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Anxieties and Butterflies

Brianna, on October 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

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Hi fellow brides!!!

I’m nearing on 300 days 😱 but I have soooo many anxieties, anyone else feeling it?!?!? I see all my friends having engagement parties and having being loved and supported by their families. We totally skipped the whole engagement party because there is so much family drama, my mom didn’t even celebrate my engagement for a while and I feel like I missed out on a important step.
I see pictures of these beautiful ceremonies, centerpieces, decor and think about what I have or what we are planning… and I don’t feel like I’ll have the same awe. I want the priceless, stunning, picture perfect wedding but knowing my family I won’t have it 😩
I feel like my wedding won’t be the picture of my dreams because of budget because of family because I’m just not enough. Vent sess over… any advice ?

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Latest activity by Tory, on October 12, 2021 at 8:42 PM

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Renee · on October 12, 2021 at 1:42 PM
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Control what you can and let go of the rest! I will also be dealing with family drama and budget issues but there isn't really anything I can do about it. I am just going to be happy that I am marrying someone I love and enjoy the day!
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Maggie · on October 12, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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Try really hard not to compare yourself to others. Their pictures, events, families, etc. are their own (with their own issues you may not see). There is no such thing as a literally perfect wedding. The happiest brides and grooms plan events that are realistic to budget, situation, and circumstance, and they understand that little things will go wrong, but as long as they end up married, it's all OK.
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Allison · on October 12, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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I didn't have an engagement party and have never been to one! I don't think they're that common, but I could be wrong. You're wedding is going to be wonderful, try not to stress!
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Sharon · on October 12, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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First and foremost, don't compare yourself to anyone else! It will make you crazy every time. Don't pay attention to the Instagram and Pinterest pages of amazing weddings and decor. They're not realistic. No one can afford those. At the end of the day when you and your fiance think about your dream wedding what comes to mind? Then figure out which aspects are most important to you. Somethings you might have to compromise on, some might have to be cut entirely, but some can be exactly as you envision. Its about the two of you.. No one else. Don't let your family, or anyone, ruin it for you. It will be the best, most amazing day because you'll be marrying the love of your life.
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Josie · on October 12, 2021 at 6:18 PM
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We got engaged at the height of the pandemic, so we did not have an engagement party, and I don't feel like I missed out on one. I also wonder sometimes, like who throws these engagement and multiple parties for people?? They cost money and isn't that what wedding showers and bachelorette parties are for? My close friends and sisters are planning my bachelorette for next summer and I already feel like that's a lot in itself lol.
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Tory · on October 12, 2021 at 8:42 PM
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I can totally agree with you here, but just remember that all that matters in the end is the person you’re marrying. Obviously the picture perfect wedding is nice, but just remember that later on you’ll regret worrying so much about how different your wedding is compared to others.
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