Don't Over Do It

Sadly, many bride-to-be’s planning their wedding make the same mistakes.  However, in an effort to prevent future brides from falling victim to the same errors so many others have made, I have put together a few tips of things to avoid over doing. Keep them in mind and possibly avert the desire to want to pull your hair out!

• Don’t overwhelm yourself. From personal experience, I know it is easy to completely submerge yourself into the planning process ESPECIALLY if it is a day you have been waiting for, and possibly planning, for years. Remember to breath and remember there are people there that can help (i.e. family, friends, event planners, or your fiancé).
• Don’t over invite.  It is easy to invite too many people just because you want to share your special day with friends and family. However, what some brides don’t consider is the pressure parents will put on you to invite additional guests. Remember to consider your budget before conforming to their guest list suggestion.
• Don’t over spend.  People think that merely calculating a budget is enough. However, you have to also abide by it. People commonly try to make adjustments to add this or that, yet in the end rarely comply with the initial budget. This leaves room to over spend and before one knows it hundreds have been over spent.
• Don’t take over. Don’t involve yourself to the point where you are completely stressed and unbearable to be around. These high intense moments can often lead to arguments with the very people trying to help you. Let people help. 
• Don’t overdo it on the details. Don’t allow yourself to get stressed over the little things. Details can make a difference, but aren’t worth allowing to ruin your day.  Focus on the things that truly matter. If it’s something you probably won’t remember in 10 years it probably isn’t that important. Also, like I continually state, you can get help. Its ok to delegate some jobs.
• Don’t overlook the present. The worst thing I think is when a bride gets so involved in planning every detail she loses ability to see the present. Always remember the person you are marrying and to enjoy every moment with them; don’t lose sight by getting lost in the how, when, and where you will marry them.