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After the Ceremony: Tips to keep your relationship strong

Something to talk about

Sharing something new together increases bonding. For the next 30 seconds, take turns answering this question: Who do you admire most and why?

After the Ceremony: Tips to keep your relationship strong

Make eye contact

So many times, we get caught up in our day to day “stuff”, and forget to really give attention to each other. Acknowledge each other now by looking into each other’s eyes for a full 30 seconds. Don’t try to send any messages or do anything more than that. If you want to laugh, laugh. If you want to smile, smile. Enjoy giving and receiving attention. The eyes are the windows to the soul.

After the Ceremony: Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong

Send a loving text

Reestablish a loving bond when away from each other. Send a text at a random time during the day today. Say, “You’re awesome!” or, “I’m thinking of you,” or, “I love you.” It will brighten up BOTH of your days.

After the Ceremony – tips to keep your relationship strong

30 seconds of self-reflection goes a long way!

Access and express some of your accumulated wisdom. Surprise! You’re wise!

Write your answers to: 3 things I’ve learned about how I like to receive love.

Amazing Connections

Yesterday, I spent the day at WeddingWire World DC, an expo for wedding professionals of all types, to learn about trends, how to be more professional, more effective at marketing, and an opportunity for networking with other professionals. It was a really great event. I learned a lot, and enjoyed meeting many others.

At the end of the day, there was music, food, and the chance to mingle and talk with people. There were about 1,000 attendees total, so it was a big event.

Anyway, here’s the highlight of the day for me: right towards the end of the day, the DJ called everyone to the dance floor to take a massive selfie. I was way in the back, and knew I wouldn’t be seen, but not a biggie. I decided to say hello to the person standing next to me, who I didn’t know, but saw that he was a photographer. I tapped him on the shoulder.

He looked at me with delight and recognition. “Hey!” he said, “You officiated Brock and Sandy’s wedding!” This wedding was around two years ago.

“Oh, yes, I did!” I said in surprise.

“You were so great!” he enthused!

I was amazed he remembered! He told me about several details he remembered from the ceremony, and even recalled that I had given Reiki healing to one of the bridesmaids before the ceremony.

Then, he took out his business card. An entire side of his card was a gorgeous picture of Sandy and Brock. I opened my website on my phone. In the center of the top header, is a picture of Brock, Sandy, and me… that he took.

His name is Ben Hill. Check him out at BenHillPhotography.com

Obviously, we were supposed to connect again!