WOW. I'm Glad to know that I'm not alone on the "post wedding blues." I am posting some of the GREAT responses that I have received via e-mail (jc@mx941.fm).
Kayla wrote:
I just read some of your wedding blog and wanted to reassure you that it's okay if you have some post wedding blues. You're totally right, for the last year you've been planning a wedding and it's very exciting. And once you're back from your honeymoon and the family/guests are gone, etc. etc., there's nothing quite as exciting to plan or do (this is after all one of the biggest days of your life).
I experienced some depression when my husband and I got back from our honeymoon. I even felt some guilt over it because it wasn't like I was totally thrilled to be married to him (because I was). But over time, the depression went away and there were other things to look forward to. One thing that helped me was to always have a fun trip planned - to get away together to relax and just enjoy each other.
Congratulations and have a blast!
Tiffany wrote:
JC,
I went through this big time when we got married. I wouldn't call it depression though. For the last year you have put so much time, effort and love into planning the perfect day that when you get back from the honeymoon, sort through the gifts and send out your thank yous, you're done. What do you do with all of you time? It is very much like you said, a void. The problem is not that you can't find something to do but that you are so used to having to do something that you keep trying to remember what you have forgotten to do, when there really was nothing. (did that make sense? ) I am not sure that I have much advise other than to try and stay busy and you adjust to the new schedule and married life. Good Luck!
And Erin wrote:
Hey, JC, it fun to be part of your wedding plans and read your thoughts on your upcoming wedding. You recently mentioned the, "day after the wedding letdown, etc., etc., etc." How about planning the next 52 (at least) weeks "dates" for the 2 of you. Hiking and a picnic; hot tubbing/spa nite; dancing Salsa at the South Point (or someplace else); enrolling in a gourmet cooking class; all kinds of different things you can start planning for your lives together AFTER the big day. Make it a surprise or plan "date nites" together.
Thank you to all of you who write me e-mails and call the show and offer your wedding advice. We are just about a month till show time and it is very helpful!
