DO THEY LOVE ME? DO THEY LOVE ME NOT?

You said yes! You’re engaged! It’s the magical moment you’ve dreamed of, and for a while, everything feels like you’re floating on air. Then, reality hits: it’s time to plan a wedding.

Wedding planning can feel like stepping into a whirlwind—a never-ending checklist of vendors, budgets, and opinions (so many opinions). Suddenly, your love story is at the mercy of seating charts and color swatches, and the stress starts creeping in. It’s easy to wonder, Do they love me—or just want to elope at this point? Do they still want this?

DOUBT IS NORMAL BUT YOUR LOVE IS THE CONSTANT THAT WILL GUIDE YOU

Here’s the truth: wedding planning is a test, but not in the way you might think. It’s not a measure of how strong your relationship is but of how well you can navigate chaos as a team. The pressure to make everything perfect can lead to arguments, tears, and moments when you forget why you’re doing this in the first place.

But here’s the silver lining: the stress can also strengthen your bond. Those late-night discussions over catering menus and compromises on guest lists are opportunities to see how you communicate, support each other, and adapt under pressure. It’s a crash course in marriage before you even walk down the aisle. Remember to exercise self control and to think before you speak.

That said, it’s important to protect your joy during this season. Your engagement isn’t just a to-do list—it’s a celebration of love. Remember to pause, step away from the planning chaos, and enjoy each other. Go on date nights where you promise not to talk about the wedding. Keep your focus on the bigger picture: building a life together.

So, if wedding planning feels like it’s testing your relationship, know that you’re not alone. It’s okay to hire a wedding planner and coordinator to help you through the Every couple faces this challenge in their own way. But when the big day comes, you’ll be standing side by side, knowing you’ve weathered the storm together. And that’s love…whether or not the flowers match the napkins.