7 Things That Make Wedding Planning Awesome

There’s no doubt about it, wedding planning can get pretty stressful. From narrowing down your guest list to picking the perfect music to finding that dream venue, there’s a lot of little things to take care of (and often not enough time to do them). Instead of focusing on all the things that could stress you out, concentrate on the more enjoyable parts of the wedding planning process. Not only will this is keep your inner bridezilla (or groomzilla) at bay, but it’ll also get you excited for the journey ahead.

Here are a few things that make wedding planning fun.

You get to spend time with your nearest and dearest
You never have to tackle any wedding-related tasks alone. Yes, you already know your soon-to-be spouse will chip in, but there’s a good chance that your friends and family are willing to lend some helping hands, too. You can easily turn activities like packaging up favours and stuffing envelopes into a fun time by inviting a few members of your wedding party to help out.

You get to look back on your favourite memories
The first step of wedding planning is getting inspired. So how exactly do you do that? Well, Pinterest and Instagram are awesome, but taking a trip down memory lane is even better. Dig up mix tapes you made together to help craft your playlist, look through vacation pics to find venue inspiration or sift through old love notes, texts and emails to help pen your wedding vows.

You get to sample amazing food
Getting your menu and wedding cake just right will probably take a few tries - meaning you’ll get to sample some pretty impressive eats more than once. Forget ordering cheap takeout or hitting up the drive thru, beef tartare, cornish hen and layered fudge cake are so much better.

You get something new to look forward to
Anticipation is one of the best parts of the wedding planning process. You’re putting all this work into making your wedding day amazing, and you know the end result will be well worth the wait.

You get to flex your creative muscles
Have you been waiting for a chance to channel your inner Martha Stewart? Well, grab that glue gun, because now’s your moment. In the months leading up to your wedding you’ll have plenty of chances to show off your creative side. From DIYing decorations to putting together your wedding vision, there’s plenty to be done.

You get to buy your dream outfit
Every bride and groom wants to feel like a million bucks on their big day, so a killer outfit is mandatory. This is one day where you can really splurge on your look, so take advantage. Buy that glittery pair of shoes you’ve always wanted or purchase those snazzy cufflinks - it’s your time to shine, so you deserve that something extra. This is retail therapy at its finest, enjoy the ride.

You get to party
The wedding planning period isn’t all meetings, tastings and fittings. Fun events like the bridal shower and bachelor/bachelorette party happen during this time, too! These are sure to help you blow off some steam and get you pumped for what’s to come.

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