Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Wedding Planning - Feeling Stressed?

Are you tired of answering questions and making decisions? Do you need a break from wedding planning?

You may want to consider a day or so (or even a few hours) alone. And of course, you may want to spend some time with the one you love, remembering why you’re getting married in the first place…..Our retreat center, RiverMist, might be exactly what you need.

Maybe you just need to take a deep breath. What better place, than in the beauty of nature. I will teach you a few breathing techniques and then provide a private area so you can practice. Many people find solace, sitting by a large body of water or a simple flowing stream. Nothing is more calming than the sound of flowing water. It’s no accident that we have placed hammocks along the creek. Sometimes breathing exercises turn into a nice long nap!

Time in nature can do wonders for your spirit. Or you may just want to curl up and watch a movie and forget about ‘everything’ for a while. Think about it for a minute. Doesn’t it sound wonderful… to have time to do exactly what you want to do… even if it is nothing. Wedding planning can become very stressful. So many details to take care of but you must remember that taking care of yourself is THE most important detail.

And then, there is another option… do you feel overwhelmed with the whole process and have no idea where to start? I will be happy to arrange a retreat designed especially for your needs. After you have time to ‘catch your breath’, (breathing exercises) I’ll sit down with you and help you get started with the planning. I have professional and personal experience and will gladly share my resources. I emphasize that I am a minister, not a wedding planner. However, with my experience I can certainly point you in the right direction, helping you get your thoughts organized. There are often very important details that are forgotten until the last minute. It is best to address these issues early in the process. This will prevent many headaches later.

This is a special time in your life and you want to enjoy every minute of it. Take care of yourself!