Many of us live our lives in a constant state of busyness and chaos. We long for change and desire a less busy life, but why does it seem so unatainable? On today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk to Makenzie Kriss. Makenzie left her job in the corporate world to pursue a full time career as a wedding photographer, but also to pursue the life she wanted to live...a life with margin. Margin is what so many of us are missing in our lives. Get ready for the feel goods because this episode is bringing them!

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Today Chris is joined by his wife Lara to tackle some Q&A questions!

1.) How the heck do I approach wedding registry?

2.)What little details are often overlooked/forgotten about in the wedding planning process?

3.)My fiancé’ and I are arguing a ton and our relationship is not in a good place. I’m considering postponing or even canceling, what advice do you have for me?

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We've all attended a wedding where the reception moved at a snail's pace and the order of events just didn't make sense. The couple hoped to have a jam-packed dance floor but it never seemed like the night picked up the right momentum. What happened? What went wrong? Chances are the pacing of the night was off and with a little planning, you can make sure this doesn't happen on your big day! In today's episode, Ashley and Chris share tips to help you plan the right pace for your reception to get the party started AND keep it going!

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If you are planning a wedding, chances are you have asked yourself if hiring a wedding videographer is worth it. I mean, c'mon, they charge an arm an a leg! Most people WANT to have their wedding day documented on video but get hung up on the price tag and fitting this service into their budget. On today's show Ashley and Chris chat with Nick and Jenn Miller of Wild Oak Films about all thing wedding video! Get ready,this interviews is LOADED with practical tips!

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Have you ever wondered how people get those AMAZING sparkler exit photos? There is more that goes into capturing this exciting moment than you may realize and SPOILER ALER, the success of your sparkler exit will be tied to the preparation you do beforehand! Ashley and Chris dive into tips and tricks to executing a memorable sparkler exit!

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If you have spent any amount of time wedding planning, chances are you have felt the feeling of being overwhelmed creep up on you. You have family members and friends sharing their opinions with you. Every day brings new choices to be made, which can lead to decision fatigue. What about all of the "shoulds" and "what ifs" that bombard you? What's a planning bride to do?!?! In today's episode, Ashley and Chris welcome Greta Strickland, the Kansas City therapist, to the show to tackle the topic of being overwhelmed. Great has LOADS of gold nuggets to share with you! Get ready to take tons of notes during this highly applicable episode!

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In today's episode, Ashley and Chris talk all things wedding party and share some tips for you to consider before asking someone to stand at your side on your big day!

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Today's episode is jammed pack with two topics that Ashley and Chris can talk ALL DAY about. 1.) Intentional Wedding Planning and 2.) Tips for communicating better with your partner! They are joined by local wedding photographers Tim and Lizzy Davis to unpack their wedding that was loaded with intention! Not only did they plan a bomb-ass wedding, but they also put in the intentional time to level up their communication with one another. They get open and honest with past mistakes in previous marriages and what they have learned from those relationships to help them succeed in their marriage. Get ready for an episode LOADED with tips and nuggets of wisdom!

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Let's be honest, marriage is FREAKING HARD! There is so much work that goes into prepping to celebrate your marriage with a wedding that it can be easy to neglect your actual relationship. What happens when you and your partner are in the thick of life and trying to navigate the new land that is marriage? The first year of marriage is not easy, no matter how long you have been together. In today's episode, Ashley and Chris have an honest conversation about how tough marriage is and dive into some real-life examples of how they are winning and struggling.

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Let's be honest. The vast majority of people STRUGGLE with continuing to date their partner after they get married. Chances are, if you have been dating for a significant amount of time, you probably understand this struggle as well! Life happens, busyness becomes the norm, and all of a sudden you can find yourself barely connecting in meaningful ways with the person that you love! Today, Ashley and Chris talk to Cameron and Danielle Philgreen about practical ways to THRIVE in your marriage. These two are people who are not only the sweetest souls EVER, but also passionate about this topic. Get ready to level up your mindset when it comes to date nights!

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