weditorial™ | a wedding and event planner's blog » bridezilla http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog Planner's Blog by Elisa Delgardio CSEP, PBC {A Flair for Affairs®} Orlando wedding planner and certified special event professional blogs about the event industry, weddings and favorite inspirations. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:27:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 How Not To Become Bridezilla – Part 2 http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2010/01/28/how-not-to-become-bridezilla-2/ http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/2010/01/28/how-not-to-become-bridezilla-2/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:45:49 +0000 Elisa http://www.aflairforaffairs.com/blog/?p=872

As a follow up to my previous post, I wanted to share some thoughts and observations on dealing with the stress associated with planning a wedding.

Common stressors stem from personal expectations, important decisions that must be made by you and your fiance, the involvement or interference of family members, time constraints, financial circumstances and so on. Depending on your situation, you may experience some of these challenges or struggle with all of them. It’s inevitable. Planning a wedding is not only a major investment of time and money, it’s a process that’s fraught with difficult choices. And if you’re generally hard to please or have a demanding or controlling personality, you’ll likely experience an even greater level of stress.

The stress level that a Bride-to-Be (or engaged couple) feels radiates in a ripple effect and can negatively impact the planning and flow of the wedding. It’s important to keep your cool and not CREATE the chaos you’re trying to AVOID.

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A (Bakers) Dozen Tips to Calm your Inner Bridezilla

  • If you’re feeling uneasy, consider getting help from a trusted friend, family member or professional (TRUST YOUR GUT)
  • Remain flexible & keep an open mind
  • Brush up on the etiquette of being a good hostess/host
  • Establish a budget and be careful to mind it; when finances are strained, stress will increase proportionately
  • Keep your expectations in check: while your wedding is a high priority for you, resist the urge to boss and be discourteous to others (family, bridal party, vendors, etc.)
  • Pick your battles wisely
  • Keep the significance of the day in perspective  (Start your new life off on the right foot!)
  • Manage your time & energy – don’t allow the wedding planning process to take over your life
  • Don’t take on too much (DIY); spreading yourself too thin is a recipe for disaster
  • Pre-condition yourself to be accepting of the need to make compromises
  • Decide in advance that “whatever will be will be” – inevitably, things go wrong but proper planning should minimize this.  And some things are just beyond anyone’s control (weather, mechanical failure, illness, etc.)
    • by Sharon Naylor

    by Sharon Naylor

  • Wedding Insurance may provide some additional piece of mind (Venue, Hurricanes, etc.)
  • Consult resources (such as blogs and books) designed to help lend support during the planning process

    • WIN THE BOOK!

    Would you like a FREE copy of Sharon Naylor’s book? Share your “Bridezilla moment” with us! We’re looking to hear from Brides, Grooms, Friends and Planners (just about anyone, really- lol!). Our staff will pick three favorite stories or comments and send the winners a copy of “The Bride’s Guide to Diplomacy“    Winners will be selected on February 15th, 2010.    {Spread the word!!}

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    Frustrated bride-to-beAre you feeling stressed and anxious about your wedding?

    Are you beginning to reach your boiling point because things are not going as planned?

    Has the joy and excitement of wedding planning fizzled out like a glass of luke warm champagne?

     

    Could this woman be you…?

    Elisa’s Tips: How Not To Become Bridezilla

    If you’re a bride who is struggling to cope with the stress of planning a wedding, I invite you to join me on Tuesday, November 23rd at 8pm for FREE Webinar.   As the featured guest, I’ll be sharing some important ideas and valuable advice about how to plan a wedding with zero stress!  You’ll definitely want to tune in for this one!   Take it from my co-host Michael Stedman:

    “Elisa’s qualifications are through the roof and she’s giving away a ton of great tips that will save you time, effort, money, and most of all, frustration on the big day.  Believe me, in 20 years – she’s seen it all!  Even just one of these tips can help make the big day extra special.”

    Michael and I encourage you to register now because space is limited.  After you click on the link, enter your email address and Michael will send you the details!

    How Not to Become Bridezilla

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    For assistance with your wedding plans please call 877.55FLAIR or email Elisa: eventstaff {at} aflairforaffairs.com

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