Newly engaged Wedding 8/16/20, also my 35th bday?!!

I agree with spreadsheet or planner with receipts and write down cost of things.

I make calendar events and reminders to pay vendors.

I also don't let wedding planning consume me and I have a large bridal party whom was dying to help so I delegated something to all of them to keep me on track with. They are very good with checking in and holding me to deadlines.

We are just taking things one day at a time. We really and truly have been each others rocks to get us here to the little over a week mark. The gitters dont really get better, they just are different I'd say. At least that's my experience

Be as organized as you can, and set deadlines. Do 1 thing at a time. For example, for the next 2 months (or whatever) focus on only the venue. Work on it a couple nights a week for 1 hour at a time, schedule tours, etc. Then when that's done, focus on catering (for example). Don't try to do 6 vendors at once and overwhelm yourself. Take 1 night a week for self care relaxing (whether that's date nights, spa days, etc.) and don't focus on wedding planning.

A big one for us is taking a date night where we talk about anything and everything BUT planning. It's just a date night for us to relax and unwind. We shoot for every other week.

Your venue is beautiful! I just scheduled a facial and a massage to pamper myself this week before I meet with photographers/videographers and florists.