The Marriage Mate - Wedding Officiant

09/03/2024

How do you present your vows? Vow books are a great way to preserve those special words from your ceremony!

09/02/2024

08/28/2024

08/24/2024

Congratulations to Jessica & Dustin!!

08/04/2024

Love is in the air! 💕 From enchanting garden ceremonies to elegant indoor celebrations, we are honored to have been a part of these beautiful unions. Each couple brings their unique story, and we are here to make their dream wedding come true. 🌸✨ Which wedding style speaks to you the most? Share your favorite wedding moments or ideas in the comments below! 💍💬

08/01/2024

Now that's a Tree Planting ceremony!

A few months ago, people taught me that newlyweds often plant sycamore trees on both sides of the path leading to the house, then put them together to symbolize that two people become one. Today I saw it for the first time.

07/18/2024

Serving brides since 2007. Let us help make your special day unforgettable. 💍

07/17/2024

Join us in creating magical moments! 💖 Say 'I do' with us and make your special day unforgettable. Explore more at themarriagemate.com.

07/14/2024

Happy National Mac & Cheese Day! Let's celebrate this cheesy occasion with love, laughter, and of course, a big bowl of mac & cheese! 🧀🎉

07/13/2024

Empower a friend to officiate for a day! I can train them to lead a special ceremony and create unforgettable memories together.

07/12/2024

Let's raise a fry to National French Fry Day! 🍟 Whether you like 'em crispy or curly, today is the perfect excuse to indulge in this tasty treat.

07/11/2024

In Bellevue, WA, the Bellevue Botanical Garden spans 53 acres and features beautiful gardens, wildlife, and seasonal displays. A must-visit for nature enthusiasts! 🌿🌺

07/09/2024

Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day with a sweet touch! Let us help make your special day even sweeter. 🍪💕

07/08/2024

Love is ________. Fill in the blank and share with us in the comments below! 💕

07/07/2024

Cheers to all the dive bar lovers out there! 🥂 Let's raise a glass to National Dive Bar Day and celebrate in style with an unforgettable officiant ceremony at your favorite local dive bar! 🎉

07/06/2024

Let's celebrate National Fried Chicken Day with a finger-lickin' good ceremony! 🍗🎉

07/05/2024

🍾⛪Share the most unforgettable moment from the last wedding you attended! 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Let's reminisce together and spread wedding vibes across the feed.

07/04/2024

Wishing everyone a Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

07/03/2024

Looking for a memorable and personalized ceremony? Our experienced officiants are here to make your special day unforgettable. Contact us today for more information.

07/01/2024

Celebrating love and unity at the heart of every ceremony. Weddings mark a significant milestone in people's lives. 💍

06/17/2024

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06/10/2024

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06/10/2024

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06/08/2024

"ARE YOU WITH THE RIGHT PARTNER?"

During a seminar, a woman asked," How do I know if I am with the right person?"

The author then noticed that there was a large man sitting next to her so he said, "It depends. Is that your partner?" In all seriousness, she answered "How do you know?" Let me answer this question because the chances are good that it's weighing on your mind replied the author.

Here's the answer.

Every relationship has a cycle… In the beginning; you fall in love with your partner. You anticipate their calls, want their touch, and like their idiosyncrasies. Falling in love wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything.

That's why it's called "falling" in love.

People in love sometimes say, "I was swept of my feet."Picture the expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something happened TO YOU.

Falling in love is a passive and spontaneous experience. But after a few months or years of being together, the euphoria of love fades. It's a natural cycle of EVERY relationship.

Slowly but surely, phone calls become a bother (if they come at all), touch is not always welcome (when it happens), and your spouse's idiosyncrasies, instead of being cute, drive you nuts. The symptoms of this stage vary with every relationship; you will notice a dramatic difference between the initial stage when you were in love and a much duller or even angry subsequent stage.

At this point, you and/or your partner might start asking, "Am I with the right person?" And as you reflect on the euphoria of the love you once had, you
may begin to desire that experience with someone
else. This is when relationships breakdown.

The key to succeeding in a relationship is not finding the right person; it's learning to love the person you found.

People blame their partners for their unhappiness and look outside for fulfillment. Extramarital fulfillment comes in all shapes and sizes.

Infidelity is the most common. But sometimes people turn to work, a hobby, friendship, excessive TV, or abusive substances. But the answer to this dilemma does NOT lie outside your relationship. It lies within it.

I'm not saying that you couldn't fall in love with someone else. You could. And TEMPORARILY you'd feel better. But you'd be in the same situation a few years later.

Because (listen carefully to this):

The key to succeeding in a Relationship is not finding the right person; it's learning to love the Person you found.

SUSTAINING love is not a passive or spontaneous experience. You have to work on it day in and day out. It takes time, effort, and energy. And most importantly, it demands WISDOM. You have to know
WHAT TO DO to make it work. Make no mistake about it.

Love is NOT a mystery.

There are specific things you can do (with or without your partner), Just as there are physical laws Of the universe (such as gravity), there are also laws for relationships. If you know how to apply these laws, the results are predictable.

Love is therefore a "decision". Not just a feeling.

Remember this always: God determines who walks into your life. It is up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let GO! ♥

By Zowie Hodgson

06/04/2024

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