You're engaged now what?: Common struggles brides face when planning their dream wedding

Unveiling the veiled struggles: Navigating the wedding planning process

A bride always envisions her wedding to be a magical fairytale come true but behind every beautiful smile there's a stressed out bride with a list of worries and problems constantly running on her mind. From managing the budget of your wedding to dealing with family dynamics, brides are faced with so many struggles it will challenge one's resilience during this planning process. Despite how alone and doubtful you may feel just know that you are not the only bride experiencing these things.

To help eradicate these worries let’s look at all the common struggles brides face when it comes to planning their dream wedding.

The Budget Balancing Act -

One of the biggest struggles brides face when planning their wedding is facing budgetary limitations. It's easy to get carried away with ideas and inspiration for your dream wedding but these dreams may struggle to become a reality as a result of a bride's budget. Sticking to a strict budget comes as an issue for some couples who are left to face the challenge of negotiating and prioritising essential elements over a bride's dream. Amongst these struggles, brides must navigate the world of wedding expenses whilst trying to bring their vision to life without breaking the bank.

Family Feuds and Emotional Ties -

When it comes to planning a wedding, families can bring you joy but also cause unwanted drama. Conflicting opinions, different traditions and unnecessary family drama can turn your planning process into a minefield. Brides are often caught in the middle trying to play the mediator, trying to cater for everyone's needs and often disregarding their own. Issues like a guest list often come into play as a feud may erupt between families. It can often cause more unnecessary issues leaving you in the middle. Just know that compromise is key and at the end of the day you have the final say.

Dress Dilemmas -

For a bride it is needless to say that you want to look your best on your big day. Your dress plays a key factor in creating your perfect wedding day. It is often a struggle for some brides to find a dress that is within budget and their style. Searching tirelessly for your dream dress can take time and is an extremely overwhelming process for a bride to endure on top of the stress from the planning process. At the end of the day, it's not about the dress, it's about the person you're walking down the altar towards and the lifetime you're about to spend with them.

Time management struggles -

Wedding planning requires you to have time management skills as everything flies by. This process will feel like the longest and the shortest thing you have ever endured. As the day is fast approaching it is common for brides to struggle under stress as they may feel unprepared, juggling numerous responsibilities and feeling overwhelmed within their day to day lives. Remember to delegate tasks, it's okay to ask for help and always remember to prioritise yourself and take the time to relax.

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While your wedding journey may be rocky and you are faced with some challenges, it's important to look at the bigger picture. Embrace the highs and lows, learn from your mistakes and celebrate your wins. Ultimately your wedding day is going to be the most memorable day of your life and you are celebrating it with the person you love the most.

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