| Planning a wedding can be one of the most stressful | | | | your own dreams, not someone else's. No matter how |
| events in your life. You are worried about everything | | | | hard your family or friends pressure you to have the |
| just wanting everything to go as planned and you may | | | | wedding they would like you to have, stick to your |
| feel a bit overwhelmed. As you get caught up in all the | | | | guns. If you want it to be simple, make it simple. If you |
| details, it can be very easy to lose sight of why you | | | | want it ornate, make it as ornate as possible. When |
| are getting married in the first place. Tensions rise with | | | | you're working towards a goal that you really want, it |
| vendors, tempers flare with family members and soon, | | | | is a lot less stressful. |
| you may even lose sight of the fact that your wedding | | | | 3. Know your limitations and work with them. If you are |
| is supposed to be a celebration and forget why you | | | | trying to do everything on your own, it is very easy to |
| are getting married in the first place. Here are some | | | | get overwhelmed, particularly if you do not have a flair |
| tips to help you get through your wedding plans with | | | | for organization. If you feel that you have the ability to |
| as little stress as possible. | | | | plan your own wedding, and can do it on your own, |
| 1. Give yourself enough time. When you are setting the | | | | more power to you. However, everyone can use a |
| date for your wedding, you may want to schedule as | | | | little help. Ask a trusted friend for assistance or a |
| quickly as possible. However, this can really increase | | | | family member. Just remember to set down the rules |
| your stress level, particularly if you try to set the date | | | | of what you want so that you don't fall into the trap of |
| too fast. Keep in mind that many popular reception | | | | having too many cooks in the kitchen. If you honestly |
| venues require a six month notice and there be more | | | | do not have the time to properly plan your own |
| of a delay in securing the church. Research the wait | | | | wedding, you may want to consider hiring a |
| times in your local area first and plan your wedding | | | | professional wedding planner to assist you. |
| around these times instead of trying to force them to | | | | Getting married is a wonderful event that you will |
| work on your schedule. It may take a little longer to get | | | | remember for the rest of your life. When you are |
| married, but you'll have the added benefit of actually | | | | planning your special day remember that you are in |
| enjoying the process. | | | | control. Don't let other people dictate to you what your |
| 2. Stick with your dreams. If you are feeling forced to | | | | wedding should be. If your wedding is an expression of |
| conform to traditional norms in order to have the | | | | the love you and your fiance share, you will both enjoy |
| "perfect wedding," it is easy to start feeling miserable | | | | it and planning it will be much less stressful. |
| quickly. To avoid this, plan your wedding according to | | | | |