You just returned from your epic honeymoon and the afterglow of your wedding is fading quickly. As the reality of everyday life starts to set in, it is very important to make an effort to start new habits to keep evolving your relationship.
The best news is – this is just the beginning! There are still so many adventures to be had!
Here are 5 habits to start right away after your honeymoon to strengthen your marriage and help you fight the post wedding blues!
- Schedule a little time everyday when you can unwind together. (Maybe an evening walk after dinner?)
- Schedule regular date nights. Do something romantic and special at least once a week.
- Find a new project or activity you can do together – just the two of you. Learn a new language together. Read the same book.
- Integrate each other into each other’s communities.
- Plan something to look forward to.
The Kiss
Last, but not least, I encourage you to make sure you kiss each other every day! Not just a hello or goodbye kiss… but a good long kiss! I know this sounds silly. But I promise you – it is important!!
NEXT STEPS
It is hard to adopt new habits all at once. I encourage you to choose one a week (or every other week) until you have incorporated all of these habits into your daily life together. The goal is to make a conscious effort to find time to nurture your relationship. As long as this is a priority for both of you – your marriage will continue to strengthen with time!
SHARE YOUR IDEAS
Let me know how it goes! Do you have any fun habits or weekly routines you do with your special someone? We’re all always looking for new ideas! Share your relationship suggestions in the comments below the post!
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All my best,
Casey
Casey Green Weddings, LLC
8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 114
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
602-448-8133
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The Creekside Inn at Sedona is a charming, enchanting creekside wedding venue! Nestled next to beautiful Oak Creek, you feel as though you’ve been whisked away into a different world when you step into the Creekside Inn venue. The main house offers a 6 charming vintage Victorian inspired bed and breakfast suites. These rooms are […]
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Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is truly is a magical place! The moment you step in to the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village you are immediately transported to another place. The architecture and ambiance in the Tlaquepaque marketplace is transformative. You immediately feel as though you are in a beautiful Mexican village. The winding alleys and intricate tunnels help you loose yourself and become absorbed in the charming feel of the entire venue. This magical ambiance is what makes this a special wedding venue!
You have a couple different options for your ceremony at Tlaquepaque. If you’re hosting an exceptionally small wedding or ceremony, the Tlaquepaque Chapel may be an option. Because the Chapel can only fit a total of 40 people, the Chapel is a great option for extremely intimate micro-weddings or elopements. Tlaquepaque even offers a special Elopement Package specifically for small weddings. If you’re thinking small – you’re definitely going to want to check out this package!
If your guest list is larger than 40 people, the best place to host your ceremony is Patio de las Campanas. With the gorgeous arches, iconic fountains and fabulous Mexican inspired architecture, the Patio de las Campanas perfectly embodies the charming ambiance of the Tlaquepaque Village.
If you’d like to your guests to experience all the knooks and crannies of the Tlaquapaque Village you might consider hosting you cocktail hour or your reception at the Patio Del Norte. Overlooking the gorgeous Patio Del Norte Plaza and fountain (pictured above), this elevated patio offers a very romantic atmosphere for your ceremony, cocktail hour or reception.
Finally, if you want to feel as though your wedding it taking place in a beautiful Mexican village that rivals some gorgeous scenes we see in the movies, Calle Independencia is the location for you. This fantastic space can host up to 200 guests. The charming string of bistro lights and surrounding amber lights creates a the perfect ambiance for your wedding reception.
Tlaquepaque is charming and unique venue option for your wedding. If any of these photos have peaked your interest to learn more, you must make time to visit the venue for yourself!
336 State Route 179
Sedona, AZ 86336
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Elizabeth Moler – Event Manager
liztlaq@gmail.com
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Casey
Casey Green Weddings, LLC
8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 114
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
602-448-8133
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As we approach the holidays you may be having the internal negoiation with your fiance regarding where and with whom will you be spending the holidays. You may find this can be a source of stress for both of you. More than likely each of you have your own family traditions and holiday routines with […]
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Don’t you just love Thanksgiving?! It is by far my favorite holiday! I think it’s because it’s simply an excuse to get together with your friends and family, eat delicious food, hang out and count your blessings! What a fabulous holiday!
Every Thanksgiving, like you, I always try to remember to focus on being grateful for the many blessings in my life. This is something I try to do everyday – but usually forget to do fully. The craziness of the day takes over. I know deep down I am thankful for the good things that happen everyday in my life, but I often don’t take the time to be specific about what I am thankful for.
And I think I am missing out by just being generally grateful and not specifically grateful.
Identifying specifically what you’re thankful for in your life is VERY powerful. Being specific helps your clarify those things and experiences you would like more of. It helps you begin to attract more of these types of experiences and help you grow and create the life you’ve always dreamed of creating.
Therefore, this Thanksgiving – let’s be specifically grateful!
Let’s take a little time and write down (in detail) all of the many things we love in our life and would like more of. If you take the time to do this, I think you will be amazed at what you discover – and how good it feels to really focus on the good in our lives – instead of the lack and stress that often creep into our subconscious. 🙂
ACTION STEPS
Write down a specific, detailed list of all the things you’re grateful for in your life. Describe why you love the people and experiences in your life. I promise this will be a fun and enlightening exercise. You’re guaranteed to feel good after this little exercise.
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Casey
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Casey Green Weddings, LLC
8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 114
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
602-448-8133
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I love Halloween! Maybe it’s because I loved the theatre growing up. Any excuse to dress up and play someone else always sounded like fun to me! I have so many happy memories of trick-or-treating with my neighborhood friends as a child. I remember often starting as early as September to figure out what I […]
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Image by Melissa Green Photography
Ah…it’s the age old question – to have a first look or not?
Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to both. Let’s explore both options to help you determine what is best for your wedding.
First Things First – What is the “first look”?
Because I eat and sleep weddings, the term “first look” is pretty common. However, if you’re just starting to plan your wedding, you may be wondering what the heck I’m talking about. So, if that’s you, let me explain.
The “first look” is a scheduled time before your wedding ceremony. Your first look is scheduled after you and your fiance are all dressed up and ready for your wedding ceremony. You will usually work with your photographer and your planner to choose a beautiful, secluded location where you can “stage” the look. Your photographer will also usually be there to capture this moment – which almost always creates wonderfully, emotional and touching images. (First look images are almost always my favorite images from the entire wedding!) The first look allows you to have an intimate moment prior to your wedding ceremony, when you’re not on display in front of your family and friends, and you can just be together. Many couples use the first look as a time to exchange love letters, give each other special gifts or just enjoy one more moment of loving affirmation before the your ceremony.
Cons of the First Look
Some couples are unsure about the first look because they have dreamed of having that moment of surprise when the groom looks down the aisle to see the bride for the first time. Couples sometimes worry scheduling a first look will take away from this experience. Personally, I think this is less of an issue than couples imagine it to be. Even if you decide to do a first look, the moment you see each other down the aisle is still special. The energy of the ceremony is intense – and you will still feel that emotional excitement in that moment.
Benefits of the First Look
There are many benefits to the “first look”. The first (and most helpful benefit) is allowing you (and your photographer) plenty of time of your wedding photography. If you’re open to scheduling a first look, you afford yourself the opportunity to take the majority of your wedding photographs before the ceremony. This takes the pressure off of the cocktail hour after the ceremony. Therefore, the first look allows you to simply enjoy your cocktail hour and reception – without worrying you only have 45 minutes before sunset for all of you wedding photos.
The second benefit is the first look allows for one more intimate moment of connection between you and the love of your life. At the end of the day, your wedding is all about you and your fiancee – right?. A first look carves out a little time on the hectic wedding day that is just for the two of you. It’s a really special time when you can just be together before the excitement of the wedding.
Image by Imagine Photography
How to determine what is the best choice for you?
I encourage all of my couples to consider incorporating a first look into their wedding day timeline. Most of the time the benefits of a first look out way the negatives. However, if it doesn’t feel right in your gut – don’t do it. I will say from experience, the first look relieves a lot of pressure and stress from the wedding day.
If you follow this process – and I know you’ll make the right decision for you.
- Review your wedding day timeline
- Create “what-if” scenarios
- Listen to your gut
- Talk to your fiance about it
Still not sure what to do? I always say trust your gut instinct. All things being equal what feels best initially (without overthinking it). This is almost always the right decision for you.
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All my best,
Casey
Photo Credits: Jarrod J Photography & Image Photography
Casey Green Weddings, LLC | 2501 S Village Drive, Cottonwood, AZ 86326
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Wedding days are unpredictable. Even if you’ve planned every detail down to a T – I promise, something will happen on your wedding day you did not anticipate. However, not to worry. This is normal. One of the best ways to make sure you don’t break a sweat when this happens, is to have a […]
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Right in the heart of downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Art Museum offers a beautiful contemporary option for your wedding. With rotating art exhibits and the added bonus your guests can stroll through the museum during your wedding, the Phoenix Art Museum truly offers a unique experience for your guests.
The most popular ceremony site at the Phoenix Art Museum is on the beautiful courtyard lawn.
Your guests can easily shift to enjoy cocktail hour on the adjacent patio with built in bistro lights – creating a romantic ambiance.
Your dinner reception will be stately filling this beautiful open space. This space is amazing because it truly is a blank slate. It will compliment any color scheme and creates a glorious contemporary ambiance for a wide variety of wedding themes.
If you’re looking for an interactive wedding venue with a contemporary feel – the Phoenix Art Museum is the perfect choice!
If you’d like to learn more about hosting your wedding at the Phoenix Art Museum, I encourage you to contact them directly to schedule a tour!
1625 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Cori Souza – Event Sales Manager
cori.souza@phxart.org
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Casey
Casey Green Weddings, LLC
8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 114
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
602-448-8133
hello@caseygreenweddings.com
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As I walked up to the beautiful garden entrance a small quail family scurried across the pathway right in front of me. The four quail babies were more like teenagers, but it was still super cute! Then another little critter caught my eye. It was a big, beautiful, pudgy lizard! He had a gorgeous spot […]
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