I will be fine by the weekend, but we are CRAMMED with stuff leading to Saturday.
It just seems like a lot. Print out water bottle labels and attach, fix the menu, get the kids bags together, dance lessons etc etc etc.
How did all the newlyweds handle and juggle so much a few days before the wedding??
Just looking for some love from those of you who have been through it.
I love this board. You all are really amazing women.
Just Cindy
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Have a list and cross things off as you do them. if you keep organized it will help.
Also my downfall was logistics. Be sure to have a plan for what you want to accomplish and put realistic time schedule to it.
Also a time table for the day before and day of will be very helpful.
Do as much ahead of time as you can!!!
alli3131
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I worked up until the day before so I made sure i had everything done the weekend before and then dropped it all off the thursday before at my RH......Just have a list and check it all off.
cedesnyc
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A list is the best thing to have. I shed a few pounds days before the wedding...what is it called...stress weight?
I had a list and was crossing things off. I did have a few sleepless nights but it was all worth it...I slept afterwards. Just make sure to keep yourself organized and things will work out.
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this is a great thread b/c i was thinking the same thing. i am sitting at work making lists for myself as we speak. i have a zillion things running through my head that I could be doing instead of sitting here. its so quiet at work
LadyDuda81509
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i cried alot! lol
KerriJohnS
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I think I'm going to take anxiety pills and whine to Allegra all the time!!!
I have NO IDEA!!! This is the CRAZY part!! All these appointments and stuff are just hitting me one after the other after the other... and it's jsut A LOT in a short amount of time. it's just nuts!!!
bag19
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pinot and the HM.
but seriously i was wayyyyyyyyy stressed out. on top of the wedding isht, we are in the middle of buying a house. oh and i worked until 12 on the thurs before.
first and foremost, don't give a sh!t if you piss anyone off. they will still love you when you're 'back to normal'. I know its hard, but if there is anything you can delegate out to a BM or fam member, DO IT! I know i wanted to do EVERYTHING and approve everything, but sometimes, it's just not possible.
TRUST your vendors. they will show up and do their job and hopefully exceed your expectations. I was SO worried that someone wouldn't show up or that i forgot to confirm with someone, but on the day of, everything falls in to place.
Take it one thing at a time. Make a list and make copies of it. Give it to your FH so he understands (if your FH is anything like how mine was) give it to your MOH, your mom, fmil, whomever. Let them help if they offer!!!
and finally, just go with the flow. once we got to the RD, the stress fell away and i was able to really enjoy being with all of our friends and family. you will make it through! and at the very least, you have the Honeymoon at the end!!!!!
JennyAPH
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I handled it with alot of wine..
MrsCastanedain09
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I see there's a theme here!
Wine, wine, lots of lists, a spa date the day before the wedding....and then some mimosa's the morning of!
It's just so much but you girls can do it....and it will all be worth it!
MirabellaNYC
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I used the list on theknot.com..
Made lists, and DH and I divided and conquered.
Just breathe and ENJOY!!! Don't let all the little details stress you out, you do what you can, and know that no matter what it will be a beautiful wedding.
ETA: I found that working out really helped my stress level. It was great to go to a spin class and NOT think about wedding stuff for an hour..even the morning of the wedding I worked out for 45 minutes and I was stress free!!
In fact, working out helped SO MUCH, it got rid of any bent up emotion and nervousness. I was feeling great the day of the wedding.
But keep in mind I cried all day the day before the wedding-it was really emotional. But the day of the wedding I was like 'IT'S SHOW TIME!'
Shellymd
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to do lists, margaritas, to do lists, wine, to do lists, champagne, oh and to do lists lol.
Also, remember that its all going to be perfect, so try not to stress to much :)
Oh and tylenol pm's to help my racing mind sleep at night :)
Summertimegal424
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made lists and lists and lists
and checked checked and checked
and they all got done in time!
latre08
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Got everything accomplished with little or no sleep! You will be fine. Good Luck!
PROBM
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we focused on one task at a time. Every night before went to bed we made a short list of things that needed to be accomplished. we would not start something until the last thing was finished. we made the lists short so they were manageable and then realized we had more time so we start on a new list. dh helped so much. I also delegated smal odd jobs to bridal party and parents such as bathroom baskets, packing the hotel room with goodies, water etc
