How to Tackle Wedding Planning Anxiety
It is hard to deal with stress, especially when it’s related to planning the biggest day of your life. You may feel nervous and tense because a wedding ceremony is such a key moment, and one that’s likely to be witnessed by a horde of family and friends. But every problem has a solution, and this one is no different. here are a few simple reminders for overcoming your wedding anxiety.
1. No one is Perfect
Whether it’s someone from college looking gorgeous on their wedding day or a few couples off Insta, comparing your wedding ceremony with anyone else’s shouldn't be your thing. Just focus on living in the moment and making your special day as meaningful as possible. Plus, don’t be so hard on yourself when it comes to planning and scheduling if you really want to reduce wedding stress.
2. Just Accept Your Feelings – It's All Normal
It is normal to be nervous and unsure about things, especially when planning such an important part of your life. An easy way to get your hectic thoughts in check is to accept your feelings. So, even if you want to cry over something, it’s perfectly alright! Just do it, and move on when it’s all out and you feel ready to.
3. Remember that Opinions are like Armpits…..
Everyone’s got ‘em and they all stink. Well, maybe they don’t all stink, but wen it comes to wedding planning, remember that it you and your person’s ideas that matter. Talking through your anxiety with friends and family is usually a great idea. But if they just come back with more suggestions and opinions that only pull you further into the rabbit hole of anxiety, feel free to let them know that taking items off of your list would be very helpful, but you don’t need additional ideas, tasks or changes to be added on.
4. Pretend Getting Married One Month Before Your Wedding Day
This trick is all about finishing your preparations beforehand. So, when the time comes, you’re free to move around, have fun, and enjoy the special moments without any wedding anxiety. Plus, having more time will make it easier for you to manage everything and thus, avoid any last-moment cancellations of plans.
5. Keep in Mind That It Takes Two to Plan a Big Day
You and your fiancé are about to step forward in life together, so start from today and plan your wedding together too. It not only divides the burden but will also bring you closer as you share making the preparations for your big day.
Conclusion
Keep in mind that your wedding ceremony is the chance to create a plethora of beautiful memories that will last a lifetime. So just take a seat, forget about the wedding anxiety, and experience the most important day of your life without thinking and stressing about it. Let everything roll on its own because it will definitely be imperfectly perfect!
