The day of your wedding is one of the most exciting, anticipated days of your life. But like many, it’s probably one of the most stressful times, too. With so much to plan, arrangements to be made, deadlines to be met, and friends and family working together to help make the wedding of your dreams a reality, there’s a lot of pressure put on this one day.

And while pre-wedding jitters are 100% normal, your big day doesn’t have to send you over the edge. From adapting your shower routine steps for an at-home spa day to learning how to delegate important wedding tasks, here are a few tips to help bring your stress down a few notches before your wedding.

Organize, organize, organize

No doubt this is quite the event you’re about to put on, so advanced preparation and organization are crucial. Not only will this help your actual wedding day go smoothly, but it will also do wonders in giving you peace of mind that everything you can control is under control.

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Set up a wedding to-do checklist in the beginning stages of your planning, organized by most important priorities to least important. You’ll also want a detailed budget report and your guest list handy, as well as a post-wedding checklist - yes, that’s a thing! And to avoid losing important documents or paperwork, be sure to file everything in an organized manner that also allows you to locate it with ease.

Get comfortable delegating tasks

With all the tasks and the never-ending list of things to do, you’d think it wouldn’t be so hard asking friends and family for help. The key to getting to your wedding day without having a nervous breakdown is teamwork.

Don’t be afraid to delegate some of the smaller - or larger - tasks to your closest family or friends. Honestly, that’s what they’re there for - support! By dividing the work, you’ll be able to focus on the bigger picture to-do list items and pay attention to your mental wellbeing.

Establish a “no wedding talk” time

Chances are if you spend all day every day discussing the big day, you’re going to experience a bit of wedding burnout. Designate some time that’s completely unrelated to your wedding planning. Spend time with friends or go on a romantic date with your partner that’s completely off-limits to any wedding talk.

A little space makes the heart grow fonder, and space between you and your wedding planning is no exception!

Up your self-care game

If there were ever a time to pamper and take care of yourself, now would be it. Take this time to really check in on yourself. Make sure that you’re meeting your basic needs, such as eating a well-balanced diet, getting the right amount of exercise, and getting enough sleep.

You can also take your self-care to a new level of luxury by giving yourself at-home spa days as you get closer to the big day. Take your usual shower routine steps to a whole new level by including face masks, candles, dry brushing, or whatever else sounds relaxing. You’ll be amazed at how a few adjustments to your normal routine can help you unwind and feel more centered.

Remember what the day is all about!

When all is said and done, stress is completely normal during this time. So, for those moments when things aren’t going entirely according to plan or when everything feels like chaos, remember: This is the most special day of your life because you are marrying the person you love. At the end of the day, the most important wedding detail is the person who is standing next to you that day.