I’m so lucky to have been chosen to become an ironbride. I was so excited to play, compete, and be on television. I didn’t realize how much we would all be learning, and the people we would be meeting. The staff on this show really do care for us, and they want it to be a positive experience. I believe they really want us to learn and grow before taking this huge step in our lives. This show isn’t just about planning your wedding, but it’s about educating us all to be more knowledgable about life.

It has been so wonderful to have had a life coach. I think everyone needs one in their life. I think of helen, our life coach, as a counselor and also a good friend.  It’s like the answer is already in our head, but we all need someone to pull the idea out. Whenever I have talked to her I instantly feel calm and focused. Sometimes it’s hard not to get so overwhelmed, and at that moment you might not be thinking clearly on what you should do. So, it’s good to have someone there to open up and talk to, because just hearing yourself speak out loud, helps to figure things out.

Being an ironbride has given me insight on wedding planning ideas. There is so many different and affordable ways to have a wedding. It’s been great to meet with sponsors and to talk with the other brides about different options for a wedding. I would always get stressed out just thinking about planning my wedding, but I think I was just ignorant in figuring out where and who to start with. Being a part of this show has showed me that I won’t get overwhelmed if I just break it all down and go step by step.

I was a little nervous at first when I heard about possibly having some cooking competitions. I have always thought of myself as a bad cook, but I realized that I just haven’t had the confidence. I feel like if I’m not good at something that I should just except it and move on. So, for that reason I always insisted on my fiance to do the cooking. I guess I was too embarressed to make a meal that would come out bad or disgusting. Well, now since we have had some cooking lessons, I’m starting to feel a little more confident to try new things in the kitchen.

I feel like so far this has a been a wonderful experience, and that I’ve learned a lot. I’m a little sad about leaving my babies for eight days, but I’m excited to have this chance with the other ironbrides to experience whatever the staff have planned for us. We never know what’s up their sleeve. It should be an enjoyable eight days, and it will probably fly by. I know I will miss all the girls and hopefully we’ll all be able to keep in touch with each other.

Thankyou Joann, George, Jeff, Dave, and everyone else who is a part of the ironbrides team. I really appreciate everything you all have done for us.