STRESS!

So, FB and I found a really great rate back in August for 5/1/10. We decided to book it and plan a wedding for 300 people in 9 months...

I am feeling very overwhelmed this week. At first, I felt on top of things. We had church, dj, reception hall, flowers, and photographer booked by October. We registered by the beginning of November. I have my dress already and it needs minor alterations. I ordered it in Sept and it was custom made. My BM's have their dresses, and my invitations are on the way as we speak...but it's all of these little things..

Favors, Bridal Shower, finalizing guests that we didn't send STDs to, hair trial, makeup trial, shoes, postage, limos, tiara, hating m veil and wanting a new one, and now second guessing everything I booked because I feel like I rushed...like my invites, and whether or not we should have done a band and a dj. Does anyone else feel like this?

I feel like this all the time!!!!!! I think its only natural, but just remember, you choose all of those things for a reason and things will end up perfect.

As for everything else, just pick one thing and starting working on that. I get so overwhelemed when I start adding up all of the different things that need to get done, so I try my best just to focus on one check before even thinking about the next.

i think its ok to feel that way, happens to all of us.
you picked your vendors for a reason so try not to double guess yourself. theres a reason you liked them and try to remember that.

as for the other stuff you have left...make a list of it all on paper so you can see it and do it in sections...just check off as you go...and do not take it all on at once. that works best for me. it has kept me calm and collected and right on point with planning.

i also utilize the wedding timeline from LIW under the account section. that keeps me sane

good luck and remember its not as bad as you think. we tend to make it worse by stressing

We got engaged 1/16/09 and married 7/18/09. I honestly didn't feel rushed at all! You have *so much* done already, you should feel great about your progress!

You'll get everything done and it'll be amazing and incredible! Just take the goals apart and make a list of the most important things you want to do and slowly do them. In 5 months there's a ton you can accomplish!!!!

Take a few breaths, and make sure to take 1 - 2 days off every week from the planning -- it'll help you keep your sanity! Good luck!

You have so much done - try not to stress. I know easier said then done. It happens to all of us. It will get done just take one thing at a time.

you actually seem on track! You will be ok make a list like was mentioned it will do wonders. Allso you shouldnt have to worry about your shower at all give that to someone else to worry about

good luck and remember thats why we are here. You need help ask us!