I have not met one Bride that has not felt some level of stress during her Wedding planning. No matter how organized, mellow, laid back or focused you are, Bride and Groom stress is inevitable.

I'm not trying to be negative, just realistic.

Here's five tips to combat Bride and Groom stress (via some of my lovely Brides);

1. Start planning early on.
The more time you have to source out vendors, check references and make decisions, the better. There's nothing more stressful than having to make a last minute (major) decision.

2. Set yourself time-oriented goals.
One of my Brides said that she had a year to plan her Wedding, so she set herself certain goals every month. She made sure to check all the boxes of her task list each month, which meant she had to keep to some sort of schedule.

3. Have "no-Wedding-speak" dates with your sweetie.
Put aside special days when you both promise that you won't talk about anything to do with your Wedding plans.

4. Prioritize.
While your Wedding planning is important, don't let it consume you, or your relationship. If it helps, make a list of important dates leading up to your big day, that aren't about your big day. For instance, don't forget about your friends' and families' birthdays.

5. Delegate information gathering.
Your friends will want to help you. Especially those in your Bridal party. If you have an keeners, ask them to research the options available for cakes, or find three vendors for you to interview about decor.