For The Bride Only

It may seem ironic but when we talk about wedding stress and all that is related to it, we normally think of the bride. Now I can think of a thousand and one reasons this is the case but I won’t go into in here. The fact is, whether we like it or not, stress has a way of getting into the picture when it comes to weddings. That is probably why you would find a host of articles on this topic in magazines and other publications for weddings. As I was browsing the Internet the other day, I came across an article called Chicken Soup for the Bride’s Soul. Now I know that you are probably familiar with that series of books which offers inspirational messages to all sorts of groups of people. As I read the title, I was thinking, why not? Brides are probably one of the groups that need this kind of material. Let me share with you some of the insights I read in that article.

1. Keep Perspective - remind yourself that the wedding is only one day in your life. When things get out of control, close your eyes and remember the reason why you are planning this wedding in the first place.

2. Don’t Assume Your Groom Doesn’t Want to Help - ask him what he’d like to take responsibility for; and then let him. (note: some grooms may follow the cliché and decline this offer.)

3. Know That You Can’t Control Everything - realize this and accept it!

4. Delegate. Delegate. Delegate - If you act like you can handle everything, people will let you. Spread the duties.

5. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff - people won’t remember whether or not your invitations had those cute little tissues enclosed.

6. Treat The People You Cherish with Love - the wedding is one day; your family and friends are forever.

7. Allow Others to Vent - give your fiancé, family and bridesmaids permission to tell you when you’re going off the deep-end.

8. Take the Heat - give yourself permission to hear them. Do Something for Yourself Every Day - the catch is that it must not involve the wedding.

These are probably all common sense tips, really. The thing is, in the heat of the moment, brides will probably not be thinking about common sense anymore. It is understandable that one can easily get carried away. Yet it is always nice to be reminded of these things, isn’t it?

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