As any engaged couple will tell you, wedding planning is stressful. Not surprisingly, all the anxiety and sense of overwhelm can ultimately play out in your relationship. You might find yourself fighting more than usual or maybe talking about the wedding and not much else, leaving little room for deeper connection.
But that’s not all. While in the midst of getting ready for your big day, you’re also navigating different territory when it comes to your relationship. You’re no longer dating?but not married yet, either. You’re excited to say “I do,” but this time period is more than bachelor/ette parties and wedding showers?you’re about to embark on the biggest commitment of your life. This is a magical time that lays the foundation of what’s to come, which is why it’s important to maintain intimacy and connection with your partner throughout the process of wedding planning. Here’s how to do just that. 1. Don’t Talk About Just the Wedding

Yes, it’s easy to talk about the wedding when there’s so much to do (and because you’re so excited to be doing it) but your relationship is more than discussing color schemes and floral arrangements. Make it a point to limit the wedding talk. Maybe that means forgoing all wedding planning, including any discussion about it, for one to two days a week. Or maybe it means setting a daily cutoff time, such as 8 pm, when you’re no longer allowed to talk abo...