Not too long ago, encore brides wore a pink suit and wed in the clerk’s office in City Hall. Understandably, since so many weddings taking place around the country are second or subsequent marriages, the rules for “proper” behavior have
Category: The Future
12 Tips for a Strong Marriage
Support one another’s goals and achievements. Respect each other. Take time to share dreams and goals on a regular basis with your spouse. Consider daily dialogue as a means of improving your communication. Laugh together at least once a day. Be honest. Fight fair. Be willing to forgive. Remember kindness towards each other is… Continue reading 12 Tips for a Strong Marriage
Planning Your Financial Future
Planning Your Financial Future Selecting the right bank is not difficult if you know what to look for, and this is often one of the decisions newlyweds have to make immediately following marriage. In choosing a financial institution,
Weddings and Divorced Parents
Weddings and Divorced Parents If your parents are divorced, several difficult decisions must be made in order to accommodate both parents. Your invitations The parent with whom you have been living the longest should issue the invitation. The other parent is not mentioned. However, if both parents agree, the invitations may be in both… Continue reading Weddings and Divorced Parents
Pre Marriage Counseling
Pre Marriage Counseling It is natural to experience some fear before “tying the knot” – marriage is an important decision. A great way to help assure lifelong success is pre-marriage counseling. Whether your goal is to get to know one another better or be as prepared as possible, counseling is a good investment in… Continue reading Pre Marriage Counseling
Blending Two Families
Blending Two Families For all their joy, weddings are sometimes charged with potentially explosive situations, namely the feelings of divorced parents, stepparents and children-either yours or your groom’s. Include the children in all appropriate prenuptial planning and festivities. Be sensitive to their reactions. No matter what the relationship is
Avoiding Stress
Avoiding Stress As anyone who has ever been through a wedding can tell you, the months leading up to your big day can be a time of stress as well as happiness… there’s so much to
Starting Your Own Family Traditions
Starting Your Own Family Traditions Using a family tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation can make your wedding more meaningful. Looking to start a family tradition for your wedding that can be passed down to your children and their children? Here are a few ideas: