Stressing

I understand the planning process can be very overwhelming. Use your bridal party to help you when they can, and if it's in your budget consider a wedding planner to also help alleviate the stresses of planning. Make sure to self-care & don't forget that we are always here for you to vent

It can get overwhelming really easily so remember self care. Take breaks when ya need it

I completely understand how you feel. I definitely felt that way a few months back. I felt the stress all over my body & felt nauseous. I received good advice & it was "take one task at a time then take a short break" I hired one vendor then took 2 weeks off of no planning & not thinking about the wedding. Its honestly has helped me so much. What are u stressing about right now?

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Im stressing trying to stay in budget with our venue, Im working with one currently to get the price down an have an appt set for the 25th to see it in person. 2nd venue we are looking im stressing cause Im not 100% sure if they can accomidate the ceremony AND 75 ppl. There is one more place Im going to set up an appt for its with in our budget and this place would be my 2nd choice if the first palce cant bring the price down. My FH is being helpful but at the same time NOT. We were talking about the photogapher last night (still looking at prices) she is a friend of his and he was like $1500 is high i was like look for 6 hours (which is ALL we really need) thats pretty good, but he thinks we should look around more. After this month as long as we get the venue booked I will DEF take a break and relax.

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My MOH (Matron) is being as helpful as she can if I need it, my MOH (Maid) is kinda mia only cause her phone broke and she has a 14 month old, Im cutting her slack for now but she knows that once like Jan comes she will need to be a txt message away if I need her. I told my FH today Im going to need a spa day to myslef in a couple months cause with work, planning the wedding AND going back to school Im going to be streached as far as my body will take me. I only have like 10 months of school before I graduate (I will be graduating most likey right before we get married) So its going to be stressful

I can definitely understand and I am sorry this is your experience. I am currently taking a “sick day” due to my stress and anxiety and frustrations today. Do you have a trusted friend or group of people to confide? I have a group chat with my mom, her sister (my aunt) and, MOH and I go to them for any and all things. Maybe you have a sister or cousin or best friend that can be a support. What about your fiancé? I know they may not get it, understand or are even contributing to the stress. However, practicing effective communication can strengthen the two of you during this time. Sometimes, I can’t talk to any of these groups and find myself here (more often recently) and finding a little community on these sites and Facebook groups. I find that only current and recent brides are more empathetic and compassionate lol. Either way, FH & I have agreed to find one day to not talk weddings. Sometimes I’ll take my ring off (for a few short hours or during the night) so, I can remember who I am without the ring and lose the focus on the wedding. Get back to YOU without the wedding. Do you cook? What’s a hobby? I’m journaling right now. Hang in there friend!

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Brandi THANK YOU!!! My FH and I only talk about the wedding once a week, we have a set up a day and thats when we sit down and take a look at what needs to be done and what else we can start doing. My MOH is being as helpful as she can. My mom is no longer with me so its been tough. My aunt is helping a little but she is VERY opinionated with just about EVERYTHING in general (not my wedding, cause she wont want to hear what I have to say if she says the wrong thing lol) I have a few friend who have recently got married and are giving me some good advice and helping me maintain my sanitiy. I like coming here cause it helps to know that there are MORE people then we know who are going thru this and here we can ALL help each other.! Thank you.