Marriage itself is no walk in the park and the path to marriage can be strenuous as well. There are things for the man to consider such as the proposal, gaining permission to have her hand in marriage, etc and the woman is getting the perfect tailor, finding out who is available for your train, etc.
There are even more that the couple as a whole will have to decide and consider before the big day. Some details are more important than others and NAIJ.com has complied the four typical things every couple should be aware of.
See list below:
1. Men, you must propose with a ring
Unless your bride deeply expressed her hatred for wedding rings and specified she’d prefer if you proposed with just your words and no physical gift to symbolize your intention to marry, then please get her a ring. If you propose with an empty ring box or without a ring of any sort, you might just receive the harshest no of your life or the strongest slap to your face. If you cannot afford an expensive ring, get a cheap one and be saving up for the expensive one. This is better than nothing.
2. You can be engaged for as long/as short as you want
Every couple is different and will have a preference. An outsider may feel the limit on an engagement is 10 months and another might feel it is 2 months but it all depends on the two of you, your budget and where you are in life. Taking your time doesn’t mean you guys are not serious and rushing to marry doesn’t make you both more in love than others. A long engagement can give you time to reflect and decide if your partner is the one, plus, if things go sour, it’s easier to break an engagement than a marriage. So, whatever works for the two of you is fine so long as both of you are working on the relationship and being faithful.
3. Your bachelor/bachelorette party timing matters
If you plan on having the greatest night of your legally single life, then your bachelor/bachelorette party should be far, far away from your wedding day. Else you will wake up with a hangover, tired feet and bags under your eyes. The days before your wedding should be calm and relaxed days because the wedding itself will stress you out. However, if all you are planning for your party is a sit out with your friends, then you can have it the day before so long as you finish early. Sleep is your friend.
4. Both of you should plan the wedding
It is the woman’s big day as much as it is the man’s. The man should be allowed to at least comment on the wedding designs, the invitations and all that because he will also be stuck looking at the pictures for the rest of his life. And if he is not interested, at least keep him updated on what’s happening and remember he is allowed to invite as many people as you; no one’s family or friends are more important. All in all, it is a give and take so discuss it with him/her and be willing to compromise.
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