Photo Credit: Kim Kalyn Photography
Tip of the Day: Overwhelmed with bridal plans and rushing to beat the clock? Telltale signs of stress overload: moodiness; irritability; difficulty concentrating; sleep disturbances; loss of appetite and humor. Dive into a creative endeavor that will change your focus for a while. Try scrapbooking, putting old, loose photos into albums or baking cookies — these activities are easy and low stress. (Note: Making wedding favors and stuffing invitations into envelopes don't count.) Check out more relaxation techniques here.
Then, when you're ready to tackle wedding plans again, make sorting out the details a high priority, because it can give you a sense of control and make you feel less overwhelmed. Create file folders for each wedding element, like flowers, food, bridesmaid dresses, the cake and so on, in which you can store tear sheets from magazines, brochures and catalogues (as soon as you decide what you want, you should toss what you no longer need). Next, compile a master contact information list—preferably on your computer (keep a hard copy in case of an emergency)—so you never have to search for anything.
Use our wedding countdown calendar to stay on track and mark your progress!
