Engagement 101: 3 Tips For Managing The Overwhelm Of Wedding Planning

3 Tips To Managing The Overwhelm Of Wedding Planning 

Wedding planning can feel overwhelming for so many reasons, but first and foremost, know this—you are not alone in the process! Say goodbye to those endless, open-ended to-do lists you’ve found on Google, and say hello to 52 ‘Til I Do, Marryment’s podcast designed to guide you step by step. Each episode delivers sequential information and actionable tasks, presented in the exact order you need to tackle them. While we can’t promise to make wedding planning stress-free, we’re here to help make it a bit easier—and maybe even a little fun! Before you even begin the planning process, here are three tips to help manage the overwhelm that often comes with wedding planning. 

1. Define The Division Of Labor Early In The Process

The division of labor simply refers to how you and your partner intend to divide the responsibilities of wedding planning. Will one partner do most of the work and decision making? Will you tackle everything together or will one partner be in charge of certain tasks while the other partner is in charge of others? There is no right or wrong approach to this, it is all about what works best for you two. However, clearly defining these roles early in the process is essential to ensure the workload feels balanced and prevents one partner from feeling overwhelmed.

2. Limit Your To-Do List To No More Than Three Items

Our brains, like computers, have limited storage. The more tabs you have open, the slower your system runs, and the harder it becomes to find what you're looking for. Similarly, juggling too many tasks can make it difficult to focus and actually ends up counter-productive. Limit your 'work in progress' section to no more than three tasks at a time. By limiting your work in progress, you are able to give your full energy and full attention to the tasks at hand, ultimately moving them off of your to-do list so you have room for the next. 

3. Remember To Celebrate This Unique Chapter Of Life

Your engagement season is truly a special chapter, unlike any other! It’s a time filled with joy, excitement and yes, even stress. But through it all, make sure to take moments to celebrate. Keep regular date nights and create time to come together—not only to talk about your joy and anticipation for the wedding, but also to step away from planning. Make your wedding planning conversations a celebration in themselves. Pop open a bottle of champagne, share your favorite takeout, or enjoy a simple spread of cheese and crackers (our favorite). After all, this chapter in your life is just the beginning of a beautiful journey together.

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Continue building your wedding day foundation by reading Engagement 101: 5 Wedding Planning Truths. Listen along with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you love to stream!

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