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Myths and realities of extended families

Written by Ashley Michael

Myth: After marriage, my relationship with his parents will be the same as when we were dating.

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So you’re engaged!: Part two

Written by Matthea Schumpelt

Looking for budget-friendly ways to host a great wedding and still have enough to get by after the party’s over? Sticking to a budget isn’t always easy: Popular media would like us to think that having a perfect wedding day with all the perfect fixin’s is the most important thing – even more important than life after the wedding.

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So you’re engaged!: Part one

Written by Matthea Schumpelt

Will you marry me?

If you’re one of the many couples still giddy from becoming newly engaged, congratulations! Are you already beginning to plan your wedding? Or are you a little befuddled as to how to even begin?

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Remarriage myths

Written by Joe and Michelle Williams

Prior to our marriage 26 years ago, Joe and I were asked by a friend, “Aren’t you going to get premarital counselling?”

“Oh, we don’t need it,” I said with confidence. “We’ve both decided that our past mistakes prepared us for remarriage better than a class ever could.”

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Battling your inner Bridezilla

Written by Matthea Schumpelt

Last year, when my husband, Joash, dropped on his knee and asked me to marry him, two very important thoughts came to my mind: Yes, yes, yes! and What should my wedding colours be?

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