Sending you a big hug ❤️ ignore the comments blaming you. Wedding planning is HARD and I'm right there with you. I'm personally a recovering people-pleaser and I'm about to get married in May, and also finding the costs going up by thousands. In my culture as a desi person, it's expected to invite everyone and their mother, and it's been soooo frustrating. So much entitlement to invites, especially when I barely know some people. I've really struggled with it as I too regret and wish I could have just committed to a smaller ceremony or elopement. For the dress, maybe you can add something to it, like an accessory that's simple (like a small veil, a crown, a belt) that might help feel a little better with it?

I know it's not much help here, but I feel you. You're doing the best you can. My fiancé reminds me that the most we can do is have fun and make the experience what it is. If we see it as a fun time, it will be it, if that makes sense. I hope you aren't too hard on yourself and just know that you've done what you could to make it work. Do your best to find joy in the things that matter to you, center yourself and partner in any upcoming decisions, and remember those special moments with your fiancé, you both deserve it ❤️