How do you measure stress? In instaGrams.
Event day stress, a tale as old as time. Many of us don’t think we have it, but believe me, you do (sleepless night, heightened anxiety, super-attractive pit-sweats, & the urge to godzilla-snap over something small? Yeah, it’s the stress.) I was lucky enough to chit-chat with the Jessica-of-all-trades Jessica Gelder, former Olympic athlete and wedding planner (you go girl!). She jumps right in to talk about how to not only deal with the daily stresses of planning a wedding, but how to prepare for those inevitable but unexpected uh-oh’s that we all know and love. Come & join us to take a unique peek through the lens of an athlete on how to go for the gold on your clients big day! So go grab your coffee or electrolytes, lets talk it out!
Lace up, let’s get into it!
About Jessica Gelder
As a former collegiate and Olympic athlete, I bring a unique and distinct set of skills and experiences to your wedding planning dreams. I know what commitment, vision and hard work look like and the same drive that took me to the Olympic Games will be the same drive and passion that I give to your wedding vision.
With over 15 years of experience in coordinating events, as both an Arizona wedding planner and a coordinator for collegiate and professional sports, I excel at understanding the logistics required to bring a skilled and dedicated team together that can execute each unique detail of your wedding day. As a designer, I look to create beautifully detailed and elegant weddings and events that will be remembered as timeless and true to who you two are as a couple.
At Shine Events, your wedding planning experience is my top concern (besides putting on a beautiful, amazing wedding of course!) With this in mind, I only accept a limited number of clients each wedding season. This allows me to devote more time and attention to each wedding, my brides, grooms and their families. You are more than just another wedding on the calendar and another client in my portfolio.
I was raised in Southern California on softball and old classic country music. I played softball at the University of Iowa where we won the Big Ten Conference (twice!), I was named BigTen Freshman of the Year, an NCAA All-American and played in the College World Series. From 2002 – 2007, I played for the Greek National Softball Team, including the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece and the 2006 World Championships in Beijing, China. I married my husband in 2007 and we have 3 children; Luke, Grace and Kate. I always thought I would be a college softball coach (or a CIA spy! Yes, I am totally serious!) and sometimes I can’t believe that I bring wedding dreams to life.
I teach strength and conditioning classes, including Olympic Lifting, because I love to help women of all ages learn how strong they are. I love Star Trek, dessert at any hour of the day and historical novels. Pearls are my favorite accessory and I dream of putting a batting lane in the backyard for the kids to take batting practice when they are older. (Ok, that’s weird, but I promise I’m not a crazy sports parent. Its just convenient.) We attend Redemption Church – Gateway Campus.
God is good, and life is crazy. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Key Takeaways
- Circle of Control
- The Definition of Stress
- Self-Talk
- Using a Mantra
- The Importance of Routines
- Change & Grow Your Routines
- Confidence Course
Connect with Jessica Gelder
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Credits
Title Track Voiceover: Melissa Disney
Editor: M. Lynn
Photos: Courtney Paige Ray
Cover Art: Magnoliahouse Creative
