Beginning to get overwhelmed

[Maggimus]

Even though I am only having an Intimate Wedding I am beginning to feel somewhat overwhelmed. It seems like I have to remember to get the payment in to hold the photographer, payment in to hold the hair and makeup people, contact carolyn allens with information, finish my worksheets for the wedding, make decisions from cake flavors to finding out exactly how many people are coming, get invitations sent, plan the at-home reception, etc, etc, etc.....

Am I the only one?

 

[PoohPrincess76]

Although DH and I didn't get married at Disney I can completely relate. We got engaged on Valentine's day and married on July 22 of the same year. What the heck was I thinking...just over 5 months to plan the whole thing...

Deep breaths and big hugs helped me. And a great calendar to keep me doing what I was supposed to.

Just remember, it probably won't be PERFECT to everyone, but, perfect for you. Enjoy your day!!!

 

[hiwaygal]

Well...my wedding was a year ago. And it was only DH and me to worry about (no guests). And I used Disney photography, didn't use a cosmetologist, or worry about contacting anyone other than the officiant and I was freaking out about 2 months before my wedding too!!

It's normal...even with a Disney wedding. I think we get stressed thinking about it all, but somehow it all gets done. And when it's all over...you feel like all the planning went by so fast!

Just take one step at a time...

 

[BrideToBe82]

Make a list of everything you have to do and cross things off your list once you get them done...this has helped me a ton! I also put together a wedding binder full of tabs for everything (cake, favors, bridesmaids dresses, ceremony, etc.). It will all come together in the end...try enjoy being engaged. Of course I still have 11 more months until my big day so I'm sure I will be right there with you as the time gets closer!

 

[Maggimus]

I have been doing lists for months now. They seem to never get shorter- and I ALWAYS feel like im forgetting something, ya know? I just hope I can keep up with who to pay and when... and making sure I have everything before I leave.

 

[disneybridetobe]

I've got a little more than 6 days to go- and, boy, I'm sure glad its almost here!!

Planning an Intimate, for me, seemed to go in spurts. The first was getting the date, the contract, deposit, etc. After that, I was clearing a different hurdle every week or so. Take a deep breath and pace yourself.
Set goals for yourself, and prioritize the goals according to importance/time sensitivity. Enjoy yourself and bask in the engagement glory.
I also planned an at-home reception, but gave priority to the wedding, because, its my wedding, and it's important to me!
My mom drove me up a wall over the reception.. I finally had to tell her that this is something I cant deal with at a particular time, and came back to it when I had a little downtime. It seemed to work!

Relax. Breathe. Pace yourself! Rome wasn't built in a day

HTH!! Hugs!! Feel better!!

 

[Maggimus]

Your wedding is so close- good luck- and we want to see pictures

 

[kimnkel]

When I find myself starting to get that pinicky/overwhelmined feeling I just stop. I stop thinking about the wedding, I stop talking about it, I stop people from talking to me about it.

Then I take my doggies for a walk, or go to the gym, or take in a movie. Anything non-wedding related.



It's okay, maggimus, I think it is perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed, but it's gonna be fine. The folks at Disney are pros, and just remember to pack your sense of humor, so if anything does go wrong you will be the epitome of grace under pressure--and believe me, your FH and guests will be far more impressed by that then any so-called "perfection".

 

[JandJ]

Even for an Intimate, as hiwaygal said, it can get very stressful! I didn't have any weird "bridezilla" moments until about a week before. It will be fine. I am a major list maker, so I suggest writing down whatever you think of, the moment you think of it. Otherwise you'll worry that you've forgotten something. Run through all of your lists and consolidate - consolidate - consolidate! Having multiple lists piling up will only make you crazy. And know that you are not alone

 

[fiskboso]

I can certainly relate. I am getting married on October 5th and I thought having a wedding away from home would be less stressful. Plus, I'm also planning a home reception which seems to add to the stress factor. I'm just trying to relax and remember that it's my special day and everything will be beautiful. Just go out there and have fun!!!

STAY SANE!!!

 

[Step]

Even though I am only having an Intimate Wedding I am beginning to feel somewhat overwhelmed. It seems like I have to remember to get the payment in to hold the photographer, payment in to hold the hair and makeup people, contact carolyn allens with information, finish my worksheets for the wedding, make decisions from cake flavors to finding out exactly how many people are coming, get invitations sent, plan the at-home reception, etc, etc, etc.....

Am I the only one?

I feel the same way and I'm not even having a disney wedding (just a disneymoon). I'm only having 30 people at the local hotel (has a church room and reception room in it) and I'm going crazy. Hair appointments, brides dresses, ordering a cake, making wedding favors. My problem is tons of time, but short on cash, lol.

Thank god my mother is short on time but not cash. She's helping me out a lot with moolah.

I was a "bridezilla" last week. I just started freaking out about everything that had to be done, and what parents were expecting and stuff. At this point every time they mention something extra that might be nice for the wedding I say "Sounds good, if you're paying for it and planning it!" My father mentioned a DJ and I told him that I would be happy with an MP3 playlist on our ipod, but he could feel free to hire a DJ if he wanted to.