Drama Around Weddings

<p>In this episode of the True Love Knots, our guest is Maria Romano. She is an Experienced Speaker with a demonstrated history of working in the professional training &amp; coaching industry. Skilled in Wedding Officiant, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, and Training. She founded True Love Knots; a program created specifically to help those looking for love later in life. Today, Maria reveals her secrets to avoiding controversy at your wedding ceremony.</p> <p><strong>Standout Quotes:</strong></p> <ul> <li>“Not everybody handles everything at ease.” [Maria]</li> <li>“If you are one of the people in a bridal party and you're starting to throw a hissy fit, that maybe you should think about being in the bridal party, maybe it's just not for you.” [Maria]</li> <li>“The bridal party should be an asset should be people that the couple looks to, to enjoy because they want to have those people in their life for many, many years.” [Maria]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li>You need to take a stand as to who you want to be around your wedding, specially with who are the people to be included on the guest list. After all, it is your wedding day.</li> <li>The most tension that happens as a result of wedding planning, the most distress that is actually stimulated by the couple's parents.</li> <li>There may be some exceptions, such as if there is a wedding party that includes a youngster, or you may limit it to children aged 13 and up. And while there may be another method, you want your guests to have a positive experience.</li> <li>There's no reason to be a diva on your wedding day. You must be grateful and thankful that people want to attend your wedding. But remember, they're spending money and time. And they'll be there to celebrate. So don't start making demands, you'll get opposition if you do.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Episode Timeline:</strong></p> <p>[00:03] Meet today’s guest “Maria Romano,” Founder of True Love Knots.</p> <p>[00:28] How do you deal with drama at a wedding c