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Hayley & Mitch’s Sunset Beach Elopement In Byron Bay

26.08.21
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Hayley & Mitch’s Sunset Beach Elopement In Byron Bay
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Coastal
Elopement
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Australia
Byron Bay
New South Wales
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Planning a wedding is tough; it's so easy to lose Planning a wedding is tough; it's so easy to lose sight of why you're doing it in the first place. That's why it's so important to take time to connect with your partner throughout! @celebrantkate_ck dives into four ways to do just that! Head over to our bio to learn more! [Image one description: a couple standing at their altar with florals hanging above them is overlayed by a navy blue text box that reads: "Connecting with your partner during the planning process. With Celebrant Kate". Image two: The navy background reads, "Wedding planning is an area of life that's ripe for overwhelm – queue that disconnected feeling! But with some conscious conversations and active effort, you can transform it into a time of connection. Here are a few ways to keep that connected feeling as you navigate creating your wedding day! Setting your vibe. Getting clear on what's important to you both is helpful when there's a decision to be made; together, you can come back to what you value. Ask yourself, does this align with what I really value about my wedding day and what's truly important to us?" Image three: text continues: "Celebrating your people Your welcome really sets the vibe for your whole celebration, so it's really important that we get everyone feeling relaxed, loved up and ready to celebrate with you! Crafting your story. Your story is part of your ceremony where we celebrate your relationship, what's important to you and what you love about each other! Talking about this together in ceremony planning chats is a pretty special experience because it's not every day that we get to put words to the things we really value about our relationship. Image four: text continues: "Writing your vows. Writing your vows can feel daunting since it's not something you have to do every day; it involves public speaking and is a once-in-a-lifetime moment! Whether you want to write your vows separately and share them for the first time during your ceremony, or you want to collaborate to write them, you can bring a whole lot of togetherness to this part of wedding planning!"] #PolkaDotWedding #FeelGoodWeddings #AustralianWedding #PolkaDotWisdom #WeddingVendor #WeddingProfessional
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