There's a time that arrives near the end of planning your wedding when you begin to lose your identities and for a brief moment, you begin to question why you're doing it. We've talked to hundreds of brides and grooms and they all remember that anxious time and they all managed to get through it. One of the ways that seemed to work for a number of them is to reclaim their identity as a couple. Going back to the carefree dating that gets lost in the hustle-bustle of impending marriage is easier than it sounds and it doesn't even have to take a lot of your time.

Daytripping together, whether a few hours or a whole day is a wonderful way to escape the rigors of planning your wedding and to remember why you're going through it all. Every bride we've spoken with felt as though she was sometimes alone in the planning. Every groom felt that sometimes he was being left behind. Taking a "day off" together where you don't obsess over details is a perfect way to regain the energy that you need to get to the finish line together.

There are many ways to get away that are inexpensive but that will make you feel like you're having a real experience together. Here are a few tips from BridalZine couples.
 

• Rent a cool car for the day. A vintage car or an expensive sportscar will make you both feel like you're leaving the world behind without having to spend a fortune. Pack a picnic lunch and drive for hours. (don't forget that men are most comfortable speaking their mind when they're behind the wheel)
• Call your state or provincial tourist office and tell them where you are. Ask what there is to do within an hour of home. You'll be surprised what new and exciting things you can find out about your own backyard.
• Go fishing/bowling/mini-golfing together! Playing and laughing will soon make you forget the stresses that a wedding can bring.
• Rent a rowboat or canoe for a few hours. Lazing around on the water is a great way to re-connect with each other.
• Call your local volunteer agency and ask if you can both volunteer together. The only thing better than the wonderful feeling that volunteering brings is sharing that feeling with your love.
• Take a blanket and a picnic to the park and snuggle together under a tree. Give yourselves an hour of no talking time, just watch the leaves and clouds and listen to each others heartbeats.
• Enjoy your time together.  Don't let the preparation for your wedding overshadow the reasons that you're together. A few hours a week stolen for "Us" time will make all the difference to both of you in the long run.
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