Wedding stress is unfortunately something you may not be able to avoid. In our regular lives we all experience some form of stress whether work, financial, illness or home. Now, you are getting married and it will most likely bring your stress level even higher.
There is so much to do and you want everything to be perfect. If you have a fiance who is supportive, a close family and really good friends, this will help to alleviate some of your anxiety. What are some of the areas that brides get worked up about?
First and probably the most important is finances. As we all know, weddings are very expensive and the days of making money from your wedding are far and few between. You most likely have a car payment and or mortgage and now you are adding on another expense. Second, is the wedding dress, hair, makeup and accessories you select. This is probably the first time you are a bride and the wedding dress says it all. It has to be perfect and represent who you are. Selecting the right venue, bar, menu and entertainment can also create anxiety. What is the one thing guests always say they remember from a wedding...that's right, the food and the music.
Let's not forgot the one area that seems to pop up amongst many of my brides, which is family conflict. You are spending so much time trying to please both sides of the family that small arguments can take place and in the end unfortunately, the fighting becomes between you and your fiance. Keep your communication open and listen to each other and find a solution to the problem together.
This really all does sound worse than it is. It's very normal to experience all of these at one time or another during the wedding planning stages. You are not alone or not crazy. When you feel that your stress level has reached the highest point, step back, take a deep breathe or exercise. Ultimately, you are in charge and you have the power to change the way you feel and how you look at things. Don't sweat the small stuff and especially don't worry about the silliest of things. The guests are not aware of what you planned so if something goes wrong, no one will know but you.
There is so much to do and you want everything to be perfect. If you have a fiance who is supportive, a close family and really good friends, this will help to alleviate some of your anxiety. What are some of the areas that brides get worked up about?
First and probably the most important is finances. As we all know, weddings are very expensive and the days of making money from your wedding are far and few between. You most likely have a car payment and or mortgage and now you are adding on another expense. Second, is the wedding dress, hair, makeup and accessories you select. This is probably the first time you are a bride and the wedding dress says it all. It has to be perfect and represent who you are. Selecting the right venue, bar, menu and entertainment can also create anxiety. What is the one thing guests always say they remember from a wedding...that's right, the food and the music.
Let's not forgot the one area that seems to pop up amongst many of my brides, which is family conflict. You are spending so much time trying to please both sides of the family that small arguments can take place and in the end unfortunately, the fighting becomes between you and your fiance. Keep your communication open and listen to each other and find a solution to the problem together.
This really all does sound worse than it is. It's very normal to experience all of these at one time or another during the wedding planning stages. You are not alone or not crazy. When you feel that your stress level has reached the highest point, step back, take a deep breathe or exercise. Ultimately, you are in charge and you have the power to change the way you feel and how you look at things. Don't sweat the small stuff and especially don't worry about the silliest of things. The guests are not aware of what you planned so if something goes wrong, no one will know but you.
