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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!
How to be a Zen Bride: PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
Are you ready for the day AFTER your wedding? The wedding is special, but it's only one day. Marriage is hopefully for life. So I invite you to take a pause from planning to prepare for your marriage. I promise that if you know what’s important to you both and feel empowered as a team, you will find Zen and ease as you plan your Big Day.
Vendors I Love: DANCE TOGETHER NYC
After a lovely conversation with Simone, we realized that there are so many similarities in what we do even if the medium is different. I am super excited to shine a light on dance teacher extraordinaire, SIMONE ASSBOECK of DANCE TOGETHER NYC.
You’re Engaged! Now what?
Your partner asked a very important question - and you said YES! Once the initial excitement wears off, and you’ve dabbed your tears of joy, it may be unclear what to do next. I guide couples from the “Yes” to the “I Do,” so I suggest you get on the same page with your partner as you prepare for marriage!
Strengthening Relationships: The Power of Curiosity
Occasionally in premarital counseling I get a couple that asks the open ended question, “What do we need to know?” I usually keep the answer brief and say that in order to build a strong relationship, you need the 2 C’s - Communication and Connection. However recently, I added a 3rd C - Curiosity.
Vendors I Love: PASSION BY KAIT
I met Kait at a Tuesdays Together meeting early in 2019. After introductions, we both looked at each other and knew we needed to connect. Intimacy is one of my Big Issue topics in premarital counseling, however, my genius only goes so far. So, if a couple needs to take a deeper dive, I send ‘em to Kait.
Guest Post: Prenups Made Easier with Mediation
When we think of two people coming together to become one, our initial images may be poetic. However when you look at the logistics of HOW to do it, things may get a bit more complicated. Enter Alnoor and Ehsan from Venn Meditation.
Wedding Yoga: Partner Yoga on Your Wedding Day
Imagine the morning of your wedding. There may be butterflies in your belly based on the excitment or stress of the day ahead. So you grab your partner, and jump on your yoga mats. After an hour of breathing deeply, and moving with intention, you give each other a kiss and say farewell as you start getting ready. How cool is that?
Let’s Celebrate VALENTINE’S DAY
Whether or not the idea of Valentine's Day makes you giddy or groan, here are some fun things to do to celebrate with your mate, your friends or even to do something special for you - even during a pandemic!
Premarital Counseling: TIME SPENT TOGETHER & SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Time Spent Together and Social Activities is one of the Big Issue topics I cover in premarital counseling. Sometimes it comes up as we discuss Parenting and Child raising or Intimacy and Sex. In 2 recent sessions, it was important enough to to talk about on its own.
Premarital Counseling: BELIEFS & VALUES
We formulate our values and beliefs as we grow up and experience life. Some beliefs are passed down from our families and some values we pick up along the way. It’s imperative to have an open and honest conversation about your beliefs and values with your partner before marriage.
Premarital Counseling: PARENTING and CHILD RAISING
Amazingly some couples never discuss whether they are on the same page about having kids. If you want kids, but your partner does not, is that a deal breaker in the relationship? Since this is not an area one can compromise, that needs to be the first discussion. We can certainly do that in premarital counseling!
WEDDING YOGA: For You and Your Squad (part 1)
Doing yoga with friends allows for better connection, support, and keeps your ego in check. Just what you need prepare for your wedding day. I mean we want to be Zen brides and grooms, right?
Premarital Counseling: DECISION MAKING
Decision making builds strong relationships - which in turn builds strong marriages. How decisions are made in a relationship tells a lot about the openness of communication and partnership. That’s why it’s imperative to discuss in premarital counseling.
5 Ways to Bring Zen to Your Wedding: BEFORE THE CEREMONY
Weddings can be stressful. As a wedding officiant, I often find that couples get nervous about 30 minutes before the ceremony starts. Everything starts to feel very "real" for brides and grooms. Here are 5 things I recommend to ease your nerves before your ceremony.
Premarital Counseling: Sex and Intimacy
Intimacy consists of both emotional closeness and sexual connection. In a strong relationship, they are like two sides of the same coin. Since issues around sex & intimacy is one of the causes for divorce in this country, I find it essential to cover in premarital counseling.
Zen Weddings: LIMIT PLANNING DAYS
When couples come to me either for premarital counseling or to perform their wedding ceremony, the first stressor they mention is the overwhelm of wedding planning. Most modern couples are busy! So what happens if you are INTENTIONAL about your schedule?
Premarital Counseling: Roles in the Relationship
There are lots of reasons why marriages can fail today, and one has to do with how roles in the relationship have changed. However, whether we talking about heterosexual or same-sex couples, I prefer to look at it in terms of shared responsibilities.
Wedding Yoga: For Couples
I like to think about wedding yoga for couples as a physical counseling session. It is a fabulous medium for deepening relationships - whether it is friendship, a family member, or your significant other. Postures and flow sequences are designed to nurture and create a sense of light heartedness!
Premarital Counseling: Family Relationships
When you commit to each other or get married, you are meshing with your partner's family, as well. Navigating difficult personalities and past behavior can be challenging. It should also come as no surprise that, family relationships is one of the main causes of divorce.
Vendors I Love: THE VOW COLLECTIVE
I met Stacie at a Tuesday Together NYC meeting a few months ago. There was an immediate connection as we talked about the power of words and just how meaningful promises are. Usually I say farewell to my couples at their weddings. That’s when she says hello! I love her outlook on love and commitment, on partnership and longevity. Without further ado, here’s STACIE STINE of THE VOW COLLECTIVE.