Becoming Gold

In this episode, I share where I learned about it, what it is exactly, and my actual 3-2-1 from my recent birthday. I also make an ANNOUNCEMENT that if you're reading this description you can just glance down below and see what it is... but you'll have to listen to hear about why I'm doing it :)

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding.

THE CATHOLIC WEDDING PROGRAM TEMPLATE IS HERE!!!!!

https://laura-anne.ca/catholic-wedding-program-template

WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

You know you've got to plan the logistical things, like what time you're getting married at and when your dress alterations need to be done by, but what about planning for your guests? Have you thought about what they're going to experience from the invitation through to last call? Taking care of your loved ones is part of planning a wedding feast!

In this video from the Becoming Gold community archives, I talk about my experience planning the experience for the retreat I help with each year as well as planning my own wedding. I hope this sparks a great conversation with your fiance about what you can do to love your guests well, even if your wedding is coming up soon!

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding.

WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/

FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS

GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

There's a lot out there about what a wife does or should do, but what does it mean to actually BE a wife?

In this episode, I share what I believe is one of the main things to focus on in your preparation to be a wife. This was originally recorded for the Becoming Gold community back in March and it was such a great conversation that I wanted to share it with you, too!

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed planning a wedding. ✨

WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/

GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

In this episode, Danica shares her experience of planning the wedding of her dreams... and then giving up every single expectation she had along the way. Her wedding happened in the midst of the pandemic, but the lessons she learned about surrendering her plans apply to every bride.

If you're feeling frustrated that plans have had to change or you just want everything to go as perfectly as you've always envisioned for your wedding, listen in.

The Surrender Novena: https://catholicexchange.com/the-surrender-novena-let-jesus-take-care-of-everything/

See Danica & Matthew's intimate backyard wedding here.

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I simplify engagement so Catholic brides can focus on preparing for marriage instead of being overwhelmed by planning a wedding.

WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/

FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS

GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

In this episode, I share 3 ways to help you do exactly that in your final stretch of engagement.

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present & prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds.

WEBSITE: https://laura-anne.ca/

FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f75157d924e5be4c9cb5071

GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

It's been a hot MINUTE since I just got to chat with you so today's episode is exactly that, a life chat. I talk about something Brandon and I are doing for Lent and how it's going, the women's gathering I'm helping with in April, and how my BG community is lighting up my life right now.

Register for Graves into Gardens (closes Friday March 25 2022): https://www.liferestoration.ca/womensgathering

Abiding Together Podcast: https://www.abidingtogetherpodcast.com/

Email me to tell me what you want to hear about on the show: [email protected]

Spoiler alert: your priorities are really the best way to determine what those things are ;)

FREE DOWNLOAD: Setting Expectations

GET THE WEDDING GUIDE: https://laura-anne.ca/the-wedding-guide

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Want to see Risa's backyard wedding? Click here.

CONTACT LAURA:

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There's more to a wedding day than showing up at your ceremony. You need to plan everything that's happening!

Of course, you don't need to run the show — in fact, you should *definitely* have someone helping (like a wedding planner, co-ordinator, or a friend who's job is exactly that) — but you do need to know where you need to be and when.

In this episode I walk you through a generic timeline for a wedding day that has a 1pm Catholic wedding mass.

GET THREE CATHOLIC WEDDING TIMELINE TEMPLATES

GET THE SETTING EXPECTATIONS SECTION OF THE WEDDING GUIDE

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Where do you even START when it comes to making the list of who's gonna be at your wedding??

Here, that's where ;)

I share why having guests is important at your wedding and then practical tips about how to get that list to a number you're happy with.

Please note, I shared this to help people who are getting married everywhere, not just where I live, which currently has restrictions on weddings because of the situation the last two years, so I feel it's important to add this:

The celebration of this liturgical rite is done in a communal way — in a church with a congregation — because marriage is ordered toward an increase in holiness for the community it's lived out in. In other words, your marriage is supposed to bring the two of you, and your community, closer to each other and closer to God; it is a visible sign of unity in the community.

Since a Catholic wedding is so focused on unity, I believe every guest you invite should be welcomed graciously, so if that can't happen due to current restrictions, I urge you to take that into consideration when planning your party.

FREE DOWNLOAD: SETTING EXPECTATIONS

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present & prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds.

Website: https://laura-anne.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraannesmid/

Ever wanted to take a married couple out for coffee to hear their story, wisdom, and advice?

Listen in as Christina & Brad retell their love story, reveal their own journey of refinement as they help each other get to heaven, and share what they've learned for others navigating the fire and beauty of marriage, too.

#thisisbecominggold

I'm Laura-Anne Smid and I help Catholic couples navigate engagement so they are present & prepared for their wedding day and life as newlyweds.

Website: laura-anne.ca Instagram: @lauraannesmid