Ten Tips for Tulsa brides to manage wedding planning without stress
Planning a wedding can be an exhilarating experience, but it can also bring its fair share of stress. From coordinating vendors to making countless decisions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. The typical wedding planning timeline can start between 3 months to one and a half years prior to the event depending on different priorities. However, that’s not always how things work out. If you find yourself crunched on time, be sure to focus on your own priorities for your big day and try not to sweat the small stuff. Here are some in-depth strategies to help you manage stress and enjoy your wedding planning journey.
First of all, one must focus on what truly matters—marrying the love of your life and setting realistic expectations from the beginning that are agreeable to both you and your parents or the people paying for it. Understand that no wedding is perfect. Set realistic goals and recognize that some things may not go exactly as planned. Prioritize what’s most important and celebrate the small victories as you let go of the minor imperfections. Embrace the idea that some things might not go exactly as planned and other things make work out even better than you could have imagined and accept that it’s all okay.
Following these first decisions, one must continue to take care of your daily responsibilities and well-being where the regular duties of life are not neglected. Take care of your daily needs both physical, spiritual, and emotional by taking time to feed your soul and body, exercise, and keep joyful activities that release endorphins which reduce stress. Take time to meditate on things that are true, lovely, pure, good, and don’t neglect those who depend on you. Ensure you’re getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy diet to keep your energy levels up. Take time for yourself amidst the planning chaos to simplify what you can and relax when you can by taking deep breaths and lifting your eyes up to the heavens. Set aside “me time†to recharge by opening your heart and mind to the Holy One who is above all and sees way beyond what we can see. The Lord will guide you around the pitfalls and time wasters that tend to rob one of essential resources to accomplish tasks that are bigger than you.
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After you have made the crucial decisions such as budget, venue, wedding party, and have your priorities in writing, then keep a running list of things you can delegate. You don’t have to do everything alone. Instead bring on your wedding party, and share those tasks with your fiancée, friends and family according to their talents and abilities. If possible, hire a wedding planner or coordinator to manage details that you don’t have time for. They can be especially helpful with last-minute issues. Don’t hesitate to ask for help and be ready to take out your list of menial jobs that anyone can do who offers to help at any time. Friends, family, or a wedding planner can lighten your load tremendously, but you must trust them to handle those responsibilities. Additionally, don’t be afraid to check up on their progress as you see fit. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, consider talking to your pastor, a trusted friend, or a wedding planner.
Thirdly, organization is a main factor in staying on top of things, keeping stress reduced, and knowing where you are on the path. One can find tools like wedding planning apps, spreadsheets, and checklists to keep trac. Creating a detailed timeline and budget to track your progress and expenses will help you feel in control. Keep all important documents, contracts, and receipts in one place for easy reference. Breaking down tasks into manageable chunks can make the process less overwhelming. Check off completed tasks to give yourself a sense of accomplishment. Additionally, keep a gratitude journal and write down things you’re thankful for each day. This simple practice can help shift your focus from stress to positivity.
Throughout the days, weeks, and months of planning and preparation, your open and respectful communication with your partner is crucial. Discuss your concerns, expectations, and preferences with kindness and respect for each other. Make decisions together and support each other’s viewpoints through the process. This collaboration will strengthen your relationship and ensure that both of your visions are represented richly. Working as a team can strengthen your marriage, help you to further understand one another’s way of processing, and will make decision-making easier during the planning and in the future married years.
Always keep in mind the big picture by remembering the purpose and why you’re planning this wedding: It is to establish your home which glorifies God who is the creator of marriage, to celebrate your love and how God brought you together to commit your life and future to each other with the wedding vows. A wedding brings both your families together and marks the beginning and establishment of your own family unit. When stress starts to build, take note to see if either of you have crossed an unwanted line. To prosper and be in health in any relationship one must consider the foundation of all love and that is God and his priorities, principles, and statues that are written in His word. Take a step back and remind yourself of His law of love and welcome the joyous occasion ahead through His perspective. Keep the big picture in mind that God established marriage between a woman and a man, and He wants to walk with you and support your marriage in every trouble you face in life. To maintain a positive outlook each must realize that it is a marriage of 3, because without God’s love no couple will be happy for very long. As you take every burden and care to Jesus, He will lead you through and prosper your matrimony to be happy and fulfilling.
Another helpful attitude is flexibility. Lean in to changes and unexpected challenges to adapt and see a fresh new way something can work. Whether it’s a vendor falling through or a last-minute change in plans, approach each situation with a problem-solving mindset and a sense of humor. Be open to changes and adjustments because flexibility can reduce stress and lead to creative solutions you hadn’t considered. Adapting easily will help you navigate unexpected challenges with grace. Most of the time one will find that the change was for the best anyway.
Social media can create unrealistic expectations and waste a lot of time. In the beginning, you will want to get ideas from Pinterest and other social media platforms, but after you have made firm decisions on what you want for your wedding, be prepared to limit your exposure to Pinterest-perfect weddings and Instagram feeds. Allowing every new idea to change your mind will cause additional stress. Focus on your decisions for your wedding and what plan makes you happy rather than trying to match the perfection you see online. Your wedding should reflect your unique style and story and the less you change, the easier it will be.
As the weeks go by, celebrate your progress and planning milestones such as completing your guest list, paying the venue, scheduling your photographer, designing and ordering the flowers, buying the dress, etc. No matter how small the task it is worth celebrating somehow. Treat yourselves to special and relaxing meals with your fiancée as you recognize and celebrate these moments. You will keep the excitement alive as you recognize what you have accomplished, because each step completed brings you closer to your big day.
Give yourself permission to step away from wedding planning. Schedule regular breaks to engage in activities you enjoy, whether it’s a hobby, spending time with friends, or simply relaxing with a good book. Whether it’s a few minutes of deep breathing, a short walk in nature, or some quiet time of release in prayer, these moments can help center you and reduce anxiety. Taking breaks will help you recharge and return to planning with a fresh perspective. Have date nights with your partner and try out some restaurants that cater, and both of you take time to practice good communication skills. Life is full of different troubles and stress causing happenings, but the sooner one learns to anchor their life and marriage in God our creator, the smoother one can navigate through things. Engaging in activities that both enjoy will help you maintain your connection and remind you of why you’re planning this wonderful celebration.
By following these tips, you can manage stress and enjoy the wedding planning journey. Embrace the process, celebrate your love, and remember to have fun along the way!
To simplify your planning, we want you to know that at Bella Rosa Venue we allow brides to use decor that we already have here. We have a big kitchen fully stocked with big pans, bowls, platters, serving utensils, knives, kitchen towels, chaffing dishes, charcutier boards, drink dispensers, and punch bowls. The votives, the lanterns, the wooden tree trunk bases, the gold or silver chargers and electronic candles all belong to Bella Rosa and renters are welcome to use them for free. Check out our picture gallery at www.bellarosa-venue.com
Thank you so much for stopping by our blog, we hope you found this information helpful. We want to use our blog to increase awareness and support for locally owned wedding venues. Locally owned wedding venues tend to provide a higher level of expertise, service and dedication. They also have far less turnover than corporate owned or investor owned venues. As you plan your wedding we hope you will consider a locally owned wedding venue like ours. You can find locally owned wedding venues on this wedding venue map. Below is a shout out to fellow locally owned wedding venues around the country!
•Rose Haven Venue, Rose Haven Venue Journal, Rose Haven Venue Contact
highbeamdreams.com, High Beam Dreams Blog, High Beam Dreams Contact
L AND L Farm, L AND L Farm Planning Tips, L AND L Farm Contact
Butterfly Kisses Pavilion, Butterfly Kisses Pavilion Blog, Butterfly Kisses Pavilion Contact
Dutch Ford Farm Dutch Ford Farm Blog, Dutch Ford Farm Contact
Antler Ridge Weddings, Antler Ridge Blog, Antler Ridge Contact
5 Family Ranch | Marshall MN , 5 Family Ranch Blog, 5 Family Ranch Contact
Wedding Venue Owners , Wedding Venue Map, Wedding Venue Education
