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The Calm Wedding

The Calm Wedding

by Jess Larsen - Events With Heart

How To Relationships

Season 1

S1 E5: The Power of Breath for the Engaged Couple with Nicola Laye

What if one of the most powerful tools for feeling present and connected throughout your wedding experience was already with you? In this special conversation, I’m joined by breathwork coach, Nicola Laye, to explore how the breath can transform your wedding experience as a couple. Having supported people through birth, end-of-life care, and weddings, Nicola shares why these major life milestones often bring up similar emotions and how we can move through them with more ease and trust. In this episode, we discuss: Simple breathwork techniques for wedding-day nerves A powerful connection practice for couples Navigating family dynamics with greater calm Creating space to stay present and connected throughout your wedding day The importance of doing the inner work before marriage, not just planning the wedding If you're looking for practical tools to feel calmer throughout the planning process, more connected to your partner, and more grounded on your day. This conversation is for you. ♡ Explore Nicola's offerings at https://www.nicolalaye.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nicola_laye Explore Jess' Wedding Coordination at https://www.eventswithheart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/events_with_heart

S1 E4: Why Coordination Elevates Your Entire Wedding Day Experience

Jess Larsen from Events With Heart shares what wedding coordination really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s about so much more than timelines and logistics. Jess opens up about her personal journey from anxiety and overwhelm to creating a life grounded in calm, peace and intention and how that journey shaped the way she now supports couples on one of the most meaningful days of their lives. Together, we explore: What a wedding coordinator actually does The unseen layers of a wedding day Why the “feeling” and flow of your day matters so deeply How coordination protects couples from stress and overwhelm Real behind-the-scenes stories from wedding mornings Wet weather decisions and navigating the unexpected How to create a wedding that feels calm, intentional and aligned Why your guests will remember how your wedding felt more than anything else Jess also shares practical insights into timelines, vendor management, guest experience, and how thoughtful planning creates truly relaxed weddings, plus a beautiful reminder to slow down and enjoy the planning journey with your partner. This episode is for couples who want their wedding day to feel present, grounded, meaningful and deeply connected, not rushed, performative or stressful. 🤍

S1 E3: Wedding Venue Planning Tips For A More Relaxed Wedding Day

In this episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast, wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from Events With Heart dives into the often-overlooked wedding venue details that can shape your wedding day and planning experience. Choosing your wedding venue is one of the biggest decisions in your planning journey, but beyond the aesthetics and price, there are so many practical and emotional considerations couples often miss. Jess also shares a personal story from her own wedding planning journey, including how tuning into the feeling they wanted for their day led her to change venues and ultimately choose a space that felt aligned, peaceful, and deeply right for her day. You’ll learn how to: Reduce stress by choosing a venue aligned with your vision and “anchor statement” Ask the right wedding venue questions before booking Understand what’s included in different types of venues (DIY, private property, all-inclusive) Avoid hidden wedding costs and surprise expenses Plan for weather contingencies and backup ceremony locations Consider guest experience, accommodation, and transport logistics If you're currently searching for your wedding venue or feeling overwhelmed by options, this episode will help you slow down, reconnect to what matters, and choose a space that truly supports the feeling you want on your wedding day. ✨ Plus, Jess shares details about a free downloadable wedding venue checklist available at https://www.eventswithheart.com/calmweddingpodcast This is your reminder: your wedding venue should support your experience. You get to intentionally choose a venue that supports the experience you want to have. Listen now and come back next Thursday for another episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast. You can connect with Jess on instagram @events_with_heart and www.eventswithheart.com

S1 E2: Creating a Wedding Budget That Reflects Your Values

Wedding budgets can bring up a lot of emotions. Stress. Overwhelm. Comparison. Pressure. And sometimes a whole lot of confusion about what weddings actually cost. In this episode of The Calm Wedding Podcast, we're taking an intentional approach to wedding spending. We're exploring how to create a wedding budget that reflects your values, priorities, capacity and vision for the day. I'll share some of the most common wedding budget myths I see, including the DIY myth, the wedding tax myth, and why shopping for the cheapest option isn't always the best value. We'll also talk about: • How to align your spending with what matters most to you as a couple • The comparison trap and how social media can influence your decisions • What weddings actually cost in Australia • Why guest count has such a big impact on your budget • Hidden expenses couples often forget to plan for • Creating breathing room with a contingency buffer • How to make financial decisions that feel calm, grounded and intentional Because a calm wedding budget isn't about spending less or more. It's about spending in a way that feels right for you. So grab a cup of tea, get comfortable, and let's talk about creating a wedding day that feels aligned, meaningful and uniquely yours. Jess Larsen is from www.eventswithheart.com Instagram @events_with_heart

BONUS - Gentle Wedding Planning Reminders

A collection of calming reminders originally shared on Instagram as Reels (www,instagram.com/events_with_heart) I created these to help engaged couples pause, breathe, and come back to what truly matters throughout the wedding planning journey. This bonus episode is for the moments you feel overwhelmed by opinions, pressure, timelines, or expectations. A gentle reset to help you reconnect with the heart of it all: your love, your experience, and the feeling you want to create on your wedding day.

Bonus - Calming Wedding Planning Affirmations

A calming bonus episode filled with gentle affirmations to help you slow down, release wedding planning stress, and reconnect with what truly matters. Perfect for listening to anytime you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or caught up in the pressure of planning . A calming reminder to stay grounded, present, and connected and enjoy your wedding journey. Connect with Jess: www.eventswithheart.com www.instagram.com/events_with_heart

S1 E1: The Secret to a Calm, Stress-Free & Unique Wedding? Start With This.

If you’re newly engaged and wondering where to even begin with wedding planning, start here. If you're midway through the planning process and need help to reconnect with your priorities, start here. This episode is so valuable - it will give you the framework to plan a calm, intentional, joyous wedding day that actually feels like you as a couple. In this episode, wedding coordinator Jess Larsen from 'Events With Heart' walks you through the most important first step in wedding planning and one that is usually missed by couples: getting clear on your wedding vision, the feeling of your day, and what truly matters to you as a couple. You’ll learn how to: create a wedding vision that guides your decisions define the feeling you want your wedding day to hold identify your true wedding priorities avoid overwhelm, overspending, and decision fatigue create an anchor statement to come back to throughout planning plan a wedding that feels calm, meaningful, and aligned This episode is designed to save you time, money, stress, and unnecessary pressure throughout your wedding planning journey. If you want a wedding day that feels grounded, connected, joyful, and true to you, this is the perfect place to begin. Connect with Jess on instagram @events_with_heart and www.eventswithheart.com

BONUS - Need to Vent?

A gentle bonus episode from the Events With Heart instagram. created to hold space for whatever’s on your mind during your wedding journey. A moment for you to release the pressure, vent the feelings you’ve been carrying, and reconnect with yourself through calming reflection and emotional release. Let's connect! www.eventswithheart.com www.instagram.com/events_with_heart