![]() This picture of us was taken at a wedding reception we went to recently (Hi Nate and Ashley!). The couple had this great stand set up with floating picture frames, their monogram and the date of the wedding along with a table full of props and a camera on a tripod that had a timer feature. As the wedding guests got brave enough to venture over and give it a try, the results were pretty fun and produced some great shots (that the newlyweds wouldn't have had otherwise) of their family and friends (which I'm sure were fun to look through after they returned from their honeymoon). I don't know where they got this clever idea, but I've noticed lately that creative wedding ideas ABOUND on the internet. We know several young couples who are getting married this year, and the wedding planning is in full force. Here are some of the ideas that I've seen lately online (stay with me, there is a point to all of this):
So many great, creative party planning ideas abound! The ideas are easy to find and as you plan, there are usually no shortage of people who will be willing to listen to all of your ideas, get excited with you about the possibilities and offer their suggestions to make the day just perfect. In the midst of all of this excitement, there are also some GREAT ideas for preparing for your pending marriage. At the end of the day, every bride and groom has to know that the wedding is only a few hours out of their lives, but their marriage is intended to last for the REST OF THEIR LIVES. Imagine a couple putting the same kind of investment into planning for marriage as most brides put into planning their wedding! Sounds like a good idea to me. Here are some ideas for planning and preparing for a life together that honors God:
I hope these practical suggestions are helpful! I can't wait to go to all of the beautiful weddings this summer and see all of our friends' fabulous ideas for the ceremonies and receptions, but even more than that, I can't wait to see how they develop strong, God honoring marriages by the energy and effort they pour in ahead of time and throughout their lives together.
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Suzanne S
5/9/2012 01:16:18 am
I would add one book to your list...
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I love all of your suggestions, especially love 2 and 10. We went through several of those books before we were married and found them to be very helpful, even more so in our discussion of them. I was just reading the scripture in 10 last night thinking the very same thing of how well it applies to marriage. Well done, friend.
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Ed Burns
5/9/2012 01:24:50 am
Thank you so much for this article. It will definitely help Lindsay and I as we prepare for our marriage.
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Monica
5/9/2012 01:29:08 am
I like this. And I'm glad you included the book "Love and Respect." It changed our lives.
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Sabrina
5/9/2012 03:01:34 am
Yes, I also recommend Real Marriage by Marc and Grace Driscoll! It's a fantastic book.
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Heidi
5/9/2012 03:49:08 am
We advise to decide before marriage how you are going to handle disagreements. Before we got married, my husband and I commited to never use words to intentionally hurt or humiliate each other. It just doesn't happen, and hasn't since day one. We also commited to never embarrass or humiliate each other in public. Those "jokes or jibes" that hurt or embarrass someone else are completely unacceptable. I think this has been a wonderful asset to our marriage. We never have to regret saying something that we can never take back.
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