The contract is signed - still stressing

[BizzieBride]

I finally signed on the dotted line for my wedding site, this evening. I am having such mixed emotions about this huge event tho. I thought I was going to be happy and excited, but thats not the case at all. One part of me is nerveous and stressed out over it, and the other part is relieved to finally get it set into stone.
I have had this wedding planned in my head for two years, and now finally the ball is beginning to roll. Now that I got the two major things out of the way (the dress and the ceremony) I don't know where to go now, lol. It seems like a lot of multitasking to me. I got a ton of worries running through my head, will I be able to afford the wedding?? Did I decide on the wrong place??? I hope I don't become a Bridezilla! Will my family be upset that its a morning wedding?? OMG I can go on and on....
Please tell me I'm not alone, or am I stressing the details too much.

[BelhurstBride]

I know how you feel! I'm in the early stages of planning too. I'm very sure about the site that we chose, however, I'm freaking out about everything else! It's just so much to do!

It feels very overwhelming when there is such a long "to-do" list, but I just try to remember that I have 14 months to plan everything, and that it will all work out. Just try to think about a few things at a time, rather than trying to figure every detail out at once. I've been creating lists for myself every week to get done, like:

"Find out more about officiants"
"Call about flower prices"
"Get rest of addresses"

And I work on those things for one week, and if I get it done, great, if not, I just carry it over to the next week.

:D

[WebLady]

Congrats on getting a place :whoohoo:

I wouldn't worry about trying to please everyone, cause it won't happen, so just do what you and your FH want and can afford.

I am sure you aren't the only bride to stress over little details though and you probably won't be the last. But try not to let it all get to you ... it is all small stuff in the big picture ;)

All the best :grinhappy:

[StarCoveter]

You are NOT the only one! A lot of brides stress when they look at the list of all the things that need to get done. It is a lot, but you have a long time to get it done. Get started on all that little stuff NOW, so you don't stress later (like me, Ms. Procrastinator). It will all come together in the end. And I keep telling myself, "This all won't matter in a couple of years, because then I won't remember any of this and I'll be married! (and really, THAT is the important thing.)

[RosieAngel]

I think ALL of us go through that stage! After we decided to book a destination wedding, I started getting all worried about what my family would think (my worries weren't entirely unfounded, but oh well). I think the only way to keep yourself sane is to remember that this wedding is about you and your FH, not anyone else, and they can either be excited and happy for you or stay at home feeling sorry for themselves.

Good luck with everything! I'd love to see pics of your location and dress!