If you’re deep in the throes of wedding planning, feeling like your sanity is hanging on by a thread, listen carefully: put down the glue gun, step away from the spreadsheets and take a nice DEEP breath. There’s no doubt planning this day comes with a dose of stress, but remember you’re not alone. We’re sharing 12 of the most common reasons brides-to-be (understandably) lose their cool leading up to the wedding.
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Inspiration Overload
We see it time and time again – the burnt out bride who can’t commit to anything because she’s overwhelmed with too many ideas and too much inspiration. Our advice? Take some time to discover your wedding style and let the pinning follow.
Family Drama
Whether it’s an opinionated mother-in-law or an unsupportive sister, there’s usually no shortage of family moments to make a bride go a bit nutty.
Money Talks
Everyone loves hearing the wedding plans, but things get awkward when it’s time to talk money. Sit down and have the budget conversation early to save yourself addtional headaches down the road.
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Setting the Date
If only picking your wedding date was as easy as marking a calendar. The reality is, setting a date means finding your dream venue in your dream location that could be booked up a year (or more) in advance. Oh, and of course making sure the date works with all your closest family and friends. Deep. Breaths.
The Guest List
Forming the guest list means saying some difficult “nos” and potentially hurting feelings along the way. It’s the one anxiety-inducing wedding task that can make even the calmest brides crack under pressure.
The Seating Chart
The close cousin of the guest list meltdown, the seating chart stressor has everything to do with trying to make everyone happy. Keep calm and seat assign on, brides!
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DIY Projects
DIYs are a budget-friendly bride’s best friend, but they can easily turn into a nightmare if you bite off more than you can chew. Only commit to what you can reasonably craft and remember – if it’s not fun anymore it’s probably time to walk away.
Getting in Shape
Every bride wants to look her best of the big day, but the scale might be causing more anxiety than it’s worth. Don’t let the stress of slimming down steal your joy as a bride-to-be.
Comparison Syndrome
With social media right at our fingertips, it’s never been easier for brides to fall into the wedding comparison trap. I’m talking to you, bride who stalked the friend of a friend of a friend’s wedding hashtag all weekend. Take heart and repeat after me: I will not compare myself (or my wedding) to strangers on the Internet.
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Dress Shopping
Finding just the right dress for both you and your bridesmaids is no easy task. In fact, despite being one of the most exciting times for a bride, it will likely cause a few tears along the way.
Online Shopping Nightmares
If the words “Out of stock” or “Shipping costs not included” are all too familiar, you know exactly how frustrating online wedding shopping can be. Our advice? Pull in your vendors who can help you source every detail you need.
RSVPs
In a perfect world, everyone would RSVP by the appropriate date. But you’re living in the real world, and there will be at least a handful of guests who remain impossible to nail down…and it WILL drive you absolutely nuts.
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