Avoid Post-Wedding Blues & Regrets

Planning your wedding shouldn’t feel like a full-time job that leaves you burnt out, overwhelmed, or second guessing every decision.

Hey gorgeous!

It’s me, Kimberly ~ your playful & professional Marriage Celebrant and Wedding Planning Fairy Godmother here at Lucky in Love Weddings 💕✨

Let’s talk real talk for a sec…

The lead-up to your wedding day is just as important as the big day itself. And yes ~ there’s such a thing as post-wedding blues if you go too hard, too fast and don’t create space to actually enjoy the ride. 🚫💔

So I’ve pulled together my top secrets for keeping your cool, protecting your relationship, and making sure the journey to “I Do” is full of butterflies ~ not burnout 🦋

🌿 1. Set Realistic Expectations From the Get-Go

Pinterest-perfect? Sure. But let’s get real. This is your wedding, not a production.
Focus on what truly matters to you both and agree on your non-negotiables (like food, vibes or vows).

✨ Kimberly’s Pro Tip: Download my free guide “Pick Your Perfect Officiant” to help you choose someone who gets your vibe and can help anchor your whole experience.

💛 2. Prioritise Your Relationship

This is all about you two, remember? Keep dating while you’re planning! Schedule regular dates whether it’s a cheeky midweek wine, lazy Sunday beach walk, or bingeing your fave shows in your pj’s ~ stay connected in the everyday moments.

✨ Make “wedding talk-free” zones a thing so you don’t burn out.

🧘‍♀️ 3. Make Time for YOU

Planning can take over if you let it ~ so don’t let it! Book in downtime for your mind, body and soul. That means solo beach walks, journaling, massages, or doing absolutely nothing.

✨ Calm hearts plan better weddings. Fact.

🗂️ 4. Delegate & Ditch the “Do It All” Mentality

You are NOT meant to carry the entire planning load. Share responsibilities, hire a wedding pro (ahem, hi! 🙋🏼‍♀️), and accept offers of help.

✨ Remember: done is better than perfect!

💬 5. Have Honest Chats

From budget boundaries to family expectations ~ open, loving convos can clear the clutter and protect your energy.

✨ Keep checking in with each other: “How are we feeling about this? Are we still having fun?” If not, pause and pivot.

🎉 6. Keep It Light & Celebrate Along the Way

Don’t wait until the wedding to party! Celebrate milestones like booking your celebrant (hello, it’s me 😘), sending invites, or finalising your outfits! You need to keep how to maintain balance while wedding planning top of mind and I’ll help you! Take a look at all the awesome Lucky in Love Wedding packages here.

✨ Mini celebrations = big mood boosters

💭 7. Visualise the Vibe You Want

Want a relaxed, fun, love-filled day with your favourite people? Then your planning process should feel like that too.

✨ Energy in = energy out. Set the tone early.

💔 8. And After the Confetti Settles…

Be ready for that quiet moment when the wedding’s over. It’s normal to feel a little flat post-party. The secret?

✨ Plan something to look forward to next: a honeymoon, a date night, or your next adventure as newlyweds.

Final Thoughts From Your Fairy Godmother

You deserve a wedding that feels like you.
You deserve a journey that’s just as dreamy as your day.
And you absolutely deserve to dance through this season with more joy, less chaos, and zero regrets.

If you’re planning a small, stress-free wedding or elopement in New Zealand, I’d love to help you breeze through the entire wedding planning process so I can show you how to maintain balance while wedding planning. Let’s keep the magic alive ~ from YES to “I Do” ✨💍

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👉🏼 Or let’s chat about creating your legendary wedding together! Hit the purple button below to DM!

Arohanui / much love

Lucky in Love Weddings 💫