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“How to stay grounded while planning a wedding” by Kate Mariah published in The Colorado Wedding Magazine.

“Planning a Wedding While Carrying Grief” by Kate Mariah published in The Colorado Wedding Magazine.

  • 6 Tips for Finding a Wedding Dress you’ll Love
    Wedding dress shopping has become a national pass time with the shows “Say Yes to the Dress” and the like. While dress shopping can be fun, it can also be overwhelming and bring up other emotions… just like the rest of the marriage process. Below you’ll find some advice from me to you to help prepare you for some of the… Read more »
  • 3 Quick Tips for Instant Grounding
    When you feel your heart rate rise and you’d like to soothe your nerves (ie. right before you walk down the aisle) try one or more of the following: Close your Eyes and Take 3 Deep Breaths  Yet another reason why it’s important that your wedding dress is not too tight. 
  • 4 Tools for Staying Grounded and Present… while Planning a Wedding
    My story begins back when I was 14 years old. I found myself seated on a firm, round cushion in a sunny room at the Boulder Shambhala Center. A couple of friends of mine had invited me to join them for a Warriorship training and I gladly excepted. I sat as straight as I could, inhaling through my nose and… Read more »
  • Beautiful Wedding Vows that make you want to say “I Do!”
    I first heard these vows at a friend’s wedding and immediately thought “Wow, those are perfect. I need to ask her where she found those.” It turns out they stem from the Jewish tradition, but I find them universal in their tone and intention. I always encourage couples to put their own touch to vows whether or not they choose… Read more »
  • Wisdom of the Butterfly
    Butterfly reminds you to explore and acknowledge where you are in your personal journey of transformation. We are all constantly transforming. We find ourselves in every stage of transformation throughout our lives and can even be in all of them simultaneously. This is especially true when approaching a big life transition such as marriage, childbirth, graduation or retirement. Butterfly begins… Read more »
  • So I’m Married… Now What?
    A lot of people may think that since they’ve been together for a long time, there’s not a lot changing with marriage. But while the day to day may not be that different, there is a marked internal shift… you are now a wife. Whether you choose to change your name (I’ll discuss this later) or not, you are now… Read more »
  • 5 Essentials For Your Wedding Week
    As your wedding approaches, there are a lot of thoughts swirling in your mind. So many people to coordinate, details to plan, and yourself to take care of. It’s important to consider the following as you begin your wedding week. 1) It’s okay to take time for yourself. Yes, there are tons of people who’ve traveled a long way to… Read more »
  • Wedding Planner vs Wedding Doula
    Wedding Planners and Doula are both amazing and helpful in their own ways. Each are a perfect fit for certain couples. To help you decide what’s the best fit for you, consider this side by side comparison. Maybe you’ll even decide on both! Wedding Planner * Wedding Doula Handles wedding logistics: coordinating vendors, etc… Supports the engaged couple on the… Read more »
  • A Doula’s Tale
    The maid of honor enters the room and looks me in the eye, “I think we have a wedding doula situation here. The Bride is pissed that the groom’s mom is late and is holding up the wedding.” I hustle to the next room where the bride is waiting with her bridal party. “I hear we’ve been gifted some extra… Read more »
  • Just Engaged? It’s ok to feel ALL the feelings.
    When I first got engaged, I remember being afraid to tell my parents. I didn’t know exactly why at the time – they knew and loved my boy friend of over 5 years, so that wasn’t it. I was just overcome with emotion – a mixture of excitement and the ones described below.  I wasn’t sure how to honor all… Read more »
  • A season for Grieving
    With fall finally arriving in Colorado, the leaves drift to the ground, the sky darkens earlier and the chill in the air makes us bundle up and stay cozy inside. While it is a beautiful and magical time of year, it also marks a shift from the outward, social, busy summer time to a quiet, dark, internal, contemplative time. For… Read more »
  • I’m Engaged! Where do I start?
    As someone who has planned my own wedding and been helping others with theirs for more than ten years, I see this question come up again and again.  It always brings me back to the moments after I got engaged. I’d been waiting for my long time partner to propose for a long time and was excited to marry him…. Read more »
  • Unspoken Realities of Planning a Wedding
    Many (or most) people, when starting the wedding planning process do not realize all that it entails. It is not simply planning a big party, it is the beginning of a huge shift in your personal identity. This shift will ripple through your relationships with your mother, father, siblings, and your dearest friends. As in the rest of life, this… Read more »

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