under control if you allow plenty of time to plan your wedding and then follow through on your schedule in a timely manner.
It’s not your parents’ or his parents’ wedding. Make your day personal by injecting it with your own flair. It should reflect your deepest feelings as a couple about marriage. How you plan your wedding shows how you will live your life as a couple, a family and as part of a community. Remember why you are there. It’s not a show. It is about celebrating your life and future together.
Enjoy your wedding day by inviting the people you love. Surround yourself with beautiful music, flowers, and other touches on the day, that will make you happy, as well as be distinctive.
Complete everything you possibly can prior to your wedding day to avoid any last minute details.. Delegate as many responsibilities as you can to others. Do not be the bride who wakes up in the morning and orchestrates the day. Just relax and smile. It’s you time to marry.
