Don't neglect your relationship during wedding planning. It sounds crazy, right? You would think planning a wedding, a day that is centered around your love for each other, would naturally bring you closer together. It can and should but it can also take attention away from essential aspects of your relationship that you may take for-granted. Just know that the free-time you have together will lessen. It depends on the couple but most of the time one person (usually the woman) takes on more responsibility than the other during the planning process. So we're talking to you, ladies, when we say give yourself a break and take some necessary time out with your partner. Everyone thinks "Not me! I won't be that kind of Bride" but trust me you can easily get wrapped up and feel like there's just not enough hours in the day. You need to step away from those vendor proposals and focus your attention to your relationship. Here are 5 ways to keep the love alive during your engagement...
1. The Date Jar
Because you should never stop dating your fiancé/husband/wife. It’s important to take time out during the planning process and have a good old fashion date (and by old fashion date I mean there better be ice cream or fro-yo in the end). The date jar is usually something you see done at bridal shower and it's always fun to see what others come up with but you and your partner can create one together too. There's plenty of ways to organize it but all you need is popsicle sticks and a jar. You can even color code by date type if you want to get fancy. Click the picture above for a fun DIY tutorial.
Because you should never stop dating your fiancé/husband/wife. It’s important to take time out during the planning process and have a good old fashion date (and by old fashion date I mean there better be ice cream or fro-yo in the end). The date jar is usually something you see done at bridal shower and it's always fun to see what others come up with but you and your partner can create one together too. There's plenty of ways to organize it but all you need is popsicle sticks and a jar. You can even color code by date type if you want to get fancy. Click the picture above for a fun DIY tutorial.
2. Stay fit together
You both want to look fabulous on your big day so you might as well sweat together. My favorite is finding an an outdoor activity to do together. This is always a great excuse to go shopping for some cuter workout gear. Not only will it motive your butt to the gym but I'm sure your future-spouse wouldn't mind you tossing some of your old, ratty gym clothes. Even if you can't always workout together a least keep each other accountable and set some goals. Text each other progress after a workout or check in at lunch time. Have a prep day on the weekend were you make meals together for the week to stay on track (Can't cook? See #4!).
3. Stay-cation
You may not have the time or the money for a real vacation right now with the honeymoon right around the corner but that doesn’t mean you can’t relax like you're on vacation or show your own city/town some love. When my family and friends come to town I love to show them around and I always think how much fun it is because I get to do touristy things I forget people travel here to do. Find those things and get touristy with your each other.
4. Learn something knew
Teach the other how to do something or learn something new together. Sign up for a cooking class, join a yoga studio, read the same book, start a DIY project for your future home, take dance lessons, etc. Come up with things you always say you'll do after you get married and make time now.
5. Celebrate the small stuff
Recreate your first date. Go back to the place you first met, shared your first kiss or spoke the first I love you's. This is getting mushy but why not? Happy reminders are the best.
If you have any date ideas for the date jar leave them in a comment below!
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