myTakes: Marriage & Weddings

I see a lot of questions where people ask things like, "would you consider an arranged marriage?" And most people reply "no! Its violation of my freedom!" This myTake is to dispel all misunderstandings about the arranged...

Hi guys, I hope you're all doing well today! The topic of hyphenated last names has been festering in the back of my head for a long time, so I decided that today was just the best day to just get it off my chest. I hope...

The length of time in which one starts feeling truly comfortable with their significant other varies. As well as the time it takes persons to decide that they are ready for marriage. However, how do we know if we are...

Ever since my two best friends have both gotten engaged and I got together with my boyfriend weddings have been on my mind so much. I know so many details what I'd like~ some of which I've shared with my boyfriend, others...

Are you in a long term relationship that's been going on for years that has you scratching your head and asking "why won't they marry me already?" I mean, what's the deal? Are you not worthy? Are they? Now there are...

I feel that many people do. I think it's somewhat absurd and silly to believe that two people will stay married forever no matter what given that we as humans all have our limits. Many couples at some point discover that...

I know sex doesn't mean much to people these days, pretty much every one of my friends has lost their virginity. I'm 26 and i don't plan on losing my V card till marriage, whats the point you may ask? Here are a few...

Before getting married there are certain things most couples tend to avoid talking about. Its commom to get engaged to someone without knowing about essential aspects that could make or break the future union. Why...

This is my decision at the end of the day so you can go ahead and tell me I'm selfish and stupid and too young to think about marriage but I know this is what I want. 1. I dont want to be the traditional African wife The...

There is something about the idea of running away to get hitched with 'the one' that you won't ever get or find in a wedding ceremony. It goes against everything tradition has taught us- going down the aisle, being handed...

1. Be happy for the bride and groom or don't show up I once went to a wedding where the bride's aunt, a nasty woman whom practically no one liked, simply showed up after not being invited, and sat at one of the main...

I know I know, some of you may be sick of religion but I am in a romantic mood right now and my heart is bursting with something that I have always prayed to God about. So thought I would write a letter. Considering I...

Do you watch Suits? I do! After 7 seasons, every character in the show has won the special fan crowd and I became Rachel's; because she is tough, idealist, trustful, determined, whatever you want a young woman to be....

Dear Husband I’m sorry I’m not perfect. I don’t really want to be perfect but I’m human just like the rest of us even you are human, we all make mistakes and I’m not even going to pretend I’m perfect cause I know I’m far...

A wedding should be unique to who the bride and groom are. It should incorporate your vision as a couple and what represents you both. As such, there are details that can help personalize your wedding and make it more...

Okay, so a little disclaimer before we begin, I'm not trying to shame women who love Bridal showers or all that kind of stuff, nor am I trying to shame marriage in general and I think it's a wonderful thing that I'd like...

My cousin “Bob” just announced that he’s engaged and getting married this fall. Bob (33) is divorced and he had a huge wedding to his first wife around 6 years ago. My aunt and uncle, Bob’s parents, paid for about half...

Rose gold themed weddings have skyrocketed in recent years. The color is the best of both worlds. It combines sweet rosey tones with a shimmer or blend of gold. Gold on it's own can almost be too much for a wedding...

Most wedding palettes involve one or two colors, or soft colors, ormuted colors, but if you are one such bride and groom who love color and want to see tons of it at your wedding, here are some of the best ways to use...

It can be a daunting task for you to come up with a theme and execute it without the aid of a wedding planner, but you can do it, especially with a little or a lot of help from your friends and family. But what if you're...