Overcoming Procrastination: When the Wedding Planning Gets Hard

Anyone who tells you that planning a wedding isn’t work must have not planned a wedding at all. There is a lot to do, and you are usually on a deadline to get everything done. However, even with all the deadlines in the world, there is a great temptation to procrastinate doing some tasks. Not everything associated with wedding planning is exciting or magical, but by getting those things done on time you can make your wedding just that…magical.

Have a Plan

There is a reason it is called wedding planning. You have to plan so you can get what you want on your wedding day. By giving yourself deadlines you take the first step in preventing procrastination. Still, having an timely plan that allows you some leeway can also prevent you from feeling so pressured that you end up putting off important tasks.

Keep Your Eyes on the Wedding Day

When you began your wedding planning you probably had a vision of how your wedding day was going to look. Keep that in mind. Use a journal to write down, in detail, what you want just as you are beginning to plan your wedding. This way, when you begin to procrastinate or get frustrated, you can always come back to remind yourself of what’s important.

Do It in Small Steps

There are some big tasks that need to be taken care of for your wedding. Sometimes it can get really overwhelming to look at the big picture. In developing your wedding plan, try to break tasks down into smaller pieces so that they are easier to manage. This way you can take on one small thing at a time and not procrastinate because you feel overwhelmed.

Make It Fun

Have a task that just makes you groan. Try to make it more fun by adding fun to the task. For instance, you have to address all those invitations. Instead of putting it off, have your bridesmaids over for a fun night of addressing invitations and wine. Or have a contest with all your bridesmaids to see who can address the most invitations that night and give her a prize.

Get a Partner

Procrastination is easiest when we do things alone. Try to have an accountability partner like your spouse-to-be, a bridesmaid, or a groomsman to help keep you on task. The other person can not only provide you with support, but they can also help you stay on track with your wedding planning activities.