We've all heard that our wedding day will be the best day of our lives, and it is, but the road to your wedding day is filled with many decisions, many compromises, and possibly, a bit of stress. This week on The Leap Podcast, I had the good fortune to sit down with Marriage and Family Therapist Ashley Prechtl and talk about tools to help couples navigate the stressors that may surround your wedding planning experience, most notably, finances and family relationships (as well as relationships with your wedding party).

It's such a great conversation that we're going to do a part two, but until then, please enjoy this episode packed with great tools you can begin utilizing today.

You can find Ashley on her website at www.lifetherapypractice.com or on Instagram @lifetherapyweddings .

And you can find Deanna on her websites at www.deannanashevents.com or www.theleaplifestyle.com, and on instagram she's @deannanashevents and @theleaplifestyle .

As always, thanks for listening!

This week on the Leap Podcast with Deanna Nash, I had the great pleasure of speaking with celebrity wedding officiant Clint Hufft. Clint and I have worked together on dozens of weddings, and I can truthfully say he is a true pleasure to work with!

On this week's episode, Clint takes me behind the scenes on his process, how he helps couples script their wedding ceremonies to be a true reflection of the message they want to convey to their guests and a true reflection of you as a couple. At the heart of his process: the connection between the couple.

We also chat about how we as wedding professionals want you to have brilliant memories of your wedding day, and how we go to great lengths to make that happen. That said, sometimes "no" is the answer to your request, and while "no" is not our favorite answer, we lean on our expertise to help guide you to the wedding ceremony that will be most memorable for you and your guests.

Other topics covered include: How an officiant helps you craft your ceremony and add meaning that is true to you as a couple; the three basic parts of a ceremony; when to address conflict with family members (spoiler alert: WELL before the wedding day); and the importance of taking into account the expectations surrounding traditions with any family or other stakeholders.

This episode is packed with great information from one of the most sought-after officiants in our industry. He's thoughtful, experienced, elegant, and so much fun to work and chat with. I hope you enjoy this episode and, as always, thanks for listening!

How to find Clint:
Website: www.clinthufft.com
Instagram: @hufftclint
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revhufft

How to find Deanna:
Websites: www.deannanashevents.com and www.theleaplifestyle.com
Instagram: @deannanashevents and @theleaplifestyle
Facebook: www.facebook.com/deannanashevents

This week on The Leap Lifestyle Podcast, I had the great pleasure of speaking with Sandy Shannon, owner and creative mastermind behind Roseville Designs, a custom full-service wedding stationery company that serves the East Coast, the West Coast, and everywhere in between!

Sandy and I break down paper must-haves, as well as discuss nice-to-haves too. Everyone knows they'll need a wedding invitation, and likely a save-the-date, but what are the other paper items you might want as part of the design elements for your big day? Sandy and I discuss the pros and cons (mostly pros, to be honest) of escort cards, place cards, programs, menus, signage and so much more!

You can find Sandy and Roseville Designs on Instagram @rosevilledesigns, and as always, visit us at The Leap Lifestyle on instagram @theleaplifestyle.

Thank you for listening!