A Guide To Stress Free Wedding Planning
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Your wedding will be one of the happiest and most cherished days of your life, and planning your big day should be just as enjoyable.
With so much to think about it is easy to get stressed out, but remember you will only get to plan a wedding once, so it is important that you enjoy it.
To help you keep your wedding planning as enjoyable and free of stress as possible, we have put together some tips below:
- Be organised
Regardless of how large or small your celebration will be, it is vital to get organised. If you are organised and in control of everything, you will feel happier, and less stressed out.
Start getting organised by creating a simple to-do list. Write down as many notes about tasks and ideas you can think of, and then set a date for each task to be completed. For example, you might want to have your venue booked and paid for six months before the wedding.
To keep your notes and to-do list in order, buy a wedding book and a folder to store any loose pieces of paper in. As you tick things off of your to-do list, you will feel good and in control and know that you are making lots of progress.
- Prioritise
You are excited to plan the little details, and that’s normal, but it is important to prioritise your time. Table layouts and favour ideas can wait, setting a date, booking a venue and hiring caterers can not.
Before doing anything else make sure to plan out, research and book the essential items for your wedding. Vital elements like venues, caterers and photographers tend to get booked up well in advance, so make sure to put them at the top of your to-do list.
For venue ideas, you can have a look online or in a local wedding publication, for professional photographers have a look at www.love-in-focus.co.uk. To find out the best local caterers, have a look online and ask around for recommendations.
- Ask for help
Don’t struggle on your own, ask your friends and family for help. Your close friends and family members will want to get involved in planning your special day, and will be glad that you asked.
Invite all your helpers for an evening planning meeting. Get a couple of bottles of wine in and spend the evening planning all the details of your special day.
- Take time out
Make sure to take time out of wedding planning to de-stress. Book a couple of weekends out to spend some time with your fiance and relax.
Spend a quiet night in, go for a romantic dinner or head off for a weekend away – find ways to relax and enjoy each other’s company. Take time to think about why you are getting married and what you love about each other, instead of stressing about seating plans.
- As the wedding gets closer…
As your wedding date draws nearer, it is important to remain organised and in control.
The week before the wedding, get in touch with your wedding day suppliers, double check times and give them directions to the venue. This will not only relax you and calm your mind, it will also allow you to make sure all the details are correct.
Set aside time to relax and de-stress. The day before your wedding, book yourself and your bridesmaids into a day spa, this will leave you feeling pampered and relaxed.
Spend the night before your wedding with your closest friends and family members. Surround yourself with people who can calm you down and take charge if necessary.