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Steffane
Expert November 2016

Does everyone cry the week before their wedding?

Steffane, on November 1, 2016 at 3:11 PM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 22

Am I the only emotional wreck? Everyone told me to take off the week before my wedding. Next Saturday is the big day and all I see is a long list of to dos that is overwhelming. My fiancé works offshore and he isn't even here to lighten to load. I have my bridal party offering to help, but it's not things they can really do. Does anyone have an advice? What keeps you calm? Is this just normal?

22 Comments

Latest activity by Pearle, on June 20, 2023 at 4:20 PM
  • Mrs.Frizz
    VIP October 2016
    Mrs.Frizz ·
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    I literally cried all week...no advice, sorry. Emotions just run high!

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  • Danielle
    Expert May 2017
    Danielle ·
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    Sorry you are feeling the stress Smiley sad When I'm faced up against a huge to-do list, nothing helps me more than to face it with a huge dose of organization.

    Start with a to-do list. Divide that list into a day-by-day checklist. Delegate what tasks you can. Ask for help. Once you check one thing off the list, tackle the next thing.

    You can do this Smiley smile

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  • A
    Dedicated May 2017
    Ashley ·
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    Just remember at the end of your wedding day you'll be married to your love. That'll help you smile

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  • Carla
    Expert September 2016
    Carla ·
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    Take one day at a time, prioritize your to do list, and ask for help if need it. Sometime the list seen longer that what really is, especially when you don't have much time.

    As my DH always said, they is absolutely nothing you can resolve crying, I hate when he said that, but is soooooo true.

    Remember you been planning your day, don't let the last minute details affect your planning, and emotions. Everything is and will continue to be GREAT :-)

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  • O&L
    VIP September 2016
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    I cried the whole month! Give yourself some time to relax and take is one day at the time.

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  • TreeShade
    Master September 2016
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    Give yourself a break if needed. I only really cried because my in laws were causing major drama for my H. I felt bad for him.

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  • KNB2016
    Super November 2016
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    I am getting married 11/19 and I feel you! FH leaves on Thursday for a 2 week out of town work trip.

    Ill drink for you!

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  • FutureMrsB
    VIP December 2016
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    Make sure you get enough sleep, take nyquil if you have to. My best stress reliever is one night of marathon sleep--like 9 to 11 hours of nyquil-induced sleep. It seriously refreshes me so much that I can tackle anything the next day!

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  • Melanie
    Expert November 2016
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    I only took off the day before the wedding :/ I feel like I need a month off before the wedding. I agree, there's a never ending to-do list and it's stressful. I feel like this week it's a little better, last week was crazy. Try and get all the help you can get

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
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    Oh man I was crazy stressed Smiley sad Good luck and try to start enjoying things!

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  • Steffane
    Expert November 2016
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    Ashley! Lmao. Basically!

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  • mlw
    Master December 2016
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    Thanks for the heads up.... at least I won't freak when it happens to me. I hope it gets easier, and better...

    My advice... massage, dinner out with a friend, bubble bath and an adult beverage, and then some movie to take your mind off things for a little bit. Get a GOOD nights sleep, even if you have to enlist some wine or benadryl. And then tackle it like Danielle said.

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  • J
    Savvy January 2017
    Jacqueline ·
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    I have cried throughout the entire process. Whether something was stressful or meaningful, it made me cry.

    Just take everything one step at a time. You'll get through it.

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  • Charity
    Super October 2016
    Charity ·
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    I didn't cry, I lashed out angrily at everyone and then was apologizing to people all week! I think it's totally normal for emotions to be extra intense. Just remember, you will be married the end of the day and that's all that matters! We had a hurricane for our planned beach wedding, we had to change every plan last minute, and it was still the best day of our lives!!! Take a deep breath, everything WILL be ok!

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  • Erin Wood
    Master July 2017
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    I've been crying since I got engaged. HaHa! It's emotional! Just try to relax or do what I do and put on something really sappy and get it all out.

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  • Christina
    Dedicated November 2016
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    My wedding is 11/25. I have been crying like crazy for 2 weeks! I hate it lol

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  • Cece389
    Dedicated November 2016
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    I am taking the week off before the wedding. I've been listening to our first dance and the song my dad wants to dance with me Gary Allan Tough little Boys and I've been crying like an idiot in the car! These are songs I have heard before but now I'm just a mess

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  • SSJKarigan
    VIP August 2017
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    I haven't experienced this yet but I'm assuming I'll cry all the time. Sometimes I cry when I listen to some of the music I've picked out. Sometimes I cry when I think of the moment I see him standing at the other end of the aisle. Tears around weddings are normal, be they tears of joy, aggravation, anger, or sadness. There's lots of emotions around this stuff. If you didn't cry I'd be more concerned.

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  • Ashley
    Super November 2016
    Ashley ·
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    I'm gonna cry if my groomsmen don't get their shit together and order their damn clothes they were supposed to have like 2 weeks ago.

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  • Private_User804
    Master November 2016
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    I was suuuuper stressed and tearing up over random stuff for most of the 4 months before my wedding. Now I'm 3 days out and weirdly calm and happy.

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