🎧 Episode 13: More Than Planning Your Wedding: A Conversation with Whitney Wing Drake
đź“ť Episode Summary:
On today’s episode, Liz is joined by a colleague and friend, Whitney Wing Drake — the creator of The Essential Wedding Co, The Essential Wedding and Engagement Planner, and The Essential Wedding Podcast. The ladies dive into Whitney’s planner, how her business came to be, and what the premarital process does, can, and should look like. Whether you’re engaged, married, or single/dating, this podcast is for you!
đź’¬ Episode Notes:
The premarital phase is one of the most important times to focus on your relationship.
Be mindful and intentional during engagement; it sets the tone for your marriage.
Engagement often brings many outside opinions — clarity helps maintain focus.
Start by defining what is essential and what isn’t; it simplifies budgeting and decisions.
Unspoken expectations and assumptions are a major cause of marital conflict.
Differences are not incompatibility — they are opportunities to grow together.
Knowing who you and your partner are helps you resist outside pressures.
Current global changes offer couples a chance to reflect on what truly matters.
A healthy relationship requires both partners to maintain individuality and shared goals.
The quality of a marriage ripples through future generations, influencing family and community well-being.
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