You're engaged—congratulations are in order! Amidst the excitement and endless questions about the wedding date and details, there's a crucial step that often goes overlooked. While everyone is busy telling you about the best wedding venues or the latest trends in wedding decor, the question they should be asking is, "Have you considered premarital counseling?"
You've been dreaming about your wedding day since you were knee-high to a grasshopper, picturing the look in your partner's eyes as they watch you walking down the aisle, the perfect color of the sunset as you share your first dance... And now it's almost here. But wait, is that a flutter of butterflies in your stomach or the cold feet we so often hear about?
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Discover why selecting a Professional Wedding Officiant can transform your client's ceremony from ordinary to extraordinary. Learn how the right officiant not only enhances the ceremony's flow but also elevates the entire wedding experience, ensuring every moment is seamless and every memory is cherished.
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Explore how to blend and respect diverse religious backgrounds in your marriage. From discussing spiritual beliefs to incorporating meaningful traditions, learn how open communication can create a harmonious and inclusive union. Whether you're planning a wedding or looking ahead to family life, discover the importance of honoring each other's faith in building a strong foundation together.
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Discover how idealistic distortion can cloud your view of relationships, presenting everything through rose-colored glasses. Learn to balance your romantic ideals with realistic expectations in our insightful session in "The Marriage Class." Don't let overly positive views hinder the true growth and understanding in your marriage. Join us to see clearly and love wisely.
Navigating relationships with in-laws can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be a source of stress. Discover essential strategies for setting healthy boundaries and fostering peaceful family dynamics. Learn how clear communication and realistic expectations can transform your interactions with in-laws, making every family gathering a little smoother.
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You're engaged—congratulations are in order! Amidst the excitement and endless questions about the wedding date and details, there's a crucial step that often goes overlooked. While everyone is busy telling you about the best wedding venues or the latest trends in wedding decor, the question they should be asking is, "Have you considered premarital counseling?"
You've been dreaming about your wedding day since you were knee-high to a grasshopper, picturing the look in your partner's eyes as they watch you walking down the aisle, the perfect color of the sunset as you share your first dance... And now it's almost here. But wait, is that a flutter of butterflies in your stomach or the cold feet we so often hear about?
As humans we are imperfect, we can’t expect for our spouse to not make mistakes. You can’t expect your relationship or marriage to survive if you want to call it quits every single time there is a storm. You also can’t expect a healthy relationship if you are not focusing on what’s causing the storm and your lightning bolt reaction to it. Are you sitting down as a couple to talk things out or are you pointing fingers placing blame? ⚡️
If you and your partner have not been on a date this month, that’s too long! You should constantly and continuously be dating one another to keep the spark alive. Take turns planning out a nice dating event for one another and get out of the house and off the coach. Remember when you first starting dating one another, remember how you felt? Those moments need to happen every month.
Hi Everyone!
I know it’s been quite some time since my last current blog post, almost a year to be exact, but I’m glad to be back and appreciate all of the love. As with most small businesses and families, we have all had to sit through this pandemic and reevaluate a lot of things personally. So I took a break from blogging to focus on my couples, new client relationships, and the wedding business in 2021. Has the wedding industry fully recovered? Not quite, however, I must say I am blessed to still be here and have a business overflowing with inquiries and bookings. With the Covid restrictions for the wedding industry now being lifted due to vaccine distribution, I’m sure you and your significant other have many questions surrounding if now is still the right time to get married.
“Hey baby – Let’s get Married After the Covid Pandemic”, he said. 😊
“After? After?”, she replied. 🙄
This was a scenario one of my engaged friends shared with me that made me laugh because she was not impressed. When women are ready to get married, they are ready. A pandemic takes years to recover from, so are you going to hold off on your commitment because of it? Fortunately you don’t have to holdoff any longer, as states are lifting restrictions in droves allowing friends and family to celebrate with you on your special day. This was a major reason that a lot of couples cancelled or postponed their big day which is completely understandable. There is a huge BOOM 💥 all of us in within the Wedding industry have been waiting for in 2021. I’m ready for my couples! Are you ready to set your date?
A few things you should consider if getting married in 2021:
· There is no longer a 300-person limitation here in Ohio.
· You still must comply with mask wearing and social distancing.
· All Wedding Venues, Officiants & Entertainment will be overwhelmed with requests – book quickly, consider 2022 where there may be no restrictions at all.
I’m keeping an eye on things for all of you and will promise to stay in touch.
XO, Minister Sharnise Sears
