Wedding Planning, Wedding Tips
8 Things to Do to Deal with Wedding Planning Stress
Mar
Planning a wedding sounds so exciting at first, as you get to pick your favourite flowers, you get to choose which menu items you would like, and you get to taste which cake would go well with your wedding theme. Sounds fun, right?
After a couple of months into the wedding planning process, however, you are sure to feel a bit overwhelmed and exhausted. The endless emails, the constant worry of forgetting a detail, and the worry of simply going over the wedding budget – these go on day in and day out even during workdays and weekends. You can even get into a couple of rough arguments with your soon-to-be husband and you can also experience some problems with prospective wedding suppliers, it is all part of the process.
If you are feeling a burnout coming up, don’t forget that you can always take a breather. The wedding day is indeed important but your health is even more. Here at Giftware Direct, we have listed a couple of things which we think can help you deal with all the wedding planning stress. Take your mind off all the nitty-gritty details of the big day with these great ideas, read on!
1. Take a breather from technology.
Disconnect from all the gadgets and from the online world to get a clearer view and a stress-free mind. For months, you might have been occupied with emails, group chats, planning apps, and spreadsheets. Hence, taking a breather and disconnecting from anything that clicks and beeps might just be what you need the most before the big day arrives.
2. Start a new fitness class.
Now might be the best time to sign up to a new workout class and try the newest fitness fad this season. As the wedding planning might be keeping you all cramped and grumpy, get moving and get fit with a new form of exercise or a new workout class that has been getting all the raves. Turn it into a group activity and have the bridesmaids join in to break a sweat for the big day. Remind the ladies though, no wedding planning allowed!
3. Declutter your wardrobe.
Take the chance to go through your closet and sort through your outfits before you move in with your soon-to-be husband. You also get to try on your old favourite dresses back from your uni days as you get into better shape for the big day. The cleanroom and organised wardrobe will make you feel like a new person with a fresher take on the upcoming event.
4. Re-watch your favourite comedy movies and series.
There’s nothing like a good laugh or a great cry especially when you are feeling a bit burnt out. List your favourite top five comedy movies or your top 3 favourite TV series and laugh all your troubles away. Take a break from all the stressful wedding planning and binge-watch your favourite scenes along with your beloved characters. It has been proven that rewatching your favourite movies or series can effectively alleviate anxiety as you already know the plot, you are familiar with the story, and you know how it ends out, leaving nothing else for you to worry about.
5. Get yourself a good, long massage.
Probably a well-deserved full body massage is what a bride-to-be really needs to unwind and relax. Throw in an extra body scrub plus a facial and pamper your body after hectic and busy months of non-stop work and planning. Plus, do yourself a favour and book another session a week or two before the big day so you have something to look forward to before saying the I do.
6. Head out of the city and take a quick road trip.
If you feel like you are getting stuck in a twisted rot, why not take a little breather and head to the suburbs or drive to the beach. Reconnect with nature and take a quick trip outside of the urban jungle to decompress and refocus. After a long weekend by the bay and a couple of days lazily spend under the sun, you will feel great and feel refreshed, ready to take on the challenge of assigning seats for the reception or tallying up the RSVP.
7. Undergo retail therapy.
No bride can ever resist the call of the shops, so take advantage of the opportunity to shop and find great deals. Get the perfect day-after dress, which you can wear on the way to the airport or to the honeymoon destination. Also, you can focus on getting those last-minute presents for the parents or for your bridesmaids. If you want to let the shopping be not related to the wedding at all, make sure to shop wisely, grab great deals and remember not to go overboard the wedding budget.
8. Make plans with your family and friends.
Since the wedding day is coming nearer and nearer, why not use some of your downtime to see your family and spend time with your dear friends? They will all be happy to see you and to be updated with the wedding planning, but most importantly you get to spend time with them right before you become a Mrs. Of course you still get to see them after the wedding, but it is a great way to let them feel that they hold a special place in your heart and you, too, get to freely express to them who stressed or anxious you are getting with all the wedding planning. Enjoy your time with your parents and get to hang out with the ladies just like old times, as these simple yet joyful moments might just be what you need to relax and unwind.
