MARCH.For all you ladies with late spring/early summer weddings...you are chompin at the bit to get stuff done.You can finally start putting your orders in...which you may not have decided on yet???I only know this because I may or may not have recently, as in today, gave a pep talk to a bride who was going through what I call "Wedding Syllabus Shock". Up til now, you've had ideas, ideas, ideas. Now it's time to get it D.O.N.E.and you're freakin out.Well, if you're like me...this time last year, I was planning a big wedding on a tight budget, going to school full-time, working part-time, and flipping my house/future home on a short deadline with my fiance who had a broken arm. NO? Well, we all have our own stressing stories. First and foremost you need to remember that God will never give you more than you can handle. He has given you you're situation and your future spouse, because he knows that that is the mix that works for you and you can handle.BUT...unfortunately we are humans and girls.So here are some tips that worked for me for Bridal Destressing. (I also happen to be a health promotion major so that's handy) :
*Oh...and I added some pics that was not shown on facebook...you are not alone.
1. PRAY.Tell everyone to pray for you.
2. JUST DO IT. I am a chronic brain-stormer with 0 action. Everytime you have an idea, follow it up by asking yourself when you are going to do it."Later" is not an answer. It can happen later, but literally write down on the pocket calendar in your purse what day you will do it. This will help MAJORLY.
3.Set planned times aside that are just FUN. I always am motivated best by incentives!Make goals!That way you can have things accomplished and feel good while having fun. EX: my roommate and I would have a night in, watch a movie and eat chili's chips, salsa, and ranch :).Don't have time?? Oh yes you do, because if you don't, I promise you WILL snap.So please, save everyone else from that experience.
4.TANNING & WORKING OUT! I know you are all doing one or another, but seriously.it will rock your world. Doctors orders: a 2-3 times a week: 30 min to 90 minutes of tanning and some simple work out (running,jogging, walking, jump rope, my choice: eliptical :))....Unless if you already have a work out plan, DO not exceed more than this, you will have an excuse that "you don't have time".This releases a TON of endorphins, making you happy and giving you energy to kick wedding planning butt!
5.EAT HEALTHY! At least get your fill of fresh fruit and veggies!! They are packed full of nutrients and vitamins that provide energy!
6. SLEEP PROPERLY! Just go to bed, please.No one wants a grouchy bride or fiancee.
7. TALK IT THROUGH!! 1)never stop communicating constantly with the primary person you are planning with (EX: Mom). always stay on the same page. 2) When you feel accomplished, call a friend up and let them know everything you got done!! 3) Have a few different people that you can call, that will bear with you as you go on and on about things you need to get done. Talking about it locks it in your brain, and the other person can help you think stuff through.
8. DATE: If you need one, tell you're fiance. Don't let him play the guessing game (that goes for anything!). Allow him to plan a stress free night!
9. SHOP for honeymoon clothes! It's so much more fun than shopping for the perfect color and width ribbon for the pew bows.AND you are getting something done!
*My Camp Girlfriends helped me pick out this shirt...yes this is in mexico!
10. Just REMEMBER: In the End...
YOU WILL BE MARRIED!!!!!
OK! What have you done?!? What did you do?!? What have you heard?!?...I think I've covered all readers :)
4 comments:
I'm not getting married any time soon, but I think I can benefit from this list just as much as the blushing bride! Thanks for sharing!
i think chili's chips, salsa, and ranch can help any situation!! that's what i got out of this anyway :)
I think another big piece of advice that I would give, which might go against EVERYTHING else EVERYONE is saying these days, but DON'T buy a big wedding planning book/binder. make your own!! Those books are built for people with $20,000 to spend on their weddings, having cocktail hours and limousines. Awesome if you have that kind of budget and want that help, but otherwise there is a lot of stuff in there you DON'T need so A) it's a waste of money, and B) it will definitely add to the stress!! I remember looking at them thinking oh my word do I need that?? or does it really matter what my flowers say about my personality?? seriously, if you just really like roses, it doesn't MATTER what they mean. Those books are great if you take them for what they are worth, but for me, it was just extra stress I didn't need.
DO find a close friend (or possibly professional) planner who knows your budget and style and ask them to help you compile your own binder!
Yes, kim! I agree, I had one of those...and we ended up making our own.hahah.live and learn!good thoughts!
yes, melyssa it basically sums it up :)
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