After receiving the verdict for an early spring from Mr. Groundhog himself, wedding and event planning pros are rapidly planning for the warm months ahead. As reality hits, spring brides are making final decisions on details for their weddings that are right around the corner.
Spring brides, answer the following questions. Were you once exited about planning your wedding but as the day nears you would rather run off to Vegas? Are you thinking twice about those D.I.Y. favors that you have yet to make for your 200 guests? Do you now cringe at the site of a wedding reality show commercial? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are definitely experiencing wedding anxiety. This is a time where stress is inevitable but should be an experience you can look back on years from now and smile about. To help you keep your sanity, here are a few to do’s to help you stay on track during the last few weeks of planning as your spring wedding approaches.
Plan a romantic date for you and your husband-to-be. With all the wedding planning and every day responsibilities, couples sometimes forget to spend time with each other. Just because you’ll be spending the rest of your lives together, doesn’t mean that the time together before the wedding is now obsolete. Take this time to discuss wedding plans and your feelings associated with the upcoming day.
Other days, spend time alone. This may sound contradicting, but it’s not at all. Everything in life is about balance and this is one time where this philosophy is especially important. As stated above, spending special moments with your hubby, and even family and friends, are all ways to ease the anxiety you may be feeling. Other times, the best way to do this is with a day at the spa, a run in the park, or time home alone in the bed watching your favorite movies. Whichever way you decide to get your me time in, just make sure you make it a priority.
Do a final fitting with your bridesmaids. . . and groomsmen. There is no doubt that the bride will look stunning walking down the aisle on her wedding day. What about the rest of the wedding party? Do you want your bridesmaids to all have a similar hairstyle? Is the aisle rigid so therefore your girls shouldn’t wear their 5 inch heel? And the groomsmen, which are often neglected during the planning process, will they all wear black socks? Can they button their jackets? These are things that the bride (and groom) sometimes forget to address to the wedding party but are reminded on the wedding day when it’s too late. A final dress rehearsal, close to the wedding date, but with enough time in between to allow for changes, is crucial. Don’t forget to address all of your anal concerns at this time!
Inform your wedding planner of any changes or special requests NOW. Have you ever seen an angry wedding planner? No? Well, you don’t want to! Nothing upsets a planner more than lack of communication from their bride and groom. Consider the time, energy, and even money, that can be saved if things are addressed early on. Do not bear a moment of embarrassment on your wedding day due to the fact that you did not share a concern or change with your wedding planner.
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