So, you’re getting married! Congratulations! You’ve probably been dreaming of your big day for years and now it’s finally here. But with all the preparations, planning, and details that go into a wedding, it can be easy to become overwhelmed and stressed out. That’s why we’ve put together this step-by-step guide on how to not become a bridezilla. Trust us—you won’t want to miss out on any of these tips!
- Take Time For Yourself: One of the most important things you can do to avoid becoming a bridezilla is to take time for yourself. Whether it’s going for a walk around your neighborhood, taking a yoga class, or even just sitting in silence for 10 minutes—taking some time away from the wedding planning will help keep you grounded and centered throughout the process.
- Establish Boundaries With Your Partner (and Everyone Else): It can be tempting to involve your partner in every detail of the wedding planning process but establishing boundaries between what tasks he/she will do and what tasks you will do can help prevent arguments down the line. The same goes for family members or friends who are offering their input or opinions—make sure that everyone knows where their boundaries are and respects them.
- Make Time To Have Fun: Planning your dream wedding should be fun and exciting! Don't forget to make time for activities that bring you joy such as having dinner with friends, going on date nights with your partner, or even just watching your favorite movie on Netflix while eating ice cream in bed. Making sure that you have fun during this process is essential in avoiding becoming a bridezilla!
- Set Realistic Expectations For Yourself: While it can be exciting to plan every single detail of your dream wedding, setting realistic expectations for yourself is key in making sure that everything goes off without a hitch (or too much stress). Be sure to prioritize which details are more important than others so that you don't get too caught up in the little things while forgetting about the bigger picture of enjoying your big day!
- Set Realistic Expectations For Everyone Else: While this may be the most important day for you and your significant other, it is just another day for everyone else. They still have bills that need paid, responsibilities that need managed, jobs to work, and lives to live. Do not expect them to be able to drop everything for your day, your expectations for their involvement should remain within reason, as should your expectation of how much money they should need to spend just to enjoy your day with you. Not everyone can afford to take a week off work and/or drop $250-$1,000 for YOUR wedding.
- Remember Your Budget Was Set for a Reason: Don't blatantly disregard your budget, you set it for a reason and you won't be happy later if you go in debt for one day. This doesn't mean that you can't have something nice or things that you want, it just means that you need to prioritize what is most important to you and make a list of things you're okay downsizing or doing without if need be.
- Ask For Help When You Need It: Lastly, don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it! Whether it's asking family members or friends for assistance with certain tasks or hiring professionals such as vendors or planners—knowing when and where to ask for help will make all the difference in staying sane during this process.
Wedding planning doesn't have to be an overwhelming experience filled with stress and anxiety if you know how to handle each situation with grace and poise! We hope this step-by-step guide has given you all the tools needed so that you don't become a bridezilla throughout this journey of planning your dream wedding. Good luck—you've got this!