Here are 5 ways to keep your sanity as a bride:
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Budget
This is one of the most important things in planning your wedding. It is stressful to go over-budget. Buy organizing a budget sheet, you can get an estimate of what to predict. The worst thing is to start out your marriage by arguing over spending too much money. There are ways to still have a great wedding without overspending. Consider areas of compromise: Trunk show for wedding dresses, omit videographer and have friends film, do in one location, smaller guest list, buffet style, etc.
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Research
It is important to research all of your venue options, vendors, bridal accessories, etc. This will help you make the right decisions and help to plan a perfect wedding. However, keep in mind that there is such things as too much research. There will have to be compromises along the way.
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Itemize
There are so many things that go into a wedding. It can be stressful and overwhelming to look at it as a whole. It is important to break things down into manageable pieces. There are many samples of wedding timelines which are very helpful. These are guides that outline what you should be doing 9 months out, 6 months out, 2 months out, etc. It is important to organize lists for what you should buy, all of your vendors, guest list, etc.
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Delegate tasks
As a bride, if you try to do everything, you will easily lose your sanity. It is important to be decision maker, but allow others to help you. Identify the strengths in your wedding party.
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Enjoy process
It is only once in a lifetime. Know that things can go wrong, but trust in the preparation that you put in.
