Planning a wedding can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, but setting healthy boundaries can help ensure that the process is enjoyable and manageable. Here are some tips for setting healthy boundaries when planning a wedding:

1. Define your priorities: Before you start planning, sit down with your partner and define your priorities for the wedding. Decide what aspects of the wedding are most important to you and what you are willing to compromise on. Having this awareness ahead of time will help to make the process so much easier and will allow you to better connect with your partner during what might be a stressful time.
2. Communicate your boundaries: Once you have defined your priorities, communicate your boundaries to your family and friends. Let them know what you are comfortable with and what you are not, and be clear about your expectations. Always remember that you have the right to reinforce those boundaries. If somebody is making you feel uncomfortable, even if it’s a close friend or family member still remember that you can reinforce that boundary and make sure your partner is also helping to back you up in this process.
3. Delegate responsibilities: Don’t try to do everything yourself. Delegate responsibilities to trusted family members and friends, or consider hiring a wedding planner to help take some of the stress off of you. Throughout the wedding planning process for me, I made sure to make a check list of priorities so I can keep an organized timeline of what’s getting done and what I still need help with.
4. Take breaks: Wedding planning can be all-consuming, but it’s important to take breaks and prioritize self-care. Schedule regular date nights with your partner, take time to exercise or meditate, and make sure to get enough rest. While it seems as though you need to rush through everything, take that time with yourself.
5. Be flexible: While it’s important to set boundaries, it’s also important to be flexible and open to compromise. Remember that the wedding is about celebrating your love and commitment to each other, and don’t let minor details overshadow that.

Setting healthy boundaries when planning a wedding can help ensure that the process is enjoyable and as stress-free as possible. By defining your priorities, communicating your boundaries, delegating responsibilities, taking breaks, and being flexible, you can create a wedding that reflects your love and celebrates your commitment to each other while still being an enjoyable experience for all involved.