The secret of our success Words of wisdom from our past real wedding couples To celebrate Your Kent Wedding’s 100th issue we caught up with some of our past real wedding couples to ask them what it is that makes their marriage so successful. Plus, speaking from experience, who is better placed to share some words of wisdom when it comes the big day itself? “Our key to a successful and happy marriage is to always be there for each other, while each allowing the other their space. From time to time we plan date days where we spend a day in London together or book a hotel somewhere for a night – little, special things that we enjoy as a couple and get time just for the two of us. And the most important thing: Never forget to laugh together and enjoy your time as a couple.” – Christina and Andrew, issue 95 https://nphotography.co.uk www.jamesdaviesweddingphotography.com “You always need to work together as a team and be partners, especially as right now we’re raising two small children, which is hard work. It’s the little things that are important to show each other you care, even when times are busy. Try to spend some quality time together, just the two of you, to catch up, talk and relax without any distractions.” – Hannah and Andrew, issue 82 www.samanthajonesphotography.co.uk “Our best advice? Marry the right person! But also, talk to each other, be honest about how you think and feel – your partner isn’t a mind reader. And when you have children, a good piece of advice: ‘your children are on loan to you, your relationship is always yours.’” – Lucy and Dan, issue 84 www.rebeccacarpenterphotography.com “Make a wedding planning memory book. It allows you to write letters to each other, alternative vows, reasons why you want to marry each other, plans for the stag and hen dos... it’s such a great thing to do and will be an incredible thing to look back on.” – Jade and Darren, issue 80 “Make your day personal to the both of you in every detail. On the day, just go with the flow, don’t worry about anything and enjoy every moment because it’s over so fast. Also, get someone to record the speeches, as I regret that I didn’t!” – Rebecca and Alexander, issue 87 www.matildadelvesweddingphotography.com “For us, being in a successful marriage isn’t always about perfection. You have to learn how to build a marriage and that takes a lifetime. You also have to take the unsuccessful, imperfect moments, and sometimes the unhappy ones and learn how to turn them into ones where you learn to love again, appreciate each other and be thankful for having that person in your life.” – Laura and Stephen, issue 89 www.rebeccadouglas.co.uk 100TH ANNIVERSARY 63
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