All posts under ‘stress’
Photography Gabor Jurina.
Advice is a funny thing, like etiquette, it evolves over time and something that seems standard one day sounds silly the next. Obviously there are many reasons why advice becomes outdated, whether that’s from new findings, changes in social behaviours or current trends. When it came to looking at advice Weddingbells gave its readers during the past 25 years, what we discovered was surprising! Read the rest of this entry »
The Riu Palace Tropical Bay, Negril, Jamaica.
This morning, I received an email from our travel agent that had me literally shaking in my boots—some people sweat profusely when they’re nervous, but me, I just get the shakes. It said “Please call me ASAP. I have a very urgent matter to discuss with you regarding your wedding in Jamaica in May.” Gulp. Call ASAP? Gulp. Urgent matter?! I couldn’t even begin to mentally prepare for what he was going to say, so I begged my wonderful fiancé to make the call. And I waited. Intense nail biting ensued.
Then, the call. “Babe, it’s not good. Signature Vacations has dropped Jamaica from their spring/summer schedule. Our trip has been cancelled.” Read the rest of this entry »
The fields at Bleu Lavande.
Did you know lavender is a great stress reliever? When used as an aromatherapy treatment, studies have shown it greatly reduces stress. While there are other scents that provide calming effects, this one is a favourite of mine. It’s also great for helping you get to sleep! I recently discovered a Canadian company called Bleu Lavande. Read the rest of this entry »
Did you ever journal when you were a kid? I remember I had a pink little diary with a lock. But to be honest I haven’t picked up a pen and wrote down my thoughts since then. It wasn’t until I came upon Simple Diary, by TASCHEN that I was seriously reconsidering journaling again. Read the rest of this entry »
Q: How do I tell my mother-in-law-to-be, without being mean, that she is causing more stress than anything, and that I no longer want her to help with the wedding plans? Read the rest of this entry »
The majority of destination weddings will have a slimmer guest list than a hometown fete. And that statement is usually interpreted in a positive light by brides and grooms, as part of the allure of the DW is being wed in an intimate setting with only a small number of your nearest and dearest in attendance. However, what happens when some of those important people can’t come?
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The big day is getting closer and you probably have more parties to attend than you ever imagined. With all these celebrations comes food and temptations that could easily throw you off track. Follow these seven simple tips to help you maintain your focus and discipline:
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