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Dear Wedding Women:
I am planning my wedding for June 19, and I am extremely stressed out. Do you know of any ways to help me?
chick22
Dear chick22:
Relax; you've got plenty of time before the big day. We've seen plenty of brides plan huge parties in mere weeks. Now take a deep breath. Assure yourself that almost every woman who plans her wedding feels this way at some point. It's normal.
Remind yourself that YOU CAN DO THIS -- and we're here to help. We want you to think about those things that are stressing you out. Write to us about them, and we'll help you through. (See? You're not alone in this.)
Then, for yourself, start keeping a journal. Write in it before you go to bed at night or when you wake up in the morning. You'll be amazed how much better you feel after putting your feelings on paper. Things won't seem so bad when you see them in black and white. Of course, don't forget to record the BEST things about being engaged, too.
Also, you may be placing too much of the responsibility of planning on your own shoulders. Is there anything you can delegate to a family member or a bridesmaid? (After all, your attendants are there to help.)
You might try making a list of planning priorities -- wedding details that are important to you -- starting with number one. Give yourself permission to obsess about the first five things, and agree to let go of the rest. Strategies like that will go a long way toward making you feel better.
Good luck, chick. And remember, we're here for you.
The Wedding Women
