Blog
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!
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?
Tips for Planning Micro-Weddings
So you want to get married during a pandemic? Great! #loveisnotcancelled! Many states are limiting the number of people who can gather for the health and safety of all involved. Micro-weddings are really the best of both worlds. Here are 6 things to consider as you plan a smaller scale celebration — without losing any of the magic of your special day.
Vendors I Love: BRITTANY WARD from MODERN REBEL
This year, I had the honor of working a few times with Brittany, as she really has become the queen of the virtual wedding! I appreciate her attention to detail and general care around each of the moving pieces. Without further ado, I’m excited to shine the spotlight on BRITTTANY WARD of MODERN REBEL!
Checklist for the Wedding Ceremony
A legal wedding ceremony in the United States is super simple. What makes it more exciting and unique are some elements that speak to your story and what matters to you and your partner. Here are some things that I talk through with each of my couples, as I prepare and draft their ceremony.
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.
WEDDING YOGA: Poses for the Solar Plexus
Solo wedding yoga sessions for the Bride or the Groom focus on the 3rd Chakra - our center of clarity, self-confidence & self-assurance. As the rite of passage of marriage brings up questions of identity, we will meditate and play with poses that focus on our solar plexus.
Vendors I Love: LAUREN SPINELLI PHOTO CO.
I met Lauren a few years ago working on a wedding at in Brooklyn. I loved the way she gives space to her couples. She stands back to see the larger picture so she can focus on the details. While she has an eye for celebration, she also seeks out the quiet moments and captures them with a sense of poetry. Without further ado, I’m proud to shine the spotlight on LAUREN SPINELLI!
4 Ways to Show Off Your Personal Style at your Wedding
Brides and grooms regularly express their desire to make their wedding day personal and special. While magazines may tell you differently, there are tons of things you DON'T need. However, here are a 4 ways I suggest if you want to show off your personal style at your wedding.
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?
Vendors I Love: ENVISIONED EVENTS BY SUZETTE
I met Suzette at one of the weekly Tuesday Together meetings. She is a wonderful collaborator and constantly looks for opportunities to not only deepen the client experience, but also grow her business. Without further ado, here’s the brilliance that is Suzette Scarborough from ENVISIONED EVENTS BY SUZETTE!
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!
Where to Have Your Micro Wedding: Hudson Valley
Whether it’s an issue of budget, a desire for intimacy, or simply not wanting to fuss over all the grand details, not every couple wants a huge wedding celebration. Welcome to the Micro-wedding! Here are some lovely options for venues offering smaller weddings in the Hudson Valley - Arrow Park, Blue Hill at Stone Barns & St. Hubert’s Lodge.
Vendors I Love: HUDSON FILMR
There are so many talented and wonderful professionals in the wedding industry. I’ve worked with quite a few, but there are ALWAYS more. Jason followed me on Instagram, and after looking at his feed, He’s very much in the moment with his couples, and his videos are warm and light. Super excited to shine some light on Jay. Without further ado, here’s JASON ALICEA from HUDSON FILMR.
5 Yoga Poses to Bring Calm on Your Wedding Day
It's important to take time on the morning of your wedding to calm the mind and center the body. This will allow you to release stress and better enjoy the day! Yoga is great for that. Here are 5 yoga poses that counter all of the wedding day jitters. All of them aim to release anxiety in the body and the mind. Feel free to do them by yourself, or grab your partner or some of your friends and do them together.
Vendors I Love: KRISTY MAY PHOTOGRAPHY
I met Kristy a few years ago at a wedding vendor networking event. Even though we’ve yet to work a wedding together, I really love Kristy’s work. She has an amazing eye. And whether shooting in black and white or vibrant color, she always captures the moment. I guess that’s what a background in photojournalism can do. Without further ado, I am so excited to share more from KRISTY MAY!
How to Be a Zen Bride: BREATHE
Wedding planning is stressful to most engaged couples. You’ve never done anything like it before, and there is an expectation of perfection. Many couples split the duties of planning. However, sometimes I see the bride taking on more of the responsibilities based on skill set or desire. Therefore, additional stress usually falls on the bride. You want to know how to be a Zen Bride? BREATHE.
Vendors I Love: MAE B FILMS
A planner colleague offered virtual planning as soon as we started quarantine. I saw a videographer on the list of vendors she created that I didn’t know. I decided to reach out to Nikki and say hello. It was clear that she was a passionate filmmaker and that truly reflected in her work. Her short elopement and proposal films are like music videos and they made me smile. I can only imagine the pure joy the couples experience when they watch theirs for the first time. Without further ado, here’s Nikki Miller of Mae B Films!
Why Practice Yoga Before Your Wedding
It’s such an honor to be part of a couple’s Big Day and one of my favorite ways start the morning is with a wedding yoga practice! I believe that your day is all about connecting – connecting to your future partner and your family and friends.
Where to Have Your Micro Wedding: Brooklyn
Micro (or mini) weddings are not new. Heck, I love a big wedding, but there’s something special about an intimate wedding ceremony as you celebrate your union. As NYC begins to re-open and in-person weddings are possible, here are three venues in Brooklyn offering smaller packages that certainly do not skimp on style!
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.