dealing with wedding planning anxiety the right way.
6 tips to help curb wedding planning anxiety.
1. Talk about what’s troubling you, even if it’s awkward. Budget. It’s the word most associated with wedding planning anxiety. Money is far from the easiest topic to discuss. But it should be a topic of conversation. The best thing you can do to deal with money anxiety is to be open and honest with all who are contributing to the wedding. Ask your parents or your partner exactly how much they can contribute. Figure out exactly how much you’re able to set aside for the wedding and stay within the limits of the funds that you actually have to pay for it.
2. Imperfection can’t be avoided, so embrace it. Just in case you needed the reminder: nobody’s perfect. Chances are high that your wedding day won’t be either. Don’t be so swept up in having the ‘perfect’ event that you lose sight of the fact that it’s actually a meaningful ceremony. Realize that most of the choices you’re making are good ones. You don’t need to torture yourself with every single bit of the decision making. Allow your fiancé or maid of honor to help in the process.
3. Give yourself space. This one is the ultimate cure for wedding planning anxiety. Don’t plan 24/7. Take a night off. Go see a movie. Take a hike. Anything no wedding related and fun can help clear your mind and reset you in a fresh way for the remaining planning.
4. Set healthy and positive goals. Can having a completely stress-free wedding experience be a possible goal? The best thing to remember is that you, not anxiety, plan your wedding and you make all relevant decisions. Make sure anxiety does not get a vote. Plan your wedding based on preferences and not on anxiety driven ideas. Plan the day based on you and your fiancée’s core values. Do you prefer the idea of a intimate, small gathering with only the closest friends? Make planning that wedding a goal. This is about your dream wedding.
5. Feel your feelings. Easier said than done. Cancel out the negative self-talk by focusing back on what is most important to you: your connection and love for your significant other, family and friends. Let these feelings fuel your planning and keep your planning in check.
6. Think big picture. Keep your eyes on the big picture while experiencing stress during planning. Even though it's stressful, remember that you and your fiancé are a team. Your partner is your advocate, and you're not just planning a wedding together—you're preparing to spend your life with your best friend. The best is yet to come.