In war time of the 1940s, brides were opting out of wedding garb instead using a favorite dress from the closet. Fabric wasn't available to produce wedding gowns. They also just picked some pretty flowers from the yard in lieu of a florist creation. Resources were tight and weddings were planned in a week before the groom was shipped out. A bride in 1941 no doubt had the Swirl.
Challenges that feed Mind Swirl are difficult no matter what the challenge or decade. I recognize brides are first and foremost people with lives that happen to be planning a wedding, too. A client will carry lots with her when she visits a boutique other than the handbag on her shoulder. What she's carrying in her mind, affects her decision to purchase a gown, If she can't separate the mind swirl from the task at hand, a gown choice, then she is not ready purchase and cannot purchase until the Swirl lets up. I've learned this over the years and I respect brides who simply say " I just can't make a decision." My reply is always "You need to feel right about it." There is no rushing a decision to purchase a wedding gown. The caveat, however, is not to give yourself too long to decide. Set a decision deadline and then you're in charge and not the Swirl!
The 1941 vs. the 2016 bride certainly have their differences, but in the end both became brides because they agreed to share their life with someone. Being a bride is temporary. It should be a joyous, memorable time in a woman's life. Mind Swirl or not, nothing should take that away from you.
