My Wedding And The Secret To Success With Dyslexia

Have you ever found yourself so caught up in the details that you nearly miss the joy of the moment? That was almost me, but I discovered one powerful trick that turned out to be the difference between wedding chaos and wedding bliss. In this episode, I share how it went and spill the strategy that helped me stay sane.

I realised many dyslexics struggle with this because there's so much pressure to make things perfect. We hold ourselves to high standards. The wedding helped me see that there's a simpler way to succeed—one that doesn’t involve tearing your hair out at every step.

The Power of Priorities

One moment I’ll never forget was sitting down a few days before the wedding with a list of everything that had to happen. I asked a big question: What really matters here? The more I focused on what truly mattered—like spending time with friends and family—the less stressed I felt.

Many dyslexics focus on everything at once until it becomes overwhelming. By highlighting what's crucial, we keep stress from creeping in and we notice how to handle tasks in a calmer way.

Delegating Without Guilt

I’m not always great at asking for help. Dyslexia can make us feel we should do it all on our own, partly because it’s tough to trust others to get it right. But for this wedding, I knew I had to delegate. I asked family and close friends to help with decorations and last-minute details.

Surprisingly, nothing fell apart. Giving tasks to people who were good at them saved loads of stress. They felt involved, and I didn’t have to worry about every detail. Everyone benefited.

Embracing Imperfection

We all want our big events to be perfect. The trouble is, perfection doesn’t exist. When we fixate on it, we miss the actual experience. During the wedding, there were tiny hiccups—typos on the menu, a missing flower arrangement. No one seemed to care. They were too busy having a great time.

Letting go of perfection is liberating, especially for dyslexics who often fear messing up. Once you decide it’s okay to have flaws, you free yourself to be present and enjoy the moment.

“The biggest challenge for me was focusing on enjoying the day instead of sweating every small detail.”

Staying Flexible

We had a plan, but it wasn’t set in stone. I’m grateful for that because things changed at the last minute. The weather forecast flipped, so our outdoor photo session had to move indoors. Instead of getting stressed, we adapted, thanks to all the prep and open-mindedness.

Dyslexics often do well when they allow themselves room to pivot. A rigid plan can feel comforting, but it can also create anxiety if things shift unexpectedly. Flexibility means you don’t crumble when changes pop up—it becomes part of the adventure.

Checking in with Yourself

At different points, I took a moment to pause and breathe. I asked myself if I was okay. This short mental check stopped big stress from brewing. I noticed I felt nervous about my speech, so I took a quiet moment before stepping up to the microphone.

• Pause: Take a deep breath, close your eyes if needed.
• Ask: “Am I doing okay right now?”
• Adjust: If not, see if you can step aside to calm your mind.

It's a simple habit that keeps your emotional health in check, especially on big days.

• Identify your top priorities and focus on them first.
• Ask for help—don’t go it alone.
• Accept that imperfection is human, and that’s fine.
• Stay open to change and adapt when plans shift.
• Check in with yourself to manage stress before it grows.

These are the takeaways I hope will encourage you to think differently about your next big event or even your daily life.

Feeling curious about the full story? Scroll up and hit the play button to hear the complete episode where I discuss the wedding details, how I juggled stress, and the moment I almost forgot to breathe. You’ll learn more about that one key strategy to avoid overwhelm—and why it works wonders for dyslexics.