January 7th 2024.
Planning a wedding can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. If you're looking for some advice on how to tackle wedding woes, then Alison Rios McCrone is the one to ask. With 10 years of experience running a wedding venue and helping couples plan their big day, Alison is here to lend a helping hand.
Dear Celine,
It is understandable you have asked your bridesmaids to help with your wedding plans. After all, weddings are a joyous occasion, but they also require a great deal of work. Delegating tasks to those closest to you can help to lighten the load.
However, it is also important to consider how much you are asking from your bridesmaids and how it will affect their daily lives. It's possible they have taken on too much and are feeling overwhelmed.
Following your mum's comments, it may be beneficial to have an open conversation with your bridesmaids. Express your gratitude for their support and willingness to help. Acknowledge any concerns they raise and try to understand their perspective.
Show empathy towards their feelings and be open to compromise. Re-evaluate the workload assigned to them and consider taking back control over certain tasks. Ask your bridesmaids for input on what they feel comfortable completing and let them know if they are struggling.
It is also worth having a conversation with your groom if he is unwilling to help.
Overall, be mindful of how you ask your bridesmaids to help and be willing to accept suggestions for tasks that may be more manageable for everyone involved. Show an interest in what is happening in your bridesmaids’ lives and create opportunities to discuss other topics apart from wedding planning.
Arranging a girlie get-together can help you all switch off from the wedding tasks and connect with each other. Consider hiring a wedding planner if it’s necessary. Working together to find a middle ground will make the wedding planning process smoother for everyone involved.
Take action now to rectify this problem, rather than let resentment build up on all sides.
I wish you all the best as the excitement for your special day draws closer.
Best wishes,
Alison
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