Five Ways to Beat Wedding Planning Stress

There’s no doubt about it, wedding planning can be very stressful. There are so many
things to consider and tasks to juggle, you may find yourself in a whirlwind of anxiety
feeling like there is no relief in sight. If you are one of these brides or grooms to be,
please know that this is totally normal. And, there may be ways to help relieve these feelings–below are five easy tips!

1. Own your stress

It’s so important to recognize that feeling stressed during this time is natural. Thing to to
be aware of are your eating and sleeping patterns—are they normal? Are you more irritable than usual? Once you have accepted that you need to do something to manage this parade of emotions, the sooner you can start to take measures to feel better.

2. Mind your health

Never sacrifice your physical or mental health. This means be sure and eat right, get plenty of exercise, and breathe! Self-car should be a priority during this time.

3. Be realistic

Keep it real by setting realistic expectations. Keep in mind that problems are bound to arise, but they will work themselves out. If you go in with the mindset that everything will go perfectly, you are setting yourself up for stress. This mindset is crucial to beating wedding nerves, as it helps you accept bumps in the road and find joy in all that does go your way.

4. Ask for help

The wedding planning should never fall on just one person. It is too much responsibility. Delegating these duties to your bridesmaids or other members of the wedding party is the way to go. Choose people you can trust, and let them help. Not only will this help lift the stress load, but will let he or she know that you trust them completely!

5. Take a break

Taking regular breaks from wedding planning is absolutely essential. Set aside pockets of time during the week to just decompress. Put the planning on the back burner and simply do something you enjoy–no wedding talk allowed! These life pauses help to take a breath and return to planning rested and focused.