Before You Get Married
Before you get married you need to not only make sure you are marrying the right person, you need to decide how to propose, how to select a ring, deal with being engaged, look at the pros and cons of living together, take pre-marital prep classes, and understand any second thoughts about marriage.
After the 9/11 tragedy, judges and county clerks reported a noticeable increase in couples wanting to get married. This was especially true in locales near military bases.
If you are thinking about getting married, make sure you are getting married for the right reason. Here's a listing of both the right and wrong reasons to get married.
Keep it simple and have fun.
Before you walk down the aisle, talk about finances, sexuality, communication, conflict, parenting, in-laws, leisure time, family of origin, spirituality, expectations, and chores.
Looking for ideas for your wedding? Watching these movies together may give you some insight into what you want to have at your wedding and what you don't want to experience!
Here is a list of engaged couples' questions in our articles on one page so the questions are easier to print.
Get to know Emily and Topher as they make their wedding plans. Through this blog, they will also share about their first year of marriage ... if they ever get their wedding arranged!