Nerves? Here's how to avoid extra stress!
28/09/2024 09:00 | Tips & tricks
Were your nerves already coursing through your body the moment he knelt in front of you and slid that enchanting ring on your finger? Get used to it... Those nerves will probably stay until the big day. But don't worry, with the right preparation, you can totally control that annoying tingle in your stomach.
Photo (above): Photographer:Yves Schepers Photography
1. Take your time
Someone says you should set a date the day after your engagement. Generally, couples set the wedding date a few months after the engagement and couples get married after 8 to 14 months of engagement. Someone says you should be at the altar or city hall after a year r unforeseen circumstances may arise, such as a new job, illness of a loved one or the happy news of a pregnancy... e are in your own hands! epoint a date that seems feasible for both of you.
2. Prepare well
oe better prepared you are, the better you can keep your nerves at bay. Get inspired and create a Pinterest board for each wedding activity. o Don't haphazardly start planning your wedding, but know what you want and where you want to go from the start of planning. loop, you will avoid choice stress because the more examples you have and the better you know what you want, the easier it will be to make choices and the easier it will be to decide.
Photo: Wedding Planner: Nuptiae Fairytale Architects - Photographer: Abellan Julien
3. Stick to your own ideas
Everyone will have an opinion about your wedding day. At what you should and shouldn't do, what the ideal party looks like and how long your guest list should be. Don't be taken by surprise. uister to the stories and advice and do what you want with it. Stick to your own ideas and wishes and don't let others make you nervous. org make sure you can be yourself on your wedding day too. Make choices and decisions you and your partner feel completely comfortable with.
4. Make lists
Everything, including managing nervousness, starts with good planning. Enter your wedding date in this handy tool and the checklist will automatically calculate your monthly and weekly tasks. Get old by the order of this list and tick off your tasks one by one. it will bring you a lot of peace, both in your head and in your nervous stomach.
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5. Ask for help!
Do you eat of yourself that you are a chaotic person, or that you do not excel at organising and planning? Do you want to look at all the options before you can decide? and good advice: get help. ulp from a specialist, such as a wedding planner and designer - and from your parents and in-laws, sister and best man. They will be only too happy to help...
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