The Holidays can be a very, very stressful time for Bride's!
For some, this is the first time they will meet his family. This may be the first time they have to think about buying gifts for someones family other than their own. We all want to get the perfect, thoughtful gift for our future in-laws. We want to make a great impression and say all the right things. This may be the first time that you and your new husband-to-be have really had to discuss finances. Or make decisions about choosing gifts together. You may find that you have totally different ideas. Or that your families have totally different traditions.
---All of these things can put us on edge.---
Then, on top of this, every one wants to know what you have planned for your wedding? (Often times they want to give there "two cent" about your wedding.) They want to know: What your gown looks like? What your colors are? And why you choose those colors? Who's doing the flowers? Where your getting married....and on and on!!
It can just become too much!!
If your wedding is in January, February, or March you may need to continue to plug away at the wedding stuff over the Holidays. But, I am guessing most wedding are not. If your feeling the stress of it all.....allow yourself some time off. Give yourself permission to STOP! And START back up with your "wedding stuff" in January or even early February. You really do have time!!! ( Most ordered things take 3-4 month.)
If your wedding is in January, February, or March you may need to continue to plug away at the wedding stuff over the Holidays. But, I am guessing most wedding are not. If your feeling the stress of it all.....allow yourself some time off. Give yourself permission to STOP! And START back up with your "wedding stuff" in January or even early February. You really do have time!!! ( Most ordered things take 3-4 month.)
Allowing yourself a chance to make it through the Holidays with less stressed is always a good idea. Enjoy the time with new relatives; as well as the old ones. With out being all "stressed out" about all the "stuff " you still need to get done.
Eat that piece of Christmas candy or that lovely dinner and enjoy it without guilt! Or even a thought of fitting into your gown. You'll have months to hit the trend mill; if you want too.
Tell family and friends that you are taking a little break to enjoy the holidays with them. And you plan to hit it hard again after the first of the year. Or use your own patent statement that you feel comfortable with. Most people will respect the fact that you are prioritizing and making family first.
Now, please... go and have some fun!! Forget about all that "wedding stuff" for a while.
Now, please... go and have some fun!! Forget about all that "wedding stuff" for a while.
It will wait for you.....I promise.
See you again soon!!!
Happy Holidays,
Connie
PS if you just can't stop thinking about wedding stuff....make yourself a "to do" list for 1-1-08.
