wow thats a tough one, as planning can be a huge trigger, however preparations for the wedding could distract and the day itself is going to be so busy you probably wont have time to be anxious!!

Planning a wedding can have it's stressful moments. It was right during my planning when I first started having consistent anxiety. You just have to take it day by day. Start by focusing on the fun parts. Going to the bridal fairs, tasting the cake, picking out the dress. Pick brides maids that you can delagate tasks to so you won't stress yourself out. I actually had my first full blown panic attack two months before my wedding. I won't lie. It is stressful. I had a panic attack the day before and I was panicking the morning of. I wouldn't let anyone near me but my sister. But it was so worth it. And that may not even happen to you. Once the vows were over everything was fine. I could finally relax after all of my hard work and it made me proud that I accomplished it. Your happiness will conquer your anxiety. At least you are aware of the possibility of you having anxiety so you can build up an army of tools to help you when things become tough. When things got too tough I just told people to stop talking about it and that I will deal with it later. One day at a time. And if things get too tough you can always cancel what you have planned and go elope with a small group of friends and family. If you do anything thing get the dress. It's really great when you find your wedding dress. I've been married for 2 1/2 years now. You can do. Just realize your limits, set your boundries and get lots of massages to help you relax. You'll find it won't be that bad and you'll be glad you did it.

Just be sure and explain your anxiety to your fiance. I'm sure with his support you'll make it just fine.

You will be more anxious before than the actual day. Once the day starts rolling you wont have much time to think!

Seriously, think of it as your day, the happiest day of your life and make it yours. Tailor the wedding to your needs and make it relaxed and fun.

My fiance and I are planning to marry within six months to a year. My anxiety and panick is terrible at this point ( thank god he loves me for me and is 100% supportive) I would at my age lol, love to have a nice small elegant wedding with close family and friends and be able to go on a honeymoon. I cant even go into a mall let alone a plane and a strange country not happening at this point. If my friends and family love me and say there supportive then our avenue might be just to go to the JP in our local area and celebrate by renting a hall in town ( my town is my safe zone and I know in my mind my house isnt far away) and then perhaps down the road we can always renew our vows. Hey for us its alot less financially draining. Gotta look at the bright side less money, still married and can still have a great party with dancing away whohooo!! chuckles...

Your fiance definitely needs to understand your anxiety if he does not already. Also, I'll give you some good advice a friend gave me when I was stressing over all of the little details. The most important thing is that the two of you get married. Keep your thoughts focused on that and try not to sweat the small stuff. Its very stressful, but we are all here for you. I found creative ways to deal with all sorts of issues when I got married, and I'd be happy to offer suggestions if you need some. Good luck!

Wow ok I too am engaged and am planning a wedding.

firstly use your friends and family to help you even with the smallest of things. dont be afraid to ask. I was but believe me they will be honoured you asked cos everyone loves getting involved in weddings :-)

Secondly I planned to have the ceromony, wedding meal and night disco all in the same place running from one to the other (afternoon wedding meaning plenty of time to get ready and chill) so no stress of hopeing to get to one place from another on time.

Thirdly I have arranged to have a friend over the night before with me, and am actually sleeping at the venue itself the night before.

forthly i plan to keep my doctor and community nurse informed of progress and how i'm feeling so that i can chat to them lots and lots if needed and maybe take extra meds if needed to keep the anxiety at bay and also finally i plan to go to some anxiety workshops to teach me some good coping techniques before the event which by the way is in august next year - giving me plenty of time to prepare.

most importantly remember its your day and you can have it how you want it. dont try and meet others expectations- this wedding is nothing to do with what others expect of you and what they expect the day to be like. as long as the pair of you have a good day then tough to everyone else!

Please feel free to personally message me and have fun planning. here for you. hug X

honestly, that was one of the big reasons i eloped...we got married in hawaii, on the beach, by ourselves...it was amazing...then we had a reception when we got back...nothing big, and it was all fun because i had so much help and the stress of being the center of attention and planning was erased.