#33 Wedding Real Talk: Our Planning Process, Lessons Learned & Married Life with Brandon Blum

In EP33 of Facing FWD:, newlyweds Kara & Brandon Blum discuss their wedding planning process, the emotional and spiritual impacts of the celebration, managing expectations and the various components that made their wedding day special — and stressful! Finally, they reflect on the post-wedding period, sharing insights about managing post-wedding emotions and the ongoing process of integrating their experiences into their new life together.HIGHLIGHTS:(5:20) The unexpected emotional depth of wedding planning(7:55) The post-wedding integration experience(12:10) Finding your wedding “type”(18:55) Family boundaries & protecting your vision(23:25) Wedding industry realities—intentional spending & avoiding the trap(27:50) The most spiritually fulfilling moments of our wedding(33:10) Special rituals & how we infused meaning into our day(38:30) Perfectionism, surrender, and the beauty in what went “wrong”(43:35) Did we feel an energetic shift after getting married?(48:15) The post-wedding blues (or lack thereof)WEDDING SHOW NOTES:Nicole Silver Events: Wedding Planning & Design FirmAlicia Rinka PhotographyEnergy Muse CrystalsAkalo Organic Vitamin PatchesSakara – code: KARALADDSAKARA for 20% off Maureen Dodd Energy Healing