Previous Survey Results

I want to send out a big THANK YOU to those of you who took my first survey that I posted on my blog. The survey asked about David & my wedding--what events a person attended, what memories they had from the different events they attended, what they wanted to see at the Washington reception, and advice for David & I as we head off into the horizon as husband and wife!


I wanted to anonymously share the advice we were given. Some of it is so sweet, and some of it is so funny! I hope you enjoy it, too!

“Don't forget to keep going on dates. Love doesn't stop progressing once you've been hitched. You should love each other more and more every day and that love should never regress, only progress. Oh, and make sure to keep in touch with super awesome roommates who witnessed the whole entire courtship to marriage take place.......yeah that's right honky! Don't forget me!”
“Leave early from the reception!”
“You'll get used to the new name in about 3 months or so. Never let the romance die (belching in front of each other, etc) because it is the point of no return! You cannot go back! Something small goes a long way to show love. Don't be afraid to take time apart. You'll appreciate things you had been taking for granted upon your return.”
“Just spend as much time with each other that you can. And don’t get into fights over pitty stuff it ain’t worth it at all. Congrats and the best of luck with your marriage.”
“Always be willing to compromise whether it be a little or a lot and if you fight, figure out a way to work things out otherwise the reason you are fighting will eat away at you.”
“Be happy!!”
“Good luck.”
“Never forget to spend time together laughing. Laughter can get you through anything!”
“Communicate. Nothing else matters if you forget to communicate with each other in every aspect of your lives.”
“I recently went to another wedding reception where a couple that had been married for 62 years gave advice to the newlywed couple. When questioned as to what made their marriage successful, the husband said, "She tells me what to do - and I do it." I would think that little bit of advice would solve a lot of problems. Don't you?”
“Keep smiling!”
“Simply be kind and work hard.”
“Pray always and talk with one another.”
“To always be each other’s best friend, to have much laughter & to try to go out on a date at least once a week (might be more difficult once the children arrive ,) ). I know that the one thing that I love the most about my husband is that he always makes me laugh, sometimes hysterically, and that has really helped in keeping me sane. LOL “
“1. I personally don't believe in "Don't go to bed angry." Sometimes it's just better to give it up and see what the next day looks like. On that note, know that fights happen. It's one of the ways we get closer to one another. Great marriages have great fights. 2. Try to do nice, thoughtful things for each other everyday, even if it's just the dishes. Also try every day to see the world as your spouse sees it. 3. Learn from your families. Appreciate where each of you come from, and don't be afraid to set off in uncharted directions and make changes as you see fit. Start your own traditions. 4. If it feels like time moves too fast, it does. If it feels like time moves too slow, it does. There will always be another goal to shoot for. Don't 'wait for your life to start'. It's here! 5. Enjoy this newlywed experience! You're only going to get this once!”
“Always be open and honest with each other. Communicate and keep no secrets. Kiss each other every night before bed and every morning before starting your day.”
“The classic never go to bed with bad feeling between you - though you will find its pretty much impossible to sleep if there is. Also love one another even as He has loved you, and lastly you are man and woman and as such are very different - ones weaknesses are complimented/overcome by the other’s strengths along with the Saviour. Remember your differences can strengthen or break down a marriage; choose to let them strengthen it.”
“Be good. Always go on dates. Get involved in each other's hobbies.”
“Enjoy marriage, it goes by so fast. I can hardly believe I'm coming up on 3 years! Take time for each other every day.”
“Just keep laughing. Also, it's easier to train a husband when they're still young, so start right away. ,-)”
“Talk... a lot...”
“Men are simple creatures. Happy men are men with food to eat and clean houses.”
“have fun :)”