Do It Your Self Wedding Planning Tips

Planning your wedding can be extremely fun and exciting but also very stressful. The key to maintaining your sanity during this wedding planning stage is to stay focused, motivated and have a great time. In this article, we'll discuss 5 proven tips that can help you avoid stress during the wedding planning phase.

1. Adhere to your budget. First of all, make sure that you not only know your budget but that you stick to it! Many brides and groom get so caught up buying wedding gizmos and extra that they end up in debt. By throwing caution to the wind, they end up in debt before they even say "I do". Therefore, always make sure that you know and adhere to your budget. Be realistic about what you can afford to spend and then don't go over that amount (even if you're tempted).

2. Don't procrastinate. As soon as you have a date in mind, start planning and taking action. This includes booking your church, choosing your attire, reception hall, florist and photographer. By staying on top of the planning phase, you can avoid procrastination induced stress.

3. Enlist assistance. Don't be afraid to delegate duties. Everyone loves weddings and your family and friends would love to assist you with your wedding planning efforts. You simply have to be willing to ask them for their assistance. The key to delegating effectively is to administer tasks to someone's skills. For instance, if you have a cousin who is a brilliant seamstress then she can assist you with the crafting of your dress or picking it out.

4. Remember romance. Don't get so caught up in the wedding planning process that you don't enjoy the romance and excitement. After all, you're marrying the partner of your dreams so make sure that you take time to enjoy them and nurture your relationship during the wedding planning process.

5. Don't sweat the small stuff. No wedding is perfect and you'll likely experience a few glitches here and there so don't worry about it. Just enjoy the planning process and trust that everything will in fact work out. After all, you'll soon be sharing your life with the one person who completes you. So, focus on that when you feel stressed.

In conclusion, planning your wedding can be fun, exciting and stressful. However, you can maintain a cool head and enjoy the process. You simply have to adhere to your budget, not procrastinate, enlist help, remember romance, and not sweat the small stuff. By doing all this, the wedding planning process will be a positive experience just like your wedding!