We always hear about “Bridezillas” and how stressed they are in planning their wedding day. They want everything just perfect, no mistakes and no screw ups. But what about the groom? Do grooms become stressed out along the way as well?
According to recent surveys by Kalms, an herbal stress remedy company, the answer is a resounding yes. 16% of women found planning their wedding stressful, while 23% of men found it to be one of the most stressful life events. That’s one in every four men.
What part of the planning process causes the most stress? According to Kalms the top three stressors are the guests list, managing to stay within their established budget and making family and friends happy. This can be a huge task to achieve for any couple.
When men and women were asked what are the top stressors in their life, they included moving, having a child, getting married and securing a new job to name a few. 37% found moving to be the most stressful, which is followed closely by 34% regarding having a child.
The survey also addressed how wedding planning affects couples. While 40% indicated they were not stressed by planning their wedding, 30% were noted to be anxious, 23% lost sleep and 18% argued with each other.
So what’s a groom to do? Finding something to help you de-stress is the key. Play a game of basketball with your buddies, golf with family and friends, have a guys night out to help you regroup and come back to the table calm, cool and refreshed. After all, women do this all the time, whether it’s a spa treatment, hitting the gym or simply meeting the girls for a glass of wine. Everyone deals with stress in their own way. At the end of the day, it’s about enjoying your big day with the love of your life. So don’t let the stress of planning that day dictate your planning style. Take a deep breath and forge ahead.
Wishing you happy planning!
Mary Homer
courtesy of the Huffington Post
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