When planning a wedding, you have a lot of decisions to make: the date of the wedding, what song you walk down the aisle to, who your maid of honor will be, how you'll travel from your ceremony location to your reception venue, and so many more. At some point, you might feel overwhelmed by all the decisions. This is called decision fatigue. This feeling includes overwhelm, hesitation to make new decisions, second-guessing the decisions already made, or ignoring the decisions that need to be made.

Decision fatigue is normal. For most of you, this is the first wedding you've ever planned. You aren't skilled in planning an event to this degree. In today's blog, we'll look at four ways you can overcome decision fatigue while you're planning your wedding.

Use Your Support Team

Through the wedding planning process, rely on your support team. This group should include your fiancé, your family, and wedding party. Think about their strengths. Do you have a mom who has a passion for flowers? Then your mom can take lead in meeting with your florist. Does your maid of honor have an assertive personality? Ask her to help contact potential wedding professionals for you. Delegate to your support team so that you have less to decide on.

A key individual to your support team is your fiancé. Your fiancé will be your support throughout your future, so you should be able to rely on them during this part, too. I often hear about brides complaining that their fiancé has no interest in planning the wedding. I hope this isn't something you are experiencing, but if you are (and you wish they were helping), I encourage you to task your partner with at least one big project. Again, think of his strengths and work with them. If he enjoys music, he could probably create a great music playlists for the DJ. Maybe your fiancé is particular about what he and his groomsmen wear, so he can focus on selecting their attire. Of course, you can still be there to help your partner. Let your support team help you in the ways you need them.

Your bridesmaids are part of your support team.

Plan in Chunks

There is no real rulebook to planning a wedding, so nothing says you have to plan your wedding within the first two months of being engaged. I totally understand your excitement in beginning planning! But decision fatigue can sneak up on you. I recommend planning in chunks of time. Plan whatever you need to for a couple weeks, and then take a break for the same amount of time. You should enjoy your engagement season. No matter the duration of your engagement, you can plan in manageable chunks that work for you.

A wedding planning timeline can help keep you on track and maintain your sanity. You'll find timelines through Pinterest, online wedding planning websites, planning books, and many places. Typically, they're broken up by number of months out from the wedding. Part of booking with Bellis Events LLC means that you receive a wedding planning timeline created by a certified wedding planner. Using our timeline suggestions can ease the overwhelm. Which brings me to...

Trust Your Professionals

You hired your wedding vendors for a reason: they are the professionals in their field. If you have any decisions that a wedding professional can answer, trust them with helping you in the decision. Here's an example. You're at the meeting with your florist. You have a vision. Then, the florist asks what flowers you're wanting to use. Types of flowers might not be your forte. Let your florist know that you're open to the in-season florals they would recommend for your vision. You can even ask to see what they're thinking to hone in on their opinions and your overall vision.

From your florist to caterer to wedding entertainment, rely on your professional vendors.

Stick to Your Decisions

The last tip I'll give you in overcoming decision fatigue is for you to stick to your decisions. Once you've made a choice on anything for the wedding, move on to the next task. Dwelling on what you've decided will only worsen the anxiety and slow down your planning progress. Turn to your support team if you feel yourself wavering on a choice you've made, or verify your decision with a wedding pro.

I talked about trusting your support team and wedding vendors, but you'll also need to trust yourself in this process, too. Maybe you haven't planned a wedding before, but you know when you have made a decision towards your wedding vision. I know it might feel uneasy. You can make these decisions to achieve your perfect wedding.