“Peace” and “wedding planning” may seem like 2 things that don’t go together. But we want to help you keep the peace during your wedding planning process. This is part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Kim & Amanda Taylor talking about all things wedding planning and how to do this well with your relationship intact and healthy ready to start your new marriage. 

Amanda is the owner of Embellished Weddings here in Oklahoma City where she plans and coordinates weddings. Because Amanda has planned so many weddings, she has an up close look at couples during this time. I can’t for you to hear what she shares in this episode! 

Tune in to learn how to keep the peace during wedding planning. 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “Communicate and talk through expectations with your family about their level of involvement in your wedding.” - Amanda Taylor
• “A lot of problems related to family that come up in the wedding planning phase were already there before the couple was engaged.” - Dr. Kim
• “Know your future spouse and what level of input they want to have in the wedding planning process.” - Dr. Kim
• “Embrace who your future spouse is, their quirks, sense of humor, and personality, during the wedding planning process.” - Amanda Taylor
• “Set your wedding budget based on what is important to you as a couple and stick to it!” - Amanda Taylor
• “The amount of money spent on the wedding does not define what the wedding is going to be.” - Dr. Kim
• “Don’t go into debt for your wedding.” - Dr. Kim

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RESOURCES

• You can snag our FREE Weekly Engaged Check Up Guide to help you practically keep the peace and keep your relationship good during your wedding planning. 
• Register and attend the Engaged Event in Oklahoma. 
• Need help building unity in your marriage? Snag our brand new resource Diary of An Awesome Marriage: The Couple’s Unity Building Journal today! This resource is a 23 page PDF, with 9 sections on common areas that marriages. Each section has questions for you to reflect on, pray about, answer, and then discuss with your spouse. Get closer by getting more unified on the things that matter!
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• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now.