Dealing with Post-Wedding Blues – Yes, It’s a Thing
You planned for months (or years). You picked out every tiny detail, survived guest lists and seating charts, danced your heart out, and now... it’s over. Suddenly, the to-do list is gone, your inbox is eerily quiet, and you’re sitting on the couch like, “Wait, what now?” Welcome to the post-wedding blues. And yes, they’re 100% real.
Why Post-Wedding Blues Happen
Your wedding day is this massive buildup of energy, emotion, planning, and anticipation. Then it ends in what feels like a blink. That emotional whiplash? It can leave you feeling weirdly empty, restless, or even kind of sad. And guess what? That’s totally normal. You’re not crazy, ungrateful, or broken. You’re human. And you just experienced one of the most emotionally intense events of your life. That kind of high has to come with a bit of a comedown.
Let’s change all of that!
1. Shift Your Focus
You planned your wedding like a boss—now channel that energy into something new. This is the time to ride that newlywed high into something exciting. Plan your honeymoon! The honeymoon phase isn’t just about sipping cocktails on a beach—it’s that special, sparkly energy you get in the early days of marriage, where everything feels a little lighter and a little more magical. Bottle up your downs and use it as fuel. Dream together. Try new things together.
2. Make Time for Your Partner
The wedding was a celebration of your relationship, but now's the time to actually live that marriage. Plan date nights. Plan a spontaneous weekend getaway, set goals for your first year married, or even just cooking something totally new together, let that energy roll. Do absolutely nothing together. Create rituals that are just for you two.
3. Talk About It
You’re not alone in this. Your partner might be feeling it too. So talk. Laugh. Reminisce. Vent. It's all part of the process.
4. Print the Damn Photos
Turn your memories into something tangible. DIY an album or reach out to your photographer about creating a photobook for you (not all photographers provide this, but I sure do!). Turn a moment into art. Frame a favorite shot. It helps to process the day when it feels like a celebration, not just a memory.
5. Give Yourself Grace
You don’t need to be “over it” by a certain date. You’re adjusting. Let yourself feel it, move through it, and know you’re not weird for feeling a little off.
Real Talk
It’s okay to mourn the end of your wedding season. It doesn’t mean you’re not happy to be married. It just means you had an amazing, meaningful, once-in-a-lifetime experience, and it’s hard to come down from that. Remember, you just had your Dream Wedding. Now, it’s time to build your Dream Marriage!
The best part? This is just beginning. This is where the real adventure starts. The slow, quiet, sometimes messy, but beautiful everyday love. So take a deep breath, give yourself a damn hug, and enjoy the ride.