I'm Getting Married!
Planning a wedding is stressful! The bride and groom feel tremendous pressure to have the most perfect wedding ever. So make sure to budget some money for things that will help you relax. Whether that's hiring a wedding coordinator or a day at the spa with a friend, being relaxed will help you enjoy your wedding day.
If you're a gourmet who wants to make sure the food is top notch, or a sports nut who's dying to have a special grooms cake, it's worth it to spend money on those little details that make your wedding special to you. Each couple should rate their priorities and use that information to set a budget, allocating a little extra cushion for those important things.
Remember that there are many ways of including special personal details that are free or inexpensive, whether it's a special wedding reading, naming your tables after places you've been together, or using family heirlooms such as your mother's wedding veil. But no matter how hard you try to keep things even, you'll reach a point when you’re stressed out about your wedding and need stress relief NOW.
Here are three easy things you and your fiancée can do together to chill out.
Deep Breathing: Lie down on the floor or a quiet place and close your eyes. Inhale deeply through your nose, letting air flow into your stomach area. Picture your body filling with peace as you inhale and the stress flowing out of you as you exhale deeply. Let your mind clear, as you focus on your body filling with air. Repeat until your breathing is slow and relaxed.
Stretching: You’ve probably noticed your body getting crunched up. Perhaps you have aches, or tension headaches. These are all signs of your body holding onto that stress. Take time to stretch and breathe deeply. Yoga is a great way to stretch, de-stress, and clear your mind. Try the “child’s pose” – Sit on your feet and bend forward, trying to stretch your spine, and bringing your forehead as close to the floor as possible. Lay your arms at your side as you close your eyes and breathe deeply.
Adjust your diet: When you’re stressed out, try to avoid caffeine, chocolate and alcohol – the foods that are easy to reach for, but only increase your stress level. Make sure to drink lots of water and try to eat more vegetables, which will help keep your system clear.
Take time to enjoy peaceful surroundings. Go on a ten minute walk in the middle of your day to appreciate nature and architecture. Avoid thinking about anything wedding related, and instead focus on what you’re seeing and how nice it feels to be outside. You’ll come back in far more able to deal with what’s going on.
And above all, remember what this is all about. It's not the ceremony, it's not the reception, and it's not the giant guest list. It's all about two people who love each other and want to spend the rest of their lives together. What's so stressful about that?
