Wedding Blog

I’ve been an Eeyore lately, all doom and gloom about… everything. Chalk it up to having two months to go before our big day, but I’m feeling panic, denial, and a complete lack of motivation in equal amounts. With 60-ish days to go, I don’t feel like we’ve accomplished enough, will ever accomplish enough, or even want to accomplish enough!

After much mulling and pondering, though, I’ve remembered that sometimes (usually!) it’s all about the attitude. It’s so surprisingly easy to forget who you are as you plan a wedding, to lose sight of your priorities and preferences, to revel in the stress because at least that’s an acceptable feeling for a bride.

And me, I’m a “bright side” kind of person. At least, I am when I’m not making backup plans for worst-case scenarios.

Situation: My guy worked all weekend on a side gig that took up way more time than expected. After a long and somewhat frantic Sunday, we’re still feeling behind and unrested.

Bright side: He’s feeling good about his ability to make extra money (good money!) and the usefulness of his skills. I remembered that I need plenty of alone time to be a settled, sane person. And I’m proud of him. It may be a bit retro, but I know he can take care of our family if necessary.

Situation: I haven’t finalized our wedding invitations. They’re close, but still not quite right.

Bright side: Possibilities! Endless possibilities still abound! And I have the opportunity to decide on something that really feels right and “us.”

Situation: I haven’t ordered a bra, and thus, haven’t scheduled a fitting for my dress. I have found the shoes I will wear, but haven’t purchased them.

Bright side: Good reason to spend some time shopping online.

Situation: We haven’t done much with the trail or ceremony site.

Bright side: We know what we’re going to do and we still have time. Plus, the greener things get, the less sad and messy they look. We may pretend that we really did plan a “messy is natural” type of look.

Situation: The living room paint color isn’t quite right… after three different attempts.

Bright side: Painting is a great upper body workout! If I ever lose my job, I can probably find work as a painter…? The paint chip drawer has just about every color by every paint manufacturer; no need to go get them anymore!

Situation: So. Many. Details. And they’re multiplying like bunnies (or mosquitos)!

Bright side: Never a dull moment. My brain is nice and busy all the time.

There will be more installments of “there’s always a bright side” as we approach our big day.

Your turn: what’s your bright side today?