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Have you though of including your own marriage prayer like you do when writing your vows? Well here is one that I found; Lord, behold our family here assembled. We thank you for this place in which we dwell, for the love that unites us, for the peace accorded us this day, For the hope with which we expect the morrow, for the health, the work, the food, and the bright skies that make our lives delightful; for our friends in parts of the earth. Amen

                                                        Ingredients 4 lb of love 1/2 lb of good looks 1 lb of sweet temper 1 lb butter of youth 1 lb blindness of faults 1 lb of pounded wit 1 lb of good humour 2 tablespoons of sweet argument 1 pint of rippling laughter 1 wine glass of common sense Dash of modesty Method 1) Put the love, good looks and sweet temper into a well- furnished house. 2) Beat the butter of youth to a cream. and mix well together with the blindness of faults. 3) Stir the pounded wit and good humour into sweet arguments, then add the rippling laughter and common      sense. 4) Add a dash of modesty and work the whole together until everything is well mixed. 5) Bake gently for ever.

Did you know? That in the past centuries, people believed that taking pieces of the bride's flowers or clothes would help them share her good fortune; To escape grabbing hands, the bride would throw her bouquet as she left, the origin of today's...                                                   "Tossing The Bouquet"

Now that you are nearing the final stages of planning your wedding, here are a few point to help you outline your vows when writing them down :: 1) Ten words that describe your partner. 2) Ten words that describe your relationship. 3) A time when you both laughed so much that you cried. 4) A time when you were unhappy and your partner was there for you. 5) How you felt when you first realized you were in love with your partner. 6) A short paragraph picturing your life together in 30 years' time. 7) The names of any poems or readings you like, and what in particular appeals to you about them. 8) Any song lyrics that reflect how you feel about your relationship. 9) What marriage means to you. 10) If relevant, what having a family means to you. 11) Note down any "theme" that recur, these may relate to a second marriage, getting married later in      life, a particular event that has shaped your life together, or even your jobs. I hope the exerc...

Did you know? That in the language of flowers; Lavender symbolize Devotion, Lilies of the valley symbolize Sweetness and purity, Roses symbolize Love, Gypsophila symbolize Fruitful marriage. Violets symbolize Faithfulness,

                                    "There is only one happiness in life, to Love and be Loved"                                                                        (George Sands)    

Always is a longtime.  But we take the vow determined that for us         "always" is a possibility, is a hope,       is a promise. (Pam Brown, 1928)

Now the rite is duly done; Now the word is spoken; And the spell has made us one Which may ne'er be broken: Rest we, dearest, in our home, - Roam we o'er the heather,- We shall rest, and we shall roam, Shall we not? together. From this hour the summer rose Sweet breathes to charm us; From this hour the winter snows lighter fall to harm us; Fair or foul - on land or sea - Come the wind or weather, Best and worst, what're they be, We shall share together. Death, who friend from friend can part, Brother rend from brother, Shall but link us, heart and heart, Closer to each other: We will call his anger play, Deem his dart a feather, When we meet him our way Hand in hand together. (Winthrop Mackworth Praed 1802-1839)

“Marriage is an exclusive union between one man and one woman, publicly acknowledged, permanently sealed, and physically consummated .”                                                            ~ Selwyn Hughes~

Leaves rustle past our feet as we walk along our hands are folded together like a lover's embrace we stop for awhile and I look into his face He says nothing, but his eyes do They tell me that he loves me and I know that it's true   Author: Dawn Lavy

We love autumn/ fall and the warmth that comes with it which radiates  from the vibrant colours. Varying shades of Chocolate and orange tend to be the theme, however, it need not be the case for our creative brides. So if you have not choosen a colour yet or are undecided, here are a few inspiration boards to help you visualise just how vibrant and intense other colours can be. Remember :: ...Your Dream; Our Passion...

... a flourishing of flowers and bells and rings and ribbons.  Now take the first bright threads of joy and stitch them into place. Time will hand you silks and cottons of every hue, lengths of gold and silver, knotted darkness. You must accept them all - and yet, together, you can create from them a wonder, a strength, a beauty utterly your own.                                              {Pam Zbrowm, B 1928}

Have a blessed weekend :-) Xxxx

Finally..... we are getting there..... :-)