5 Ways To Make Your Large Wedding Simpler And Less Stressful
Big weddings are stressful events for most brides and grooms. But there are many ways to make it less complex and stressful as you prepare for your big day. Here are five great ideas you can try today to create a more relaxed bridal couple.
Use Packages. De-stress your wedding plans by opting for packages whenever possible. A wedding venue often provides "a la carte" rentals as well as bundles that include such key elements as flowers, setup, teardown, an officiant, prep rooms, catering, and even a DJ. The beauty of using a package deal is that many of the decisions have been whittled down by professionals and you can rely on their experience.
Outsource Tasks. Delegate certain tasks to reliable friends and family so you don't have to do everything. Some jobs that can easily be farmed out by a stressed bride or groom could include handling the invitations and RSVPs, seeing to guests' needs, arranging flowers, and making or setting up decorations. Choose items that are low on your priority list, then farm them out and let go of the worry.
Identify Three Priorities. You can't ensure that everything at a big wedding is perfect, so focus on only those things that most matter to you. Write down your and your fiance's three top priorities — such as the photographs, the dress, the right venue, or that your family has a good time. Then, let go of micromanaging other aspects of the wedding and set your sights largely on these three priority items.
Skip the DIY. Unless you're on a tight budget, don't spend unnecessary amounts of time doing projects yourself. Modern trends are to design your own invitations, create your own signage, make up a dance with your bridal party, or decorate your own table centerpieces. But these can often be done better (and faster) by a professional, and you add to your own stress by trying to be too involved. Hire pros whenever possible, according to your budget, and use existing designs. Save DIY efforts for items that are in your priority lists.
Avoid Obsessing. Today's brides and grooms can end up obsessing about every detail and every possible choice much more easily than couples of the past. You're bombarded by wedding ideas on every social media outlet, in magazines in every checkout counter, in countless other couples' ideas, and at all corners of the internet. Avoid the temptation to spend hours perusing these alternatives and ideas. Your FOMO (fear of missing out) could lead to dissatisfaction and endless micromanaging.
A simple wedding doesn't have to be small or cheap. It can be large and elegant, if you follow these tips to keep it less complex. Then, you'll be able to really enjoy your big wedding with those you love. For more information, check into wedding venue packages.
