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Whoa, I never thought those words would be coming out of my mouth, but apparently, never say never! I was one of those girls who has been envisioning their wedding day (to a mystery groom) for as long as I can remember… always flipping through wedding magazines whenever at the library or bookstore… clipping inspirational pictures and saving them in a binder… devouring all those wedding related shows on tv (Platinum Weddings, Who’s Wedding Is It, etc.). I’m sure some of you can relate! 
I was sure that after my own wedding on 9/8, I would go through “withdrawl” and wish that I could do it all over again. But recently, I’ve been experiencing wedding burnout. I see Platinum Weddings listed on my scrolling TV Guide channel, but don’t feel the urge to flip to it. Yesterday I was at Barnes with a friend and automatically picked up the newest Martha Stewart Weddings and InStyle Weddings, which have always been my sacred handbooks of all things wedding. But I flipped through a few pages of Martha and had to put it down. I honestly could not STAND to look at another picture of a slim model in a gazillion dollar wedding gown, the “perfect” favors, or an overly styled wedding cake. Maybe my words sound kind of extreme, but it literally felt like I had a physical aversion to it all!! Bizarre, I tell you!!
Hrmm, I hope this is all just a temporary phase because for the past 7 years of my life, I was positive that my ultimate career goal was to be a wedding planner!! I thought that after 9/8, I would dive head first into starting on this new path. But clearly, I need a break!
Of course, I’m going to sound like a hypocrite, cuz here I am, blogging on the biggest wedding blog out there about my aversion of all wedding-related things, haha. But WB is different, it’s something special that I feel SO lucky to be a part of!! I love this community, and of course, I still have lots to share about my own experiences! Sometimes I just don’t understand myself, hehe…
Is anyone else going through this?!
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I am! I had finally stopped watching whose wedding is it anyways about two weeks after the wedding (8/11). I saw the new Martha but I didnt even want to look God forbid I see something so cool and wish I would have thought of that. You are not alone!
I am too! Was married on 10/6. Wedding was a huge success. We had the best day/night of our lives. And - I - am - exhausted. Bring on the boring weekends people. I’m ready!
I’m going thru it already and I’m not married yet. A friend of mine recently got engaged and it felt so good to offload all the wedding-related things I don’t need anymore since things are mostly all planned at this point. I cannot wait for the day, but all the details and decisions, I’ve had enough!!!
i think you get burned out immediately after, and then after some time has passed, start liking weddings again. thinking, if i could get married again i’d do this differently…
i do it all the time! i hope we can have a 10 year renewal. 
I have not yet untied the chair sashes from my wedding in June. We left for our honeymoon the day after our wedding and my poor Mom cleaned up and boxed eveything so that I could deal with it when I got home but I have not opened a box or bag since. I think I am getting close though because I hate the fact that they are just sitting there and I know that I should be preserving at least some of the stationary and things as keepsakes but I just haven’t had the desire to get into it again. I also know that I could be selling a lot of the stuff and the extra money would be so great right now but I just can’t force myself to get that organized yet. Eventually….
I didn’t pick up a magazine for months afterwards. I don’t know if it’s because you’re ready for the next phase in your life: being newlyweds or if there’s just so much a person can sanely handle….either way, a break is good.
Mrs. Bee…we were thinking of a ten-year renewal too. Is that common?
Mrs. Pumpkin, I have stuff I was planning to sell too!! But like you, I have not been motivated to get it all organized… *sigh*
I just told Mr. Jasmine, “For our ten year renewal, can we do something totally different? Maybe on the beach…something really chill and relaxed?”
He replied, “Let’s get through the first one!!!!”
My wedding was last Friday, 10/5. And boy, I am wondering what I will do with all my free time! I was forbidden to pick up the new Martha that was released four days prior to our wedding - like Mrs. Butterscotch I didn’t want to see something I would regret not having in our pending nuptials.
The last week I was feeling major burnout - just wanted 10/5 to come and the whole thing to be over. Now I want to relive every moment and capture it forever. Can’t believe it’s over!
But a 10-year renewal…
hey renewal’s! what a good topic!
im actually doing the std’s and invites for my friends 5yr wedding vow renual in VEGAS! Her hubs loves Vegas and so they are going to get remarried in the chessy wedding chapel by Elvis!
Kinda fun I thought!
Karebearlbc, Vegas is what we were thinking too. We wanted to do something fun and light-hearted and relaxing. And here’s where I show how cheesy I can be….we want Elvis too.
Angel…I think it’s such a good idea because it’s fun! You will have so much fun bc you will be more relaxed I bet! Like you said, lighthearted!!!
Her husband is all about the cheese! So funny!
They are hosting a small 20ish person dinner before hand and then partying at night! It’s next June!
There Anni actually falls on a sat. too!
Have fun with your planning!!!!
I did for a while- then the post wedding blues hit.
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Mrs. Emerald, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, Wedding Planner
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Paralegal
Engagement Date: October 8, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2007
Blogging Since: November 29, 2006
Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook IL
About Me: I have been dreaming about my wedding forever, and flipping through bridal magazines since high school, so I am in my element! I am calling our theme "Vintage Inspired French/Asian Fusion." Mr. Emerald is very involved in the planning process, but of course he generally defers to me cuz I have a strong opinion of how I want everything to be :-).
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