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Cynamon
Savvy April 2018

Overwhelmed Bride-positive encouragement needed

Cynamon, on January 19, 2018 at 8:11 PM Posted in Planning 0 26
I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed so I thought I would reach out to get some positive encouragement. I have less than 3 months and I still need to book my cake baker, do a room block, fill in RSVP cards and mail invitations, finish guest list on WeddingWire so people can RSVP electronically, find ways to cut my budget, book my accommodations prior to our wedding, and work 3 jobs while preparing to move into the house we just bought. Oh yeah, I also have to leave the country for a week for work soon and will have limited access to internet. 😳

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Latest activity by FutureMrsC, on February 28, 2018 at 7:53 AM
  • HowCo Industries
    VIP September 2018
    HowCo Industries ·
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    You can totally do this! I 100% believe in you!
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  • FutureLadyH
    Devoted May 2018
    FutureLadyH ·
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    I think it would help to have a heart to heart with your fiance. You may need to commit to having a "wedding convo" multiple times a week. Check in to review the to do list and get things done. Weekends will pretty much be dedicated to wedding planning as well. Also, don't forget about your bridal party, they're a part of your team. Don't be afraid to ask for help. We're planning our wedding in four months and this approach has worked for us. Good luck!!
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  • L
    Devoted June 2019
    Laurel ·
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    One thing at a time. Prioritize what needs to get done first and work on that. You’ve got this!
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  • Neens
    Devoted September 2018
    Neens ·
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    One thing at a time, you’ll get it all done. Make yourself a list, arrange it in priority level and get one or two things done each week. As you start to cross things off your list it will be less overwhelming.
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  • KelseyS2018
    Dedicated April 2018
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    I totally get where you are coming from ❤️. My wedding is on April 28th and the stress of it all gets to me. But I’ve learned to focus on what really matters, the fact that before long I will be married to my best friend Smiley smile. That’s the beautiful end goal. So try not to stress out so much, I think everything will work itself out as you go, and even if it’s not perfect, the imperfect things are what create beautiful memories ❤️. You can do this!! Take time for yourself and do something YOU love- even just a nice relaxing bath to clear out the nerves.
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  • Haley
    Savvy June 2018
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    Wow! Busy busy busy. Just take it one task at a time. If you can block out a full Saturday make a list of things you want to get done and just tackle them. Maybe you just have 2 hrs one night but 3 the next. Just make the most of it! I wanted my guest list to be on wedding wire also. My FH typed in the names from our paper list as I wrote names and addresses on the invites (: teamwork!! You got this!!! When you feel like you’re about to loose it as cliche as this sounds, stop and take 5-10 deep breaths in and let them out slowly. It will be so worth it come wedding day and you can relax and enjoy every minute! Happy wedding planning!
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  • Frida
    Devoted July 2018
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    I totally understand. Do one thing at a time and you will be alright. You can do it and your wedding will be beautiful!!
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  • R
    Just Said Yes November 2018
    Raquel ·
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    I don't know what your support system is like, but maybe you can ask bridesmaids to help you by having a whine wine night.

    Have them hen come over and have someone stuffing envelopes and someone else doing data entry on WW.

    Delegating will help. But in the case that you can't don't lose focus on what's important celebrating the love that you found and will keep with you from wedding day forward.
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  • S
    Savvy February 2018
    Samantha ·
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    You can do this!!! I won't repeat what everyone else already said, but it's all true! Deep breaths Smiley smile
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  • MrsPreach2018
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    You have gotten some great recommendations and tips from PP. You can totally do this!!!
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  • Allison Nicole
    Dedicated April 2018
    Allison Nicole ·
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    I am in the same exact boat with my wedding being in April and I think we both have the same items left to do. I took last month off of Wedding Planning to get moved into a new house we bought and I was initially worried about being behind on the wedding stuff, but it's really just details we have left. The big stuff like flowers and venue and food are taken care of so everything else is doable. I'd say choose just one thing a day to focus on (like today I picked the ties and socks for the groom and groomsmen and yesterday I ordered linens). That way you actually have something to accomplish every day. I also asked my step mother if she would be willing to take over the room block because I knew that would overwhelm me. Maybe find people who have asked about helping and tale them up on that offer by delegating small tasks. Have someone confirm the room block or begin putting in the guests names on WW.

    But just remember, all you need is the groom, the officiant, and the witnesses. Everything else are just details that will get done. I promise.
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  • Rachel
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    Make a checklist and mark them off as you go! That's how I feel accomplished! You can totally do this!!
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  • stephanie
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    Some of these only take 10 minutes. But make sure you list them out in the order you need to do them. The room block and rsvp cards should be done before sending out invites, etc. .... once invites go in the mail, guests should be able to get all the info they need from the invite or your wedding website. Ask FI to help with stuff, and if your parents have been asking about wedding planning they may be happy to work on certain tasks too.
    H and I don't like cake, so we had cheesecake (my fav, from Sam's club) and ice cream cake (his fav, from DQ). We didn't order any of it until the week of the wedding. If you aren't dead set on a super fancy cake, you have plenty of time. Costco has really good cake (and as mentioned I'm not even a cake person) so they are an awesome backup plan if a normal cake baker doesn't work out w your schedule.
    Just list out all your remaining tasks, in order, then go through it one by one when you have a few minutes. You got this!
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  • Victoria
    Devoted April 2018
    Victoria ·
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    It's doable girl, you already sound like you are THE WOMAN, you are in the home stretch now. The knot has a wedding block tool where they send you quotes for room blocks and you can book your room block through them it's pretty cool and easy. Definitely involve you FH and BMs and it will all get done.
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  • FutureMrsHill
    Expert April 2018
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    You can do it, girl!! I'm getting married in April too! I have a lot of things that I need to do. But, I focus on getting one or two things done a week. I also ask for FH help.
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  • Crystal
    Devoted July 2018
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    You are going to pull through, ok! Like many has said, one thing at a time. I know it's hard, especially when other priorities are coming into play. But, believe that all that your doing now, will be the best decision you ever made. All this will make you stronger. Smiley shame
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  • Chariece & Sterling
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    One task at a time ask for help when you feel overwhelmed. Marriage is not an I is a we reach out to fh he is a part of your support team. Sent with best wishes💖
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  • Lacy
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    You can totally do it! Just take one task at a time. Also, if your FH isn't currently helping, definitely delegate some of this to him. But just take a couple deep breaths and just focus on one item at a time until you get them all scratched off.
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  • The Nuptials
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    You got this! Start with external factors like the hotel block! Tackle that first.
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  • Kayla
    Super June 2018
    Kayla ·
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    One thing at a time! You have time. Booking the bakery shouldn’t take a ton of time (maybe an hour for a tasting), securing a room block is just a quick phone call, accommodations can be booked online and the rest should be done in super small chunks. You CAN get it all done and you’ll do great Smiley smile
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