A wedding is a blessing, a special day for two people to form an everlasting bond. But let’s face it, weddings can also be hugely stressful for the bride, the bridegroom, and also those involved in the direct management of the function.

So here we’ve made a handy list of things YOU can do to handle wedding stress better, and even lessen them to a great extent:

1. Plan Ahead

Nothing is too stressful for a prepared person. So sit down with a pen and paper, with your significant other or anyone involved in the arrangement of the wedding, and jot things down. Winging it might sound romantic, but it’s rarely practical. Set a date, find the ideal venue for your wedding, the caterers, the parlours, and what-have-you. In short, take a planned approach towards your big day. Of course, to find wedding venues, caterers, makeup artists, musicians, you can avail the services of online platforms such as Alpha 360, which make it very easy to look up, compare, and get in touch with a plethora of service providers.

2. Seek Help

Don’t take all the burden on your own shoulders; reach out to people, listen to what they have to say, then come to an informed decision. As a wedding is invariably a complex function, with its myriad associated events such as Gaye Holud and Mehendi Night and Bou Bhat, so it’s wise to seek counsel of those who’ve gotten married recently, which shouldn’t be difficult to do, because every year, it’s quite likely someone from your kith and kin get married. Ask them what are the potential obstacles and pitfalls that can arise, and you will be amazed at the usefulness of the advice they give.

3. Don’t Overthink It

Plan, prepare, and seek advice. But don’t overdo it. Take a step back. Understand that a wedding is an important function, but your marriage is infinitely more so. So spend more time preparing for your marital life, instead of exhausting all your energy on wedding planning. 

4. Enjoy The Process

This is fundamental to the experience. Whether you’re getting married, whether you’re getting into a new job, or you’re retiring, if you’re not enjoying it, what’s the point? So when you’re getting married, enjoy the process, enjoy the Gaye Holud, the Bou Bhat, or whatever function you decide to adorn your wedding with. As Charlie Chaplin said, “A day without laughter is a day wasted.” So don’t let your wedding be a day wasted.

5. Take Criticism With A Pinch Of Salt

Criticism will fly at you left, right, and centre. People complain. The food might not have been to their taste, the dress not as sparkly as they would’ve liked to see. They might even comment on your significant other, saying how that person isn’t as tall/pretty/wealthy/healthy as you deserve. Listen to all this critique with a pinch of salt. Don’t take them to heart.  

So, do you have any suggestion for anyone who’s stressing over their wedding? Please share!