It’s easy to get caught up in the glamor and excitement of planning your dream wedding. When the wedding is over, many couples treat themselves to luxurious honeymoon vacations, only to find it hard to transition back to “normal life” when it’s all over. Many brides feel emotions of depression after spending upwards of twelve months planning such an event.

You have planned months and maybe even years for your wedding, but what about planning for your marriage? When the glitter wears off and the white dress comes off, many brides are left with feelings of loss and boredom. Studies show that one in ten new brides will experience some form of depression post wedding. While the wedding planning can be quite a roller-coaster of emotions, (good and bad) the feelings that can occur after the wedding can be much more intense and overwhelming. Some brides feel a sense of loss after devoting so much time to planning their dream day and find themselves asking “Now what do I do?”.

It is quite normal to be blue after such a big, life-changing event in your life is come and gone. Change is difficult for the best of us, so try and keep this in mind during an such an important transition in your life. And it is helpful to take the time to set new goals and ambitions for yourself and your new husband after your wedding. You will probably find he is has feelings similar to yours and you can work together to solve any issues that might arise. Communication is key in keeping a marriage healthy and beautiful for many years to come.

Sharing your feelings with family and friends is an excellent way to cope with feelings of depression after your wedding. In many cases, your peers have dealt with similar issues during their transition to married life. For many, giving up their single status takes some getting used to or moving in with your new husband can be a transition that can be overwhelming at first. Advice from the people you love may help make these transitions less stressful for you.

Take time for yourself with a new hobby or attend social events. There are plenty of things to do that you may have put aside because you were busy planning your wedding. Stay positive and reflect on how great your wedding was, while moving forward and enjoying how great married life can be.