Don’t Be Overwhelmed. Just Breathe.
Make a Plan and Work the Plan ……
Although wedding planning is most definitely fun and exciting, it can also be quite overwhelming, especially considering the myriad of decisions, both big and small, you’ll have to make in a relatively short period of time.
I find the most common reason for indecisiveness over a bride planning her wedding is that the experience is entirely brand new to her. There are too many different options to choose from and this can sometimes lead you to have decision paralysis. While you can't necessarily take all the time in the world to make decisions during the wedding planning process, you should make sure that the decisions you do make are informed and thought out.So, with that being said, I would recommend that you consider putting these expert-approved solutions in to play to help you stop being indecisive about wedding planning.
|1| Make a list of non-negotiables.
Early in the planning process, couples should make a concrete list of what is most important to them.
Thinking through the most important aspects of a wedding day early on will also make it easier to stay within a budget.
|2| Everyone is going to have opinions on your big day, from your best friend to your boss.
While it’s fine to lend an ear to their dos and don’ts, you must be careful when soliciting too much of their advice to stop being indecisive.
Keep to your circle small and making a pact with your partner that you two must agree before deciding on anything.
|3| Trust the vendors you have scheduled.
Professionals know how to guide couples because they have the experience needed to know what works.
Vendors only want the best for their clients will steer you in the right direction and help you stay on budget.
|4| Set social media limits.
While Instagram and wedding websites are amazing resources to plan out your big day, be warned that they can also make you feel pressured to keep up with what other couples are doing. Don’t get caught in that trap.
|5| Stay on track.
Create a timeline—and stick to it. Your Planner or Day of Coordinator should be able to help you come up with a timeline for planning your wedding and then also on you big day.
Just as you would for your job, it’s helpful to create a checklist for when you should ideally have a wedding to-do crossed off your list. The only way to get something done is to see it, formalize it, plan it and then tackle it.
Give yourself a limited amount of time to ponder each option for your wedding and assign a due date by which you must decide.
The most important rule to follow is to be sure to ask for help when you need it. This may be your mom, sister, grandma, or your best friend. You essentially are looking for that someone who is close to you and whose opinion you value and trust.
Here’s to great planning!