Nervous..

Take it one step at a time but definitely start getting things booked and/or finished. 6 months flies by in no time at all.

Hey Teresa, I'd say get your décor done ASAP, then figure out who is throwing you a bridal shower and bachelorette party, then go from there. It sounds like you have a good idea of what is left but just need to start taking care of business! Everything will for sure get done, you just need to focus and remember that this is all towards the big picture!

Take it one thing at a time and try not to worry about your bridal party. They’re big girls and should act appropriately for you! It’s all about you and your fiancé not them so just focus on what you need to book like I said one thing at a time. Your bridesmaids can plan your shower and bachelorette so that’s one thing you don’t have to worry about. Most of the things you mentioned are exciting! Don’t let the stress get in the way of having fun and enjoying this experience. Just take a break when you need one from planning spend time with your FH or our friends and family to take your mind off it all for even a day

I’m getting married the first weekend of November and still have so much of this to do. Biggest suggestion is ask for help. I only have 2 bridesmaids (sister and best friend) so I gave them each others phone numbers and they have been in contact and will be planning bachelorette festivities and helping me pick out decor ideas (share a private Pinterest board!!)

It can seem overwhelming but keep in mind that there are a lot of things on the big “to-do” lists that aren’t necessary. We ended up cutting a few tasks off the list (engagement photos, save the dates, engagement party, etc). And ask people if they have any vendor recommendations. We do not live in the city we are getting married in (it is 5-6 it’s away) but after talking with his sister about what we still have to book she mentions a friend of hers that does makeup and hair for weddings and another friend who is married to DJ. Again asking for help is key to staying stress free while planning and most people are more than willing to help out if you ask.

And although booking vendors well in advance is better for shopping around with prices and giving them enough time to truly pull your vision to life don’t stress about needed everything booked 6monthe out. If people can pull a wedding together in as little as 3 months and have it look great it’s can easily be done with more time.

I'm stressed every week and I have 3 months away

Just chip at things slowly and delegate responsibility where you can. This is what your bridesmaids and mother-in-law help out with.

Cake tasting is fun and quick cakes the easy part! My bridesmaids are taking care of my shower and bachelorette which we won't be having till 2 weeks before the wedding try not to stress to much and enjoy everything you have 6 months that's half a year! I'm sure everything will turn out perfect and the girls will get along for one day it's your wedding and if they care about you they wouldn't let anything ruin it

I'm getting married the weekend after you (Yay November!), and I'm feeling it too. I think what is keeping me sane is that I know, no matter what happens on that day, the next morning I will be waking up beside the love of my life. And whatever goes wrong will make for a good story later on anyway lol.

If the pressure is too much, maybe veto the buck and doe. I think there is this expectation nowadays that a wedding isn't just a day, but a giant string of expensive and stressful events spread throughout the engagement, used to suck as much money out of unsuspecting couples as possible. We aren't having a buck and doe,and we didn't have an engagement party, and we are just as happy as ever! If the extra event is something you aren't absolutely phsyched about, cancel it. Also, make your bridal party or someone close to you plan the bachelotrette! Don't take on that extra burden yourself. Same goes for your bridal shower. That should NEVER be your job to plan. Let people take care of you

You got this, okay? Don't be afraid to ask your family and friends for help. They love you, and I'm sure someone will help you out

See if you can find things to delegate. Your bridesmaids should be planning your bachelorette (with input from you if you want), and they can help with the wedding shower. Nothing is all just on you! See if you can find things for your bridesmaids/family, etc., to do with clear instructions.

Best peice of advise is just to take it one day at a time and assess the situation or event as normal. Breathing is going to get you through smoothly than freaking out.

If it helps, make lists per event and things to do as you checkmark each task done knowing there us not ing to worry about.

The bridesmaids should be ok and getting along if there is any fighting that does break out otherwise. That will give you the chance to see whats going on and resolve the issues.

Take some time away from the wedding. My fiance and I didn't do anything over Christmas and New Years and didn't do a lot the month of December. I then took another break in March. It was nice to set wedding planning aside for a bit. And, realized some things weren't as important as I had originally thought.

I would also suggest getting help! As much as possible, recruit other people to help. My friend is having a centerpiece-making party. Another friend had people come over to put together the favours.

For me, my sister-in-law offered to do our flowers. So, I let her decide what flowers she wanted to do. My future mother-in-law offered to grow flowers for our centerpieces and she chose the flowers for those. My brother is the MC at the reception and he is in charge of the order of everything. I have completely handed shower and bachelorette to my maid of honour. She told me when it is and what to wear. They haven't happened yet, but she is super excited for them so I am not worried about what she has planned!

Turning some things over has been a great relief! I know some people need to be involved in all those details, so this would be more stressful, but for me it has been great to relieve some of the stress!