{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fbdb997cb-cd63-4cb0-871b-4591236d468b","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Me, You and I Do","description":"Rebecca Martin wrote the book on Catholic wedding planning \u2014 literally \u2014 but her own wedding was far from what she imagined\r\n\n\nShow notes:\r\n\n(0:03) The narrator introduces Rebecca Martin, a local book editor who co-wrote \u201cThe Catholic Wedding Planner,\u201d a guide for brides and grooms to making their big day a holy, happy success. Rebecca describes how her own wedding planning was derailed, however, when COVID hit in spring 2020.\r\n\n\n(2:15) Rebecca talks about the inspiration behind \u201cThe Catholic Wedding Planner.\u201d The idea for the book began when both she and her co-editor began planning their own weddings, drawing tips and advice from her own experience they felt other couples could benefit from.\r\n\n\n(6:50) Rebecca describes her emotions when she discovered her dream wedding wouldn\u2019t be taking place exactly as she\u2019d envisioned. She talks about the process of letting go of the small \u2014 but important \u2014 details and learning to focus on her future husband and God. \r\n\n\n(12:42) Rebecca talks about the advice she received from others, especially her mother, who reminded her about the importance of the sacrament amidst the difficulties and challenges.\r\n\n\n(15:52) Despite this, Rebecca still believes the celebration is important \u2014 very much so, she says. She talks about why the party still matters, even while keeping the focus on what\u2019s truly important.\r\n\n\n(17:39) Rebecca talks about the importance of planning for the marriage, not just the wedding, by asking big questions and discussing life\u2019s decisions ahead of time. Doing this work is foundational to ensuring a couple builds a strong foundation together, she says.\r\n\n\n(20:51) Fr. Mario Amore, a priest serving at St. Aloysius Parish in downtown Detroit, talks about what the Church expects of couples before their wedding day.\r\n\n\n(28:05) Rebecca describes a Croatian wedding tradition she believes perfectly characterizes getting married in the Church. \r\n\n\nReporting by Gabriella Patti; narration and script by Casey McCorry; production by Ron Pangborn\r\n\n\nThis episode of Detroit Stories is brought to you by Weingartz \u2026 everything from Lawn to Snow. Over the years, Weingartz has grown to offer an unbeatable selection of outdoor power equipment, and their experienced service technicians and unmatched parts inventory keep your equipment running like new. Visit http://www.weingartz.com (www.weingartz.com) to shop for your lawn and garden needs and find a convenient location near you.\r\n\n\nListen to \u2018Detroit Stories\u2019 on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or Fireside. Podcasts also will be posted biweekly on DetroitCatholic.com.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/59166b65-d8ef-44d9-9773-b08753fea911/cover.jpg"}