Thursday, December 19, 2013

Monday, December 16, 2013

Questions To Ask Before Marriage:

It is so very important for couples to communicate during marriage, but even more so before they take a walk down the aisle. Over the next few weeks we're going to explore some important questions to discuss with your future spouse before your big day.

 

Today's Topic: Finance

Will we have a budget?
 Do you prefer separate bank accounts or assets in different names? Why?
Who will pay the bills?
What are your feelings about saving money?
 
What are all your current personal debts?

How often do you use credit cards, and what do you buy with them?

How do you feel about helping me pay my debts?

What justifies going into debt?

How should we prepare for a financial emergency?

Do you feel stress when facing financial problems? How do you deal with that stress?
Do you feel that lack of money is a good reason not to have children?
When our child is born, will he or she go to daycare or will one of us stay home to take care of the child? Who will it be?

Friday, December 13, 2013

Floral Friday {Gerbera Daisy} | North Carolina Wedding Planner

Daisies are one of the most common and popular types of flowers. Daisies are considered to be a symbol of pure, innocent love.

Gerbera daisies grow in a wide range of colors, including pink, red, orange, yellow, blue, and white. Gerbera daisies can be found year round. They are considered to be a "fun" flower and are very inexpensive.
 
Check out some of our favorite ideas and follow us on Pinterest for even more inspiration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Wedding Trivia Thursday | North Carolina Wedding Planner

The least popular months to get married are January (4.7%), March (6.1%) and February (7.0%) – so if you’re looking for steep wedding discounts, consider a winter ceremony!
 
 

Monday, December 9, 2013

Questions To Ask Before Marriage: Children | North Carolina Wedding Planner

It is so very important for couples to communicate during marriage, but even more so before they take a walk down the aisle. Over the next few weeks we're going to explore some important questions to discuss with your future spouse before your big day.



Today's Topic: Children

How long would you like to wait to have children?

If we were unable to have children, would you want to adopt?

When we have children, who will handle their needs?

Do you plan to raise your children the way you were raised, the way I was raised or a mixture of both?

What types of discipline would you use to correct a child's behavior? Did your parents use these or have you developed them on your own?

Other than formal schooling, what types of education will our children get and how will they get it?


Thursday, December 5, 2013

Wedding Trivia Thursday | North Carolina Wedding Planner

The term “best man” dates back to the times when Scotsmen kidnapped their future brides. The friend of the groom who had excelled at the abduction was acclaimed to be the best man.
 
 
 
 
 

 

Monday, December 2, 2013

Questions To Ask Before Marriage: Miscellaneous | North Carolina Wedding Planner

It is so very important for couples to communicate during marriage, but even more so before they take a walk down the aisle. Over the next few weeks we're going to explore some important questions to discuss with your future spouse before your big day.


Today's Topic: Miscellaneous Questions

Are you closer to your mother or father? Why?

What influence, if any, do you believe my family should have on our relationship?

Is there anyone close to you who feels we should not get married? Why?

Do you believe that our parents should know our financial condition, whether good or bad? How far should this go?

How would you rank all of the priorities in your life: work, school, family, spouse, friends, hobbies, and church? Does your ranking reflect the amount of time you spend on each?

Do you prefer a set daily work schedule or flexible work activities and timetables?

Do you like pets?

What do you fear?

How do you feel about having guns in our home?

Do you harbor any racial prejudice?

How would you react if our son or daughter told us they were gay?

What are your views on pornography?

What health problems do you have?

Have you ever had any psychological problems?

When you are in a bad mood, how should I deal with it?