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Ok, so my wedding is over 6 months away, and I've been in serious planning mode for the last 4. All the major things are organized/confirmed. Our DIY projects are underway. 

I am just so sick of being stressed out. Deciding colours, bridesmaid dresses, guestlist, the ridiculous cost of what is supposed to be 'the most wonderful day of my life'... lol! I keep thinking about how I'd rather pay off our student loans. ah well.

i think I just need to take a serious break from planning and stressing over the wedding. It's consuming WAY too much of my time and mental energy. I am so excited for it, don't get me wrong. That's why I've become obsessed I guess.

10 months of my life going towards planning 12 hours (essentially- the ceremony and reception are only 5!!) anyone else feeling like this?

@Aubergold:  LOL!! I hear ya! The sad thing in our case is, we gave up our travel plans. It was either South America or the wedding. Obviously, we went for the wedding. So, we're just going on a mini-moon weekend after it all... which will still be great, but I'm slightly jealous of couples who can go on extended holidays after their wedding. Getting 10 days off will be difficult enough!

@ticatica:  I feel the same way. And Im tired of the obsession over it. But I cant help myself! I just saw two venues this past Sat. I know Im going to go with one. Both are all inclusive so this is a huge decision because its actually the biggest decision. Everything else will be taken care of. I just have to meet with them to pick what I like. Im also having an issue with the guest list. Thats the most biggest issue Im obssessing over. I have 70 guests I want to invite but can only have 50 or both venues will charge extra if I have more than 50. Ive decided to hide the darn guest list till about 4 mons away from the wedding date or else I will drive myself mad!!!!!!!!!

I don't mind planning, I just really am not looking forward to "dressing up" the day of. I am a bit of a tom-boy so getting my hair done and makeup and all that is just stressful for me.

The last month or so leading up to our wedding, I was a disaster.  I just wanted it over with.  I cut a few DIY projects to lessen the load and just tried to be as organized as I could.

In the end, all of our hardwork paid off and it was a fantastic (relatively) drama free day of happiness.

The best advice I can give is to focus on the thought of the marriage and not just the wedding.  That got me through some rough times.

Ugh, yes. Now that I have the big stuff all organized, it's on to the smaller details, ie. centrepieces, favors, accessories for my dress, etc. Which to me seem like a bigger pain in the ass than things like finding the venue and various vendors!! Also, I sometimes feel like no one wants to hear about my wedding other than my mom and FI and it can be frustrating.

I think sometimes we all just need a little breather from the planning!! 

i voted yes, but really it's a back and forth thing.  I go through phases where "enough is enough" and i don't wanna plan anymore.  Then something will happen like I find an awesome photographer, or a hear about a wonderful dj that is totally in my budget and i get bit by the wedding bug and enjoy planning again.  It's a constant love/hate relationship.

The prices of stuff is what is really driving me crazy!!   I really think when you say "WEDDING"   vendors just hear Cha Ching and jack prices up.  Then I'm like if i'm going to be spending all this money with you, at least pretend like you care.  There is only 1 bridal store that carries my dress in my city.  They were so flipping rude they didn't even help me in the dresses I wanted to try.  I ended up driving 2 1/2 to another store to order my dress because there was no way in hell they were getting my mother's hard earned money.  Then waiting for vendors to call you back like they are doing you a favor and doing this stuff for free.

@samanthajkellie:  wow, 11 days!! yay!

this thread is making me laugh so much, which is helping with the stress, LOL!

why do we get ourselves so worked up? Obessess over things so far in the future? I don't know. I've set an intention for the next few months to seriously chill out. Do some DIY crafts when I have the time, but nothing else needs to be planned and done until April so I'm gonna relaaax.

@miss.alice.m:   gotta take a breather. I for one will be taking more bubble baths. enjoy quality time with my friends (BMs) without talking about the wedding, and romantic night with my honey! doesn't that sound good? :)