Feeling the post-wedding letdown - a.k.a. The Post-Wedding Blues?

💛 Observe thoughts without getting caught up in them and restore calm.

The big day is over - and now what? This bonus episode introduces Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (Cognitive Diffusion) to help you observe thoughts, release tension, and navigate the post-wedding transition with ease.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Explore why post-wedding blues are common and normal.
• ​Learn a Cognitive Diffusion exercise to observe thoughts without getting caught up in them.
• ​Discover how small moments of mindful reflection can restore calm and presence after the wedding.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍Explore Brides In Harmony - Supporting the Woman Behind the Celebration. Become a founding member here: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

The Season 1 Finale: Episode 12 – Stepping Into Calm: Trusting the Process Beyond the Planning

Ready to carry your calm from the planning stage into your wedding day - and beyond?

🌿 This season finale helps you release control and embrace a peaceful, confident mindset for your next chapter.

As the whirlwind of planning slows, it’s time to trust yourself - and the process. Through a guided Future Self Visualisation and Mel Robbins’ Let Them Theory, this episode helps you find calm confidence that lasts far beyond “I do.”

It also features a serene violin soundscape of Ed Sheeran’s “The Joker & the Queen”, performed by the Yorkshire Violinist Violin & Harp Duo at a wedding at Allerton Castle in North Yorkshire - the perfect soundtrack for reflection and calm.

✨ In this episode you’ll learn how to…

• ​ Visualise your calm, future self navigating your wedding day or newlywed life with ease.
• ​ Apply the Let Them Theory to release control and stay grounded when others’ opinions surface.
• ​ Strengthen your trust in yourself — shifting from planning stress to peaceful presence.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Explore the Brides In Harmony Membership - your calm corner of the wedding world. Join here: yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

Feeling alone in planning, or like you’re carrying everyone else’s stress too?

💕 Explore a gratitude and support practice to help you feel calmer.

Wedding planning can feel isolating. This episode helps you invite support and cultivate gratitude, creating calm together rather than alone.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Explore why leaning on support reduces stress and increases confidence.
• ​Practice a hand-on-heart gratitude exercise to invite calm and connection.
• ​Discover how small acts of self-compassion and asking for help create lasting calm.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Brides In Harmony launches this November - Supporting The Woman Behind The Celebration. Become a founding member here: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

Music can calm the chaos in a heartbeat 🎻 Today, I’ll share a mini violin meditation to soothe your mind…

Sound has a profound effect on the nervous system, which is why having the best live soundtrack to your special day makes all the difference.

In this episode, Emily guides you through a mini violin-led meditation, using music to restore calm and presence during hectic wedding planning.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Discover how music can instantly affect your mood and reduce stress.
• ​Follow a guided mini violin meditation for calm and clarity.
• ​Learn how to integrate musical pauses into your wedding planning routine for grounding.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Brides In Harmony launches this November - Supporting the Woman Behind the Celebration. Become a founding member here: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

When plans go awry 😓 let’s release the grip and find steadiness together.

Unexpected changes happen in wedding planning - a venue hiccup, a vendor delay, or a last-minute alteration. Feeling overwhelmed is normal.

Emily guides you through a releasing-the-grip breath to stay grounded, flexible, and calm, even when things don’t go to plan.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Explore why setbacks trigger stress and how to respond with calm.
• ​Learn a releasing-the-grip breathing technique to ease anxiety instantly.
• ​Discover how mindful reflection can help you adapt gracefully to change.

You will also hear an excerpt of Codex by Joel Sunny, performed by Emily.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Brides In Harmony launches 3rd November - supporting the woman behind the celebration. Become a founding member here: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

Picture your wedding morning calm and present . I’ll guide you a grounding visualisation to set the tone.

Your wedding morning sets the tone for your day. If nerves or excitement are running high, take a few minutes to anchor yourself.

Join Emily for a morning grounding visualisation, helping you start your big day feeling centred, present, and calm.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Discover how a short visualisation can shift your energy on your wedding morning.
• ​Create your personal “Calm Corner” to anchor peace amidst the buzz.
• ​Practice breathing and mindfulness to feel grounded before the celebrations begin.

🎻 Music at the end of this episode features an excerpt of Young & Beautiful by Lana Del Rey, performed by Emily.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Brides In Harmony now launches on 3rd November - supporting the woman behind the celebration. Become a founding member here: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

Guest lists stressing you out? 😬 Breathe with me and discover a calm approach to managing boundaries and priorities.

Wedding guest lists can feel like a minefield - balancing family expectations, plus-ones, and tricky decisions. If you’ve ever felt anxiety creeping in as you scroll, this episode is for you.

Join Emily Harding, violinist and wedding professional, as she guides you through a calming three-part exhale exercise to release tension and regain perspective. At the end, you’ll hear Yan Tiersen’s L’Atlantique Nord, performed by Emily.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​Explore why guest lists are one of the most common sources of wedding stress.
• ​Learn a three-part exhale technique to release tension and feel grounded.
• ​Discover how small pauses and mindful reflection can help you make decisions with clarity and calm.

🌐 Connect with Emily: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Brides In Harmony launches 20th October (this Monday!) - supporting the woman behind the celebration. Find out more: https://yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony

🎙 Tune Into Calm: The Brides In Harmony Podcast – Episode 6: Handling Tricky Wedding Conversations

Wedding planning often involves conversations that feel… tricky. Whether it’s seating plans, family opinions, or sensitive chats with your partner or suppliers, those discussions can leave your chest tight and your shoulders tense.

In this episode, Emily Harding - violinist and wedding professional - shares a calm, practical approach inspired by conflict resolution techniques to help you feel steady and confident before walking into these moments. You’ll learn how a tiny shift in preparation can help you respond with clarity rather than react from stress.

✨ In this episode we’ll…

• ​ Explore why wedding planning conversations can feel more loaded than everyday chats.
• ​ Learn a grounding and confidence-building exercise drawn from negotiation techniques.
• ​ Visualise yourself handling conversations with calm assurance and ease.

Remember: you don’t need to dread these chats. With the right tools, you can approach them with confidence, clarity, and calm.

🌐 Be sure to connect with Emily on her website: yorkshireviolinist.com

📸 And over on Instagram: @yorkshireviolinist

💍 Want more in-depth support from Emily and a sisterhood of brides supporting brides? Brides In Harmony opens its doors on 20th October! It exists to support the woman behind the celebration. Find out more here: yorkshireviolinist.com/brides-in-harmony