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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!

Gratituesday  3.8.22 - Pause for Gratitude
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Gratituesday 3.8.22 - Pause for Gratitude

I have an extremely busy week this week. I could have easily avoided my weekly lists, however usually when things get crazy, it’s helpful to remember the good. Care to join me? Awesome! I’m happy to go first. The comment section below is always open to share. Off we go!

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Gratituesday 2.22.22 - Connection & Numbers
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Gratituesday 2.22.22 - Connection & Numbers

When I saw TWO 2 heavy dates in Februay, I thought the inquiries for wedding would just flow in. For the most part things were quiet. Until 2 weeks ago when one of my 2020 couples resurfaced. The 2020 bride was into numerology and wanted to see if I was available on 2/22/22. Sure am, I said!

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Guest Post: The Case for Embracing Self-Care
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Guest Post: The Case for Embracing Self-Care

My life was missing a key leavening agent since the start of COVID. I’d been living devoid of FUN, especially during the cold weather.  As a recovering Type-A personality who loves being outdoors in warm weather, it was often easier to just work through winter. So, I decided to purposefully dedicate myself to HAVE MORE FUN in 2022, especially right away.

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Gratituesday 2.15.22 - Return to Celebration
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Gratituesday 2.15.22 - Return to Celebration

My weekly lists used to be gratitudes, celebrations and desires. Then for some reason, I changed the celebrations to VICTORIES. For the life of me I didn’t remember why I did it, but today I bring it back. This of course brings lots of reflection, and then my Weekly Lists basically write themselves. Care to join me?

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Vendors I Love: Lauren of THE GET TOGETHER EVENTS CO.
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Vendors I Love: Lauren of THE GET TOGETHER EVENTS CO.

I first met Lauren a few years ago at The Love Union. I always appreciated her genuine quality and my gosh, is she FUN! Not only that, she’s really passionate about what she does, and I love that she continues to grow! Without further ado, I am so excited to shine some very well deserved light onto Lauren Schaefer from THE GET TOGETHER EVENTS CO.

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Gratituesday 2.1.22 - Year of the Tiger
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Gratituesday 2.1.22 - Year of the Tiger

The Lunar New Year is seen as a time of reunion and rebirth. So, it’s another chance to bring luck, vitality and happiness into the coming year. And that of course, means a little reflection and my weekly lists. Want to join me? The comment section is always open to share. Let’s go!

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Vendors I Love: PLUME and FLOURISH
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Vendors I Love: PLUME and FLOURISH

I first met Caroline at the Whitney Museum. We worked on events together, but I had no idea that she was so talented in calligraphy. I saw her place cards first hand, and then I just started stalking on social media. Without further ado, let’s shine some well deserved light onto Caroline David from PLUME & FLOURISH!

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Victory Thursday 1.20.22 - Inspiration
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Victory Thursday 1.20.22 - Inspiration

Winter is hard for many people. At least for me, I lack inspiration. In yesterday’s book club meeting on Zoom, we were asked to change our displayed names and include our inspiration level from 1 to 10. I rated myself a 7. I am getting things done, but I am not hugely inspired.

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Gratituesday 1.4.22 - Isolation
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Gratituesday 1.4.22 - Isolation

It feels like everyone has covid right now. Okay, not everyone, but if I was a betting woman, I’d put money on the fact that everyone I know knows at least 1 person with covid right now. I personally know 3. That means that people are quarantining and/or in isolation. And isolation is so damaging as we as a society crave socialization.

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Desire Wednesday 12.15.21 - Deepening Connection
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Desire Wednesday 12.15.21 - Deepening Connection

I think many of us have been in this weird limbo for a while now. Staying to ourselves and not deepening relationships. I avoid stepping out of my little bubble and maybe I use the ‘covid excuse’ a little too much. So, 2022 will be the year of Deepening Connection. Perhaps meeting new people, and of course, reconnecting with folks I already know - EVERY DAY.

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Taking time to SLOW DOWN
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Taking time to SLOW DOWN

After a year of go, go, go, I decided it was time to be intentional and SLOW DOWN. Sure, I add a ton of Zen to my business and daily practice, but for the most part I value productivity. It's really difficult to do nothing, and I get frustrated if I don't have a list of completed to-dos at the end of the day. Does that sound like you, too?

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Why Hire a Professional Officiant?
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Why Hire a Professional Officiant?

Ask any wedding planner, photographer, or DJ whether they prefer to work with a family friend or a professional officiant and they will tell you the same thing: definitely hire a professional. 

Here’s why.

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Desire Wednesday 9.8.21 - Choices and Trade-offs
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Desire Wednesday 9.8.21 - Choices and Trade-offs

Every September my nose starts running, and my mouth gets itchy. I forget that I have fall allergies every year and think I am sick. Of course, in this time of COVID, I think that even though I’ve been careful, I finally caught the virus. It’s just seasonal allergies, folks. Once the first frost hits, it all goes away!

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