Never ever would I have believed I could be a "bridezilla." Not me! I'm older, independent, and an introvert. "Just give me a practical church wedding," I'd say. Then I got engaged last week. Already I've felt the demanding, impatient behavior creep upon me at the news my desired venue might not be available for an autumn wedding reception. It's tough to admit that I had to take a deep breath and check back into reality. I know better.
Marriage isn't about the extravagance of the wedding. If it were, then my little church wedding would set a dreary tone for matrimony (especially compared to the decadent $25,200 blowouts the average American couple is willing to spend!). I received the best wedding advice while I was single. And considering December is the most popular month to get engaged—notably Christmas through New Year's Eve— it's time to reexamine the top three pieces of wedding and marriage wisdom I've gleaned from leaders within the Church.
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