We wanted our wedding to reflect the true purpose for marriage & the Creator of marriage, to be a blessing for our friends and family, and to just be fun. For us, that meant lots of people, the outdoors, a casual atmosphere, barbecue, cookies (I’m not a huge cake person), & dancing. We also wanted our vows to be something that we could truly reflect on and cling to throughout all seasons of marriage– in the valleys and on the mountain tops.
Category: Marriage
Saturday Morning Date to Hippyville
One Saturday morning during monsoon, we found ourselves in a beautiful little hippy hang out full of Aladdin pants, dream catchers, and more.
7 Ways Married Life Changed When We Moved Overseas
We knew life would look different overseas but we didn’t realize exactly how and in what ways it would change. There are some things we knew about the culture in general but didn’t realize how much it would effect us and our marriage. We hope this gives you a glimpse into what we’ve experienced in our marriage overseas.
Our 2nd Anniversary Camping Trip: Goats, Caves, & Monsoon Rains
We were craving some time outdoors and just a cheap break away from normal life, technology, and the busyness of daily life. Even though it was monsoon season, we decided to take a risk, pack our rain gear and go for it. Although we thought about it a little bit ahead of time, it still seemed lasted minute so I just grabbed some food we had in the pantry and quickly ran by the store.
Quick & Healthy Breakfast Foods for a Weekend Getaway
When you live abroad, you don’t always know what your breakfast options will be. Masala veggies, oily bread, beans, or dry toast. For our weekend retreat, I was going for something a little more American and familiar.
In Person at Last: Real Life Dating and The Proposal
We had many conversations about marriage and we both knew we were in it for the long haul. I don’t think it was a certain moment. I remember asking my friend how she knew she was supposed to marry her hubs. She said there comes a point when you know enough about someone, his hopes, dreams, plans for life, and you just decide that you want to spend the rest of life with him. I realized there is usually not a clear voice or a crazy calling.
There’s just a moment –a moment when you realize you are better together than alone.
Our First Merry(ed) Christmas Abroad
Our first Christmas married abroad wasn’t like I expected it to be. It wasn’t depressing or sad or lonely. I didn’t event cry–which I have done plenty of since we arrived. I don’t know if I can even claim to not be “a crier” anymore. Christmas was surprisingly wonderful, cheery, bright, and beautiful.
1,000 dollars & 8,000 miles for the 1st Date: How I Met My Husband
I was at a place of such contentment in my singleness that I felt pretty neutral about a guy who was living on another continent having my number. My friends said great things about him, so it couldn’t hurt to talk or text, right? I didn’t have any expectations and I thought, “Why not give it a shot.”