October 29, 2015
As I ponder about about the trials I’ve been through not only in my personal life, but lately in my business…I see how God is teaching me constantly that I can’t control the outcome of the any situation… but, what I can control, is my reaction to it! This reminds me so well of Kacey + Andrew’s beautiful wedding day at The Ritz Carlton in Amelia Island! (you’ll see why!)
I remember, ALL Kacey talked about was wanting to have her wedding outside, and trust me, all I wanted was for her to!
As an Event Designer, you spend several months, sometimes a year designing and coming up with the perfect concept for your clients…then to have, it rain, which means sometimes moving the entire wedding inside, which then means the design concept changing somewhat. What can you do? Nothing, well actually their is something…
Kacey’s theme was Elegant, Chill, with a tropical twist, and well the outdoors sure would have naturally help me achieve this…but wouldn’t you know it, the bottom fell out (as we say in the south) it flooded…like monsooned (have I made my point clear) LOL!
Needless to say, Life doesn’t always go as planned, but I’m learning it’s about your reaction to the situation that will help carry you through and it’s really the only thing you can control.
I admired Kacey so much, because I’m not so sure I would have been grinning from ear to ear, the weather was some of the worst weather I have seen and worked in this wedding season. I admired her great spirit and the smile on her face that radiated throughout the evening, even though both her ceremony and reception had to be moved inside.
So when situations occur, because they will, as my previous pastor used to say, “Let’s keep the main thing, the main thing…or Focus on the Main thing.” Kacey’s wedding day, her main focus wasn’t or shouldn’t have been the horrible weather, but it was waiting for and finally marrying the love of her life!
We will NEVER be able to control all of the situations we go through in life, but by focusing on God’s love and His promises, it can help us focus on “The Main Things”
” And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to your stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest? But seek the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added to you.” ~ Matthew 6:27
Hope you have a beautiful day! xoxo
Planner: TOAST of the Coast
Venue: The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island
Rentals: Beachview Tent Rentals
Cake Linen: Nuage Designs
Photography: Callie Beale
Hair + Makeup: Emma Collins Beauty
Event Design + Florals: Emily Burton Designs
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