Once when love was a many-splendored thing (pre-engagement), you were the picture of mental health. Now that it’s become a many-vendored thing (prewedding), your stability has begun to unravel. So here’s our wedding guide to save your sanity (and maybe even your marriage).

Early Imprinting
Ease your anxiety with Abby Jean wedding invites that hit the right (subtle) note with elegant prints and exquisite color combos.

A Not-Overly-Safe Space
Soothe the hyper-critical, er, -aware guest with the sights and sounds of The Apartment (1444 Oak Lawn Avenue, 214-749-0400), a Todd Fiscus-designed venue-slash-masterpiece with a modern aesthetic, featuring Philippe Starck chairs, suede banquettes, and Venetian mirrors.

Ego Chic
Finding the perfect dress at Highland Park’s Warren Barrón Bridal (53 Highland Park Village, 214-526-8400) is sure to make you feel superior to your bridesmaids. Unless, of course, their beautiful dresses from J. Crew’s wedding shop go to their heads.

Overcoming Peony Envy
Leave the blooms to the experts at Bella Flora of Dallas (2010 Century Center Boulevard, suite 22; 972-445-1200). Something more Zen? Mame Driscoll’s Japanese designs from Botanical Art (1300 Hi Line Drive, 214-243-8584) will help you achieve inner peace.

Remember His Oedipal Complex
Sure, it’s time for mama’s boy to grow up. But just in case he needs a little more hand-holding, Pockets Menswear (46 Highland Park Village, 214-368-1167) does made-to-measure suits in only fifteen days.

Oral Fixation
Everyone talks about cake. They just never eat it. Luckily, Frosted Art (1546 Edison Street, 214-760-8707) makes show-stopping slices no one will mind putting in their mouths.

Beyond the Pleasure Principle
Don’t let the party stop at midnight. Thanks to Send Us Off, you can register for the honeymoon of your dreams. But help guests savor the memories by giving them wedding cookies from Diane’s Cakes and More.

Highly Selective Memory
Repressing the bad moments (mom’s fisticuffs with the valet) won’t be so mentally scarring once you glimpse all the good ones snapped by photographer Stephen Karlisch (214-224-9995). Known for his work in Town & Country, O at Home, and The Knot National, he’ll produce snaps you’ll want to look at again and again.

But not in an OCD sort of way.

Want even more secrets of marital bliss? Check out our spring 2006 wedding guide.