Hey, brides! If you’re feeling extra swamped and lacking in motivation these days you might be experiencing a common symptom as a soon-to-be Mrs. It’s called “decision overwhelm.” “Decision overwhelm” in the context of wedding planning refers to the feeling of being excessively burdened or stressed by the numerous decisions that need to be made during the planning process. Does this hit the spot?
Wedding planning involves a multitude of choices, ranging from selecting the venue and choosing the menu to deciding on the theme, colors, flowers, and more. For many brides, this influx of information, tasks, and choices easily becomes burdensome and disconcerting. On top of this, there’s the constant pressure to make the right choices, coupled with the desire to create a memorable and personalized wedding. This leads to a sense of being inundated with decisions that need to be made seamlessly and within a specified timeframe. This feeling of frustration coupled with pressure to deliver encapsulates the sentiment that brides-to-be may feel when faced with an overwhelming number of decisions, each carrying its own set of implications and consequences.
[From: A Fairy Tale Wedding at Selby Abbey and Carlton Towers in the UK / Photo: Patrick Photography]
Know that you are not alone. Many brides-to-be find themselves feeling trapped by decision overwhelm, too, so it’s important to know how to overcome this and move forward with wedding planning. Managing decision overwhelm is crucial for brides (and grooms). Not only will it make relive you of the extra stress, it will also shift your wedding planning journey from a tedious experience to a more enjoyable one. Here are some tips to help navigate through the decision-making process.
Prioritize and Set a Timeline
Establish a timeline for making decisions to avoid feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Identify the most critical decisions that need to be made first, such as selecting a venue and setting a budget. Focus on items that need your immediate attention first and think of other wedding details once they move up the priority list.
Create a Checklist
Develop a comprehensive checklist outlining all the tasks and decisions that need to be made. Sometimes the stress comes from thinking about what still needs to be done and decided upon. If you have a comprehensive checklist, you can rest assured that you can always come back to this and get to each task one at a time. You can also break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable steps.
[From: A Classy White Wedding with a Banquet at Giando Italian Restaurant & Bar / Photo: Jeff Lee Pictures]
Delegate Responsibilities:
Share the decision-making responsibilities with your partner, or for some cases, your family and trusted friends. For major decisions, you can definitely share these with your partner. For your family and friends, choose which items you can entrust to them, for example, they can help with researching on vendors, planning and creating D.I.Y. details, or taking on some tasks for one-the-day coordination. Continue reading “How To Deal with the Overwhelming Decisions You Need To Make When Planning a Wedding”
