Living Together Before Marriage-Read This First

The decision to live together before marriage can be complicated, but doesn’t have to be. You don’t really get to know someone until you live with them, but that does not mean you should give it a trial run by living together first. Couples of all ages have faced this dilemma and of the ones that have decided to live together, many have ended well but just as many have not.


There are many things to consider besides the fact that you love each other.

1. What is the purpose and will you marry- How long will you wait until you get married? Setting a timeline before the move in date will put both partners at ease. You will both know the plan and can keep moving forward in the relationship. When will you get married, buy a home or start a family are questions your friends and family may ask. If you don’t talk about a goal and have a plan, you are leaving things to chance-if it happens it happens.

2. Family approval-Everyone will have an opinion about your decision and they may not approve, but it is your decision. You must know that you are an adult, you are supposed make your own decisions and carve your own life. Your decision will be what is right for you at the time, it might not always prove to be the best one, but it is your own. You can help those that don’t approve try to understand this and listen to their well meaning advice, they probably have some important information to share that you didn’t think of. In the end you have to take what you have learned and make your own decision, based on what is best for you.

3. Lifestyle and Expectations-Each of us has a certain expectation from each relationship, make sure you know what your partners is. Is your idea of spending time together shopping at the local mall or watching sports, are you going to need a ‘girl or guys night out’? Is it ok to stay friends with and keep pictures of past relationships? What will you do on the holidays?

4. Money/paying the bills-After you figure out how each one will contribute to the household budget, you need to write the checks and do the shopping. Will you get a joint account for paying the bills or will one of you hold all the money and be responsible for the checking account? Should you start a joint savings account and keep your personal one?

5. Personal Habits-Do you take good care of yourself and eat right? Does your partner? Do you shower and tend to your personal hygiene everyday (if not you should) then clean up after yourself? How about eating all over the house and picking up your messes and cooking and cleaning in the kitchen?

6. Snoring/restless sleeper-Are you a person that snores? How about your partner? If you have never encountered one yourself, let me tell you that there are people that snore so loudly they will keep you awake. Do either of you toss and turn all night or take all the blankets?

7. Legal aspects-A legal marriage certificate gives both partners certain unalienable rights. When issues arise for an unmarried couple like any health, legal, financial matters or death, the other partner has no legal right to make any decision.

It is mostly about communication between you and your partner. Getting to know each other is good and fun but it is also a serious matter.

Second Wedding-Etiquette For That Too

Are you getting married for the second time? Are you unsure of how to plan for the wedding and wondering how to be politically correct? Relax there are easy to follow guidelines for this wedding too. A second wedding is very important and can be as glamorous as the first, except the rules are a little more relaxed. Wedding etiquette applies to all weddings and it is up to you to modify them to suit your wants and needs. You were married before but not to each other and this is a unique and special occasion. Second wedding etiquette guides you through the wedding planning with ease.

It doesn’t matter how many times you walk down the aisle each time is important and will be a first. Probably the best thing about a second wedding is that you are experienced and know what you want. Planning any event is stressful, and the best thing about that is that there are guidelines. You should have the wedding you fantasize about.

We call any wedding after the first an encore wedding and the number of these types of weddings grows every year. If your first wedding wasn’t what you dreamed of, this is your chance to have that wedding. If you follow tradition and etiquette you will have a simpler less formal and extravagant wedding the second time, although it certainly can be whatever you want.

According to Second Wedding Etiquette it is okay to:

Wear whatever you like; preferably without the long train and veil, these are usually only for first time brides, a flower or jeweled hairpiece would be the best choice. Choose any color or design gown and you will be properly dressed.

Skip the formal expensive invitations, a second marriage can be announced informally by advertising in the newspaper making phone calls and store bought invitations. Wedding etiquette advises that you hold a smaller event and invite close friends and family. Of course any children of the couple should be told right away and the bride and grooms parents would be second to know.

You don’t need to host an engagement party but might have a dinner or something similar to announce your engagement to friends.

Because many of your guests will feel the need to bring a gift it is acceptable to use a gift registry service. Of course, money is always a good choice.

Many second weddings are held in the court house with little planning and expense. If you prefer to have a religious ceremony, go ahead and make your plans, this is acceptable as well.

A Bridal shower is expected for every bride and is perfectly acceptable for an encore bride as well.

The same thing is true for a second wedding reception; it can be whatever you want.

Wedding Reception Games-Good Fun For All Ages

Parties sometimes involve a mixture of friends and family that have never met. Choosing games to play at parties can be time consuming and quite a challenge. Using simple guidelines can make you look like a professional party planner for any event. There are a lot of resources available for the party planner and most of the games you will find can be adapted to your particular party.

Most games to play at birthday parties for children can be used for adults too just put a little spin on the game and use adult gifts. Look for free bachelorette games and change the gender for the bachelor party games. Try using bridal shower games at the baby shower and see how the mom to be has changed since the wedding.

Choose games that every guest will be comfortable getting involved in. Collect all the supplies like pens, paper, balloons and gifts for all players. Time is always a factor so don’t plan too many games, three or four good ones should be plenty to break the ice and get everyone relaxed. There are some games that will last the entire length of the party.

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