Stop scrambling for creative wedding planning ideas for a moment, and focus on your relationship instead. Woah, we know. Imagine you just ended a FaceTime call with the Daisy Hill Team and are now feeling a little overwhelmed with what/who/where to go next plan-wise. What if you circle back to you and your fiancé? Aside from other concerns such as money, timing, location, availability, etc., you know the perfect venue for your special event is one that feels right. The perfect venue has an aura to it–an aura you can hopefully still feel through your digital tours. End the call, jot down some notes, and think about your relationship. Then, only after bonding with your partner, consider the aura and what perfectly fits your relationship.
Sage Wisdom from WeddingWire
“Get to know each other again.” Yes, and with a twist! Not only will bonding with your partner strengthen your relationship, provide entertainment, and maybe, finally force out that one story from Spring Break five years ago, it will also help you make those important wedding-based decisions together.
Even if you think you know everything there is to know about your partner, you may be surprised to learn a thing or to by simply asking questions you never thought to ask. “One trait of happy couples is that they continue to get to know each other—their inner lives and social worlds—what makes them tick,” says Dr. Orbuch. She recommends asking your partner a set of questions about things you may have asked when you were first dating, like what superhuman power they you like to have, where they would want to travel to right now, what was their favorite subject in high school, etc.
Jenn Sinrich, “7 Ways to Boost Your Relationship from Home,” WeddingWire
Here is a list of first date questions in case you run out of “would you rather” scenarios: https://conversationstartersworld.com/first-date-questions/.
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Whether you want to play around with Photoshop or spend some time just looking through old photos, photo albums are a tried-and-true way to bond. Consider FaceTiming your partner’s parents or, if you’re in this for the blackmail, find your partner’s old Myspace page. Reminisce, share stories, and joke about your glow-up.
Creative Bonding for Fun-Seekers
You know those games people play at engagement parties? Why not go ahead and play some of them now–just with the two of you! There are tons of options here for ways to learn new things about one another!
Creative Bonding for Go-Getters
Draft your vows! You heard us: start writing your vows now. If you and your partner decided not to write your own, then draft the sweet note you’ll surely want to give your beloved on your wedding day. Regardless, getting your words exactly right and true to your feelings takes time and some thought, so why not start outlining your love on paper now? Starting a draft may help you remain calm the next time your partner leaves behind a messy kitchen, too.
Circling Back
While you’re likely working from home and also chipping away at wedding planning, don’t forget to breathe and reconnect with your partner. Maybe you will learn something new that can add a meaningful quirk to your wedding day!