07/01/2025
Itâs another Hot Take Tuesday, so letâs talk about something real, your health. Mental, emotional, and physical.
Planning a wedding is no joke. As the day gets closer, the sleep gets shorter, the meals get skipped, and the stress creeps in. So hereâs your reminder to take care of yourself in the middle of all the madness.
Start delegating. Seriously. Ask your bridal party and family to help out. It can be something simple like grabbing lunch the day of or hauling dĂŠcor to the venue. Let people take over certain tasks. Be clear about what you need, how you want it done, and then trust them to handle it.
Have one go-to person to help with decisions. Because at some point, you're not going to want to answer another question or make another choice. Pick someone you trust to step in when your brain is done. And on the big day, let them make those final calls so you can relax and focus on the important stuff, like whether youâve got enough tissues for the ceremony.
Take care of your body. Please, eat real food and drink lots of water. If you know the week is going to be wild, ask someone to drop off dinner. I know that sounds dramatic, but if making you a lasagna means youâll be feeling good and healthy for your wedding day, then letâs do it.
Two weeks before the wedding, go through your entire plan with someone. A parent, a friend, whoever. Say it out loud, step by step. It helps to have another set of ears, and it gives you enough time to fix anything that might have slipped through the cracks without a last-minute panic.
Let people help you. I know this sounds obvious, but seriously, let them. You donât have to carry everything on your own. Even the smallest things add up, and your people want to support you.
And when the day finally arrives, show up with the mindset that âthis is going to be the best day ever.â Yes, cheesy. But true. Something WILL go wrong. Maybe a box of napkins doesnât show up or thereâs a typo in the program. I promise, no one will notice, or itâll just become one of those funny stories you tell years from now.
You are important. Your health is important. This is a celebration, not a test. Let yourself enjoy it. You've earned it.
Posting this photo by by Cassie as a small glimpse of the love that surrounded us. So many helped make our day what it was â these are just a few of the hearts behind the magic.