10 ideas for managing wedding planning stress

September 10, 2023by admin

Stress management is key if you want to balance the intricacies of wedding planning without feeling constantly overwhelmed. Even if your free time is extremely limited, it’s of the utmost importance to keep your mental health in check.

1. Take care of yourself.

Don’t allow wedding planning to get in the way of maintaining your overall health. Be sure to eat well, stay hydrated, and get plenty of sleep. Poor sleep, dehydration, or general lack of nutrition can fuel feelings of stress or discomfort.

2. Talk it out.

You’re not in this alone, and you don’t have to keep all of your stress locked inside. Discuss your stress with your friends, family, and especially your partner

3. Get organized.

Set aside a day or two where your sole goal is to get organized. You know what organization tools work best for you. Whether it’s making a “to-do” list, creating a color-coded calendar, organizing a binder, or building a filing system, use the methods that have worked best for you in the past.

4. Prioritize tasks and create a wedding planning timeline.

Once you have a comprehensive to-do list, create a wedding planning timeline. What needs to happen first? What can wait a little while? Note items that may require additional time. After finding your dress, you may need to get it altered. Allocate plenty of additional time for potential delivery delays, overdue RSVPs, or other potential issues. Mark deposit due dates and cancellation deadlines on your calendar as a reminder to follow up. Don’t wait until the last minute!

5. Delegate tasks.

It takes two to tango, as they say, and both partners should be sharing the weight of wedding planning. Even when splitting tasks, however, some couples still struggle to find time to get everything done. Ask for assistance when you need it, but try not to put unfair expectations on or ask too much of those around you. Give each member of the wedding party a task to help with, but be reasonable and fair in your requests.

6. Allow yourself to take breaks.

Every once in a while, turn off your email and phone notifications. Step away from your devices and take a break from all of the screens. Rest your eyes, stretch, or go for a walk. Walking is a fast, easy way to relieve stress.

7. Have a laugh.

You don’t want frown lines in your wedding photos, so don’t forget to have some fun! Look at wedding planning memes or watch a silly movie. Don’t let wedding planning become so overwhelming that you forget to enjoy being engaged.

8. Breathe.

Research continues to show that breathing techniques are one of the most helpful and universal de-stressing activities. Powerful tools for fighting anxiety and insomnia, deep breathing techniques are one of the quickest ways to decompress. Try it. You’ll be glad you did.

9. Set aside time for yourself.

While spending quality time with your partner is important, so is spending quality time with yourself. Running yourself ragged will only compound your stress. Take time for self care. Run a bubble bath or get a manicure. When wedding planning starts to take its toll, treat yourself to lunch at your favorite restaurant. A little quality alone time may help you re-center and catch your breath.

10. Take a step back and remember what it’s all about. In wedding planning, in marriage, and in life, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the little things. Remember why you’re getting married in the first place. Think about the future you want to experience with your partner. Be grateful for what you have; be thankful for your partner.