In our second year of being a couple, I sat down with my now-husband to create our first vision board.
I let him know that it was important to me that we work towards marriage. I did not want to wait around for a ring, hoping that our relationship would lead to a commitment one day.
I wanted some level of certainty that he was planning, and I was not subtle about my expectations. 😊
He let me know that his health was incredibly important to him and that he wanted to make sure to always make room in the budget to eat well and exercise.
Together, we wanted to create a simple, but enjoyable life where we did not feel deprived of the “finer” things.
We wanted to set aside money for trips and drinks with friends. We wanted to enjoy each other’s presence, spend time with family, and become a unit.
This became our marching orders for the next year.
We made every decision with this vision for the future in mind.
By the end of that year, we’d traveled to Atlanta, Las Vegas, and Jamaica. We bought our first home near my family in Maryland.
He proposed in the way I’d imagined as a little girl - and we got married in an inexpensive-but-glamorous Las Vegas chapel.
We created our happily ever after and watched it come true right before our eyes.
If you’ve ever thought about making a couples’ vision board, my friend, it is SO worth taking the time.
Sometimes you need a little push to get started, some inspiration, or maybe someone to hold you accountable.
If that’s how you’re feeling, I highly recommend hosting a couple’s vision board party.
In this post, I’ll show you how to do it, step by step.
What is a couples’ vision board party?
A couples’ vision board party is an opportunity for couples to focus on their vision for the future together and to do the work with others who are also working towards their shared future.
Why should you host one?
It creates a special time to work on your goals as a couple. Time to ensure that you’re both ready to work towards goals that will lead to your dream life together.
A couples’ vision board party is also an opportunity to spend time with other couples and have some fun along the way.
It’s an opportunity to align on goals with your significant other, without your children around.
A few to-dos before the party
Send out invites in advance.
Check out this post for a bit of inspiration for your vision board party invitations.
Your guests may not be familiar with vision boards. Make sure to include some information for your guests about what a vision board party is.
You’ll want them to have time before the party to think about their goals. You may also want to ask them to bring magazines or photos for the board.
Plan your food and drinks.
A party is always more fun with food and drinks, right? Delicious snacks and drinks are will ensure that growling stomachs don’t keep people from visualizing their fabulous couples’ goals.
I’ve learned a few tips on vision board party food over the years. Such as BBQ wings aren’t a great choice since they’re so messy. You don’t want BBQ sauce on your vision board. Check out this post with a few more do’s and don’ts for party food.
Brainstorm a topic list for couples to consider discussing.
If your guests aren’t already aligned on what their goals are, it will help to have a list of topics to help inspire ideas.
You could write them on a board or print them on cute paper. It can be as plain or fancy as you like as long as it gets the conversation going.
Here’s a short list to start with: Health and fitness goals, financial goals, travel bucket lists, spirituality, or career goals.
These topics are starting points for discussion on what each individual wants to achieve. That’s just as important as what they hope to achieve as a couple. Having clarity on individual goals will provide a baseline to help couples start blending their interests into couples’ goals.
Set ground rules for your party.
It’s essential that you leave dream killers at the door!
Openness is the key to ensuring that both of you feel like you’ve been heard and understood, and to explore your future goals, as individuals and couples.
During these conversations, accept your partner as they are and think about ways you can support them as they move through their journey. Similarly, advocate for your dreams, as well as changes you would like to make and let your partner know how to support you.
Find paths to compromise so that each of you can build the vision board for the future of your combined dreams.
Have a discussion with your guests before you start in order to foster openness, honesty, and listening.
The Night of the Party
All of your hard work has led to this. It’s time to create your couples’ vision board with your special someone and allow your friends to do the same!
Have fun, and be sure to have everyone share what their visions are so you can celebrate their goals with them!
Working with your partner to create a couple’s vision board is a great way to build a deeper connection. It helps you align your goals and dreams, to put a focus on them, and to build on your future together.
Hosting a vision board party for other couples can be just what you need to get started, and it can lead to stronger bonds with your couple friends 😀
What goals would you like to work on with your partner this year? Comment below.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cyrene is a fun and accomplished workshop facilitator, learning and development guru and Human Resources professional. Being at the helm of Thrive Lounge has been a long-time dream. Through vision board workshops she plans to accomplish two-way learning. Sharing her vast years of knowledge to motivate and encourage others; while simultaneously getting the reward of great energy, ideas and questions to ponder back from each group. A super win-win. Please join our Thrive Lounge community so you too can benefit!
