With weddings, we know there are no do-overs. That’s what makes being a wedding planner and part of the wedding industry in general challenging. There’s a lot at stake for your client’s wedding–and you want to make sure you get it right. But with that responsibility, you’ll find yourself dealing with wedding planning stress. Inside this article, I want to share some tools to manage your wedding planning stress, especially during your wedding season.
I was a wedding planner for over 12-years, and during my time working with clients, I've faced every stressful situation imaginable. Perhaps the most challenging part about being a wedding planner is knowing that everything is *not* within your control… but you feel a personal responsibility to help, manage, and fix all of it.
How do you manage wedding planning stress? Whether you're on the ground at an event or dealing with an unforeseen issue in the planning process… Let’s talk about it.
Beat Wedding Planner Stress by Changing Your Soundtrack
When we’re stressing about something, it’s easy to let that stress consume our thoughts. Whether you’re dealing with a client issue or a problem that needs handling, a soundtrack can quickly emerge inside your head–and it’s all you can think about.
Those thoughts come roaring through your mind. Thoughts like…
“What am I going to do next?”
“Is my client going to be pissed? What if they blame me for this?”
“How can I solve this problem?”
Your thoughts can quickly spiral out of control when you're stressed. Instead of letting your anxiety and stress consume you, change your soundtrack. Find a way to focus on something else for a while. Load up your favorite podcast, listen to music, or read something uplifting. I love going for a workout when I'm feeling stressed or when my thoughts are getting the best of me.
Switch up your environment and change your soundtrack. Then, come back with a fresh perspective.
Call On Past Experiences To Combat Wedding Planner Stress
This isn't your first rodeo, even if it is your first wedding.
You’ve been here before. It doesn’t feel like it, but you have. And that’s because you’ve done hard things in your life–and you will do them again. Take a moment and remember the last time you dealt with a tricky situation. You’re still here, right? Right.
When wedding planning stress hits, remember that you're a boss who's handled things in the past. You figured it out, moved past it, and have lived to tell the tail.
Combat Wedding Planner Stress By Finding Your Gratitude
This might sound hokey, but it works. Take five minutes to write down what you’re grateful for today. List out all the good things in your life and your career that bring you happiness. Finding your gratitude can help you see the bigger picture.
In moments of stress or as the anxiety of your job builds, gratitude for the good will always keep you ground. It helped me in some of the most stressful situations I've ever experienced, and I know it'll help you.
Hold up – are you looking for some extra support to combat the wedding season craziness and stress?
Come and join us inside The Planner’s Playbook! Inside my coaching community for wedding planners, you'll find all the training, support, guidance, and community you need to tackle whatever wedding season throws your way.
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It’s time for a come to Jesus moment…
If you want a wedding business in two years, you’ve got to stop letting Threads hijack your brand.
You’re drowning in hot takes from people who’ve never managed a 200-guest wedding, handled sensitive family issues with care, or built a real business ROOTED in hospitality.
And worse? You might be reposting their stuff.
Every time you drag a client, mock a fellow vendor, or echo some out-of-touch “truth” that doesn’t reflect how you actually work… you chip away at your credibility.
Your future clients are watching. So are your peers. And the people you want to refer you.
You don’t have to sanitize your voice.
But you do need to be intentional about what you’re amplifying.
I’m all for an occasional gos session or needing to vent about real frustrations. But GIRRRRLLL, that’s what your best friend and momma are for!!
Swipe through if you’ve been feeling off lately. This might be why.
And a good test to run any “hot take” through is something my friend @c10ike says a lot:
✨ Is it necessary?
✨ Is it kind?
✨ Is it true?
Reputation isn’t built in the spotlight. It’s built in the quiet moments when you choose not to take the bait.
In this clip from the latest episode, I’m breaking down one of the most overlooked but powerful ways to build a brand that commands respect: staying out of the bullshit.
👉 That means stepping away from the gossip-filled group chats.
👉 That means not chiming in when someone starts bashing another vendor.
👉 That means not running to threads when you see another vendor f*cking up.
Reputation isn’t just what you say about yourself. It’s what others feel safe saying around you. And if people feel like you’re a safe space to gossip, chances are they’ll feel just as safe gossiping about you.
This episode is your reminder to keep it clean. Stay client-focused. Surround yourself with good people. Let your reputation speak louder than any tea ever could.
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Success leaves clues 👏
I used to think successful people had something I didn’t.
More confidence.
More clarity.
More certainty.
But then I looked closer.
And here’s what I saw:
They weren’t waiting to feel ready.
They weren’t waiting to be chosen.
They weren’t waiting AT ALL.
They moved with the fear.
They spoke up despite the self-doubt.
They gave themselves permission before anyone else ever did.
Because success? It’s not about perfection. It’s about boldness.
✨ This week’s podcast episode is all about that shift — the one that luxury clients can feel when they’re deciding whether to trust you. And the one that might be keeping you stuck.
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You didn’t start your business because it was safe.
You started it because something deep inside you said yes—even if no one else could see the vision.
That was audacity.
That was courage.
That was you, betting on yourself.
This week on the podcast, I’m inviting you back to that version of yourself.
The one who launched the site.
Named the business.
Started marketing without a roadmap.
Took bold action before you felt ready.
Because she didn’t disappear. She’s just buried under the pressure, the fear, the expectations. And it’s time to call her back.
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