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Wedding Jitters
As the day draw near with sweaty palms and cold stalled feet. Each minute closer with unimaginable fear that makes each thread of clothing tighter and tighter to where the breath of a person is nonexistent. Mind and heart is racing with upcoming forethought that seems to make the body feel unmovable and stiff as a board. Wondering if this is a future that is meant to be. The coldness that arises within the dressing room of the bride as each button and ribbon is tied upon the brides wedding dress. Each moment closer seems like its last. The air begins to thin and the light begins to dim with fear nearing by. Absolute stillness grows as the maid of honors and bride’s maids begin making a fuss around you. Your dress seems to grow tighter and tighter until you feel smothered and can't breathe. Your feet began to point at the front door as if your grasping for air to breathe. But every time you try to run for air your body seems to gravitate to different directions. Your mind seems to feel like its dreaming. you began to freeze up without air that keeps you from speaking. Everyone around is in a distance scene that is a replica out of a movie. Every movement becomes a blur. The soul of your body becomes lifeless. The moment has come that begins to seem unreal. Your body begins to separate from your mind as you think about how close to opening that door of saying I do. The more and more everyone starts to make a fuss around you the more you start not to breathe. The feeling of your feet not moving but your mind is saying move. Then you mind start to wonder and your eyes begins to close so you can feel like this is all a dream. The first thought that is arriving to your mind is that you want to scream but you can't because everyone is around. You want to run but there is a doorway that seems so long to reach that you feel helpless. The thought of you changing your name feels like your losing your identity. Who you are. The feeling of time leaving and no adjusting with change. Not knowing the outcome of the future that lies ahead. Wondering are you even enough for the man who your about to call husband. Feeling of restless nights of arguments that has not be manifested. The feeling of starting your own family and keeping that family together. The thought of saying I do and ending as fast as saying I don’t. Thinking about what if your husband to be is no longer and you feel empty without feeling. Worry about losing the meaning of I love you. To promise someone that you will stay with them through sickness and health. The thought of supporting someone for the rest of both of your lives without hesitation. Loving through all their faults. Accepting who he is and what he may have plan for both of your lives. Now the moment has come and your bridesmaids and maid of honor is ushering you through the door now you father has grab your hand to give his beautiful daughter away. Now your heart is racing faster and faster as you get closer to the alter. As you start to walk down the aisle you lay eyes on your soulmate and then all that feeling of numbness disappears. Your feeling of stillness becomes readiness. Your feet become movements of excitement. The feeling of being a completion of someone’s world brings a smile and tears of happiness that can’t be explained. As you face your soulmate and touch hands while making a promise of love the feeling of completion has begun anew.
By Markeysha Osuji5 years ago in Marriage
What to Consider When Buying An Engagement Ring In 2021
So you’ve made it to the point where you think you ought to start shopping for an engagement ring. Congratulations! This is a huge step in your relationship, so just take a second to step back, take a deep breath, and ask yourself…are you sure? Ok, if the answer is still yes, take a look a the points below – my aim is to help uncover the questions you haven’t even thought of yet and get you through the next few months or weeks as you get ready for P-Day. (Yep, Proposal Day!).
By Sally Goodwell5 years ago in Marriage
I'm Getting Married!
Hello, there! I'm Victoria and that man in the picture is my fiancé, Josh. We are both quite the opposite pair in our likes and dislikes. Shoot, even some of our personalities are quite different. Josh is very into country music, the rustic scene, loves his guns and knives, and is extremely patriotic. Whereas I am into 30-50s music and classical, the 30-50s vintage aesthetic, I love being creative, and am very into singing hymns. He's an ambivert, meaning he can be either extraverted or introverted depending on whom he's around. I, on the other hand, am a big introvert.
By Victoria A Rodriguez5 years ago in Marriage
Planning a socially distanced wedding
In a post-pandemic world wedding planning has changed significantly globally; restrictions are in place, guest lists have been slashed and elements of the day cut out entirely. Here are a few ideas to help plan your 'new normal' perfect day...
By Nicola Freeman5 years ago in Marriage
Wedding Venue Searching
1. Numbers! Start by composing a rough guest list so you know your estimated day and evening numbers. There is no point falling in love with your dream venue if it cannot hold all your friends and family or on the other hand if the venue is not going to be filled with enough people. Check with the venue what their maximum day and evening numbers are. Ask them to show you a typical room layout so you can envisage your numbers in the rooms.
By Nicola Freeman5 years ago in Marriage
Money Saving Tips for Weddings
1. Plan! Do your research from the beginning and set out what you intend to spend. Keep a track of everything you are spending from stamps to gift bags. This way if you find you are spending more for one element of the day you can adjust others.
By Nicola Freeman5 years ago in Marriage
21 Celebrities React as Sydney Talker and Nengi Wed in New Video
"Na juju be that!" Sydney Talker is one of Nigeria’s biggest comedians today. Over the years he has been able to grow his social media following to over 2 million followers and he is constantly producing really funny skits, hosting events, and being a star comedian.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Marriage
Sydney Talker and Nengi Hampson Release Full Wedding Video (WATCH NOW)
She said yes. *********************************************************************** WEAR A MASK. SAVE A LIFE. I hope you enjoy reading today's story. But before you go ahead and read the story, here are some important tips from the World Health Organization that we must all comply with in an effort to minimize the spread of the novel COVID-19. Please do these to make sure that you and your family are as safe and healthy as can possibly be throughout the entirety of this new year.
By Jide Okonjo5 years ago in Marriage
Cory and Amaka: A beautiful engagement story
Cory and Amaka - These two people were meant for each other. Amaka is a beautiful, Nigerian-American woman. She is a 27-year-old Writer/Director. She's just became a writer on an amazing black, comedy show called "The Newlyweds." She has also directed a few episodes of TV. Cory is a fine, 28-year-old accomplished song-writer. He's been working on his craft since he was 18-years-old. Amaka and Cory met through mutual friends at a concert one night three years ago. They hit it off. Cory asked her out, and the rest is history. They've been dating for 2 years now. Yes marriage is on the brain. They're both celibate. They know they want to be together for a lifetime. They really love each other. Amaka can't imagine her life without Cory, and vice-versa. Their 2 year anniversary is coming up, and Cory plans to make the engagement special.
By Echaka Monjok5 years ago in Marriage
Wedding Anxieties: Coping With Concerns Over Your Big Day
There is no doubt that planning a wedding is stressful. Picking out the perfect venue, décor, guest list, the dress…and that’s before even considering the food you will provide guests for the evening. Engaged couples now have the added issue of COVID-19 and the regulations it involves. For those who plan to have a wedding anytime soon, the event might not be exactly what you had in mind.
By Jack Johnson5 years ago in Marriage
