This is an excerpt from our book, Weddings on the Mind: Putting Wellbeing into Weddings. The subject of family pressure comes up time and time again with our clients and we always tell our couples that communication and boundaries are key. How are your family dynamics whilst planning your wedding? Have their been tense momentsContinue reading “Feeling the Family Pressure”
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A Practical Way to Manage Wedding Day Nerves
It’s not unusual to feel nervous about your wedding, in fact it’s a good thing. Being nervous shows we care, that something is important but it’s also true that the physiological feelings of nerves are the same as excitement – so actually, you are excited! Nerves and anxiety become an issue for us when weContinue reading “A Practical Way to Manage Wedding Day Nerves”
One for the Professionals… Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First…
Calling all wedding professionals… We are officially entering what is known as peak wedding season and this is your reminder to prioritise your own wellbeing as well as that of your couples. Are you familiar with the Oxygen mask analogy? Put your own oxygen mask on first. You hear it in the safety briefing whenContinue reading “One for the Professionals… Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First…”
It’s All So Overwhelming… But it Doesn’t Have to Be
‘It’s all so overwhelming…’ ‘I don’t know where to start…’ ‘Everyone has an opinion about how our wedding should be…’ ‘I just want to elope and leave everyone behind…’ ‘I’m not even looking forward to my wedding anymore…’ ‘I don’t want my family there…’ ‘I’m scared of everyone looking at me and being centre ofContinue reading “It’s All So Overwhelming… But it Doesn’t Have to Be”
Bring your Wedding to Life!
Stress does not always have to be born of something that is bad or hard, but can come from some of the most exciting, happy and wonderful moments in our lives, such as moving house, having children, starting a job and, yes, you’ve guessed it – weddings! Weddings are a real contributor to stress andContinue reading “Bring your Wedding to Life!”
The Power of THREE!
Please don’t read that title the wrong way! We are not talking about group marriage but the importance of a rule we call the rule of THREE and the importance of choosing amazing suppliers for your wedding. But let’s clarify what we mean by amazing! We want you to consider the rule of THREE. WeContinue reading “The Power of THREE!”
A Quick Wedding Checklist
Need a quick list of things to consider that you can check of during your wedding planning adventure? Well here goes… Engagement! First Things First! Big Things! Other Must Dos! Get the Look! Smaller Things! Before the Big Day! Nearer the Day! Things you might forget! On the Day After the Day To book aContinue reading “A Quick Wedding Checklist”
Why You Need to Hire a Wedding Planner
Ever asked why you need a wedding planner? Well, let us give you a few reasons why: What a planner will do for you: Want to know more? Email us for some great wedding planner recommendations.
Themed Weddings – They don’t have to be Star Wars or Disney!
When you think about a themed wedding you could be forgiven for cringing at the idea of bride adorned in white with Princess Leia styled hair and ushers holding lightsabres, or maybe Disney princess named tables with beauty and the beast bell jar and rose centre pieces. However, you often forget the more elegant aspectContinue reading “Themed Weddings – They don’t have to be Star Wars or Disney!”
Worry & Panic
Like nerves and anxiety, feeling worried and panicking are perfectly normal responses when we feel under stress and pressure. Whilst you are likely to feel an element of worry around some areas of your wedding, whether that’s budget, the guest list or overbearing relatives, we really want to build your resilience and build your healthyContinue reading “Worry & Panic”
Weddings on the Mind 