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Preventing a Bridezilla

There are few things as stressful as planning a big wedding. With so many details and so many egos, feelings often get trampled and resentments easily arise. One of the most likely individuals to reach an emotional boiling point during wedding planning is the bride. So often a blushing bride turns into a ranting, raving woman desperate to get every detail perfect for her special day. Somewhere during the planning process she becomes a Bridezilla; a woman who many fear and go to great lengths to avoid.

So how can you stop from morphing into this angry woman? Below area few thoughts to keep in mind as you make plans for your special day. Keep in mind that they are not sure thing, but if followed they might bring you some peace during this hectic time.
  • Give yourself a realistic timeline. You can't expect to pull off the gala of the year when you are inviting 300 people for an occasion two weeks away.
  • Take time for yourself during the planning stages. Schedule in walks or a massage or an afternoon movie. You need time when you are not dwelling on menus and place settings.
  • Hire a weeding planner if you can afford one. Interview several and choose one whose personality meshes nicely with yours.
  • Choose a date and a gown that is realistic for your figure. If your wedding is two months and your gown is six sizes too small, chaos will ensue. If you want to be a smaller size, choose a date and a gown that will fit the real you when then time comes.
  • Organize. Knowing your dates, deadlines and ideas are so very important.
  • Enjoy! Remember this is your day. Everybody will have an opinion, but when it comes to the core of the day, it is all about you. Enjoy it.

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