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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 11.10.20 - Beginning of the End
Fall is a time of change. In the grand scheme of the year, it’s the beginning of the end. 2020 has been a tough one. The change of season brings great change, however there are lots of shifts. It looks like the tide is turning.
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.
Gratituesday 11.3.20 - One Nation Indivisible
Welcome to Election Day. A day we we’ve been waiting for, dreading, anxious. It’s hard to believe how far our nation has come, and how far it has fallen. And as I reflect on the current state of our nation, it’s hard to believe how great the divide actually is. Our pledge of allegiance talks about “one nation, under God indivisible,” however we’re severely fractured as a country.
Bring ZEN to Your Wedding: Create a Budget
When we talk FINANCES in premarital counseling, we quickly get to the idea of budgeting. Even if you do not track your income and expenses in your daily life, I highly encourage it in wedding planning. And who knows, you may like it and add it to your routine!
Vendors I Love: PURSLANE
I’ve worked with Purslane many times over the years. I’ve had the opportunity to try their delicious food at industry events, and I appreciate their dedication to the environment and use of fresh, local ingredients. Without further ado, here’s more from Kendra at PURSLANE!
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.
Gratituesday 10.20.20 - Quarantine Fatigue
I’ve been hearing the term “quarantine fatigue” a lot lately. It refers to just how tired people are about being locked inside for so long. I’ve heard it referenced recently around the election and current views on the pandemic. However, when I just looked it up, the first articles appeared in MAY! Not even 2 months into COVID! Gosh, if only we knew what we were in for.
WEDDING YOGA: Ways to Open Your Sacral Chakra
The second chakra governs the power of partnerships, how we begin to relate to others outside the family dynamic, the creative exploration of life and relationships, sensuality, and discovering the power of choice. While the tips are geared towards couples, you can certainly look at these from a personal place. Where do you need to play with creativity and sensuality?
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.
Gratitudesday 10.6.20 - Two Truths & a Lie
You know that game two truths and a lie? It’s where you offer 3 statements and those playing with you have to guess which is the lie. Well, I feel we are in an extended match with our current administration. We read the news to understand what’s going on in our country, and we cannot tell truth from fiction. It’s as if leadership and honesty don’t matter anymore. It’s not only frustrating, but perplexing.
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.
Gratituesday 9.22.20 - A Sweet New Year
This past weekend was the Jewish holiday Rosh Hashana. It celebrates the harvest, it gives us a chance to examine our lives and reflect on our righteousness and it starts the new year. Here’s to a sweet new year!
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!
A conversation on BUILDING CONNECTION
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.