Feeling Overwhelmed

If it's any consolation, even those of us who have had months to plan get a little overwhelmed sometimes. I had a proper breakdown at the weekend. We booked our venue 15 months in advance and they put the prices up and the stress has been ridiculous. Bridesmaid dresses I looked at earlier in the engagement are no longer in production. I wish I booked them but I was worried something I liked more would come along (they haven't).

Best of luck for the day. It'll be worth it.

Think of the positives - how amazing that you have booked so much in so little time!

The family and friends that really want to be there will turn up and to the no shows.....I really wouldn't stress! I have told my hubby to be that if people don't turn up then they really don't mean as much as we thought!

Also - how exciting to think that you will be married so soon, what an amazing feeling....I'm jealous - I have to wait 14 months until I become a MRS x

I can appreciate why it all feels overwhelming but like you say you know it will all come together for the big day.

Keep a list of everything and tick off everything as it gets done, watching them all get ticked will make you realise how much you have done.

Don't quote me but - I think it was Tizzie that organised her wedding in 8 weeks so hopeful if she is still around she will be able to give you some pointers about organising your day on a short timescale.

It might help to post another thread using the title of something like " Advice - organising our wedding in 7 weeks " to get the attention of other brides who are/have been in the same boat as you.

I'm sure everything will work out fabulously on you big day !

Good Luck

L x

What is it you have left to do, is there anything you need help with?

Oh bless you. How exciting though for you.

Lists are my friends... I recommend writing a "to do" list, and even putting the things you have done it so that you can see its done by ticking it off.

Then, start breaking down the things left to do into days. That way you will feel that things are doable and feel better at the end of each day.

I know that's probably stating the obvious, so sorry

x

Thanks all for the responses, I think I just needed to write it down and calm down!

S108HAN - Was the price increase a lot? In a way I do feel relieved that I haven't had loads of time to organise it but it really doesn't seem very far away now! You don't have that much longer to go either, how are your plans coming along?

BrideCummins14 - That is very true, I know really that those that really want to be there will be. I know I am very excited, I think when the bulk is organised I can relax and enjoy the lead up a bit more! When is your wedding?

2b_MrsB and *ACS* - Thank you for the good advice! I do love making lists and getting the spread sheets out I think my brain is just in overdrive. I realised last night that we hadn't sorted wedding rings and woke OH to tell him! Part of my problem is that I just want everything done at once, I hate loose ends. I just need to stick to my list and not worry about things.

kitcat10210 - It's all the little, nitty gritty things now! I have made my fruit cake for the base of the wedding cake, and I need to make the favours and confetti cones - things like that. Oh and I really need to sort the flowers out!

We've got them down to 15% about £900 but we've cut numbers to achieve that. OH seems more content with that, as it was going to be £1800 extra, but I'm not sold. As far as concerned I haven't got a confirmed venue, despite having given notice and sent STDS. I'm lacking motivation apart from that.