What is the meaning of marriage?

It is so easy to get swept away in Wedding magazines and online searches that infact we often tend to forget the reason why we are getting married.

Wedding's can be a lot of pressure to make sure you stand out and make your big day memorable, but to who? The wedding is a joining of two people who love each other dearly, not a show for your guests. Of course a wedding is supposed to be fun and exciting, but often the true meaning of marriage gets lost in all it's bravado. Brides and Groom's to be often get so caught up in all the things to think about such as photographers, outfits, favors and photo booths that they forget the whole reason of the ceremony.

I am quite the traditionalist when it comes to getting married and I like to do things the old fashioned way, which was get married simply and at a low cost. Getting married alone should be the happiest day of your life without all the need to spend fortunes on entertaining your guests or having the "fancy" wedding. I really think that a wedding should be about two people and the joining of them. I know that in my experience, I get so wrapped up in colour schemes and Save the dates that I simply forget the meaning of marriage. This blog most is to simply help you step away from dress materials and invites to take a breather to think about why you adore your Husband or Bride to be so much.

I understand that many people want the big fairytale wedding and I don't blame them for that. It's one day and meant to be the happiest day of your life, so why wouldn't you want to make it special. That's fine, providing that you remember the meaning behind it all. I have been to many Wedding Fayre's that will focus on making your wedding the "best wedding of the year" and "remember-able for all the guests", but I know that is what getting married not about. Just bear this in mind when deciding on what flowers or table decoration's you pick. All those things are marvelous and lovely I agree, but marrying the person you love is far better. Ask yourself this question..."Would I marry the person I love without all of this?". The chances are the answer is yes, so remember that when planning what you want and don't want at your wedding. After all, your guests are there having a free party and should not rely on you to provide them with little luxuries or entertainment.

For a little laugh, listen to this song about the difference between peoples idea's of getting married. I love how the song conflicts what people think of marriage and it's importance.

I hope this has answered any of your wedding worries. Please feel free to comment below on your thoughts or ideas for more blog posts that will help you. Contact me on Twitter at

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