EDITOR’S NOTE
“I almost gave up”
plan your wedding but most importantly, It is my
prayer that whatever choices you make will be those
that help build your marriage and honor each other on
the wedding day and beyond.
Ever since I was a little girl, I heard a story told over
and over of a man who sacrificed his life on a rugged
cross because of his love for mankind. As a wife (Oh
yea, we got married the next day and we are choosing
The day before I got married, I found myself sitting
to live happily ever after) and mother of 4 kids, this
on a concave pavement of a sidewalk on the streets of
kind of love drives my passion in all that I do for my
Newark, New Jersey. Why did I end up there you may
family.
ask? My groom to be and I had gotten into a fight over
So, take your time as you flip through these pages.
some things so minute I honestly have no recollection
The dress that you have your eyes set on, will it make
of whatsoever. Yet, I most definitely know what led
his heart skip a beat when he sees you walking down
to our big blowout: The stresses of wedding planning
the aisle? The cake flavor you choose, will you both en-
paired with bad communication.
joy it? Do you remember to have her back when your
As every bride to be or should I say most, the need
family wants certain aspects their way and not hers?
to have everything to make my wedding day perfect
I wish you both all the best during this process, In the
consumed me and took a toll on my spending habits.
end one thing will remain: your spouse.
I guess I forgot what was most important during this
Happy planning!
process: The marital journey ahead of us.
This issue is filled with wonderful tips and ideas to
Helene O. Mensah
Editor in chief