Planning a wedding is difficult. There…we said it. No matter how small or how few people are involved in the wedding, there’s going to be stress. Caterers can cancel on you, seamstresses can run behind, and family can be…overbearing. However, the wedding day itself should not be stressful. This is your time to shine. This is about you and your partner making a commitment. That’s why creating an anxiety-free wedding day is important. When you wake up early in the morning to get ready, remember that this is a happy occasion and one that should not be taken for granted. So, let’s explore the tips that will help you enjoy your special day.
Breathe
Anxiety is a powerful emotion. You can’t let it win on this special day. Take a moment to breathe and even mediate. It’s okay to tell your bridesmaids to step out of the dressing room so that you can collect yourself. Don’t let a few nuisances ruin your experience. If there’s a bridal party member or even a guest who is causing trouble, don’t feel bad about kicking them out. Talk with your future spouse about the problem, and come to a solution together. If you can’t problem-solve together…you may want to rethink getting married.
Delegate Tasks
The best way to stay stress-free? Don’t worry about the wedding tasks on the day of the event. Delegate these tasks to your wedding party. That’s why they’re there. They want to help you. Let your maid of honor worry about getting the rings to the ceremony. Let your mother worry about picking up your dress from the seamstress. You’ve done all the planning, now it’s your time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Delegate Tasks
The best way to stay stress-free? Don’t worry about the wedding tasks on the day of the event. Delegate these tasks to your wedding party. That’s why they’re there. They want to help you. Let your maid of honor worry about getting the rings to the ceremony. Let your mother worry about picking up your dress from the seamstress. You’ve done all the planning, now it’s your time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Focus On The Positive
You’re going to have hiccups throughout your special day. Whether it was your own fault or someone else’s, don’t let it bring you down. Concentrate on the positives and all that you could do for the occasion. If the ice sculpture is melting, let it go. If your soon-to-be husband forgot his tie, it doesn’t matter. Focus on the positives, such as he remembered to put on the rest of the tux. That’s always a plus.
You’re going to have hiccups throughout your special day. Whether it was your own fault or someone else’s, don’t let it bring you down. Concentrate on the positives and all that you could do for the occasion. If the ice sculpture is melting, let it go. If your soon-to-be husband forgot his tie, it doesn’t matter. Focus on the positives, such as he remembered to put on the rest of the tux. That’s always a plus.
Enjoy The Moment
When you get up to that altar, don’t worry about the little things that won’t matter in a few hours. Did you braid falling out? Was your wedding train ripped by a guest walking by? None of it will matter when you stare into the eyes of your beloved and say, “I do.” It’s “in sickness and in health” after all. If you can’t ignore little wedding annoyances, then you won’t be able to survive a marriage.
Spend Time With Your Guests
This is one of the only times that all of your family and friends will be in one place together. Enjoy the moments you have with them. Life is chaotic, and it’s rare to see schedules align, so make sure that you talk and have fun with your guests. Show your appreciation for their support and gifts. Stuff that cake into your spouse’s mouth and laugh with them. Laugh at your father because he cried after walking you down the aisle, but remember to give him a hug, too.
Spend Time With Your Guests
This is one of the only times that all of your family and friends will be in one place together. Enjoy the moments you have with them. Life is chaotic, and it’s rare to see schedules align, so make sure that you talk and have fun with your guests. Show your appreciation for their support and gifts. Stuff that cake into your spouse’s mouth and laugh with them. Laugh at your father because he cried after walking you down the aisle, but remember to give him a hug, too.
Photograph Everything
Take pictures with everyone, so that the wedding album is full by the time you get your pictures back from the photographer. This is the album you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. It will be the pictures that your children will look at. They’ll comment on your age by saying, “Is that you? What happened?” Don’t be too insulted. Your age is an indicator that you’ve been happy for a very long time.
Now that you’ve calmed down a bit, are you ready to walk down the aisle? Gatherings are always stressful, but you can choose to let that anxiety go and enjoy yourself. Give yourself a pep talk in the mirror and eat your favorite food before strutting to that familiar wedding anthem. Remember why you put yourself through all the painful planning to begin with—you love your partner. With that said, we wish you luck on your special day, and hope you both enjoy a long, happy life together.
Take pictures with everyone, so that the wedding album is full by the time you get your pictures back from the photographer. This is the album you’ll cherish for the rest of your life. It will be the pictures that your children will look at. They’ll comment on your age by saying, “Is that you? What happened?” Don’t be too insulted. Your age is an indicator that you’ve been happy for a very long time.
Now that you’ve calmed down a bit, are you ready to walk down the aisle? Gatherings are always stressful, but you can choose to let that anxiety go and enjoy yourself. Give yourself a pep talk in the mirror and eat your favorite food before strutting to that familiar wedding anthem. Remember why you put yourself through all the painful planning to begin with—you love your partner. With that said, we wish you luck on your special day, and hope you both enjoy a long, happy life together.