The How-To Lounge: Combating Postwedding Blues

DearSugar — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:00:00 -0700

With all the excitement and energy leading up to a wedding, it's likely that the day after may seem a bit lacking. Add in the emotions, relief, and exhaustion from your big day, and it's a recipe for postwedding blues. But just because the wedding is over doesn't mean you don't have plenty to look forward to in your newlywed status. Check out my advice for combating postwedding blues, and read more.

Giving yourself something to look forward to after the wedding can make a big difference when easing yourself into the newlywed lifestyle. Consider planning your honeymoon for a week or two after the wedding, or even longer if you prefer; there's no right or wrong time to take a honeymoon.
If your honeymoon is already days away, but you're still worried the lag time will leave you disappointed and listless, try coming up with a few simple postwedding events to enjoy with your friends and family. Being around your loved ones who shared in the wedding excitement will keep your spirits soaring.
It's natural to feel sad, but remember it's not going to last forever. Once you and your husband settle into a routine as newlyweds, things will start to feel much more comfortable.
On that note, as you settle into your new routine, don't forget to incorporate the elements from your prewedding planning life, too. Put more time into your friends and pick up where you left off with your hobbies - both are easily bumped aside during planning mania.
Give yourself some alone time. It may be scary at first, but it's important to reacquaint yourself with who you are when not negotiating a looming wedding. Take long walks, read a new book, or go get a massage.

Just as quickly as postwedding blues come on, they disappear so keep your chin up, and if you need to, there's nothing wrong with going through your photo album to relive the memories from your big day.

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The How-To Lounge: Combating Post Wedding Blues

DearSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 10:00:00 -0700

You have planned your wedding for month after endless month, so after the big bash is over, what's next? Some brides experience what I like to call PWDS, post wedding depression syndrome, so I am here to help you combat those post wedding blues.

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If you're like me, you need something to look forward to. Instead of jetting off on your honeymoon straight from your wedding party, push it out a few days, or even a few weeks to give you yet another wedding related treat to look forward to
Feeling a little sad after your wedding is perfectly normal, so try not to be so hard on yourself. Feeling blue has a lot to do with exhaustion so take some time to relax at home before jumping into your regular routine
Be sure to talk to your husband about the way you feel. Chances are he feels some of the same let down. He's there to comfort and love you, so let him cheer you up if you're down
Since you have to write those thank you notes, use that time as a way to take a trip down memory lane -- remember the fun you had with that guest at the wedding or how excited you were to register for that specific gift with your husband, etc.
While you are adjusting to married life, plan date nights or weekend get aways so you can always have something on your calendar
Just because you are now a married woman, don't put your hobbies or friendships on the back burner. Embrace the things that make you happy and make you you, you don't necessarily have to be barefoot and pregnant to wear the "married woman" hat
Make dates with your girlfriends to dish about your wedding and honeymoon, get your nails done, get a massage, work out, etc.

All brides feel differently after the wedding's over, so if you do feel the blues after all the hoopla of your big day dies down, remember that once you get back into the swing of things, you will be able to enjoy being husband and wife!

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The How-To Lounge: Combating Postwedding Blues

The How-To Lounge: Combating Post Wedding Blues