Welcome back!
I just received my first wedding invitation for the 2023 season. I enjoy attending as a guest these jubilant celebrations. I respect and delight in the traditional marriage ceremony, witnessing the joyful smiles of the wedding couple as they say their vows for their journey of life together. Followed by the festive reception with its’s formal introduction of the wedding couple for the first time as Mr. & Mrs. to their family and friends.
Like many of the guests, I am trying to manage my many emotions, stress from all the planning and arrangements to attend, anxiety and anticipation of reconnecting with friends, family, and other invited guests and finally and most important the overwhelming joy of sharing good wishes for the couple. Of course, as a guest I want to contribute to the joyous occasion with positive exchanges with everyone attending to ensure the wedding celebration is a memorable occasion.
A most helpful book, in managing emotions, is Beyond Reason – by Roger Fisher & Daniel Shapiro. This book provides practical advice in how to best manage your emotions and use effectively in communicating and improving relationships. After reading and practicing their techniques, of taking a moment, to listen and put myself in the other persons shoes, I began to understand the importance in knowing how to relate, and respect the other individual needs, feelings, and concerns. Their techniques have helped me to become more considerate of others and confident in my ability to manage my emotions in conversations.
Enjoy your wedding season!
I look forward to meeting you over a cup of coffee and conversation.
My Chosen Wedding Season Hat
Whimsical Straw by Leslie James
The whimsical hat form is crafted of fine pale orange straw, decorated from crown to cascading over the brim with a large flower created by layers of silk in rich vibrant deep oranges fastened by a center button of faux pearl set in gold and the design is completed with two stems of moss green velvet.
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