For the happy couple...

Yesterday, we attended the beach side wedding of my grand nephew Ryan and his beautiful bride Abby.  The wedding was held at the Southport Beach House. The ceremony was outside overlooking a bright blue Lake Michigan and the reception was inside the gorgeous art deco designed beach house.

As I watched Abby and Ryan exchange their vows some things came to mind that I wanted to share with them.

1. 1. Always remember that this person in front of you is your best friend, strongest ally, and most enthusiastic cheer leader. As the married days go by little things start creeping in - day to day worries, work stuff, what's for dinner, etc. All of this can create so much smoke that sometimes you'll find yourself getting stressed out and that might make you say something you know is wrong, but you do it anyway. Don't worry about this. It happens. And life goes on as long as you always remember that this person in front of you, is the one person in the world you love more that anyone else. 
2. Make each other laugh. There is nothing more endearing or sexier than being able to laugh at each other. Be silly sometimes. Life is too short to be so serious. Go crazy, wear a silly hat, talk in a funny voice once in while. 
3. ARGUE! No, really...have a good argument once in a while. There is nothing more frustrating that having one person back down all the time. Arguing is as good for a marriage as laughter as long as you always remember that you love this person, in spite of his/her position, and you know this argument is simply a matter of different opinion. Let it out! Argue! And then get over it. 
4. Surprise each other! Give each other little gifts now and then. Or go out on a week day. Or plan a special trip for just the two of you. Live a little. 
5. Tell each other you love one another all day, every day. Say it when you end phone conversations, first thing in the morning and when you go to sleep at night. Say is when you leave the house for work. It's so important to let him/her know so that they never, ever question to and they will never, ever feel unloved. Say it loud!

I'm sure Abby and Ryan will have a long, happy marriage. It's evident they love one another very dearly. So perhaps my thoughts are invalid.