FIVE TIPS FOR THE OVERWHELMED BRIDE/GROOM
Let’s face it, the stress of planning a wedding can be overwhelming and things can start to get fuzzy pretty quickly. “Is this really the right venue? Am I sure I want a rustic wedding? Maybe I chose the wrong color palette!” These are all things that run through almost every couple’s minds when planning their wedding, no matter what stage of the game they’re in. Trust us, it is okay!
Whether you can’t see your vision clearly or need some reassurance that you’re heading in the right direction, we’ve come up with five ways to help relieve your stress and rid those feelings of being overwhelmed.
- Reorganize your Pinterest board
Sometimes there are so many ideas, perhaps too many ideas that we love, and it starts to get confusing. If your Pinterest board for your wedding is a plethora of florals, assorted styles or even multiple color schemes, it might be time to reorganize. Instead of having one location for “all things wedding,” break it down into sub categories. For instance, rustic ideas and modern ideas might be in separate boards so you can get a clear picture of what each style will look like and what specific elements will best fit your special day!
- Take a step back and give yourself time to breath
From venue tours to dress shopping and bridal shows to meeting with caterers and designers, planning a wedding means having a pretty packed schedule and lengthy list of to-dos, and that is more than enough to overwhelm anyone! But on top of a tight schedule you need to make decisions, and most likely, you’re putting some pressure on yourself to make sure your day is perfect. So, let’s take a few steps back and give yourself some time to breathe! Let’s also remind yourself that this is your day and it should be one of the happiest days of your life. Your team of wedding professionals will handle everything they can to ensure your day is as close to perfect as possible. All you need to do is take some time for yourself to relax, enjoy the process of wedding planning and make decisions that you feel confident in. So, take a breather and maybe add a spa day into your schedule for some rest and relaxation!
- Revisit your options
Take some photos, if you’re allowed, and sleep on it. Your initial thoughts and feelings may change if you feel you were a. caught up in the moment or b. overwhelmed or having a moment of panic, because afterall you’re getting married! Revisiting your options in a day or two, or even a week later, may reinforce your true feelings about your decision and may help give you some peace of mind. However, don’t revisit your options too many times, after seeing something twice you will most likely have a promising idea if it is right for you or not.
- Reach out to your designers
As I mentioned before, the professionals you hired are here to make your day one in a million! They’re here to help guide you when making decision and can possibly give you suggestions you may not have ever thought of, especially if you’re starting to get confused and overwhelmed. Talking with your designer and hearing their thoughts and ideas can help you to see the vision for your wedding come together. They may even give you brand new perspectives to work with and get excited about.
- Talk it out with friends and family
Talking things out with people who know you best, such as your fiancé, maid of honor, best man or parents can help ease the stress and chaos. It may not be a second opinion that you need but more of what the people closest to you envision your wedding might look or be like based on your personality and individual likes and dislikes. Are you trying to plan a giant wedding to please your large family when you’d prefer to do something simpler? Talking out your plans and dreams in a casual setting with friends or family could be the key to making the perfect decisions that are best for you without feeling any pressure.
For creative ideas, professional guidance and to see your vision more clearly, talk with our designers today at events@bookmcr.com!