Getting Married In Your Own Home
Creating a memorable wedding tends to focus on finding the perfect venue and those oh-so-magical touches. But if you want to avoid stress and create happy memories on your big day, you’ll want to take a moment to create some calm and order in your home. Luckily, there are some low-cost, minimal effort ways to prepare your home and planning your wedding:
Keep Calm and Remember to Breathe
Keeping your home together before your wedding is important but keeping yourself together is an even bigger priority. Weddings are filled with joy but planning a wedding can be filled with stress. So practice some proven stress management techniques to tame your pre-wedding tensions and keep your head calm, cool and collected. Simple habits such as regular exercise, a balanced diet and knowing when to say ‘no,’ can do wonders to relieve stress in your everyday life. These tricks are extra handy to have when you are gearing up for your wedding, so commit to healthy stress management routines.
Downsize and Clear Out Clutter
Did you know that clutter can cause stress? So if you have clutter hanging around your home (like extra invitations or decor), take some time to tame it now. Downsizing belongings now is especially helpful if you are planning on moving or combining households after the wedding. Once you’ve combed through your possessions, spend a few hours getting things organized. You can use baskets, jars and bins to tidy up your home in a snap. Organizing heavily used areas including your kitchen and bathroom will also make things easier when you’re preparing meals for guests or getting yourself ready to attend your wedding events.
Create Sleep Sanctuaries in Bedrooms
With your wedding approaching, you’re probably getting used to running around nonstop. But if all that running has you missing out on sleep, you could be setting yourself up for some serious problems! Make sure you and all of your houseguests are getting the seven to eight hours you need to be happy and healthy for your big day. Keep bedrooms dark and free of distracting electronics. If your thermostat is set at 70 degrees or higher, considering lowering it when you go to bed at night. Studies show that the ideal temperature for deep, restful sleep is somewhere around 18 degrees celsius, so keeping your home cooler could help you get more rest.
Set Up Some Relaxation Spots
Planning a wedding will keep you busy, but you also need to take time to relax. So set up some soothing spots for relaxation throughout your home. Put a meditation space in a corner, closet or extra room. Meditation has been shown to relieve tension and bring peace to those who practice, so setting up a meditation space is a great way to keep everyone in your house calm and breathing easier as they gear up for your big day. You can also use soothing scents to add an extra layer of bliss and tranquility to your home during hectic times.
Hire Help When You Need It
Saving money is always a bonus, but when it comes to your wedding, stress and time can take away from your happy memories. So don’t feel guilty if you need to hire someone to help out with tasks around the house. If you plan on hosting events at your home, hiring professional cleaners can save you the time it would take to get everything tidy on your own. The cost of professional cleaning shouldn’t be too high and the payoff will be well worth it for you and your guests. Sometimes paying for services such as grocery delivery, home cleaning or pet sitting, just makes more sense than maxing out your time taking care of these chores yourself.
When you’re planning your wedding, don’t forget to put together a plan for your home. Keeping things tidy, finding ways to manage stress and creating calm in your home can help you stay calm and stress free as you prepare for your wedding. So take a deep breath, take some time to prep your home and enjoy your magical, memorable day!
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