5 Simple Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Planning a Wedding

Planning a wedding should be a blast, but with so much going on, it can easily lead to burnout. You're juggling a million details, so it makes sense that up until now, you’ve felt nothing but overwhelmed.

But it doesn't have to be that way. At I Do Arizona, we're all about making the journey as joyful as the destination. So we’re giving you a few no-fluff tips to help you keep your cool and enjoy every moment of this adventure!

Wedding Planning Tip #1: Learn to Say No

Don’t be scared of the word "no!" In fact, it needs to become your new favorite word. Learn how to say no to the good and YES to the best.

Arizona wedding planning can quickly become all-consuming, with new tasks and requests popping up constantly. Prioritize what truly matters to you and your partner, and don't hesitate to say "no thanks" to commitments that don't align with your vision.

It's about focusing on what you want for your day!

Wedding Planning Tip #2: Get Organized

To ditch the chaos and embrace the calm, you need to get organized. It’s a game-changer in wedding planning!

Keep all your important documents, contracts, and vendor info in one easy-to-access digital file. A wedding binder can also be helpful if you want to bring important documents to vendor meetings.

Think of it as your wedding planning command center — keeping everything organized helps you stay on top of the details. This way, you’ll only have to remember to look at your “command center” instead of trying to memorize a thousand and one different details.

Wedding Planning #3: Have Some Fun

Don’t forget to have some fun in between all those to-dos! A wedding is a celebration, after all.

Schedule some intentional fun in the weeks leading up to your wedding. Go out with your friends and do activities that don’t have anything to do with your wedding.

Some of our favorite ways to decompress are:

Cozying up on the couch with your pet for a movie night
Having a girl’s night out with your closest friends
A family dinner where wedding talk is off-limits
A bubble bath and your favorite book
A nature-infused hike (or just a simple walk around the block!)
Take a yoga class

The most important thing is to eliminate distractions as much as possible. Focus on being in the moment, and make wedding talk, or thinking about your wedding, off limits. Even if that means you have to turn your phone off!

Wedding Planning Tip #4: Move Your Body

Movement is one of the best ways to move stress out of your body. Whether it’s a brief walk in your neighborhood, a weekly yoga session, or hitting the gym a few times a week, movement makes a difference.

A little movement when you’re feeling stressed helps you clear your head, focus on your health, and return to planning feeling refreshed!

Wedding Planning Tip #5: Take a Deep Breath

When in doubt, breathe. It’s important to take time to relax and decompress while you’re planning your wedding. Take regular time-outs to simply relax and unwind. — it’s a marathon, not a sprint!

A relaxing bath or a massage will help ease tension. Or just sitting on the couch while practicing mindful, deep breaths. You need to give yourself permission to step away and recharge so you can come back to planning with a clear mind!

Wedding Planning Destress With a Wedding Planner

Planning a wedding should be an exciting journey, not a stressful one. Remember, it's about celebrating your unique love story with the people you cherish most. So, don't forget to relax and have some fun along the way!

But if the stress of wedding planning becomes overwhelming, know that you're not alone. At I Do Arizona, we're passionate about helping couples like you bring their dream weddings to life, while making every step of the process easier.

Ready for some help? We're here for you every step of the way — learn more about working together here!