May 2, 2007

  • stress relievers?

    I am so exhausted.

    I now know why people hire planners to coordinate their entire wedding. Planning takes so much time and energy! Well, that is, if you're a perfectionist like me that loves to research every single detail (down to the archival quality of the guestbook pens). Post engagement, new brides-to-be who are not already working in the industry have a steep learning curve to conquer. No doubt, this process has been a blast. I've enjoyed it so much that my long term goals now include eventually making a career change to something within the wedding industry. From the venue selection to the weight of the cardstock for our invitations, I've loved every moment of wedding planning. But right now it's a struggle to balance a stressful full-time job, social life, spiritual growth, family obligations, and my sorely needed personal time.

    For all you brides-to-be and newly titled "Mrs," how have you coped with the stress of wedding planning? What are some time savers you can recommend (besides quitting blogging )? Any tips on how I can keep my sanity and still be involved with most of the planning?

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  • Hello! Just stopping by :o ) I guess I'm not too much help in this category because I'm a little stressed as well... lol. I really enjoy wedding planning, but I can tell you that I will be glad when it's over! I'm so glad to see another sister in Christ. I know I've been struggling with my spiritual growth during this busy time too! I just have to remind myself every day that God comes first. Best wishes!

    Katie

  • I turned over projects to family and friends. I quit obsessing about flowers and just gave my aunt a general idea of what I wanted, I turned the reception paper products over to my step mom, who wanted to take care of it, and I had just enough sanity saved to go nuts over my dress not being done with alterations until 2 days before the wedding. So I guess be picky about what projects you HAVE to be involved in and really question the necessity of really time consuming projects. Good luck!

  • im in the same boat with you missy. :) ive always dreamed of becoming a wedding planner/coordinator .... planning your own wedding is definitely more challenging bc ultimately you make the final decision and you have to make it's the right and "perfect" one bc you only have one FINAL decision to make. i've been up and down on the stress ladder. i def agree that you should try to delegate tasks to others such as researching .... send an email to your bridesmaids or family members asking them to help you search for things that you need ideas on or a particular item - 4 set of eyes is always better than one - it's a bonding experience bc im sure they'd love to help (if they have time during their down time.) and i have a check off list of things i need to accomplish, i always make time to just not think about it at all. as much as i love and breathe everything wedding, you and i both know we need a day to not think about it here and there to refresh and regroup. GOOD luck!

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