The Wedding Comparison Struggle Is Unfortunately Real
Have you ever skimmed wedding magazines, Instagram or Pinterest and compared your wedding or wedding plans to everyone else’s? I’d be willing to bet, you’ve done it at least once. Don’t worry, there is no shame in that. In fact, it is a very common and a very human thing to do. Trust me, we’ve all done it in some way. We are always comparing ourselves to other people so wedding planning is really no different.
Don’t Copy & Paste
With social media at the forefront of everything we do these days, it's hard to not be "influenced" one way or another. I mean, I may or may not be wearing the latest #shacket trend while writing this blog. But in all seriousness, it can take an unhealthy turn and leave you feeling that your wedding isn't good enough. It is very important to keep this in mind while pinning on Pinterest and saving your favorite ideas. While getting ideas is great, copy and pasting someone else's entire wedding isn't. Your wedding day is a chance for you to share your true selves and your love story. It’s about the two of you as individuals and as a couple and should reflect the people and personalities that you are. Not mimic someone else. Of course, there are some traditions and classic styles that a lot of couples still tend to gravitate to. That is absolutely ok! But, it’s also ok to put your own spin on things.
Your Love Story
Don't get me wrong social media can be a great tool to help in your planning process. It can give you ideas and inspiration to creating a jumping off point. If you have a Planner, let your Planner help you take those ideas and inspiration from Pinterest and social media and help you add your own personal touch to them to create a vision that is uniquely your own. Trying to keep up with what other people are doing on social media can be very damaging to your emotional and mental wellbeing. Especially when planning your wedding. Wedding planning tends to put couples in an emotional and stressful state already and it can be very easy to get caught up in all the wedding hype.
The best advice I can give in today's digital world is to keep in mind that your wedding day is about the love between you two and is not about anyone else. Your wedding and your marriage is about the two of you. At the end of the day, this is your chance to share your love story the way you want to share it so, don’t lose sight of what this day is all about. It’s about your love story, and your commitment; and that can’t be compared to anyone else.
Happy Planning!
Love,
Naticia
