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 Firm
Sakara – code: KARALADDSAKARA for 20% off
