You?d be hard-pressed to find a current or former bride/groom out there adamant that wedding planning is 100% stress-free. The concept can all seem so simple in the early, blissful days of engagement. However, when the initial glow wears off and the organization begins, people tend to feel overwhelmed quickly. No matter where you are in the planning process, keeping a level head is advantageous not only to the success of your wedding, but for the sake of your own mental health and relationship.
It?s important for busy brides and grooms to slow down and take stock of things: to stop and smell the roses (or peonies, or baby?s breath) as it were. But when do you draw the line between a well-deserved break?and pure procrastination when it comes to organizing your big day" Here are some signs to keep in mind! It?s Self-Care When…

You?re Feeling Burnt Out
Maybe it was fun when you first started to plan, but now every to-do on your list seems like an arduous chore. It?s getting difficult to be excited about even the most fun aspects of your engagement and you begin to hang your hopes of rejuvenation on the bachelor or bachelorette party, the honeymoon, or even your cousin?s graduation weekend to get your head out of the game for a bit.
You?ve Made all the Big-Picture Decisions

Perhaps a no-brainer, but ensure you?re out of the woods with the big things. Postpone that meeting with your venue, move you wedding dress shopping spree by a weekend or two, and grasp the fr...