Top 10 Wedding Stressbusters

Lately my SO(significant other) and I have had a few fiery and tense moments. Now I know why some couples break up just prior to their wedding. I do know that we have had two major arguments already over the wedding planning when we usually very rarely argue with one another. There are SOs who prefer not to be involved at all, SOs who want a bit of involvement or prefer to do what they're told and SOs that truly jump right into the wedding planning with their ladies. My SO is the latter - he is well and truly having his finger in almost all the pies with his opinions.

One of the 'Bride To Be' magazine had a 'Top 10 Stressbuster' section:

1. Write a list of everything that bothers you including your 'worst case scenarios' and create an action plan for every point. Show it to someone and ask them for an objective view and feedback.
2. Don't try to organise the entire wedding yourself. Delegate some responsibilities to people you trust, such as your mum, bridesmaids and your fiance.
3. Fax your wedding suppliers confirming all details in writing. Follow up with one phone call to each supplier and don't worry about it again until the wedding draws near. Remember, you're dealing with professionals, you can trust them.
4. Get fresh air and regular exercise such as short power walks or yoga. A few good nights' sleep will also restore your energy and balance.
5. It is not your responsibility to act as mediator for inter-family conflicts however you can approch hostile divorcees or bickering relatives and politely request then to put their differences aside for one day. Remind them that if they truly love and respect you then they won't make a scene.
6. If you're panicking about public speaking, spend five minutes a day using positive visualisation or saying affirmations.
7. Acknowledge that there will always be someone who knows how to 'push your buttons' and avoid such people as much as possible during the hectic periods.
8. Caffeine, sugar and salt can make you feel nervous and high strung. Skip the stimulants for natural relaxants such as herbal tea such as camomile.
9. Treat yourself to a luxury spa experience and allow a massage therapist soothe your worries away.
10. Plan a romantic dinner or weekend away with your man and ban wedding talk.