Everybody does it. Not just stressed-out brides and parents who are forking out thousands of dollars for a very important one-day celebration. In-laws, bridal party members, vendors...everyone has the ability (if not the tendency) to over-react. We live in a pressure cooker world -- our bosses are on our butts, time has seemed to speed up, and even with all of our technology, it seems like we just can't get things done quickly enough.

So that all adds up to short tempers and blowing things out of proportion.

Whatever you're stressed about right now, take a minute to set it in front of you and really observe it. How bad is it really? Is this stressor going to prevent you from getting married? Is it going to end a friendship? Once you've cleared away the big risks, here's your plan to return to a better mindset:

Ask yourself:

1. What are the positives in this? Waiting an extra two weeks for bridesmaid size cards could put you in holiday weekend sale zone, and you might even discover a dress you like even better.

2. How could this be worse? Some brides don't hear from their bridesmaids AT ALL. Some have mothers who have passed away and aren't even here to BE overbearing. Make a list of the 20 ways your situation could be far, far worse and don't be afraid to get creative.

3. How can I react better to the situation at hand? That's usually going to take some patience, which is in short supply for most of us. We don't like waiting, and we don't like waiting for things we FEEL should be taken care of already. So repeat this saying: "All things will happen in their own best time." That just gets you to a mode of acceptance, which is often more than enough to take the pressure away.