How *NOT* to be a Bridezilla!

Hey Besties, Belles & Future Wifeys 💍✨

First off—congrats on locking it down, queen! 💅 This is SUCH an exciting time, full of love, dreamy vibes, and yes... some wild wedding planning chaos. But real talk: you don’t have to let the stress turn you into a full-on Bridezilla 🦖. Let’s keep it cute, chill, and ✨main character energy✨ as you plan the best day ever.

Here’s how to slay your wedding planning era without losing your mind. 💕

🧠 Understanding the "Bridezilla" Energy🧠

Picture this: a bride so deep in Pinterest boards, vendor calls, and group chats that she forgets why she’s even doing this. 😵‍💫 That’s the “Bridezilla” moment—and trust, it’s not the vibe. It usually shows up when stress, pressure to be perfect, and crazy expectations collide. In fact, 60% of brides feel major stress during wedding prep. (Yikes.)

But guess what? You’re in control. 🚀 Let’s break the cycle and keep things soft girl coded. 😌

💭 Set Realistic Expectations (aka don’t let Pinterest lie to you)💭

We’re all for big dreams, but sis… you gotta keep it ✨real✨. Not everything needs to look like it came straight out of a Bridgerton episode.

📌 Hot tip: Make a vision board and circle your top 2–3 “must-haves.” If you’re obsessed with a venue or tons of florals, go all-in there. The rest? Keep it simple. Stats say over 70% of brides who pick their priorities feel way less stressed. 👏

🫶  👑Delegate Like a Boss Babe 👑

You don’t need to be the CEO of every single detail. Tap in your crew! 🤝 Your fiancé, your fam, your ride-or-dies—put them to work, bestie.

🎨 Got a cousin who’s lowkey a DIY queen? Let her design the favors. 🎵 Is your BFF a playlist pro? Give her the aux. It’s a team effort, and your people want to help. Let them! 👑

💸 Budget, but Make It Sexy💸

Money drama? We don’t know her. 💁‍♀️

The fastest way to kill the vibe is to spend more than you planned. Lock in a budget early and actually stick to it. Venues in Middle TN average btwn $5k-$15k, and catering can be $25–$50 a head—so plan accordingly.

📊 Build a cute spreadsheet (or use an app!) to track every coin. It’s giving financially responsible ✨hot girl✨ energy.

🧖‍♀️ Make Time for You, Always🧖‍♀️

Wedding planning is a whole job—but you still deserve your soft life moments. Light a candle, throw on a face mask, binge your fave show, or do a lil yoga flow. 🕯️📚💆‍♀️

Breaks = sanity. Studies show regular me-time drops stress levels by up to 30%. Like hello? That’s the math we love. 🧘‍♀️

📞 Communicate Like It’s Your Love Language📞

Clear communication is everything. Whether you’re vibing with your vendors or talking timelines with your boo, be real about what you want—and what you don’t.

No mind games, no assuming. Just full-on honesty and good vibes. That’s how you avoid chaos and keep things running smooth like butter. 😌

🌈 Stay Flexible, Bestie🌈

Something WILL go off-script. That’s just life. 🤷‍♀️

But instead of spiraling, take a deep breath and pivot. It’s not about a perfect timeline—it’s about your love story. When you stay go-with-the-flow, you’ll enjoy the moment so much more. ✨ Plus, couples who roll with the punches report being happier with their planning process. So chill, and let the magic happen.

👯‍♀️ Build Your Hype Squad👯‍♀️

Surround yourself with people who hype you up and keep it real. Whether it's your girls, your fam, or even your dog—build a crew that lifts you when it gets rough. 🙌

✨ Pro tip: Have regular “wedding & wine” nights (or coffee, tea, etc.) just to chat and vibe. You’ll feel 100x more supported—and studies back that up. Having a support squad = 40% less stress. PERIODT.

💖 Love is the Main Character💖

At the end of the day, it’s not about centerpieces or seating charts. It’s about your person. 💍 When things feel messy or stressful, remind yourself WHY you’re doing all of this. The wedding is one day—but your love? That’s forever.

Stay rooted in that, and everything else will fall into place. 💫

🥂 You’ve Got This, Babe🥂

Planning a wedding doesn’t have to be a meltdown montage. With the right mindset and the right people around you, you can enjoy every minute (okay, most minutes) of this journey.

So whether you’re getting hitched in Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Murray or a cute little barn in the middle of nowhere—soak it up. Laugh when things go sideways. Cry if you need to. Dance in your kitchen with your fiancé. This is YOUR era, and it’s gonna be iconic. 💃💍

 💕Happy planning, hot stuff! You were made for this moment. 💕