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It’s been just short of 9 months since the wedding and I have a bad case of wedding withdrawal. I reluctantly began selling all of my wedding stuff on the Weddingbee Classifieds, but I refused to unsubscribe from my wedding blogs and still shamelessly read them even though I am no longer planning a wedding. I still often look through my wedding photos, album, and engagement photos so I can remember our wedding day.
It’s funny—the roller coaster of emotions that come from wedding planning. At first you are ridiculously excited, then completely overwhelmed, then determined to finish all your planning, then resigned to the fact that you may not finish every DIY project you wanted to do, then nervous as the day approaches, then stressed the week of as you hammer out the last details, then unbelievably happy on the day of the wedding, then relieved as you close the books on that big wedding day you’ve been planning for x amount of months (or years).
You go on your honeymoon and think, “Phew! I’m so glad I’m done wedding planning!” Then, if you’re at all like me, you slowly…incredulously…begin…to miss wedding planning! Yes, it’s true!
I miss wedding planning and getting every detail JUST right. I miss drowning in piles of paper and ribbon as I complete DIY projects. I miss looking through my day of schedule to make sure EVERYTHING is accounted for…okay, no I don’t miss that part.
So, I find myself in wedding withdrawal and I kind of can’t believe I feel this way because I was SO glad the wedding was done with 9 months ago. Any brides out there anxious to finish wedding planning? Any married brides out there that are so glad the wedding planning is over? Any (somewhat crazy) married brides like me that want to plan another wedding? 
I totally feel you - it comes and goes, and most days I am happy to be on this side, but sometimes I just wish I could go back to the wedding for just a few minutes!!
I do miss the whole planning process. It isn’t the stress or the money involved, but coming up with ideas representative of who we were as a couple and watching it all come together. If I could I would be a wedding planner when I grew up.
I’m in the middle of plannng a wedding for a friend’s daughter and thought this would be a one shot deal, but have enjoyed it so much , would love to do it for others! Just need to find some more brides!
I’m so anxious to get finished that I am actually ahead of schedule (according to the wedding checklist that every site gives you). My friend’s wedding is 2 months ahead of mine and she and I are neck and neck for doing stuff.
I was a bridesmaid in my Aunt’s wedding back in October, and I took on the roll of her wedding planner, invitation maker, DIY project tackler…you name it, I did it! I’m not even engaged (yet!) and I still read these blogs religiously for inspiration. So you’re not alone, I can’t help myself either 
I think this is an excellent example of how, generally speaking, we tend not to appreciate certain phases of our life until they’re over. In high school we can’t wait until “freedom” in college. In college we can’t wait to be working and making money. Then we can’t wait to get engaged, plan a wedding. Each phase brings its own stresses. I guess we should all try to just appreciate each moment!
Hi, I got married three years ago and still lurk here I did briefly toy with the idea of becoming a wedding planner, and then quickly got over it when I realized my busiest work days would be on the weekend!
Yup, I’m right there with you for sure!! I don’t miss the stressful parts but I miss the anticipation and the excuses to craft and look at pretty wedding blogs!
I totally can relate. I was just talking to my husband a bit about this last night. I don’t know if it is normal to want to look at my wedding pictures every second of every day…but that’s what I feel like doing! I am glad the planning is over, but…I am sure I am going to miss it a little bit in the next few months!
Yes, Mrs. Lace, I am sort of in the same spot too. Fortunately, I have a friend’s wedding to focus on and have many brides that I’m working with on Etsy right now. It feels good to know that something I am doing will be part of someone else’s big day.
I have been loving the whole planning process and know I will miss all the projects and organization when it is over. I thought about becoming a planner/DOC on the side but soon realized that I would not want to deal with the bridezillas out there! I won’t miss the money stress though!
Recently I can’t remember how I was ever in the “this wedding is the most important thing EVER” state of mind, but I was for 2 years of planning. I’m surprised I don’t miss it more! But I’m procrastinating on recaps because I’m afraid when that’s over, it will really be over. You know??
I’m definitely anxious to finish, mostly because I’m itching to see how everything comes together. I’m sure I’ll feel a mixture of relief and sadness once the day has come and gone, though.
Immediately after the wedding all I felt was relief that it was over and that it actually went well. But now I do miss it….if only my sisters were old enough to get married then I could live through them! hehe
Our wedding was in June of last year, too. I still read these boards. Every day. 
I love hearing about other brides’ weddings!
I’m 2 weeks away and getting anxious,but at the same.. kinda sad that the planning is over..
Oh, I KNOW I’m going to miss the wedding planning. For real, I’m getting sad already that it’s winding down!
Wait, that almost sounds like you’re offering to help other brides with their wedding planning? 
Lace, you are one sick puppy. But really, it makes complete sense. I’m sure I’ll be there in 6 months too.
I think that this at-home reception is whats keeping from feeling like that. All I know is that after this reception I am taking a nice long break from planning anything.
I completely sympathize. It’s hard coming down from a big event. But you can always channel your “must plan” compulsions into an upcoming anniversary, or even just a special evening for the two of you. Good luck, and make every day your wedding!
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Mrs. Lace, Pasadena, CA Age and Occupation: 29, Elementary school teacher Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Engineer Engagement Date: September 6, 2009 Wedding Date: June 2010 Venue: Orange County Performing Arts Center About Me: Born and raised in Southern California, my fiance and I are marrying in Orange County. We're planning a vintage wedding with a modern twist. I am an elementary school teacher by day and a wedding planner by night. I love reading, blogging, scrapbooking, trying out new DIY projects, buying awesome finds at incredible deals and spending time with friends and family. Trying new restaurants, traveling and shopping also top my hobby list. I'm anxious to share my wedding ideas and planning with the hive!
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