The Importance of Marriage Preparation
The Importance of Marriage Preparation
Last guest post! I’m coming home tomorrow!!!! Today I’m so excited to have Kristine of Kristine Aletha Weddings talking about the importance of preparing for marriage :-) Wil and I went through a class at our church before getting married (which was fine….but definitely not enough on it’s own). I can’t tell you how valuable it will be to have someone else who is as committed to the health and longevity of your relationship as you are. If you can find a counselor/therapist before you get married, you’ll be lightyears ahead! (Images below of Kristine & her hubby coordinating at Hollyn & Matt’s Redfield Estate Wedding this fall) 
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Most couples spend months, if not years, planning and preparing for their wedding. But how many spend time preparing for their marriage? Consider this statistic: Half of the marriages that will fail end by the fifth year of marriage. That means that the beginning years of marriage, as well as the time leading up to it, are crucial. They lay the foundation for the lifetime a couple will spend together. And no, that doesn’t mean that you have to solve all of your problems before then but you should have a good idea of how to deal with them.
The fact that the wedding is the most exciting event, everyone knows, and accordingly, the stages of development of the celebration are also planned, but if we are talking about photos. There is not all decided and no one knows what exactly will turn out until the moment of their delivery. At the moment, the variety of different styles of photography directions is so great that the classic genre is becoming classic, and young people prefer something new, so to speak hi-tech style, however, this and provide various photographers.
Wedding photography in general implies professionalism and a clear stroke of a professional’s hand, but people have gone further, much further or, on the contrary, returned to the roots.
So, nude photography on the eve of a wedding. Does it sound unexpected? Maybe. But it is, and not everyone knows about it due to the fact that the portfolio is not always so candid photos, and the masters themselves do not advertise the possibility of such a “ceremony”. Let’s tell you more about it. Wedding photography of this style is usually held in the morning, and on the day of the wedding. For its implementation requires space, and free, where only the photographer and the bride would work.
If you think that the photos imply complete nudity, you are mistaken – the bride can be in stockings or skirt, or in a half-unbuttoned dress – the main thing here is to show the sexuality of the main moment in life. Of course, the main accessory is the veil, which serves not only as a veil, but also as a cover – after all, how mysterious the veil looks on the face of the girl, isn’t it? Now think about it, can it look vulgar or unromantic as an accessory for this kind of photo? Of course not! For someone wedding photography of this kind may seem absurd, but it is not vulgarity, but a reflection of tenderness, romanticism and a certain purity – it really looks impressive! But here it all depends on the professionalism of the “artist”, because it is he who will manage you and tell you how to sit or lie down.
If your fiancé is not very jealous, then the photographer for the wedding can prepare such an amazing and unique gift, which is sure to be appreciated. But again, let’s dwell on the fact that wedding photography in the style of nude is a responsibility when choosing, because you must be sure that the photos will not get into the network, as well as without your knowledge will not be shown anywhere, not to mention the skillful hands and bright head of the master himself.
Marriage preparation helps you learn better ways of communicating and resolving conflict. It teaches you how to take a timeout (no, not like you’re five), how to problem solve, and how to listen (yes, there is a correct way to listen and no, you’re probably not already a pro at it). It teaches you about your own sensitive issues and better enables your partner to walk carefully around them. It encourages compassion, for yourself and for one another, and discourages unhealthy, unrealistic expectations. Because there will be conflict. And you will have differences. The key is not how you reduce them (or ignore them) but how you manage them.
When couples take time to prepare for their marriage, they’re setting an important precedent. They’re saying that their relationship takes priority, and that it takes time and effort. They’re acknowledging the fact that they are entering into a serious and sacred commitment. And it is serious and sacred, pledging to join your life with another’s. It’s no easy task. For better, for worse. Isn’t it time we start planning for that, too?
If you have questions about marriage preparation, I’d be happy to answer them. Send me an email at kristine@kristinealethaweddings.com or visit my website.
