Wedding Words and Wisdom

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                                           HAPPILY EVER AFTER

By Valerie Desborough.

“The Two Shall Become One.” That’s the phrase that says it all.   Every couple goes through this adjustment period.  You were two…Now you’re one.  And…and you’re newly married.  Holy Cow!!! You have to make it work.  And, boy, that’s not always easy…He leaves the toilet seat up…She uses his razor.  She likes country.  He likes Rap. After you say “I Do,” there’s so many things you don’t.  

Every newlywed seeks advice. How do you live happily ever after? I thought I’d put together some tidbits of advice for all of our newly married and soon to be married couples. Here’s to your life-long journey as one. (As a side note, this list is mostly for husbands.  You’ve heard the phrase “happy wife, happy life”?  Well, it’s true.

1.     The length of a minute depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re standing on.

2.    The best way to remember when your wife’s birthday is to forget it just once.

3.    A wife’s two biggest clothing complaints are “Nothing to Wear” and “Not Enough Closet Space.”

4.    Never argue with a spouse who is packing your parachute.

5.    A perfect wife is one who helps her husband with the dishes.

6.    Early to bed and early to rise…makes a man very adept at making breakfast.

7.    Before marriage a man yearns for the one he loves.  After the wedding vows, the “y” is silent.

8.    If you want your spouse to listen to what you say and pay attention, start talking in your sleep.

9.    The thought doesn’t count.  Don’t tell your wife about the gift you almost bought her.  She’d rather have you think about her AND buy the gift.

10.           Marriage is grand…divorce is about ten grand.

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How to Live Happily Ever After

By Valerie Desborough

“The Two Shall Become One.” That’s the phrase that says it all.   Every couple goes through this adjustment period.  You were two…Now you’re one.  And…and you’re newly married.  Holy Cow!!! You have to make it work.  And, boy, that’s not always easy…He leaves the toilet seat up…She uses his razor.  She likes country.  He likes Rap. After you say “I Do,” there’s so many things you don’t.  

Every newlywed seeks advice. How do you live happily ever after? I thought I’d put together some tidbits of advice for all of our newly married and soon to be married couples. Here’s to your life-long journey as one. (As a side note, this list is mostly for husbands.  You’ve heard the phrase “happy wife, happy life”?  Well, it’s true.

1.     The length of a minute depends on which side of the bathroom door you’re standing on.

2.    The best way to remember when your wife’s birthday is to forget it just once.

3.    A wife’s two biggest clothing complaints are “Nothing to Wear” and “Not Enough Closet Space.”

4.    Never argue with a spouse who is packing your parachute.

5.    A perfect wife is one who helps her husband with the dishes.

6.    Early to bed and early to rise…makes a man very adept at making breakfast.

7.    Before marriage a man yearns for the one he loves.  After the wedding vows, the “y” is silent.

8.    If you want your spouse to listen to what you say and pay attention, start talking in your sleep.

9.    The thought doesn’t count.  Don’t tell your wife about the gift you almost bought her.  She’d rather have you think about her AND buy the gift.

10.   Marriage is grand…divorce is about ten grand.

 Valerie Desborough is the happily married Field Marketing Coordinator at FLY BY NIGHT Disc Jockeys.  You can reach her at [phone] or email her at [email protected]

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WEDDING FUN FACTS GUARANTEED TO BRING A SMILE

By:  Valerie Desborough

I thought I’d put together some wedding fun facts for you to ponder. Happy reading.

1.     In the 1500s most couples got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and were still smelling “pretty good.” The bride also carried a bouquet of flowers to mask the body odor.

2.    70 percent of brides still wear their wedding ring on the fourth finger of their left hand because ancient Egyptians believed that the vein in that hand (the vein of love) ran directly to the heart.

3.    One of history’s earliest recorded wedding rings was given to Henry the VIII’s daughter Mary.  She was two years old.

4.    Speaking of Henry the VIII, all of his wives were related to one another.

5.    There’s someone or something out there for everyone.  In 1976 Janine Swift officially married a 50 lb rock.  20 “guests” witnessed the marriage.

6.    Can you imagine that way back when, a bride would stand at the groom’s left. That way the groom had his right hand free to fend off other suitors and protect his beloved.

7.    In many cultures they actually tie the hands of the bride and groom together. This would represent their bond as a newly married couple.  This is where the phrase “tying the knot” originated.

8.    A sapphire wedding ring means marital happiness.

9.    Couples in Denmark traditionally cross dressed to ward off evil spirits.

10.  As Fly By Night Djs can attest, “Canon in D” is by far the most requested wedding ceremony song.  It’s requested even more than the Wedding March or Bridal March. As time goes on, wedding music evolves and changes.  It’s your special day.  You choose the music you want to hear.

Traditions, both old and new, are part of every couple’s vision for their big day.  We can rest assured that all of our happy couples take more than one bath per year.

Valerie Desborough is the Field Market Specialist and Bridal Liaison for FLY BY NIGHT Disc Jockeys.  [phone]   www.flybynightdjs.com

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WEDDING WORDS AND WISDOM

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WEDDING WORDS AND WISDOM

Have you heard the phrase, “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe”?   This well-used bridal poem dates back, some say, to the early 1900s, while others claim that it’s been around since the 1860s.  What is most amazing is that it is still used today.  

“Something old" symbolizes continuity with the bride's family and the past. "Something new" brings forth the optimism and hope for the bride's new life ahead. "Something borrowed" usually is an item borrowed from a happily married friend or family member, whose good fortune in marriage will be carried over to the new bride.  More importantly, the borrowed item also reminds the bride that she can depend on her friends and family. As for the colorful item, blue has been connected to weddings for centuries. In ancient Rome, brides wore blue to symbolize love, modesty, and fidelity. Christianity has long dressed the Virgin Mary in blue, so purity was associated with that color as well.

And finally, a silver sixpence in the bride's shoe represents wealth and financial security. It may date back to a Scottish custom of a groom putting a silver coin under his foot for good luck. For optimum fortune, the sixpence should be in the left shoe. These days, a dime or a copper penny is sometimes substituted, and many companies sell keepsake sixpences for weddings.

Whichever poems, customs, traditions, myths or folklore our couples bring to their special day, we know that it’s a wonderful leap of faith on the road to an amazing new journey.

Valerie Desborough is the Field Marketing Specialist for FLY BY NIGHT Disc Jockeys.  You can reach her at [phone] or [email protected] www.flybynightdjs.com

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WEDDING WORDS AND WISDOM