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Are you an introvert?
Are you someone who
feels their energy drain the more you are surrounded by a group of people? Does
the thought of a large party make you anxious? Do you prefer the company of
yourself rather than others? Chances
are, you are an introvert (there is a great facebook page for introverts- “Introverts
are awesome”, please check it out if you suspect yourself as an introvert and
want to join a community of introverts). So, if you are an introvert, how can
you thrive during your big day?
How to thrive during your special event or wedding:
First, I am an introvert, so I know this situation too well.
I knew my wedding was going to be an amazing experience (I enjoyed design and
planning so much I launched a wedding planning company, Amazing DIY Events).
Having said that, I knew that the time leading up to my wedding and my wedding
day itself would be stressful and highly
social. To combat my anxiety and allow myself time to recharge, I created a
plan. I am going to share a few tips I did, and some tips that I give my
introverted brides before their big day:
1)
You MUST plan time for yourself! You will be inundated
with teas and rehearsal dinners and time with your family and friends before
the wedding (especially a destination wedding). You must be true to yourself
and give yourself the time to recharge in between these events. Give yourself
time every day to recharge. Don’t plan events one right after the other. Limit
them to one or two a day, to allow you to relax in between them. On your
wedding day, give yourself a good few hours before you meet with your
bridesmaids to get ready. I didn’t have my bridesmaids meet me until 12, giving
me the morning to reflect, recharge, and prepare for my big day. It was exactly
what I needed.
2)
Give yourself SPACE. When you do meet with your
bridesmaids, try to book a two room suite so you can step into the other room
if you need. At your venue, find a place that is “yours” that your guests aren’t
allowed to enter (or deter them away from the location. Being the bride or guest of honor, you will be
surrounded by smiling faces the whole time. Plan in advance where you will go
if you need to relax for a few minutes.
3)
Explain your plans to your closest friends and
family- if they know what you need, most likely they will want to help you feel
comfortable (or at least not be offended if you all of a sudden rush off).
4)
Hire a planner who understands you feelings as
an introvert. An overly extroverted planner may make you feel anxious or
misunderstood (and many planners are extreme extroverts). I hired someone who
was introverted as well, and we immediately connected. She knew what I needed
and was able to help me.
As a fellow introvert, I understand the anxiety and trepidation
with a special event or wedding. Amazing DIY Events understands the needs of introverts
and is ready to help with your wedding or event. We ensure that you have everything
planned, including time to yourself. We also attend anything with you if you
need support with any meetings with your vendors. We also provide e-mail correspondence
or telephone conversations in lieu of meeting in person. We will work with you to make your day
amazing.
Message us on our facebook page “Amazing DIY Events” for
more information. We offer customized packages, starting at $300 for day of
coordination services. Good luck with
your plans!
