The Uncertainty of Life


I originally planned to kick off this blog with some practical wedding tips and tricks. But, as I sit here, that just doesn’t feel like the right place to start. The truth is, right now, life feels uncertain.

There’s inflation. The quest for the right job with the right pay. How to afford a home. How to keep up with bills. How to keep the business you started during COVID thriving. And most of all, the big question: What is the right way to get married? Do I have the big wedding I’ve always dreamed of? Should I elope? Do I get married at the courthouse or in the backyard and plan for something bigger down the road? How in the world do I pay for all of it? And who do I invite—or not invite?


It’s all just so much. Life feels like a big sundae of uncertainties, with the sprinkles and cherry on top. For me, writing it all out helps. When I reread what I just wrote, I can’t help but think, “No wonder I’m overwhelmed. No wonder I feel like I can barely breathe some days.”


In case you missed it, my name is Megan! And honestly, these are my daily intrusive thoughts. I’m sure I’m not the only one out there who feels like this. I have a fiancé, two little boys, and my business partner just chose a new career path. After five years of working two jobs and building a business, it feels like all that effort is down the drain. Now, I’m left with rebranding, figuring out how to make a comeback, and asking myself: What’s my plan? How am I going to run this business so I don’t fail again?

I was planning to pay for my wedding in 2026 with the money I was expecting to make from my business in 2025. But now? I feel like I’m drowning in uncertainty.


This blog won’t have all the answers (because, let’s be honest, I’m still navigating through the uncertainty myself). But my hope is that it will be a small step in the right direction. A place where we can talk through the questions and challenges we all face. I truly believe there will always be something uncertain in our lives. The key to getting through it is acknowledging that uncertainty and taking small steps forward.

There are, however, certain things I know for sure. I’m engaged to a man who’s my partner in every sense, and I’m forever grateful for him. I have two beautiful children who love me unconditionally. When the time comes for us to get married, the right people will be there, and it will be a magical moment—one I’ve been dreaming of for so long.


This year, I’m committed to changing my habits, one step at a time. My goal is to become the best version of myself. And while it’s okay to feel the weight of life’s uncertainties and have those moments where we confront all the big emotions we usually suppress, I am certain that I will prevail.

One of my favorite reminders to myself is, “The sun will always rise and the sun will always set. The world will keep moving forward, no matter what’s going on in our lives. Feel all the emotions, but keep moving forward.”


Thanks for reading my honest thoughts during this uncertain time. We’re all in this together, and we’ll make it through. And when the time comes, I’ll be there to capture that special day you’ve dreamed of.

  • Megan Eckstrom