Anyone lost the wedding planning excitement?

abi-em-mum83

Hi we are getting married May 2013, been engaged and planning since April this year, and I dont know if its because Ive got other things going on (money job and health worries) or if its just planning malaise since its sooo far away but Ive lost all the excitement! I am supposed to be arranging an appointment with a photographer but I just havent got the get up and go!! Is this normal? Did anyone else have this!

Mazzarati2000

I think it's perfectly normal, I've had the same thing and am only just starting to get back into things. We're getting married 12th May 2012, so I need to now! My good freind who got married last Saturday assurred me that she had a few episodes of that feeling too. Felt soooo much better to know that I wasn't the only one! Like you, I also have had a lot going since getting engaged, although not health-wise. That must be especially difficult for you, hope things improve sion for you. X

Hope it helps to know you're not alone!

wanchai_2

I think I'm feeling like that atm too... felt so excited and enthused pre-holiday (end Sept) and have struggled to get back into it since I got back...

We're getting married next July so I need to get on with it all!!

kal25

I haven't this time...but we only had 8 weeks to get all sorted from getting engaged to our weding in 2 weeks time.
However, this is my 2nd time...first time round I got things booked we had 6 mnths to plan things and that was it then...I didn't bother about anything until few weeks runup.
I think maybe it is due to it being so far away, I wouldn't worry about it too much tbh....maybe try getting things booked as that tends to be the more 'boring' part..then you have plenty of time to look at all the bits and pieces you want for your day..i find the buying bit and getting it all together the best part...but i'm just too excited I want my wedding now :rotfl: oh well lol

White_Sapphire

Completely normal. After all, you're still you, with all the other stuff in your life, like job, hobbies, friends, and stresses!

You've got ages yet, concentrate on other things in your life for a bit if they need to take priority, then come back to it later.

I don't understand the cultural expectation that all brides to be should be spending all their time thinking about their wedding; two years is an extremely long time to be in a permanent state of excitement! As though somehow all the other things in our lives just fade into the background and no longer matter! Don't think so.....!

wanchai_2

Yes, if my wedding were 19 months away, I wouldn't be worrying about not 'feeling it', but it's only 8.5 months away so I am panicking slightly about getting it all organised, AND certain people around me are putting a dampener on some of my ideas aggghhhh!!

I am burying my head in the sand somewhat over the organising bit, so need to get my finger out...

Big_Alf

I am feeling this.

Problem is I only started planning around 6pm yesterday evening

Hollie84

Yep,simply because i have bought everythink ready to be handmade and also deposits down on everythink so i am now twiddling my thumbs until after xmas when i can make a start

NoAngel

I sometimes feel this way. Don't seem to have much time to do all the things I would like. It's still 11 months away too, so feels like there's no real rush (which maybe there is!!). It comes and goes though, I feel all enthusiastic with honeymoon planning at the min!

abi-em-mum83

Thanks everyone, Ive been going through a low patch while we have some money and health troubles, and not being able to find a photographer within our budget. But Ive managed to negotiate a deal with our favourite photographer to get exactly what we want but with £350 off!! Ive also created a FB group for other brides in my area which has been great! I doubt this will be the last time I lose the motivation, but as long as its not the week before the wedding I'll be ok!

wanchai_2

Big_Alf wrote: »

I am feeling this.

Problem is I only started planning around 6pm yesterday evening

:eek::eek::eek::eek: Come on Big Alf!!! You haven't even started yet!

I am back to feeling 'it' again, just booked our florist! Am spending more than we budgeted but got a half price deal as they are having a promotion this week. The flowers are going to be SOOOOO amazing (way better than I thought we would be able to afford), I am incredibly excited all over again!!!!! :j