How to Calm Wedding Worries
A wedding is a joyous occasion. However, what no one tells you is that planning one and even having one can also be a source of worry and anxiety for many people. If you’re someone who is prone to anxiety or if you’re already having wedding worries, take a deep breath, and know that there are many things you can do to get rid of those wedding stresses.
Let Other People Take the Reins
First of all, understand that you do not have to control or plan each and every detail of your wedding. It is perfectly okay to relinquish control over some aspects to other people and to delegate tasks. In fact, doing so just might save your sanity. So, go ahead and let your maid of honor have full control over the bachelorette party, and allow your mom to pick the flowers if it will save you some stress. In the long run, everything doesn’t have to be “perfect” for you to have a wonderful, memorable day. And, even if you could get every detail just right by doing it all on your own, it’s not worth the joy it will steal from you.
Choose a Relaxing Location
Secondly, when choosing a wedding locale and venue, try and pick a place that instantly fills you with calm. This might be outdoors on the beaches of Maui, where the sound of the waves can soothe your worries. Or, it might simply be a nice, organized venue that doesn’t feel cluttered or overwhelming. Where you get married plays a big role in how you feel, so you have to choose a location that feels right and that decreases, rather than increases, your overall stress level.
Do Something to Unwind
Finally, if you ever start to feel really stressed, whether it’s a week into wedding planning or the night before, take a break! Give yourself room to breathe and to relax. Whether that means getting a massage, taking a walk along the beach, or just putting aside planning for a while, you deserve some downtime. And, even if one or two small things fall by the wayside, so what? There is no recipe for a perfect big day. And, as long as you have a wedding day you enjoy, that’s all that counts.
And Finally
Yes, weddings can be stressful . . . but only as stressful as you allow them to be. Remember, you are in control of your stress level. Thus, take charge and do positive things to combat your worries and to make it to your big day in one piece.
