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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 3.28.23 - Welcome Home!
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Gratituesday 3.28.23 - Welcome Home!

So, I bought an apartment! Welcome home, you may say. However I purchased my co-op in the beginning of 2019 and after a lengthy renovation process, I moved in at the very end of that year. And now OVER two years later, or over FOUR years from purchase I finally got my Letter of Completion from the city yesterday. Welcome home, indeed!

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Vendors I Love: MEGAN & KENNETH
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Vendors I Love: MEGAN & KENNETH

I met Megan & Kenneth working a super fun wedding a few years ago. I appreciate their amazing sensibility to just be there to capture the right image at the right time. I guess it’s helpful that they not only love marriage, but ARE MARRIED. Without further ado, beyond excited to shine some light on MEGAN & KENNETH!

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Gratituesday 2.28.23 - There’s Plenty of Time
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Gratituesday 2.28.23 - There’s Plenty of Time

I know that the phrase, “there aren’t enough hours in the day” is commonly used. However, I’m here to tell you that there is plenty of time! On a daily basis, we need to work smarter and not harder. And if we lift our heads up from our screens, we can get a lot done.

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Vendors I Love: SPEECHLESS MUSIC
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Vendors I Love: SPEECHLESS MUSIC

Needless to say the musicians or the DJ are super important to the ceremony. We work together to create a vibe, so I was appreciative of Scott’s communication ahead of time, and then the ensemble’s beautiful work on the day. Super excited to shine a little light on SCOTT KULMAN and the musicians with SPEECHLESS MUSIC!

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ZEN WEDDINGS: 5 Tips to Ease Wedding Stress

ZEN WEDDINGS: 5 Tips to Ease Wedding Stress

According to a recent survey, 40% of couples said wedding planning was “extremely stressful. And this is for a day that's supposed to be full of JOY. Well, I’d love to help you ease that wedding stress! Here are 5 things you can start doing TODAY, to be a Zen Bride or Zen Groom.

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Gratituesday 12.27.22 - Ending the Year Soft
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Gratituesday 12.27.22 - Ending the Year Soft

I cannot believe the year is almost over. I saw something on social media about rather than finishing the year HARD or with POWER that we should end the year SOFT. With relaxation and rest. With intention and ease. I’m not going to lie, that will be a challenge!

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Gratituesday 12.13.22 - I Am Not Invincible
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Gratituesday 12.13.22 - I Am Not Invincible

There’s that phrase that says that God will not give you more than you can handle. I think on it when I have lots on my plate or I am going through a series of challenges. Maybe I’m not invincible, but it usually motivates me to keep on going. However, curiosity got the better of me, and I did a little bit of research on the phrase.

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Gratituesday 11.8.22 - Going, Going, Gone
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Gratituesday 11.8.22 - Going, Going, Gone

Being sick sucks. I started feeling the ick last Thursday and it’s gone from a scratchy throat to congestion to a cough. And of course, I rested a bit and then I did what I usually do - I push through it. My body just couldn’t take my long day yesterday - and my voice started going, going, and it’s GONE today.

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Vendors I Love: LOLI EVENTS
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Vendors I Love: LOLI EVENTS

I met Rachel at an industry event years ago and immediately loved her energy. We finally got to work together this season, and I saw her in action. Rachel (and her team!) had a quiet confidence. They were like little ninjas - making sure that everything was in place and on schedule with little fanfare. I am beyond excited to share a little light on RACHEL URBAN from LOLI EVENTS.

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Premarital Counseling: 25 Questions for You and Your Partner

Premarital Counseling: 25 Questions for You and Your Partner

As you consider marriage with your partner, there may be lots of questions that come up. However, as a premarital counselor, I find that some couples do not know how to begin. Here's a list of 25 questions that I encourage you to discuss together. Is it everything you need to discuss? Heck, no. But it’s a start.

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Gratituesday 10.11.22 - The Power of Gratitude
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Gratituesday 10.11.22 - The Power of Gratitude

I am currently reading ‘Atlas of the Heart’ by Brené Brown. And if you are one of my current counseling couples, you certainly know that because I mention it in our sessions! Today I listened to the chapter on ‘Places We Go When Life is Good.’ Since it’s Gratituesday, I thought I’d share the power of GRATITUDE.

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Gratituesday 10.4.22 - Atonement
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Gratituesday 10.4.22 - Atonement

The holiday of Yom Kippur or the Day of Atonement - starts tonight and it’s considered the most important holiday in the Jewish faith. I’m a more cultural, rather than practicing Jew. I don’t go to synagogue. however for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur I do abstain from working and fast as I aim for some “good Jew” points.

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