Discussions by The Bride

The morning of my wedding day it rained heavily and I was worried I wouldn't be able to have the outdoor ceremony that I truly wanted. Luckily, my ceremony didn't start until 6:30 PM and the rain had...

If you have children, would you want your children's biological father to sign over his parental rights to the stepfather? Why or why not? If you do not have children, would you marry someone who has...

I've been told that it's a bad idea for the groom to see the bride before the wedding because it gives the couple a chance to change their mind about the wedding. What is your understanding of why it...

I once read that when a bride wears a veil down the aisle, it's to disguise herself from evil spirits who are jealous of her happiness. What is your understanding of why brides wear veils? Will you be...

Before meeting my husband I was engaged to another guy for about a year before I realized he wasn't the one. Did you have any previous engagements before meeting your [future] husband or wife? If so,...

I don't know much about astrology but I do know that I am a Scorpio and my husband is an Aries. According to astrology, we are an explosive match in both a positive and negative manner. Even still, my...

According to Reader's Digest, although the flower girl sprinkles flowers down the aisle just before the bride comes down, her main focus is to represent the transformation of the bride from a child to...

At our wedding my husband and I had an open bar with top shelf liquor and we spent a pretty penny for it but our guests were happy about it. At your wedding are you having an open bar, cash bar, or no...

My 18-year-old cousin, who is an aspiring clothing designer, made my wedding dress. I was so proud of her that I wore the same dress for my entire wedding day. I took the day to really shine a light...

The best memory I have with my husband before our wedding day was our first date. My then-boyfriend took me to a park where we drank wine, ate snacks, shared laughs, and enjoyed each others company....

When choosing my bridesmaid's dresses I was tasked with the decision of making them all uniform or giving everyone their own unique dress within the color scheme and fabric of my choosing. Ultimately...

I've been told that the most intimate thing a couple can do together is to pray. My husband and I are both Christians and pray together daily. We also enjoy reading the bible together and breaking...

My husband and I love watching movies together, even though I ask him questions the entire time as if we're not both seeing the movie for the first time. On average, we watch 3-4 movies a week....

What if marriage licenses expired and needed to be renewed to continue the marriage? Some people might argue that a marriage license should expire like every other state license to give people the...

A “breadwinner” is a person who makes the most money in a household and is most likely to pay the bills for the family. Who is the "breadwinner" in your relationship/marriage? Is he/she paying for the...

There is a new gifting trend taking millennial weddings by storm, instead of asking for kitchen equipment and things of that nature, engaged couples are asking their friends and family members to send...

Many years ago guests would rip off pieces of the bride's bouquet to gain good luck. To prevent guests from trampling over the bride women began tossing their bouquets into the crowd and this...

An arranged marriage is one where the bride and groom are selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, commonly the parents. It is estimated that over half of the marriages worldwide are...

A househusband is defined as a stay-at-home dad who would take on the role of being the main caregiver of the children and overall homemaker. Times are changing and families are evolving to where the...

"Equally yoked" is a Christian community phrase that can be used to justify marriage. I was raised to understand the phrase as when two people share the same religious views. However, as I got older...