Good stress is still stress...like you said. Focus on fewer things. Make room for what's really important and let the other stuff go. Do try to get things that can be done, done now. If you put things off you may forget and they can pile up on you. Congratulations by the way!

Well, Melissa, I'm no Dr. but I think reducing stress is what u start to do or try to do. Some people take pills to help them with that (I know I do). The groom should have no problem helping improve his beautiful bride's health. How bout u guys just elope to Vegas? That sounds romantic and very low stress. But seriously, Smoking cannabis helps me with stress. But the smell sux.

Congratulations!

I was married in a November wedding and it was great. However, we did a much smaller event. Basically we were married at our local courthouse by a judge that's a family friend. His secretaries took pictures! The whole thing took 20 minutes, including exchanging pleasantries, the ceremony, and the filing of the paperwork. A week later we had a huge party for all of our friends and family. We ate barbecue and drank beer. We had the party in an old 1880's bank building. It was a blast! IMHO way better than the actual church type wedding. It cost us $600 total. We didn't start our life with any debt. The only thing I would have changed would be to hire a professional photographer. You'll have to keep us posted on all of the details!

As far as the stress thing goes, I personally love yoga. Even when I'm inconsistent with my practice (like now), I still hold on to the breathing techniques that are central to all types of yoga. I find that it really helps! Try a gentle yoga class. You'll spend about 10-15 bucks per class, which isn't bad if you don't go very often. I'm happiest and most relaxed when I'm doing yoga. You could also go the pharmaceutical route! It's nice to know it's there when you need it.

What really works for me, is taking a realistic look at what my energy level is (as best you can).
Make a list of things that need to be done, most important first, then #2, #3, ect. Be honest with yourself you may not get it all done in one day, allow extra time for that fact. Don't put extra stress on yourself by putting more in a day than you really can do. Don't beat yourself up if you don't get as much done as you wanted.
This really helps me because I don't forget important things. If I win the energy lottery that day, it's easy to see what the next important thing is. It's also easy for me to stagger "high" energy chores with "easy or light" energy chores. This has really been a big help for me. One of the best gifts ever given me was a really cute dry erase board for my fridge. Silly I know, but that person put a lot of thought, love, and understanding in that gift.
Good luck & congrats! ! !

get a wedding planner! Its the best thing for stress and make sure that the planner knows you have MS and to adjust your wedding accordingly and the planning. I think its too much stress for you to plan all of that (and 180 people) and the last thing you want is to end up with a severe flare-up right before your wedding date. ~hugs and congratulations!~

I am not very good at asking for help and I have always ended up doing too much myself, including my wedding. Enlist people that you trust with certain aspects of the wedding as much as possible. I had little to no help from family and friends, because my family was in grief after a family trajedy and my friends were jealous I was getting married...yikes! Anyway, I think it may have been worth it to hire someone to coordinate it. If you want a bigger event and can afford it that would be great. Otherwise, like others have suggested scale it down to what you think will really matter the most to you. Don't forget to treat yourself extra special during this time. You are a bride-to-be! As much as possible take care of yourself. Sometimes the biggest stress on your body can be the basic things like dehydration, not eating well and not getting good sleep. Make these things a priority! Don't forget to get some kind of excercise that is appropriate for you...one of the best stress-relievers out there! Congratulations!