09/30/2026
The planner behind the bride
I first wanted to start out by introducing myself if you’re new to my business account or for those of you know who know me here’s a little more into my logic and life!
My name is Miah Runkle, Miah Runkle Greaves now lol, I started Miah Runkle Events planning weddings and events back in 2018. I graduated from West Liberty, with my BA in Tourism and Event Management, in 2020.
My reason why I became a wedding planner has definitely changed a lot over the years but I finally have landed on my most cherished reason why AFTER planning my own wedding.
Which was not for the weak I may add. Which I eventually plan on fully debriefing all of that.
As a planner we see so much of the process and sometimes weddings can feel routine almost. Fill out forms, timelines, talk to vendors, details, decor, boom it’s wedding day. But one thing planners don’t always see is the struggles brides (and grooms) deal with throughout the process.
The constant worry that: you’re not doing enough, being inclusive enough, staying on trend, will people have fun, will people show up, will my hair and makeup look okay, is my dress pretty enough, will the groomsmen behave… the list of worries truly does go on an insane amount.
But one thing that most people don’t tell you is the bridal experience can be very lonely for some people. It can be very hard to navigate all of the stress and emotions. And while you may have an amazing support system and friends you just still feel all alone with your constant stress and planning.
I as a crazy person made the fabulous decision that I was going to be a day of planner for a wonderful couple the DAY BEFORE MY WEDDING.. an hour away from where I live. I wouldn’t have traded that experience for the world because I truly did love working with that couple and their family. However your girl was exhausted to say the least.
But that bride and I had a talk about a week before both our weddings and truly just bonded over how the planning process had in a way been very lonely. The expectation you can subconsciously put on other people to act certain ways during your bridal era can truly beat you down.
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