If we can find a way stay happily married, we have a better chance of staying married!

Ideally we’d only say “I Do” once and live happily ever after. But the sad truth is that sometimes marriages don’t last. And perhaps they don’t last because they just don’t work. Sounds like a simple problem with a simple solution, right? Actually, making a marriage work is a complex matter that often takes a lot of work!

Many factors can contribute to a failing marriage. Sometimes the fault lays with one person and some issues can be blamed on both parties. Even more importantly, some things that can adversely effect a marriage is a product of something completely out of our control; an act of God , if you will. Anything from financial matters, to family concerns, to trouble with the children, to mistrust, to lack of communication to just about anything that a couple can disagree on, can contribute to separation, which can ultimately end in divorce. Whatever the reason, if your marriage is failing, divorce should be a last resort. Always exhaust all other possibilities before going that route.

Then there’s always your average, run of the mill, all too common celebrity divorces. So much drama! A recent example is the very short lived marriage of Kim Kardashian. Check out the link below to read about her story

http://www.khou.com/entertainment/E-defends-decision-to-reshow-Kardashian-wedding-133161543.html

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Let the wedding unity candle light your way as you prepare to enter into marriage

When we are young girls, we dream about our wedding day. We may fantasize about what our wedding dress will look like. And of course we’re eager to see who will end up being our prince charming. Check out Prince Charming in this video!

http://www.marriagetweets.com/post/8139609533/i-want-to-marry-you

Once you and your partner see eye to eye on marriage and take the plunge, everything changes. You will grow together as a couple. But you must also learn to maintain your own identity. How do you make sure your needs are being met? Watch this video to find out.

http://www.marriagetweets.com/post/5466021055/marriage-forever

Once you figure out what makes you and your spouse happy, you’ll continue to grow as a couple through the years. If your marriage is serving you well, you will hopefully grow old and grey together! But as we age, our needs change and the marriage muist continue to accomodate those changes. Check out this video to see how men and women differ in their basic daily needs….a recipe for a successful marriage

http://www.marriagetweets.com/post/1661957793/secrets-to-happy-marriages

If you fall somewhere between the first and second video, you may be at the perfect stage to check out weddingtreasurechest.com to get all your wedding accessories and wedding reception accessories.

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Taking pictures allows you to catch all the special moments throughout your marriage

They say that pictures are worth a thousand words. There is valuable meaning behind this statement. Pictures are our way of remembering people that have been a part of our lives at one time or another and past events we’ve hosted or attended. Pictures allow us to remember things we might otherwise forget as time goes on. And with today’s technology, most of us can capture those special moments easily without even having an actual camera present.

Where weddings are concerned, of course pictures are essential for many reasons. But equally important, if not more important are the pictures taken after the wedding. In order to capture precious moments or classic events, we should take pictures. By taking pictures of the marriage, so to speak, we are creating a time line of a very special relationship. We want to recall special moments such as our first anniversary, where we might relight our wedding candle, and other milestone anniversaries. Vacations and other adventures we take as a couple will reveal and later remind us of some of our personality traits, interests and dreams.

They say that pictures are worth a thousand words. When we get old, we may not remember everything that’s happened to us during the course of our lives. By writing on pictures, we can capture our favorite moments, remember why we fell in love and got married and relive the magical moments of our marriage. The link below demonstrates my point exactly. Check it out!

Whether you're taking the picture or posing for it, creating lasting memories of your marriage is important

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/71496

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So your  guy popped the big question! Once you’ve said yes to his marriage proposal, the fun and stress of planning a wedding begins! But what to do and where to start is the other big question needing to be answered. It always helps to talk to family and friends who have already gone through the processes and then pick and choose what advice you will opt to follow.

If you don’t like any of the suggestions you get, (and everyone usually has an opinion), you can always seek the advice of professionals. There are plenty of  professional wedding planners out there who will gladly guide you through the process from start to finish. But then that poses the next question; in what order do you do things? Does the wedding cake get ordered before the wedding flowers? When do you hire the videographer? When should you order the wedding aisle runner? Fret not, if a wedding planner is not in your wedding budget, you can always utilize a wedding planning and  engagement timeline. Check out the one below and follow it as you see fit, making whatever modifications you need to fit your personal wedding style and budget.

Once you accept the mariage proposal, the fun begins with the engagement process

 http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/1HW4eV/apaperproposal.com/2011-8-18

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Whether you're a superstar, an entertainer or an "average Joan", you have a wedding story to tell

When someone we know and care about gets married, it’s of interest to us. Whenever an entertainer or television personality gets married, it intrigues us. It piques our curiousity because we get to hear about all the fan fair that goes along with such elaborate and glamorous weddings. We often see the wedding photos and dream of how we would want our own wedding to be.

Recently co-hosts of “The View”, Joy Behar and Sherri Shepherd, both tied the knot. They talked about about their recent nuptials as well as shared pictures with View fans. Sherri even wore her wedding gown on the show. I wonder if they had people making all the arrangments for them or if they had personal shoppers to purchase the wedding accessories. If you missed the show and are interested in Joy and Sherri’s stories, check out the link below. 

 Joy Behar, Sherri Shepherd Talk…

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The marriage starts as soon as the wedding ends. Start your marriage off right by having guests write down their ideals about marriage for you.

I have seen the following “Chinese Tantra  Totem” before and have always admired it. Chinese Tantra Totem means a statement of principle or religious practice and collections of such principles and practices, . I believe it is a good rule of thumb to live by.   It talks about general guidelines by which you should consider living.

For the most part, the guidelines apply to life in general. However, they all pertain to weddings and marriage in some way. It speaks to communicating, loving, dreaming and arguing; all things that pertain directly to marriage. It also says that you should be engaged for at least six months before you get married. During that time period you’ll need wedding accessories for the ceremony and reception. Check out www.weddingtreasurechest.com for all your wedding accessory needs.

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Hi readers! Long time no blogging. It’s been a busy summer but I’m back and ready to provide you with some new and exciting material on love, marriage and general wedding stuff. If there’s anything inparticular you’d like to see, please let me know. I love getting feedback and inquiries!

I’m thinking that we’ll cover a wide array of topics in the near future. Come back to see posts about wedding timelines, current wedding trends, the connection betweem the human brain and love and much more. And for all your wedding supply needs, check out weddingtreasurechest.com.

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Thanks for reading and come back soon!

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After the wedding reception ends, the marriage takes over. Always make the most of it!

What makes an ocean wave wave? What makes a marriage successful? These two questions have totally different answers. One is scientific and one is not. The answer to the second question can be left up to interpretation, whereas the first question has a definitive answer that cannot be disputed.

I got married before a lot of my friends and as a result, have been asked this very question numerous times over the years. I’ve been happily, (and successfully), married for fifteen years and I can honestly say that my interpretation of a successful marriage has not really changed in that time. Sure some day to day things change and tweeking may be required from time to time, but my core beliefs have never changed.

Among the most important qualities  a successful marriage will possess are honesty, respect, trust and communication.

• If you are not being honest with your spouse or yourself, you are going to run into problems.
• If you do not respect your spouse as a person and recognize that he/she still needs to maintain individuality, you will never grow as a couple and your spouse will never live up to your expectations.
• If you do not trust your spouse, you let negative things like jealousy into the marriage. Jealousy is never good! Always trust your spouse unless you are given a reason not to.
• Communication is so important in any relationship, but particularly in marriage. I know so many couples that would’ve stayed together or who are still together but would be a lot happier if they would just talk to one another! Discussing life’s daily victories and defeats and communicationg goals, (personal, financial, etc.), really will make you a stronger couple! when the left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing, (or wants to do), you run the risk of marital disaster!

Of course there is more involved than this, but I believe this is a great starting point. Curve balls will probably crop up along the way, but if you’re working off of a good foundation, you’ll have a better chance of weathering marital storms! After the wedding reception and the honeymoon are over, it’s time to buckle in and hold on for a great ride! I’ll leave you with two last thoughts to ponder:

• Marrying the right person for you will go a long way in making a smooth transition into Mr. & Mrs. Marrying the wrong person, (even for the right reasons), is almost always detrimental!
• There is a difference between loving someone and being in love with someone. Check your status from time to time!

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