WeddingMediator's Blog – September 2009 Archive (4)

Wedding professionals and mediators have something in common with bartenders and rabbis. People tend to tell us stuff confidentially. All kinds of stuff. Intimate. Shocking. Personal. Puzzling. Uplifting. Life-altering stuff. And, ask for advice. Sometimes that’s cool. After all, who’s the bride gonna ask about how many rounds of 8 can fit under a tent comfortably besides you? Other times, not so much.



No doubt you’re had a situation or two where you learned something from a bride… Continue

You probably know I never saw a wedding show I didn’t love, except for one. My daughter and I lounged on my bed watching quite numerous episodes of the Wedding Show, which was famous in our house for making me cry. I loved Whose Wedding is it Anyway because of the wacky, wonderful planners like Donny, Jeffrey and Linnyette. (What was the name of the planner with the flamboyant suits?)



My new wedding planner buddy, Stephanie, and I had quite a time reminiscing about that show when we… Continue

Wedding professionals are one part fairy godmother, one part drill sergeant and a great big lump of love. Really, you pour your heart and soul into giving a couple their special day their way. Most brides appreciate your love and care. Others, not so much. Because it can be so hurtful when a bride says mean things or is rude, I wanted to share a tip to help you stay calm in the face of the bridal storm.



It’s Not About You



I’ve dealt with my fair share of people who… Continue

No one can make your feel inferior without your consent. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt



Saying that planning a wedding is an enormous, almost overwhelming task is an obvious understatement. You know that. What you might not realize is that you are the boss of you.



It’s easy to forget that small fact when faced with the myriad of decisions that come from planning your big day. There’s always someone- your mom, mother in law, friends, even dad- who knows better. And, after a while you… Continue