Getting married and being married require totally different skill sets. Yes, skills are involved in both. Planning a wedding is like planning any other party…times ten. In addition to setting a date, finding a location, deciding what to do about the ceremony and officiant, food, drink, cake, music, clothing, invitations, decorations and transportation, photography, and maybe a few other things, you have to prepare yourself.
Getting married means a change of status legally and psychologically. The legal part is not that big of a deal, but the psychological shift can be a real shock. Hence, the term "runaway bride." And this applies to grooms as well. Pre-marital counseling is really a pretty good idea. It can help with the stress of planning a wedding and gracefully enjoying the big day. Even more, it can help with the transition from single to married. Couples who have been living together for awhile find that what may have been a year of preparing for a wedding has really been a big "rite of passage" for them. Getting outside support can be very valuable in many ways
I Do adapts traditions and creates new options to help couples personalize their wedding ceremonies. by Sydney Barbara Metrick Buy The Book www.ChickenSoupCounseling.com
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