My Tips for Planning a Wedding in 7 Weeks or Less
Written by Rosa Linda Fallon
Planning and executing a wedding in less than 7 weeks is no easy feat. It requires lots of coffee, checklists, and concentration. I’ll be the first to admit that I had no idea what actually went into planning a wedding. There are so many moving parts and details, as I soon found out. The reality is, whether it’s a small wedding or a large wedding, planning is still essential, especially when you only have such a short amount of time. Why did I get married in 7 weeks, might you ask? Simple. My husband and I wanted to be married sooner rather than later. There was no other reason!
Here are my tips for planning a wedding in 7 weeks or less that will hopefully help keep you from losing your mind.
The less hands involved, the better. After you’ve announced the wedding date, you may find that many people will reach out to you, offer to help you, and get involved. While it is true that most of them are just trying to be helpful, it is better that you have no more than 2 or 3 go-to reliable friends or family members who are directly involved in the planning process. This keeps things streamlined, on-task, and non-confusing. The less hands, the better!
Don’t get caught up in perfection. To be honest, I didn’t have much expectations going into my wedding. I had an idea of what I wanted, but I also knew that I was going to have to be flexible. I created it as I went, and I didn’t get hung up on the small things, especially since I was in a time crunch.
Find a way to reduce stress. This is imperative if you want to show up on your wedding day fully present. The wedding planning process can be very complex, time-consuming, and all-consuming, so it is important that you find time to recharge, take some deep breaths, and find solid ground in the midst of it all.
Eliminate all drama. If there is anyone in your life who is trying to cause unnecessary drama or make things harder than they need to be, remember that it is your wedding, and you have the right to protect your peace.
Don’t forget that this day is about you and your partner, no one else. It can be easy to get caught up in all the little details of everything and lose sight of each other. It’s imperative that you and your partner find time to tune out the noise and enjoy each other along the way.
I wish you all the happiness on your wedding day.
