Chill AF bride

Hello lovely ones,
Today Im talking about how to remain chill AF while planning the best day of your life! Wedding planning, as thrilling as it is, can be such a bear! There are vendors to schedule, money demanded from you left and right, and lets not forget- having to please the in-laws as well as your own family! Wedding planning can definitely get stressful, but it can be simplified!! Here are a few tips for keeping your planning as stress-free as possible!

Make to-do lists
The knot has a really great break-down on what to plan when! This keeps you on track and keeps your mind from wandering! Keep the "What do I do now?!?!?!" to a minimum by using one of these pre-made lists! These people do this for a living, and they have got it down pat! Theres even an app!! Having a wedding count-down will keep everything in its place, and you on top of it all!

Have a destination wedding!
this cuts cost for you, and what could be more breathtaking and exciting than having a wedding in an amazing place, with your nearest and dearest by your side? This is what we are doing- and I'll tell you- it is so simple!! I have to choose practically NOTHING, or I could choose every little detail, if I so desire! You have a planner that coordinates everything, so basically, you just show up, get your tan on, have some drinks, and do the dang thang.

Enlist the help of your bestie (and family)
Bouquets, center pieces, booze, can all be DIY projects and gathered far before the big day! Make a girls night, and decorate your centerpieces while having a glass of pinot! Have a 'stock the bar' party, and choose a reception venue that allows you to bring your own booze (and your own bartender!). We found a few of these, and they really help cut the cost of your big day. Flowers can be (next to alcohol) THE most expensive part of the wedding. If you want to make your own, you can buy blooms from a florist (call them first to reserve flowers!), and Pinterest "how to make your own wedding bouquet". While you're at it, make boutonnieres too! Have a baker in the family? Can you say wedding cake? Or, have a small 1 tier cutting cake (for pictures, or to smash in each other's face- if you're into that kinda thing), and order sheet cake from the grocery to cut and serve. No one will ever see it, and EVERYONE is doing it these days, promise! Hate cake? Have a donut tower!!

RELAX
something WILL go wrong- it just will. There are too many tiny pieces that have to fit together for something not to fall through a crack somewhere. But, RELAX! This day is about you, and your handsome future hubby. Remember that! Everything will fall into place and be a beautiful, whirlwind!

Set aside some "me" time
It cannot be all wedding, all the time. Do yoga, get a massage, go grab coffee with your girlfriends, or better yet, *wine-down* with 'em. STEP AWAY FROM THE TO-DOs! It is so easy to get caught up, but chilling out sometimes will decrease the post-wedding blues (you know, when you come back and think, ok now what? Ive been planning for so long and now have nothing to plan!....and it will happen).  You need to feel refreshed and energized, not bogged down and tired!

Take care of you!
Eat right, exercise, drink water! You want to look your best, right? Start now! Good skin and good health= a glowing bride!

Hand over your phone
You know that BFF of yours? give her your phone on the big day. Let other people take pictures, answer texts, scroll through feeds, this day is about YOU! Soak it in, and avoid questions from guests like "where do we park". These things will stress you out, and your BFF can take it from here, I promise.

Make sure you EAT!
I can guarantee that you will NOT eat during the reception. You will be far too busy. Take some time after pictures, before you walk into the reception as hubs and wife, to snack on something, like, say, that yummy food you paid for? Do it!

The MO? you want everyone to enjoy themselves, and remember your wedding as a fun time. More than that, YOU need to have a great time- and at the end- a fabulous husband on your arm.


As for me, Im staying chill AF (on the outside anyway), and have officially sent off all of my e-mails with the resort and booking info for our December nuptials. Yay me! Its the little "check" offs that really make me feel accomplished. Also, this cute AF shirt, is from Taylor Wolfe shop. heres the link https://taylorwolfeshop.com/

more soon,
xx