Things are really speeding up for Mary, my March bride. I know I''ve left you a little in the dark as to what's been going on with her but no worries, everything has been wonderful and busy. And here's Mary:
I have roughly three weeks until the long awaited day! It all feels like a dream right now. All the planning is pretty much done, we just have the small details to attend to. Last week I had my makeup and hair trial. When I put the veil on for a quick look, that's where it hit me! I am actually getting married, for real! It is such a sweet feeling and realization.
Throughout the engagement process there have been so many lessons that I've learned, the biggest being that a relationship is about teamwork. There is no room for selfishness. To make a relationship work I have to learn how to compromise and both of us have to give up certain preferences. We can't always expect to have our own way. I am learning how to have unity in everything that we do. Another HUGE lesson I'm learning is the importance of communication. A lot of conflict, arguments and disagreements can be avoided if there is an open line of communication. I'm so thankful to God that He's given me the opportunity to figure that out in the beginning steps of our relationship.
Right now I'm looking through my life in photos for a short slide show we'll be showing our guests at the reception. Jake is finishing up the schedule for our drivers and photographer while I'm compiling a list for the photographer of all the photos that we'd really love to look back at after we're married. Although wedding planning is fun and a once in a life time opportunity, what I'm really looking forward to is making our house a home! With Kae's unbelievable help, I actually have the energy to think about things beyond the wedding day and not stress over all the little details.
