A Bride and Her Frenemies
During life’s biggest moments is when you find out who your real friends are. The good ones will be there to support you at every step of the way. A bride’s true friends will be very happy for her, and will want to do everything that they can to make her wedding even more special and enjoyable.
True friends are easy to recognize, but frenemies may not be. That is because they will pretend to be your friend, but in reality they will be sabotaging you or stabbing you in the back when you least expect it. Why would anyone behave this way? Frequently jealousy is the cause.
What are the signs that one of your pals has turned into a frenemy? A big one is that she may say things to undermine your confidence. A sour friends will often put down or question all of the decisions that you have made about your wedding. You will hear things like, “Do you actually think that a white dress is okay for you? Is that really the jewelry that you are going to wear for your wedding? Oh my gosh, I can’t believe you are having your wedding there!”.
Not all frenemies show their true colors with words. Sometimes they are more passive-aggressive. If you are unfortunate enough to have one in your bridal party, she may do small things to sabotage your wedding. This will be the bridesmaid who never shows up for the fittings for her bridesmaid dress or is late for the rehearsal. A jealous friend may also do things to try to steal attention away from the bride.
Every bride deserves to have friends who are supportive and make her wedding a pleasure. Be sure that the women in your inner circle fit the bill. And if you find one that does not, do your best to cut the frenemy out of your life!
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It is a very big honor to be asked to participate in a friend’s wedding. In fact, being invited to be a bridesmaid is one of the things in our society that should only be turned down in very special circumstances, and even then it must be done carefully. That said, however, there are times when a woman should decline the request to be a bridesmaid in a wedding.
There are not many good reasons to decline an invitation to be an honor attendant, but there are some that are valid and socially acceptable. One of the most likely reasons is finances. It is frankly very expensive to be in a wedding, often costing as much as a couple of thousand dollars. By the time you have paid for the dress, the bridesmaid jewelry, the airfare, and the hotel, the costs can really add up!
Pregnancy is another valid excuse to opt out of being a wedding attendant. If the wedding is within a month or so of your due date, it is highly unlikely that you will feel up to standing at the altar during the ceremony. This is also one of the few times that it is acceptable to drop out of a wedding that you had agreed to be in. The bride should understand, and treat her pregnant friend as an honored guest instead of a bridesmaid.
Another reason not to be a bridesmaid is if you do not approve of the bride’s choice of husband. This can be a very difficult situation, especially if your friend was not previously aware of your feelings. There is a strong possibility that the friendship may not survive, but if you have serious concerns about your friend’s future husband, you should not be an honor attendant at their wedding. It would be highly hypocritical to do so.
Most of the time it is wonderful and exciting to take part in a friend’s wedding. On the rare occasion when this is not the case, you must find a way to extricate yourself from the situation gracefully. Your goal should be to get out of the wedding while keeping your friendship with the bride intact.
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When Your Family Disapproves of Your Fiance
There can be any number of reasons why a bride’s family may wish that she would make a different choice for her husband. It may be that they want her to marry someone from within their religious faith, or a man in a certain profession, like a doctor. They could be concerned about whether the young man will adequately be able to provide for a family. Whatever the reason, the bride should try to figure it out, so that she can begin to tackle the problem.
You know your family best, so you should be able to decide whether it is better to try to soften up your mother or father first. It is often the case that a bride’s parents will be able to overcome their initial opposition once they get to know more about her fiance. Maybe the groom and the bride’s dad should go to a baseball game together. Try to find common interests that will help to mitigate whatever it is that your parents are uncertain about.
If the best route to family harmony runs through the bride’s mother, perhaps the groom could approach her for help in selecting a special piece of wedding jewelry as a surprise gift for the bride. Chance are that her mother will be delighted to be asked her opinion, and the wedding jewelry will be a good way for the fiance to show her mother just how well he intends to treat her daughter. Every mother wants to see her daughter being treated like a princess.
There will be cases when the bride’s family will not change their minds no matter what. In that situation, all that you can do is tell them that you wish they felt differently, and hope that they will attend the wedding anyway.
When it comes time to plan the wedding, the bride may be happier if she leans on a more supportive friend or aunt for help instead of a disapproving mother. In the end, the bride and groom have to make their own happiness as they start their new life together.
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Alright guys, let’s say that you have been dating a very special woman for a while now. You may even be living with her. But how do you know if she is “The One”, the woman that you want to marry and spend the rest of your life with?
What are some earlier signs to indicate that you have found your dream girl? Well, certainly if you have a lot of common interests, that will make the relationship smoother. Many a couple has been brought together by their shared passions. Whether it is animals, politics, or sports that brings you together does not matter. What does matter is that a shared interest or a common goal can be something that will help to bring you together.
On the other hand, it is said that opposites attract. If you find your love for your girlfriend is undiminished by the things that you do not have in common, that can be a sign that she is the one. And if you find yourself doing things like holding her purse during a marathon shopping trip to the mall or buying season tickets to the ballet, well, you might as well get her that piece of wedding jewelry, and make it official, because you are as good as married.
Ultimately, the best way to know whether you have found “The One” is to listen to your heart. When you picture your future together, do you feel a warm glow? Do you imagine having a family together, and growing old side by side? If the answer to these questions is yes, than you will know that you have found the right woman build your life with.
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Are You Ready to Get Married?
Marriage is a very special thing, but it is not something that should be jumped into blindly. It is all too easy to get swept up in the romance of it all and get married either to the wrong person, or to the right person before you are ready.
Consider waiting if:
- You are too young to drink at your wedding.
- You think that butterfly tattoos make awesome bridesmaid gifts (they don’t – stick to something that won’t look ridiculous in ten years, like classic pearl jewelry).
- Your mom has to tell you to take the gum out of your mouth before walking down the aisle.
- You are getting married to escape your parents’ house.
- You think that your marriage will be as perfect as the ones in the movies.
Marriage is wonderful if both people have an understanding of its meaning. The commitment to your relationship will deepen your love and strengthen your bond with your spouse. There is also a feeling of security that comes with marriage, as well as the pleasure of becoming part of a new family (hopefully you get along well with your in-laws!).
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