Depending on the personality of the groom and bride, it can be a good idea to propose publicly in a place where it is sentimental to both of them. These grooms-to-be have chosen to be in front of crowds as their venue of choice. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Are You Marrying to Please Someone Else?
On July 3rd, 2012, my heart broke when I heard that Andy Griffith had passed away. He was eighty-six, so he led a long life, but it hurt nonetheless. It’s true that I’ve never met him, but in some ways he felt like a distant relative. A native of my home state of North Carolina, I grew up watching Andy Griffith on The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock. Watching him on TV gave me a small glimpse into what life was like when my grandparents were in their prime and a glimpse into what it must have been like to be a child when my parents were kids. Call me a nerd, but I often find myself reciting … [Read more...]
Intimate Expectations (Preparing for Sex in Marriage)
As uncomfortable as some people are discussing it, sex is a huge part of marriage, and one for which you should prepare. And by prepare, I do not mean practice. ~smile~ In preparing for intimacy in marriage, you need to understand how your body works and how your future spouse’s body works (i.e. the sexual differences between males and females). You also need to understand how your parents’, friends’, and televisions’ views of sex have influenced you, and what you think is normal. You also need to know what your future spouse expects. Believe me, that is something you will want to know before … [Read more...]
Five Important Topics to Discuss before Considering Marriage
When a new relationship buds, it is easy to take note of all the wonderful traits you and your sweetheart have in common. Maybe you both like bowling or you enjoy the same types of foods. Perhaps you have great friends and all of your friends get along well with all of his or her friends. It is great to have interests and friends in common. The more you have in common the easier daily life will be once you are married. Sometimes in the newness of love, we forget, or don’t know, what important topics we should be discussing with our potential spouse. What is really important to know about … [Read more...]
A Proposal from the Pulpit (Marriage Proposal)
Some couples are deeply involved in their local church - and within that group, some of those men want to display their love for their woman in front of the church (and maybe a mini-sermon as well). … [Read more...]
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