Wedding Planning Advice – 2 Week Break

Before we got married, Joel and I were graciously given wedding planning advice in abundance. I want to share a bit of that advice with others who are in their wedding planning process in the hope of bringing some encouragement and peace to what can easily be a chaotic and stressful time!

Wedding Planning Advice: Give Yourself A 2 Week Break

Early on in our engagement, Joel and I were advised to finish ALL of our wedding planning at least two weeks before the wedding day. It sounded like a great idea especially as I had friends and family flying in from America and wanted to have as much time as possible with them. We took it on board and we’re so glad we did!

It didn’t go completely to plan…

It was easier said than done, but I’m proud of the boundaries we set. We did have to complete a few small tasks like go through the wedding day itinerary with our bridal party, but we did it during a family BBQ where we also drank wine and played games! We also had to practice our first dance, but instead of feeling stressed about it, we were able to laugh and be silly and enjoy those few quiet minutes together. Most if not all of the important tasks were checked off the to-do list two weeks before our wedding day and it really made all the difference.

What difference did it make?

• We were able to spend quality time with our friends and family who traveled for our wedding.
• We didn’t have to talk all about the wedding. We caught up on day to day life with our loved ones and enjoyed just being together.
• We got some much-needed ZZZs (unheard of right!?). Because of this we felt rested and at our best when it came to the wedding day.
• We were able to go on runs together to clear our heads and relieve some stress.
• We actually saw each other. Not just from across the room!
• We enjoyed our last few days as fiancés before becoming husband and wife (…then it got even better!)
• We lived in the here and now instead of wishing the days away and thinking, can’t we just be married yet!?

Whether it’s going on walks with your fiancé, cooking your parents dinner to thank them for all of their hard work, going to bed early, going to a spa and pampering yourself, whatever! I promise that if you give yourselves a break before your wedding day to do anything BUT plan your wedding, you will be better for it. With all that spare time, do what makes you feel relaxed and at your best. Spend time with the people who matter most. Live in the here and now. Wrap up the to-do lists earlier and enjoy your two-week break.

That’s my two cents. I hope it helps. :) Happy wedding planning everyone!