Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Wedding Guide
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Follow these tips to tame wedding day nerves and jitters
W
hen couples tie the knot, many
changes are in store, many compro-
mises will be made and many lasting
memories will be created. But in the weeks and
months before their big days, couples can easily
get caught up in the whirlwind of wedding plan-
ning, never taking inventory of their feelings until
their wedding days have arrived.
Come their wedding days, couples should not
be surprised if some nerves set in. A survey from
the self-help resource The Fear Source indicated
71 percent of brides-to-be suffered from some
type of nerves during the lead-up to their wed-
dings. Many reported that it affected their daily
lives prior to their weddings or hampered their
performance and enjoyment during the day itself.
According to Psych Central, a modern online
voice for mental health information, emotional
support and advocacy, pre-wedding jitters are
common and can be the subconscious telling a
person that something needs to be remedied.
Wedding nerves do not mean a wedding is
doomed; it just means certain issues may need to
be worked through. The following are some ways
to tame wedding day nerves.
Keep an open dialogue
Speak with your future spouse about the things
that may be causing your anxiety. Maybe you
have doubts on financial choices or where you
will be living after the wedding. Communicating
openly and honestly is one of the foundations of
a strong relationship.
Slow down and breathe
Wedding planning involves making many deci-
sions, and sometimes couples move at breakneck
speeds. Make slowing down a priority. Try to
enjoy a quiet dinner with just the two of you.
When enjoying peaceful moments, take deep
breaths, which can be calming and revitalizing. If
need be, consider signing up for a yoga or tai chi
class to force you to slow down.
Address performance anxiety
It’s easy to build up the big day in your mind
and hope that everything goes according to plan.
But it’s impossible to plan for each and every out-
come on your wedding day. Focus on everything
that can go right, rather than worrying about what
might go wrong. Also, realize that your guests are
your friends and family members who will be for-
giving of any hiccups along the way. You’re
bound to recover gracefully from any mishaps.
Work on confidence
Wedding fears may stem from inadequate self-
confidence. Give yourself a pep talk and surround
yourself with positive people. Keep the worry-
warts at arms’ length for the time being.
Recruit more help
Weddings are huge undertakings, so it’s no sur-
prise that couples sometimes feel overwhelmed.
Ask reliable relatives or friends to double-check
all of the last-minute details. This way you don’t
feel it is all on your shoulders.
Wedding days nerves are to be expected and
often have little to do with the decision to
get married. Planning such a big event can be
nerve-wracking, but there are ways to combat any
anxiety that builds up as the big day draws near.
—Metro