January 14, 2009
Changes as a result of Iron Brides
The changes that I have made personally as a result of Iron Brides are under the category of growth. I have grown throughout the process and have learned not only more helpful tips for planning my wedding, but I have learned about myself in the process. I knew that by taking on one more thing, while trying to plan my wedding, teach full time and remodeling our home, would be a challenge, but with that challenge came new strength. When you want something you have to go for it and put your best foot forward. I knew that being on Iron Brides was something that I really wanted and nothing or nobody would stand in the way of it. So here I am today.
Often people ask me how I am able to juggle this many things in my life all at once. I am usually one to take on a lot and handle the situation fine. However, there have been moments (and I am sure there are more to come) that have tested that notion. Filming for the show isn’t just about showing up and looking pretty. There has been a lot of homework; time spent away from loved ones, as well as some soul searching along the way. I have made changes with prioritizing my day and getting things accomplished. One way to do this is by being organized. Iron Brides has helped me with that. We were fortunate enough to be provided with a life coach that gave us sound advice and offered us new ways of looking at things.
In terms of my wedding, another tool that helped keep me keep on track was the software program, The Organized Wedding. This computer program is like your personal assistant wedding planner! It is marvelous! It does everything from giving you proper etiquette to arranging a seating chart. Life is made easier when you have these tools at your fingertips. My wedding planning has also evolved by helping me problem solve some bumps in the road. Just by talking with seven other brides and hearing their advice has been so helpful. It has made me take a closer look at what’s around me and utilize people’s help to overcome my obstacles.
My relationship has strengthened over the last three months. I have listened intently to all the speakers and have taken what I have learned and applied it directly to my life. I communicate more effectively (although I have always communicated a lot). I have also let my family and friends in on the process of my new learning’s (I may even be able to cook better now ☺)! Lastly, financially, I have taken a closer look at my income and expenditures. Our work with the life coach and financial planner has helped significantly with this. I have changed the way I do my finances and have learned how to budget better. In all, I have made some considerable changes and growth in my life and I have Iron Brides to help thank for that!
