#170: Intentional Wedding Planning and Artful Gathering with Priya Parker

Self-love is relational. We NEED people in our lives and gathering is how we build and nurture community. Today Priya Parker is on the show to teach us about the art of gathering, specifically as it pertains to weddings. You will learn... - why weddings are important for a couple and their families - how Mary & Husband approached their wedding in a conscientious and feminist way - the #1 thing to consider BEFORE planning a wedding (i.e. MUCH-NEEDED advice for engaged couples) - how to set boundaries with friends and family as you’re planning a wedding and resolve any conflict that may come up Remember: Weddings are symbolic, ritualistic, and a rite of passage for everyone involved. If done in an artful way, weddings can be a beautiful way to begin a marriage… tune in to learn how. Priya Parker is a facilitator, strategic advisor, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, and executive producer and host of the New York Times podcast, Together Apart. Trained in the field of conflict resolution, Parker has spent 20 years guiding leaders and groups through complicated conversations about community, identity, and vision at moments of transition. She lives in Brooklyn, NY, with her husband and two children. Follow Priya on Instagram: @priyaparker Learn more about Priya’s Wedding Course here: https://course.priyaparker.com/aog-wedding-planning Get Priya’s book, The Art of Gathering: https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering If you enjoyed this episode, screenshot it and share it on social media! Make sure to tag @maryspodcast and @priyaparker Mentioned In This Episode... Ep. #157: Wedding Reflections w/ My HUSBAND: https://spotify.link/ivI8sz5NYAb 10 Wedding Planning Questions for the Artful Gathering Couple: https://www.priyaparker.com/wedding-planning-guide