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I Said Yes!... Now What? BY MARY CAMPBELL
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ou're engaged! Perhaps the most exciting question ever has been asked, and you've said yes, but what do you do now? Planning a wedding may be the most exhausting, timeconsuming, and complicated task you have ever faced. As a bride-to-be, you will inevitably be overwhelmed, and everyone has their own opinion on what the event should look like. However, there are many ways to ease the stress and enjoy this exciting time of waiting! Step one: relax. It may seem obvious, but one of the worst mistakes brides tend to make is assuming they need to have the entire wedding planned in a matter of weeks. Take time to relish in the excitement of the engagement process. Productivity is important, but taking time to rest is an essential part of planning! Step two: make a list. Write down what you need to get done, prioritizing what needs to be completed first and what can wait. Some things you may want to put towards the top of your list are booking a venue, creating an invite list, and sending out save the dates (or invitations depending on your time frame). Remember that you can always work on your registry or decorations further down the road. First, you need to ensure that you have a place
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to get married! Step three: find people who can help you. While it is easy to want to do everything yourself, one of the best decisions you can make is to ask for help. This can be from bridesmaids, family, and friends who would love to be able to offer their support in practical ways. Also, don't forget the groom! Some grooms do not have a desire to be overly involved in the planning process; nonetheless, it never hurts to ask. Many will be happy to assist when needed to alleviate some of the pressure being put on you. Asking for help doesn't mean you are forfeiting all of the decision-making. What it does mean is that you are recognizing that there are others who can carry out decisions you have already made and maybe even offer suggestions on what you may be already considering.
Step four: remember this day is about you and the groom. It is rare that a bride is not hit with input from countless friends and family. While it is a good idea to take what they have to say into consideration, the most important opinion is yours and your future spouse. Your wedding will be full of memories; make them ones that you will want to remember! Overall, enjoy being engaged. There are endless decisions to be made, and you cannot make them all today. Take a deep breath, figure out your priorities, get help from the people you care about, and focus on what you and the groom are looking for in your dream wedding. Let go of the stress and don't forget what brought you to this point, love.l
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