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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!
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?
Gratituesday 9.1.20 - Embracing Fear
I speak a lot about embracing calm. However the the idea of embracing fear is equally important. I felt the RNC lead their convention last week from a place of fear, and in a recent premarital counseling session, one of the pair was surprised how much fear affected their life and their decisions.
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.
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!
Gratituesday 8.18.20 - Mood Swings
Over the weekend, my father gave me a mood ring. It started off as dark blue, and then turned brown and then green. Talk about mood swings! Since I’ve been home it’s just been black. Which I just looked up. Black is ‘stressed and very tense.’ Really?!? I started laughing. This surprises me, actually. Am I stressed and tense? Not really.
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.
How to be a Zen Bride: GET PHYSICAL
Wedding planning tends to bring on overwhelm and frustration. We all know that you and your mate should be celebrating your union, however there are lots of moving pieces to planning a wedding. It’s super important to take a mental break and GET PHYSICAL.
Gratituesday 8.4.20 - In Limbo
There have been so many times in my life when I have not felt settled. Over the past 4 years, I’ve worked hard to create a stable home and career, but now due to COVID and a renovation project that’s STILL not complete, I’m back in limbo.
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.
Gratituesday 7.28.20 - How We Recover
I’ve been tired lately. It could be the summer heat, it could be my irregular sleeping habit or it could be something else. While I could complain about the shut down of the event industry, I am thankful for little work I do have, and the flexibility to take the time I need. I am able to nap in the middle of the day if I need to rest and recover.
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!
Where to Have Your Micro-wedding: Manhattan
In the time of COVID-19, couples are going small. Foregoing their large weddings, and opting for something intimate. Not always because they want to, but because they have to. As NYC begins to re-open and in-person weddings are possible, here are 3 venues in Manhattan currently offering small wedding packages -- City Winery, Gramercy Park Hotel & Tavern on the Green.
Gratituesday 7.14.20 - In Search of Fun
I really don’t have hobbies. The things that interested me became careers. So, as we’re stuck at home, it’s been a challenge for me to find fun. Yes, I’m fully aware this is a first world problem, but as we know all work and no play makes us pretty dull. So, I'd love your assistance with some ideas and inspiration. What do you do for fun?
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!
GUEST POST: Marriage and Finances
Marriage usually means romance, not finances, right? Maybe not. After all, you already know your spouse-to-be has a million dollar smile, but will that charm extend to his or her finances and bills after marriage?