We all know how stressful wedding planning can be…
As a wedding planner, it is my job to do the absolute best that I can possibly do to keep my brides from stressing.
I have certain things I tell them all to help them calm down and have peace of mind.
Most of the time everyone gets stressed because they are overwhelmed from thinking about everything that needs to be done…
Something that most newly engaged couples don’t know is that not everything has to be booked right away! Some things are 12 months out and some are 4.
Everything doesn’t need to be all done at once.
(NOTE: Click here for more info on when you should have things booked by.)
Okay, let’s get to the good stuff.
Below I’m going to give you my favorite tips that I personally use when I am trying to destress or calm down.
1.) Write down your thoughts
This is my number one thing I go to when I get overwhelmed.
Its normal for you to get overwhelmed when you start planning, it seems like A LOT that needs to get done all at once.
If you write it down, I’ve found that it helps me not feel like I have to remember everything.
By writing it down, it gets out of my head and onto paper.
2.) Go for a walk
This is always good.
Get outside, feel the fresh air around you.
If you’re “feeling tired and unmotivated all day long, try dancing to some music or simply going for a walk. Even a short, 15-minute walk can help clear your mind, improve your mood, and boost your energy level.”
According to HelpGuide
3.) Practice mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness and being more present and in the moment with change your mood and look on everything by 100%.
Whenever I feel bogged down or overwhelmed I try to focus on what is right in front of me, the chair I am sitting in, the keys I am typing on, etc.
Being more in the moment is proven to put you in a better mood and lower your anxiety levels.
4.) Talk it out
Sometimes we feel just need to get something off of our chest or talk out an idea with someone.
When I feel this way, I get ahold of my go to person (My Husband or my Sister-in-law) and just talk it out.
When a walk isn’t helping me come back to my center, sometimes all we need is to talk it out with someone closest to us.
5.) Sleep On It
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you just needed to take a nap? Yeah, me too girl.
When you feel this way, do it! Go take a quick 30-minute nap. I promise you will feel better and be WAYYYY more productive when you wake up.
6.) Jam Out
Okay, I’m going to be honest… I do this one a lot more than I probably should!
Whenever I get stuck on a project I lock my office door, close the blinds turn on my favorite jams and dance it out.
And I’ve got to tell you, it works every time!
7.) Keep Your Work Place Clean
When you start to plan you might have paperwork everywhere, some notes in your car and others on the kitchen table.
Bring them altogether, keep them all in one place.
Always clean your desk after you are finished using it, so the next time you come back to work on it, you have a clean space that is ready for you!
8.) Meditate
Last but never least.
MEDITATE!!!
There is so many reasons to meditate, if you are wanting to clear your mind and focus more, this is a great place to start!
When you think of meditation you might think of a bald guy sitting cross legged, but meditation can be done is all situations. You don’t have to be bald or cross legged.
You can meditate while you are driving, walking, sitting, working… Anytime!
It’s all about taking a minute to just be.
Here is a great meditation podcast for beginners!
Conclusion
As you can see, there is so many ways that you can clear your mind and help yourself focus.
If you start putting these into practice and be more mindful of your mental state you will see a big difference in your stress while planning!
Wedding planning is supposed to be fun, not stressful!
Happy Planning! – London Wnek
Once you start planning your wedding, you’re very quickly overwhelmed by the amount of work and will probably start looking into somebody to help you with the load.
Often people are confused by the whole new set of vocabulary that comes with the wedding industry. Often people think that all wedding planners are just the same. But they are not. Every planter comes with a different set of skills, abilities and helpfulness based on what you need. You will want to make sure you hire the right one for you and your event.
Below I will explain the difference in all of the jobs.
Wedding Planner
A wedding planners’ main job is to help you plan the event, not necessarily execute it.
Though planning companies often offer the day of services included in the wedding planner package don’t just assume that they will be there on your wedding day, it’s always a good thing to double check.
A wedding planner will help you with the little stuff, if you feel overwhelmed in the very beginning stages it’s more than likely that you will want to get a wedding planner. The closer your wedding day gets the more things that you will have to do, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and if you are wanting to have a relaxing day I highly recommend you do this so you can be sure that all the little details are covered.
Wedding Coordinator
Often you’ll hear a coordinator referred to as a day of coordinator. This is not necessarily accurate. A day of coordinator does not exist, when you hire a coordinator they help you the month, week, and day of your event. This is not somebody you can just hire for simply one day.
A day of coordinator is a MUST for every wedding. Without having a coordinator on-site, the day of your event you will physically have to be in the venue to help the vendors set up, answer any questions everybody has, and direct everyone where to go. This is simply impossible for a bride to do herself, or any family member that wishes to be a part of the big day instead of working all night.
If you are simply looking for a little bit of help so you can relax on your day of, this is the way to go. You need to hire a wedding coordinator.
Wedding Designer
Think of all the pretty stuff, this is everything a wedding designer handles. A designer’s role is the aesthetics of the event this does not include anything to do with logistics.
If you are simply wanting somebody to help you make your wedding look and feel like you and not just some plain old wedding this is somebody will want to hire.
A designer is exactly what you would expect them to be. They help you design your wedding but do not offer any help with the logistics.
Venue Coordinator
This is not the same as a day-of-coordinator!
This is one of the most common mix ups of all of the wedding planners. A venue coordinator strictly is responsible for everything that has to do with the venue.
This means they are only responsible for making sure that everybody stays within the rights of the venue.
They oversee all set up of vendors and wedding parties they are there to assist you if you have any problems concerning the venue but they are not there to help you with your wedding. They are strictly there to work the venue.
With all of that being said, you will want to make room in your budget to hire someone to help you with your wedding.
It is A LOT of work and you want to enjoy the process. Not be super stressed about it!
Happy Planning! – London Wnek
Get more advice on the difference of wedding professionals here!
Next check out our post – Top 5 Wedding Colors of 2022!
I am so excited to share the Top 5 Wedding Colors of 2022 with you!
As we make our way through the first month of 2022 many of you are looking to pick your wedding colors since you recently were engaged for the holidays! (Congratulations by the way!!!)
I am going to share with you the top choices for 2022 and ohhh boy they are good.
1.) Our number one choice as I’m sure you expected is Blush Pink.
Blush is by far one of the most common colors you will see at weddings, mostly because it is easily paired with many different colors and adds a nice subtle pop of color without being too overpowering.
This year Blush will be paired with the gorgeous colors of Dusty Rose & Grey!
You can see more inspiration with these colors here!
2.) Our second choice of the year is Champagne!
I am super excited about this one, Champagne is such a classy color but adds so much richness and wholesomeness to your wedding while still keeping it cool and clean.
This year Champagne will be paid with Green & White!
You can see more inspiration with the colors here!
3.) Dusty Blue is another common choice.
Like blush, Dusty Blue is a wonderful color choice for many reasons including the fact that it is able to be paired with many different colors!
This year Dusty Blue will be paired with Blush & White!
Click here for more inspiration for Dusty Blue and Blush!
4.) Newest trending color is Mint Green!
Okay, this one literally has me spinning with excitement!
I am in love with this new choice that the brides have been using and I can’t wait to see more of it!
This year Mint Green will be paired with Peach & White!
Click here to see more inspiration with these colors!
5.) Last but certainly not least Sage green!!!
Okay, many people overlook this color but don’t be fooled it is one of the most popular colors for weddings!
Sage Green is a perfect choice for any style of wedding, its smooth tone adds so much to a room but also complements the beauty of the outdoors as well!
Don’t overlook this little gem.
This year Sage Green is to be paired with Blush & White
More inspiration on this little gem here!
Bonus!
Top Metal Accent of 2022
As expected, gold will be the top accent metal choice for 2022!
Gold is a perfect metal to pair with all of the beautiful color combinations above!!
