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Marriage And Motherhood In Lockdown

Faye joins Ann in this soul-to-soul discussion to share the effect that recent restrictions have had on the wedding industry. Listen to how she personally dealt with postponing her own wedding and the impact on her professional career as a bridal hair and makeup artist. We hear how Faye faced the unexpected challenge of going from planning her dream wedding day, to instead, planning homeschooling lessons for her two young children in lockdown.

If you are interested in hearing the insights shared at a particular point in the video, please skip ahead to the times below:

00:30 - Faye describes the uncertainty of not knowing if her wedding plans would ever go ahead.

01:55 - We learn about the impact the UK's national lockdowns have had on Faye's career as a bridal hair and makeup artist.

03:15 - Discover how restrictions on weddings are impacting the bride and grooms big day.

05:29 - Going from no work to too much work; nothing can make up for last years lost earnings.

07:37 - How has homeschooling affected Faye's relationship with her two young children.

11:12 - The importance of being outdoors in nature to stave off sibling frustrations.

12:36 - The stress and apprehension of resuming wedding and honeymoon plans.

15:00 - Facing judgement; the hope that every parent will have the freedom to bring their children up as they wish.

17:10 - Faye and Ann touch upon the loneliness new Mum's have had to deal with during lockdown.

18:40 - Looking forward and coming together; making future events a celebration of life.

Special thanks go to Faye for sharing her knowing in this soul-to-soul discussion.

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