The Mindset Of the Anti- bride: Tips for your wedding day
As weddings continue to evolve, so do the expectations around them. With the rise of social media and the pressure to create the perfect wedding day, many brides are feeling overwhelmed and stressed.
Enter the anti-bride: a bride who rejects traditional wedding norms and instead focuses on creating a wedding day that feels authentic and true to her values. In this blog post, we'll explore the mindset of an anti-bride and offer tips on how to have a stress-free wedding day or weekend.
The Mindset of an Anti-Bride
Tips for a Stress-Free Wedding Day or Weekend
Define What's Important to You
Intention setting is EVERYTHING. As an anti-bride, it's important to define what's important to you and your partner when it comes to your wedding day. This might mean taking some time to reflect on your values and what you want your wedding to represent. By having a clear idea of what's important to you, you can make decisions that align with your priorities and avoid feeling pulled in multiple directions. Visualization is key.
Set Realistic Expectations
One of the biggest causes of wedding-related stress is unrealistic expectations. It's important to remember that your wedding day is just one day and that it's not going to be perfect. There may be some hiccups along the way, but that's okay. Setting realistic expectations can help you approach your wedding day with a sense of calm and acceptance.
Don't Be Afraid to Delegate
As an anti-bride, you may have a more hands-on approach to your wedding planning. However, it's important to remember that you don't have to do everything yourself. Don't be afraid to delegate tasks to friends or family members who are willing to help. This can help take some of the pressure off of you and allow you to focus on enjoying your wedding day. On the alternative that you get eloped with just you and your hunny, leaving the weekend somewhat unplanned may allow you to move things around or change plans at the last minute. If you have more wiggle room in your plan, you can be more flexible.
Practice Self-Care
Wedding planning is stressful at some point, it’s an event that holds a lot of importance to you, so it's important to practice self-care in the weeks and months leading up to your wedding day. This means taking time to meditate, exercise, cook yourself wholesome meals, connect with other brides, or do something else that helps you relax and recharge. By taking care of yourself, you'll be better equipped to handle any unexpected challenges that may arise on your wedding day. My number one go to for our wedding weekend was just accepting what is and knowing all the answers will show up when I need them.
Focus on What Matters
At the end of the day, your wedding day is about celebrating your love and commitment to your partner. Don't get caught up in the small details or feel pressured to conform to traditional wedding expectations. Focus on what matters most to you and your partner, and you'll have a wedding day that feels authentic and stress-free.
In conclusion, being an anti-bride means rejecting traditional wedding norms and prioritizing authenticity. By defining what's important to you, setting realistic expectations, delegating tasks, practicing self-care, and focusing on what matters, you can have a stress-free wedding day or weekend that feels true to you and your partner.
Ready to start planning your event? Let’s create a vision that you are ecstatic about.
