While everyone is jumping for joy because itโs your big day, you try so hard to hide the fact that youโre feeling sick to your stomach just thinking about the wedding! Youโre having bad dreams. The sight of your wedding dress fills you with dread. Nope, this is not your cue to call off the wedding; you are only experiencing pre-wedding jitters. Youโre about to commit for the rest of your life and youโre staring that notion right in the eye, so the least you can do is have some cold feet. To get past these jitters, here are 5 efficient steps to consider.
1. Understand The Factors That Give You Stress
Yes, the wedding is the reason behind your stress, but which exact part? โPre-wedding stress is as good as a set of complex equations, and half your problems will be solved the moment you realize exactly what is bugging you,โ quotes Dr. Dinal Vora, MD, Homoeopathic Psychiatrist, and Wedding Counselor. Is it the arrangement? Your mother? You donโt like the venueโฆPinpoint where exactly is your problem.
2. Have Heart-To-Heart Talks With A Close friend or A Family Member
Sometimes, all we need is a nice speech from someone who knows us inside out. Turn to trusted people to boost your confidence. Donโt be afraid to open up about the nitty-gritty. Those who really care for you can give you the comforting words you need to hear and calm your frazzled nerves. You donโt have to do everything on your own.
3. Talk To Your Groom To Be
Usually brides delay this step, fearing they might hurt their partnerโs feelings, though in fact this should be one of your first steps. Youโre merging your life with this person; your mess is his mess now. Most probably, he is having pre-wedding jitters too. Now, you both can discuss it and later laugh it off together.
4. Pamper Yourself
Youโre the bride here, this is your license to get pampered. Schedule a relaxing trip to the spa for a massage, or a mani-pedi session at the salon. Unwind with a favourite movie. Spend some leisurely time at the park doing nothing stressful. Even if youโre busy, make time for this. Entertaining yourself is a great talisman against pre-wedding jitters of any kind.
5. Do Not Strive For Perfection All the Time
Well, perfection is like chasing a moving object! You will only end up breathless, and you wonโt catch the damn thing. It is the root cause of anxiety. Recognize that there might be hitches; things about your special day may not go according to plan. Leave the small details for others to organize; thatโs what wedding coordinators, family and friends are there for! Just focus on one thing; enjoying yourself, your partner and your day.
Pre-wedding jitters are annoying, but once you overcome them, a ball of excitement will take their place. Let the fun begin.
