Wedding week stress!!

I think we all go through it. I was living on stress and caffeine for days! But it ended up perfect, flaws and all. The best part was looking out on the beach the morning of the big celebration with my new son and taking a moment to breathe and appreciate the magnitude of everything. I hope you have a moment on your day to do the same, and that it all comes together beautifully for you.

I wouldn't rely on your bridal party for help since their only responsibility is to show up on the day of dressed and ready to go. If they have offered their help then that is a different story, let them help you but only if it is something you are okay with letting go of the control over. In the end the last minute things won't make or break your day. As long as you have the big things (payments, dress, seating chart, rings, etc) taken care of, the little things (programs, favors, signs, etc.) are extra.

Make a realistic checklist of the things you can accomplish between now and Sunday and work on them one at a time. Don't start a new DIY project this close, come to terms with the fact that somethings won't get done. Lean on your FS for help, it is their wedding too. Take the day before the wedding for yourself, use it to practice your thank you speech, first dance, vows, etc. I got a massage the day before, not always recommended if you get sore or bruise, but it helped me clear my mind and release all the stress I had. I felt so calm that night I actually slept a full 8 hours and was so peaceful in the morning getting ready.

Mine is this Saturday, and I understand totally. I recently turned 50 and thought my "woman" stuff was behind me. Nope....my body decided it would be a super time to have the period to end all periods....the week of my wedding......so i'm cramping, moody and stressed by last minute details lol

My wedding is in 19 days (!) and I ended up taking a vacation day last Friday to cope with stress. I got several things done for the wedding and caught up on sleep. I've been feeling overwhelmed, until FH reminded me that so much of the wedding is done, and we're just down to finalizing little details. I'm taking 2 days off before the wedding to relax and do a few last minute things if needed. And in these last few weeks, I'm making an extra effort to build in "me" time, whether it's working out, going to Starbucks, or running errands solo.

I’ve been sleeping a lot (my bodies way of dealing with stress) and I’m getting a massage on Wednesday. We get married on the 20th too!

Make a list and prioritize it according to most important/time consuming, etc. Map out your time ahead of you so that you leave time for you to just do nothing and clear your mind and be at peace. I remember thinking how organized and how good it felt and it helped a lot. Left a lot of extra time for me time and happy hours and other good stuff!

Date twins! I just keep checking items off my to-do list and being okay knowing nothing is ever perfect. We're going to a concert tomorrow night to have fun and shake off the planning for a night.

I’m getting married on Saturday. Stress comes in waves, but I thought last week was worse. This week I just finished packing for the honeymoon, and am organizing boxes of wedding stuff. And doing all my beauty appointments. And a last fitting. And day of schedules. And picking up favors, and picking up flowers, limes, lemons, olives and cherries. And a few other small errands like picking up the seating chart from the printers. But all that is organized chaos. Work is my stress right now.

Honestly once I’m done with work on wed, I’ll feel much better.

The stress level the week before my wedding was intense. I was so happy I took off Thursday and Friday to relax and get things packed to go. My husband really was my rock during those stressful times, he made me feel so much better when I felt like things were falling apart. Everything will come together in the end and try not to sweat the small stuff.

I’m the 20th too. I’m just exhausted with life. Work has been super demanding and has been really needing me to step up. On top of that I’m packing to move by Oct 31. I have a few last minute details I still to get/buy. I’m more worried about trying to move right after. Our house is kind of still in construction... But you can only do so much, so just do what you can ask for help and cross your fingers. Best of luck and congrats!!!

Thank you all for the great advice! Today was much better and I think after work Thursday I’ll be better too. I definitely need to take time out for myself to relax and de-stress. Also I need to stop stressing so my face will stop breaking out. Guess who just got 2 new pimples on their face 😩