10 Sep Dream Tips: Stress-Free Wedding Planning
Congratulations, you’re getting married! Now what? Planning for the best day of your life can be stressful and it requires a lot of time researching and organizing details that seem to never end. As you get closer to your big day, last-minute decisions can easily become overwhelming. So we’ve rounded up a list of stress-free wedding planning tips just for you.
HIRE A PLANNER
Hiring a professional planner is a great way to make your wedding a little (or a lot!) less stressful. Leading up to the big day, a planner will schedule meetings with vendors, coordinate billing, keep track of all paperwork, create your day’s timeline, and so much more, taking a lot of the little things off your shoulders. On the day-of, they will be there to handle all the logistics and make sure everything runs smoothly. The more assistance you have on your wedding day, the less worried you’ll be. After all, it’s YOUR day, so you should enjoy it!
HAVE A VISION
You might have had a secret wedding-themed Pinterest board for years before you were engaged, or maybe you’ve dreamed of your big day but haven’t really put a lot of thought into the specific details yet. Either way, take some time to think about what you want your wedding theme to look like and nail down your overall style. If you ever feel overwhelmed when you’re in full planning mode, go back to your original vision to keep you on track.
BE FLEXIBLE & PRIORITIZE
One of the most stressful parts of planning a wedding is determining the budget. It’s important to prioritize what is most important to you as a couple. Discuss with your partner and anyone else who might be contributing to your wedding how important certain things are to you. What are your top three must-haves as a couple? You might not be able to fit specialty chairs into the budget, but what about prioritizing the sweetheart table? Being flexible will help you focus on your non-negotiables and let the little things roll off your shoulders.
DELEGATE
As much as we like to think we can handle everything ourselves, it is totally okay to ask for help. Don’t try to do it all! Taking on too much can be overwhelming, so let the professionals handle the things that you don’t have the capacity to tackle on your own. If you have a wedding party and they ask if they can help, let them! Have a dedicated person for things like hosting pre-wedding events and arranging wedding day attire, and your day will go a lot smoother.
SET SOME BOUNDARIES
Let’s be honest, everyone and their mom will have an opinion about your wedding day. Planning can be difficult when there are so many people voicing their ideas. It’s healthy to set some boundaries for yourself and your spouse. After all, it is your day. While it’s hard to say no, you don’t want to regret picking things that stemmed from someone else’s two cents.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF
Dedicate free time for yourself that doesn’t involve wedding planning. Try to eat well and get enough sleep so you feel your best and aren’t exhausted leading up to the big day. Think about your ideal way to decompress and make time for those activities, whether it’s a walk through the park or a yoga class, spending quiet time with a book or journaling through your thoughts. Self-care is important!
REMEMBER WHY YOU’RE DOING THIS
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life. Even when there are stressful moments and high expectations, all that matters at the end of the day is the love that you share with your partner.
Photos by Cody & Allison