My favorite of the week is how to have a no stress wedding.  When thinking about my favorites for the week, I thought about my week.  It was a pretty stressful week – there was way to much to do and not enough time to do it.  I had a nice family vacation, but when I came back it was like I needed a vacation from the vacation!  Not to mention the piles of laundry and house to clean for guests that were coming this weekend. Thank goodness my Mom was there to help with the little one and provide 2 extra hands to deep cleaning…thanks again Mom!!

Amidst the busy, I did make some extra time for me – time to destress!  I don’t remember the last time I finished a book.  A few weeks ago I stopped off at the Dollar Store and picked up a very good book (not to mention it was $1!).  I actually have time to read this good book.  I would unwind my mind at night at read and I even decided not to clean the house one day while my daughter was napping and read.  When I finished the book I not only felt like I accomplished something, but I felt a little more rested. So many times my mind is on a million and 1 different things, but reading a book really relaxed me and helped me to destress.

Then, to top it off…I got a foot massage this week!! Talk about total relaxation!!  It was nice to shut off my brain for an hour and to day dream about being at the ocean soaking up the sun.  Soaking up the ocean with the ocean in the background is my happy place to go to.  I think I slept so much better that night since I had a massage.

My favorite for the week is relaxation and being stress free.  I remember when planning my wedding it was a very stressful time. There was always something to add to my to do list.  I thought I could take it all on myself. I wish I would have make the wedding a little more simple.  I try to help all the brides to simplify their weddings with our all inclusive packages.  I think an elopement is an even better way to have a no stress wedding.  Plus, I take care of a lot of the planning and provide a variety of resources for my couples.  Life is stressful enough…let us plan your wedding on the Central Coast.  Pismo Beach is a beautiful place to have a wedding!

For all your brides out there, please take some time for yourself.  To relaxing maybe  read a magazine, go to get a mani/ pedi, or take a nap one sunny Saturday outside.  Take the time to turn things off and you will feel more relaxed and recharged.

By Natalie Jones February 27, 2025
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