When I speak to couples who are weeks away from their solemnisation, many of them admitted that since they got engaged, and as their impending wedding day is around the corner, they have argued A LOT more than usual.
Both parties are feeling the stress of the big day..
Both parties are feeling the stress of the big day..
Sometimes they’re stressed because of the last minute changes to their event. Sometimes it’s their inability to decide on a matter fast enough.
And sometimes it’s due to outside interference & influence, like family who add on to the pressure of needing to keep everyone happy.
And sometimes it’s due to outside interference & influence, like family who add on to the pressure of needing to keep everyone happy.
And then there’s money. Fear of not having enough. Working overtime, or double jobs, leading to fatigue, which then opens the door to more unnecessary fights.. and on and on and on..
Here are some tips for couples to consider to reduce the stress they’re facing:
Here are some tips for couples to consider to reduce the stress they’re facing:
1. Plan ahead of time. The earlier you research and collate all the info you need for the best locations, venues, deals, and packages, the better.
2. Decide on a budget now that you have a rough idea of what your total costs will look like.
3. Work towards that goal. #savings
2. Decide on a budget now that you have a rough idea of what your total costs will look like.
3. Work towards that goal. #savings
4. Consult key family members out of respect, and for some of you, you may actually need to involve them.
5. 3 months away from your wedding, might be a good idea to have weekly meetings with your partner to go through any new issues that may have come up.
5. 3 months away from your wedding, might be a good idea to have weekly meetings with your partner to go through any new issues that may have come up.
6. Some close friends and family members can be a huge help sometimes. Identify who you’d like to assist you on the big day to get some key tasks managed so you can focus on your solemnisation.
Your wedding should be a pleasant & happy occasion, not a stressful one.
Your wedding should be a pleasant & happy occasion, not a stressful one.
Be patient and remain calm. When problems arise address them objectively, no matter how tempting it is to lose your cool.
If you can handle the stress of your wedding, it’s a great sign of your ability to deal with bigger issues together in the future, insyaAllah.
All the best!
If you can handle the stress of your wedding, it’s a great sign of your ability to deal with bigger issues together in the future, insyaAllah.
All the best!
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