99 Problems...

Just kidding, I am not having 99 problems...lol...the wedding is in 11 days and my to do list keeps getting Longer!! Its almost funny how many things I have left to do...

Saturday we have our cake tasting with the baker...I'm almost embarrassed by how much I have procrastinated on getting the cake...

I still have to buy the aisle runner, a garter...where can one find a garter from? I don't want to buy one online just in case it takes forever to arrive...Any suggestions would be appreciated

I lost my ring bearer like last week...I'm not upset because there way too many things on my mind right now...

We're meeting with a new photographer today because the one we originally hired has poison ivy and lately has not been returning our phone calls. The wedding is just too close for someone to flake out. I'm disappointed because I was really excited about working with her but...no more drama

I have to get the final guest list from my parents today so that I can start the seating chart. I've already gotten requests from people on where THEY would like to sit...Has anyone else experienced this? I thought that was so funny...

Our wedding bands are getting engraved and can I say how much I love my band!!! I can't wait for him to slip it on my finger....WhoHOOO!

On a more serious tip, we had our premarital counseling with our officiant and it was a real eye opener. We were very open and honest about wanting a good solid marriage and being nervous. Marriage is a HUGE step and its okay to be nervous; its not like a lease that you can get out of in a specific time frame. I thought the premarital counseling was very helpful and I recommend all couples to participate; even if you are already married. Sometimes we need a different perspective from someone who is not in the situation.

Not Easily Broken

This evening the hubster and I watched this movie called Not Easily Broken by T.D. Jakes who happens to be a very famous pastor. Before some of you sigh and navigate away from this page, hear me out. Its not just another "Christian" movie. Yes it has some aspect of religion in it, but the main focus is around love and marriage; how to get and keep it. I know we all have our religious differences but on the subject of love, we speak the same language.

Seriously, seriously, seriously, I implore you to watch this movie if you are married, trying to get married, or just in a relationship. If I were teaching a premarital course or marriage counseling, I would highly recommend this movie. It touches upon topics that are highly important to building a foundation for any relationship.

A few important themes that the movie addresses are:

1. Keeping your business your business. Nobody else should be in your relationship but the two of you

2. Communication is key. No further comment is necessary for this one

3. Respect one another.

4. Support one another

Thats all because I'm not a relationship counselor. I'm still learning this stuff.

I know some of you may be wondering why I am writing about this and I'm sure a few of you know why. We spend so much time, energy, and money planning our weddings. The wedding lasts for a couple of hours that ends quickly. All we really have left are the pictures and memories. I think that we need to spend more effort into preparing for the marriage, which can last for years. When all the glitz and glamour is gone, the wedding dress is tucked away, what is left?

Think about it.