To state the obvious, planning a wedding is one of the most stressful moments in one's life. There is so much to do and of course everything has to be 'just right.'

However, it is also important to keep in mind that once the wedding day arrives you want to look and feel your best. So, dealing effectively with pre-wedding stress is not something that you should give lip service to, but something you should actually add to the many items on your To-Do list.

Here are my top 5 Tips for Handling Pre-wedding Stress

Keep Active
Although you may be exercising to get into your wedding dress, keeping up a regular exercise routine is one of the best things that you can do to keep stress at bay. If you are not a gym lover, there are other activities that can raise the heart rate, such as walking, tennis, biking, etc.

Calming Down
There will be many times when you will need to step away and calm the nerves. Make sure you have things on your schedule that are relaxing. It could be a Yoga class after work, a massage or spa treatment, or something as simple as throwing your favorite bubble bath into the tub at the end of the day.

A Little Help from Friends
Although it may be tempting to spend your time with girlfriends wedding shopping or pouring over the latest bridal magazines, it's important to have moments when your wedding is not the main topic of conversation. So do things you would normally do together with friends. Plus, your friends will also appreciate spending some quality time with you.

Delegate!
Don’t feel that you have to do every task yourself. Often family members are dying to get involved – why not give them something to do with clear instructions as to how you want it done.

Part of being a bridesmaid or maid of honor is to help out with all the tasks that need to be done – make sure you are utilizing their skills to your weddings best advantage! And don't forget your fiancé, as he might very well want to do anything to help lower your stress levels.

Get away from it all
Just because you've already booked your honeymoon, does not mean that you have to wait for months for a holiday. Although you may not have the time or money for 2 weeks in Hawaii, even just a long weekend or even just a day trip, may be the break that the both of you really need!