She Said, "Yes!"

You've always hoped this day would come, it is the day you waited so patiently for. Nervously, he bends down on one knee, professing his undying love, and flashes a diamond so beautiful and huge that the infamous Hope Diamond would be put to shame. Now here you are trembling, entranced by every word that oozes from your lover's lips. Finally you hear, "Will you marry me?" Beads of sweat pour from his forehead in fear that there is one minuet chance you will say, "No," or "I need to think about it." One look in his eyes and you know the answer. "Yes," you say in disbelief. "Yes!" Then you both hug in love and excitement.

Eagerly, you confess your love for one another and begin thinking about spending the rest of your life together. You feel as though you're on cloud nine as you think back when you were eight years old and playing wedding in your hallway. Mr. Ferguson, your favorite teddy bear, gave you away at your mother and father's bedroom doorway. Rufus, the family dog, was the best choice to marry you and your imaginary Prince Charming. Finally at the end of the ceremony, Rufus announces to your guest that both of you will now live happily ever after.

Happily ever after, does that ever really happen in real life? Yes, sometimes it does. However from a statistical outlook, it seems that everyone eventually divorces. Divorce, what an ugly word! But, it is inevitable that planning to get married has its good side and its bad side. There is more to marriage than saying yes and then throwing an elaborate ceremony and reception.

Even though you have said yes to Prince Charming, you need to take time for yourself to examine your life, lifestyle, and direction your life is heading before you begin to plan the most wonderful day of your life. Take into consideration whether or not you would like to try to live together for a short time before marriage. Many rush into marriage and don't stop to think about what a lifestyle change it really is. It would be in your best interest to discuss with Mr. Wonderful how you will handle finances, family issues, and living arrangements before bogging yourself down with wedding planning. I can't stress enough how you and your new fiancé need to see eye to eye on these important issues. That way when questions do arise between now and your wedding, they will be answered accurately and without outside influences.

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