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It’s Youtube day!!! We thought since we’re about to pack and prep for our first wedding since FEBRUARY, we should do a little video featuring MICHAEL! Why? Because Michael single-handedly prepares everything we need before a wedding day! (The only thing I have to worry about is making sure I pack my second pair of shoes to change into at the reception!)

Ever since Michael adopted his own system for packing and preparing before a wedding day, my stress level pre-wedding has diminished! It’s such a gift to have so much taken off of my plate and he’s so much better at this part of the process than I have ever been!

In this video, Michael is walking you through all four steps of his wedding-prep process which includes:

Focusing on Gathering Information

Focusing on Gear

Focusing on Bags

Focusing on the Car

Each section includes detailed explanations as to how he prepares and makes sure that he doesn’t miss anything!

If you’re more of a “Checklist” person, you’re in luck because in this video we’re sharing about a BRAND NEW downloadable resource that we created for you! Click the video below and find the download, “Michael’s Wedding-Prep Checklist” linked under the video!

 

Thanks for reading!

— Katelyn

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