8 Tips for Reducing Wedding-Related Stress Before Your Big Day
Whether you’re doing it all yourself or handing the tasks over to the pros, wedding planning can be stressful. It’s hard to stay balanced in the face of major decisions and juggling the many moving parts of organizing a celebration your guests will enjoy.
Couples must remember that their “big day” should be, well, about them. A key part of that? Having the physical and mental bandwidth to enjoy your night. Remembering to have fun is the biggest, and most important, piece of advice couples should try to follow. Find out how to keep stress levels at bay and stay in the moment during your special day.
TIP 1: START SMALL
More choices aren’t always better. Especially in the beginning of stages of planning, be mindful not to overwhelm yourself with options. The Orchard Team is here to help ensure our venue will suit your needs – in price, style, and size. We will help you feel at ease with your venue decision-making process all the way through.
TIP 2: PRIORITIZE WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO YOU
Which services you select comes down to what you hold near and dear to your hearts as a couple. This is something to keep in mind as you tour venues. Some couples prioritize floral; others prioritize their food and beverage selections or photography. Don’t pay for a plated meal if you don’t care about the service! When you tackle your priorities first, you’ll put your mind at ease.
TIP 3: STAY ORGANIZED
From making realistic to-do lists to keeping a pristine calendar, staying organized is the key to wedding-planning success. There are a lot of moving parts after all, and staying on top of each action step is what will help you avoid any potential issues, and therefore, stress. Everyone is different, so our expert venue planning team is here to help you along the way.
TIP 4: MAKE A DATE OF IT
Don’t approach every decision like a task you need to tick off your wedding-planning checklist. Instead, savor each step, and turn each moment into a fun experience.
TIP 5: HAND OFF SOME TASKS TO OTHERS
It takes a team to make a wedding happen, so make sure you are tapping your friends and family on the shoulder for help and guidance. Don’t insist on doing everything yourself – delegate instead. And most importantly, lean on your significant other. Even though you might feel like it’s your job to plan your wedding, don’t forget to involve your fiancé in some of the tasks (big or small).
TIP 6: LIMIT YOUR SCREEN TIME – ONCE A MONTH
Your phone keeps every aspect of your wedding-planning process at your fingertips – which is both a convenience and, in times of amped-up stress, a constant source of distraction. Not only does it eventually take a toll on your mental health and hamper your productivity, but it also disrupts the one relationship you need to focus on the most: the one you have with your partner. So, once a month, plan a date night with no screen time. Set boundaries about “wedding” talk. Just be in the moment with each other!
TIP 7: SCHEDULE QUALITY TIME WITH LOVED ONES
As you get closer and closer to the date, you might feel like stress is impossible to escape. But there are simple things you can do to break up the anxiety loop, while getting in some much-needed quality time with your friends and family.
If you feel the anxiety regarding your wedding day, the best thing to do is to make a conscious effort to tuck those jitters away.