Feeling stressed about planning your wedding? While the whirlwind surrounding your engagement and subsequent wedding planning is exciting, the process can be overwhelming. Here are five tips for taking a moment to catching your breath and relax.
Take a Bath: Light some candles, grab your favorite book and draw a hot bath. For an inexpensive remedy, add 2 cups of Epsom salts to the water. Epsom salts provide multiple health benefits, including raising your body’s level of serotonin and releasing the tension in your muscles. For major pampering, oils or bath bombs create a serene atmosphere.
Get Moving: Pull together a playlist of fast-paced songs, lace up your running shoes and hit the pavement. Running gets the blood and oxygen moving through your whole body and will help relieve any built up stress your body may be carrying. If don’t enjoy running, take a brisk walk. Grab some girlfriends, do laps at the local park or explore new walking or biking trails in your area. Just getting your body moving will make you feel happier and making exercise a regular part of your routine has been shown to improve levels of happiness in adults.
Delegate: You’re not in this alone. You have family, friends and a bridal party who want to help you and make sure your big day goes smoothly. If you’re feeling overwhelmed with your to-do list, ask for help! Your maid or matron of honor is there to be your right hand woman. From keeping the rest of the bridal party informed to helping you register for gifts, you can delegate responsibilities to your MOH. Your Mother and future Mother-in-law will appreciate being included in the planning process and will often jump at any chance to provide insight, ideas or a glass of champagne.
Find a Hobby: Find something else you love to do! Get your mind off of RSVPs and seating charts by focusing your brain on something else for an hour or two. If you enjoy knitting, pick up those needles and let your mind focus on your stitches. Even applying yourself to something small like a sketch or painting will have your creative energy to flow and stress to fall by the wayside. For crafting inspiration and instructions, head to Martha Stewart’s
website.
Laugh: Snuggle in with your groom to be, pour a glass of wine and watch something funny! Pop in a DVD of your favorite T.V show, funny movie or stand up comedian. Laughter is contagious and will help you and your sweetie relax and forget your pre-wedding jitters and tension. Laughter provides your body with a physical release of your emotions. Lose yourself in laughter and get some perspective, no wedding planning obstacle is going to ruin the bond that you and your fiancé share.
The most important thing is to take a moment to slow down and enjoy this wonderful time in your life!
