Top Tips: Managing Stress
In honour of Stress Awareness Month, this week's blog takes a look at three of the most stressful situations you might face when planning your wedding - and how to handle them!
According to a recent study by registry website Zola, 96% of couples are stressed out by wedding planning, with 40% of couples stating that they found the experience âextremely stressfulâ. Further research by Dana Rebecca Designs revealed the top things that real newlyweds would change about their weddings given the chance again, with 19% of couples saying that the planning stress was so much that they âshould have just elopedâ instead. A large part of this comes from a feeling that everything has to be perfect â who could fault you for wanting the dream wedding day? â but as the UK marks Stress Awareness Month in April each year, itâs important to remember that too much stress can be detrimental to your health and happiness. Hereâs our advice for handling three of most stressful situations you might face when planning your big dayâŠ
1. Money worries
Weddings can be incredibly expensive and itâs little wonder that this can be a source of anxiety for couples â whether thereâs pressure on you to save or to spend! Having a detailed record of your budget and every expenditure can help reduce some of the worry and panic. It will allow you and your partner to have a grasp of where you are, and what you still need to pay for. It can also stop you overspending on things that just arenât that important.
2. Time management troubles
Struggling to get everything done? It can be easy to spend all of your spare time on wedding related tasks, but if the prospect fills you with dread rather than excitement, then you might want to take a step back and reassess your priorities. Write down a list of everything you think you need to do and set it aside for an hour or two while you go and do something you love. When you come back to it, you should have a clearer head and be in a position to use your time more effectively. You may realise that certain tasks no longer seem so intimidating, or that some could be delegated to someone else, and you can then start allocating time for each task that remains on your list.
3. Arguments with your partner
Whether itâs deciding which food to serve during your wedding breakfast or which guests youâd like to attend the reception but not the ceremony, there are certain points at which youâre bound to disagree with your partner when planning your wedding! However, if small disagreements turn into a constant arguments, then itâs maybe time to put the brakes on and reflect on whatâs really important. Planning the wedding should be fun, and about your love for one another, so take time to be reminded of that â whether itâs by planning a date night at your favourite restaurant or just going bowling together. Ban all talk of the wedding for the night â and relax!
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