Some people have been planning their wedding since they were young, for others it is more of a last minute thing where they only have a few months to prepare. Either way, the build up to the big day is going to be stressful. When organising such a large scale occasion there are so many things that can go wrong. I have outlined 5 things you can do to make sure you don’t fall victim to wedding stress and how to mentally prepare yourself to handle sticky situations.
1. Have ‘Me’ Time
I see so many brides who dedicate their life to organising their wedding. They wake up, work, organise wedding in their lunch break, work, get home, more wedding planning, dinner, more wedding planning, bed and then repeat. If this sounds like your schedule then STOP! When you eat, sleep and breath weddings you eventually get sick of them, you can have too much of a good thing. Make sure that you take an hour out of your day to relax, have a meal out with a friend, pamper yourself, go for a walk, or listen to music. Anything that you enjoy doing that isn’t linked to your wedding. This will help you unwind, clear you thoughts and keep your enthusiasm for wedding planning fresh.
2. Massage
It is true, massages can be one of the most relaxing things to do to help you de-stress. When we are stressed we naturally tense up across the shoulders, some people also struggle with skin issues when the get stressed. On your wedding day you want to look nice, relaxed and fresh!
3. Take a Break
The week before your wedding why not take a short break to get away with your fiancé or your friends. If you insist on being a stress head before your wedding, why not organise it so all plans are in place a few days before the wedding. This will allow you time to have a weekend break doing something you love. When you return you will have a healthy glow about yourself and a natural smile.
4. Cut out Fatty Foods
Now I know loads of people turn to comfort eating when they are stressed but that can actually make you feel worse. Fatty foods often leave you feeling heavy and depressed. They slow down your digestive system and make everything inside you a little bit off. By cutting these out and replacing with exercise your body will be physically fit to handle your stress!
5. Friends
If you are a fan of the TV show you will know that Phoebe’s wedding day is completely ruined by snow. The band can’t get to the venue and the vicar gets stuck in the snow. However the day goes ahead and it’s still magical because all her friends chip in to help. You might be surprised about how many of your friends would love to help you out. It makes them feel like they are part of the day and they get to spend more time with you in the build up to the wedding. Don’t be afraid to ask your friends for their help, call in favors don’t take on the entire wedding by yourself.
Hopefully you have found these tips useful. Organising a wedding can be stressful but as long as you know how to fight against it then you can enjoy the build up to the best day of your life.
