22. From Overwhelmed to Organized: How to Tackle Wedding Planning Stress

In this episode, we're diving into the stress of wedding planning and offering strategies to help you actually enjoy the process. Sure, you’ve seen the Pinterest tips about planning a date night where you don’t talk about the wedding—but we’re going deeper. How can you minimize the overall stress of planning instead of just pausing it for a few hours? From breaking things down into phases to focusing on what really matters, we’ve got you covered.

Episode Highlights:

• Wedding Planning Stress: Why “ignoring the stress” for a night isn’t the answer, and what you can do instead.
• What Stresses Couples Out the Most: Common stressors and sneaky things that add pressure.
• Project Management Approach: Planning a wedding is a lot like managing a big project—learn how to use that to your advantage.
• Pro Tip: Hire a planner or coordinator to reduce decision fatigue and avoid analysis paralysis.
• Budgeting Advice: Set your budget before you book your venue and focus on what’s most important to you.
• Phased Planning Approach: Break down the planning process into four key phases—Foundation, Pretties, Details, and Finale—to stay organized and on track.
• Decision-Making Tips: Trust your gut, stay confident, and make decisions based on facts and numbers.
• Stress Management: Learn how to identify what’s stressing you out, whether you can control it, and how to refocus on what matters most—marrying your best friend!

Final Thought: Wedding planning should be fun! Remember, some of the things you're stressing about now won’t even cross your mind on the big day.

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