Marriage is a journey best taken with divine guidance, something we discovered firsthand over our two decades together. Celebrating our 20th anniversary this year prompted us to open up our wedding album and share the authentic, sometimes hilarious truth about our special day.
When we decided to get married, we didn't just follow our feelings. We individually sought God through prayer, receiving separate confirmations that we were meant for each other. This spiritual foundation became crucial as we navigated life together – a practice we strongly recommend for anyone considering marriage. God's tangible presence during our ceremony remains our most cherished wedding day memory, that divine stamp of approval setting the tone for our years together.
Our wedding journey had its amusing moments, particularly when we moved our date up from July to April, prompting immediate pregnancy assumptions from friends and family! With just 14 months from meeting to marriage, we understood their concerns, but we moved forward with confidence in God's direction. The entire celebration cost roughly $4,000, proving you don't need extravagant spending for meaningful beginnings. The night ended not with romantic fireworks but with us crashed out in our hotel room, still in wedding clothes, Burger King wrappers nearby – a perfectly imperfect start that makes us laugh to this day.
Perhaps our most unconventional choice was foregoing a honeymoon to purchase our first home. Closing just two weeks before the wedding, this decision gave us a place to build our family and proved to be an investment we've never regretted. Twenty years later, we can honestly say marriage has been a wonderful rollercoaster – challenging at times but ultimately fulfilling and joyful.
Whether you're newlyweds, celebrating decades together, or still searching for your person, we hope our story encourages you to seek divine guidance, embrace practicality alongside romance, and find humor in the unexpected moments. Ready to strengthen your relationship? Subscribe to hear more authentic conversations about doing life, marriage, and ministry together.
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