Wedding, as joyous an event as it should be, comes with its baggage as well. Most important are the pre-wedding jitters which inevitably cause stress in wedding planning, leaving the bride feeling overwhelmed and worried to some extent. Here, we will discuss top 10 things that cause stress in wedding planning and ways to tackle them without losing your marbles –
1. Unwanted wedding guests: You want to share the best day of your life ‘only’ with the people you love or you are close to. But, your big fat Indian families will eventually land in your place right before your wedding. Of course, they come with their unwanted suggestions, advice and tips. Enough to get your blood boiling!
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Solution: Neither you can discard them all nor can you tolerate their unnecessary interference in every matter. So, invite only those who cannot be ignored. And, keep all the unwanted-still-invited guests at arms length, politely.
2. People/friends complaining about the wedding dress: With all due respect/love/friendship, it’s YOUR wedding. That’s all you (and they ) need to keep in mind. Those who are your true friends or well-wishers will help you in making the right choice instead of whining about it.
3. Family politics: Sad but true that different family politics surface up the moment the wedding bell rings. It is wise to spot the possible troublemakers and keep them away from wedding planning and any kind of responsibilities.
4. Overbearing MIL: It is a REAL problem when your MIL tends to take over the wedding planning. It’s best to calmly explain the situation to your would-be and figure out a solution together. Remember, “together” is the keyword here.
5. Clumsy wedding planners: The biggest headache! Best solution would be to hire a reliable and smart wedding planner.
6. Pressure to look nothing less than perfect: You will look your best only if you can stop worrying about it right now. Yes, so relax your facial muscles and give your body a rest.
7. Finalizing the menu: Another big headache is finalizing a menu that would be liked by all. Now, the “all” word here may be pretty confusing and so is the idea of pleasing them “all.” But, the caterer can be of great help as they have greater experience in knowing people’s taste. Also, get an idea from your friends and colleagues and then finalize the menu.
8. Fear of bad weather: If you are planning a monsoon wedding then you must organize all the ceremonies indoors or at least make necessary arrangements to make the venue waterproof.
9. Competition: Do you want your wedding to be The Best in town or at least among your friends/relatives? Now, before you literally turn into a bridezilla, pause and think it as the most blissful day of life not a race you are supposed to win at every cost. Don’t let the fierce competitive mood spoil your inner happiness. Or less, watch Bride Wars tomorrow and ask yourself do you want that sort of unhappiness on your D-day?
10. Misc unsettling thoughts: “Will the guests be happy with the arrangements?” “Oh god! Why am I putting on so much weight?” These and the list of what-ifs will never cease to trouble your mind. The best way to tackle them is think logically. Remember, small mistakes will not make your world fall apart.
So, take a deep breath and get ready to face all the issues with a warm smile and a relaxed heart. The rest will be absolutely fine.
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