What's Your Bridal Personality?

Not all brides are the same. You have different hopes, dreams, and wedding aspirations. You also have different personalities. There is the easy going, carefree bride. The bride who knows what she wants, but also when and where to get help when she needs it. And then there is the bride who wants to be in charge of everything. Of course, there are plenty of brides who fall somewhere in between these descriptions, but for the sake of this blog, we'll deal with these three.

The easygoing, carefree bride is just that. You are easy to work with; and while you know what you like, you are open to ideas and not too worried about the process, how things will get done, or events beyond your control. You may have friends or family help with wedding planning or be the do-it-yourself bride. Either way, you enjoy your engagement, planning the wedding, and know that everything will work out on the big day. If you're this type of bride, you're good at taking care of yourself and not letting the stress of wedding planning get to you. That's a great advantage. But be careful. You don't want your relaxed style to get the better of you. You still have to be organized and keep on top of your priorities. Preparing for a wedding comes with deadlines, so make sure you're keeping up with what has to get done.

Many of you may find yourselves knowing what you want, but also understanding when you could use some help. This is an essential characteristic not only in helping yourself physically and mentally, but also in moving you forward with your wedding details. Getting assistance can help guide you in the right direction and reduce your stress.  But if you find yourself having doubts or not feeling confident enough to stand up for your wishes, take stock and make sure that your wedding day dreams don't get lost in the planning process or rearranged by those helping you.

Finally, there is the take charge bride. Maybe you are a Type A Personality. You know what you want and feel the need to be in charge and on top of everything. Being in control can be a good quality, but unless you're planning your wedding yourself, it could also rub family, friends, or vendors the wrong way. If you hire someone or enlist the help of people along the way, at some point you have to be willing to trust them, otherwise a lot of people are going to end up feeling frustrated and unhappy. Remember, if you're working with professionals, their reputation is on the line too and they want to do a good job for you. Constantly checking in on them or hovering in some other way, makes their work a lot harder. If you can't seem to break the urge of second guessing your vendors or help, you might be better off doing it yourself. And while doing everything on your own may make you feel better, it might also burn you out.

So what type of bride you are? Look at the advantages and disadvantages of each and try to modify your style so it benefits you best. That's the key to happily planning ever after!