The biggest thing I hear from clients and brides are that they usually go into every weekend thinking, “I’ll just see how I feel and go from there.” And what does that end up turning into? Sleeping in, skipping workouts, grabbing whatever food was easies and then by Sunday night, I’d be sitting there feeling guilty because you fell “so off track” … again. And all of that can be saved by having a plan instead of defaulting to reacting before thinking. Yes weekends should be life a bit of a reset but shouldn’t feel like you’re moving in the wrong direction. Everything will shift when you start adding a little intention going into the weekends. It doesn’t need anything extreme so here’s some anchors to set you up for your weekends: • Schedule my workouts ahead of time - If you want your weekends to be more resting, make sure you get them done during the week!• Stay on top of your water intake (because it always slipped) • Start the day with a healthy breakfast - Sets you up to make better choices throughout the rest of the day. Trust me.• Be on top of your SLEEP! Intention is the goal.And a little guidance never hurt nobody. 👉 Are you someone who plans your weekends or do you tend to wing it?

Let me tell you a quick story about the florist I chose for my wedding… My mom and I met with a few florists, and every time we left a consultation, we were shocked by the pricing (I mean, I really was NOT down to spend $8000+ on something that was gonna die in a day but also wanted them to look good for the picture vibes!) My cousin recommended a small business florist. We met with her and immediately loved her ideas—color palettes, bouquets, overall vision—and for the first time, the price didn’t feel overwhelming. So we booked her! ...and slowly, that’s when we understood why. When we asked for revisions to our quote, it took almost 2 months to hear back. When we finally did, things were still missing or unchanged. Communication was slow, inconsistent, and honestly stressful—especially as someone trying to stay organized during wedding planning. We scheduled an in-person meeting 4 months out from the wedding which helped. She showed samples, made updates on the spot, and we left feeling reassured. She said she’d send the final quote after… Another 4 weeks went by—nothing. Fast forward to the month of the wedding, and we still didn’t have a final invoice!! At that point, I remember thinking, we should’ve just paid more for better service. Now here’s the twist… On the actual wedding day—she delivered BEAUTIFULLY. Everything turned out exactly how I envisioned and I was absolutely grateful!! Looking back at it now, the stress leading up to the day? Absolutely not worth it. If this was a vendor like our late night food or our table seating chart, I wouldn't have minded much but the florals are such a big part of wedding decor that the poor communication was not worth it. I'm beyond grateful that she pulled through the day of the wedding 🙏🏼 Here’s the lesson: There are some vendors you can compromise on price for—but you need to understand what you might be sacrificing in return (usually communication, organization, or experience). If you want red carpet service, you're going to have to pay for it so choose wisely when it comes to your vendor.

You've probably heard this before and this isn't supposed to be something that makes you feel like "you're behind" or "are going slow" so pleaseeee don't take it that way! BUT LISTEN... if there’s one thing past brides always say—it’s “I wish I started sooner.” Rushing the fitness process creates stress, extremes, and unrealistic expectations that cost you to end up in the same place you started (or worse) after the wedding day… One main thing I push for in bridal fitness is to not think about this process with the wedding as your "deadline" but more as a "check point" or starting line for the rest of your marriage! We want to become known as the hot wife DUH! Starting earlier gives you: • Time to build real habits • Space to enjoy the process and actually SEE how far your hard work can take you. • Sustainable results for you to carry into your marriage. 👉 When did you start or when are you planning to? Ask any questions you want down below and i'll give you free coaching advice👀

I had a few conversations this weekend with my bridal clients who all said a version of the same thing: “I love my family, but wow… that was a LOT.” And not even in a bad way — just… a lot. Because somehow, every gathering feels like you're asked the same things: “So how’s wedding planning going?” “Have you picked your dress yet?” “What are you doing for food?” “Are you stressed?” “Are you working out for it?” And before you know it, you’ve answered the same questions 12 times and instead of enjoying those moments, maybe you're now left feeling a bit overwhelmed and feel like you’re back to spiraling about what you haven't done yet. If you felt that this weekend — you’re not alone. I remember feeling so excited for family things during my wedding planning time and other times, i dreaded it so much. Wedding season of life is beautiful, but it can also feel like your identity gets wrapped up in it. And constantly talking about it (even with people you love) can feel draining. So instead of brushing that feeling off, I want you to reflect on it a bit 👇 - What did you learn about yourself this weekend? - Do you need better boundaries around certain conversations? - Do you actually want to talk about wedding stuff all the time? - Were there certain questions that triggered stress in you more than you thought? - Did you feel pressure to have all the answers when you didn't? That awareness is powerful because now, you get to CHOOSE how you show up next time. Now I want to hear from you —What was ONE moment from the long weekend that either felt really good or really draining? And what will you do differently next time?

If there’s one thing I learned while planning my wedding, it’s more than just a wedding. It’s a journey of growth that will test your patience more than your workouts ever will. It’s not the workouts that throw you off—it’s the opinions, the expectations, and the constant decision-making that can become draining. If you’re feeling drained, it’s not because you’re “falling off.” It’s because you’re carrying a lot at once. Part of your bridal prep is learning how to protect your energy just as much as your routine. That might mean saying no, stepping back, handing duties off to your bridal party or not engaging in conversations that don’t serve you. Your results will always reflect the environment you allow yourself to stay in during this time. Have the courage to stand up for your own emotional health during this time! You, your future husband and your sanity will appreciate it. I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU... 👉 What’s been the most mentally draining part of wedding planning so far? Let me know down below!