Engagement IS a romantic time of life -- choosing a ring, planning your dream wedding, imagining your future stretched out before you.

It's a stressful time for engaged couples as well.

Many engaged couples report more fighting and less sex.

Why?

Everyone feels compelled to comment on whether or not you’re a good match.  

One reason your wedding is called your "big day" is because of the supersized emotions you'll probably feel.  

The flood of love for your brand-new husband.  The joy of being surrounded by your nearest and dearest. The stress of pulling off this big event.  The twinge of sadness coupled with excitement as you walk down the aisle.  The lighthearted fun and wildness when it's finally time to party.  So much going on all at once! 

Here are 7 tips that can help you:

• stay connected to yourself
  
• feel your emotions as they are happening
  
• be present on your wedding day.
  

Keep these in mind, and you won't have to watch your wedding day on video when you return from your honeymoon just to remember what happened.  You'll be fully present.