mentally responsible. Eliminating wedding stationery or hiring individuals who have to travel to and from the ceremony and reception, as is the case with a band wedding invitations are just one or photographer, reduces carbon of the many aspects of the wedemissions and further energy. ding that have begun to embrace Technology can also help the digital age. keep things organized. Instead There are several advantages of keeping receipts and papers to enlisting the help of technolinside of a folder, saving items ogy to execute a wedding. First in e-mail and conversing with and foremost is the cost factor. vendors electronically creates a The number of items that couples digital paper trail that can make can do themselves will greatly cut loose ends a little easier to mandown on the expenses of hiring age. professional vendors. BudgetAlthough there are some conscious couples may seriously detractors who frown on employwant to consider sending e-vites, ing technology when planning a which can save several hundreds wedding because of the improper of dollars on printing costs and etiquette implications, many postage. modern couples are embracing Another advantage is that tech- the convenience and cost savings these technologies provide. nology might be more environ-
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Counseling for healthy marriages
A marriage doesn’t have to be in distress to bring in the help of a counselor. Marriage counselors can help newlyweds start out on the right foot or help established couples fine-tune their marriages. Counseling can help in a number of ways: • Decrease conflicts that lead to fights. • Provide communication strategies for men and women. • Suggest new ideas for reconnecting.
• Identify potentially problematic areas that may be easily resolved or require further attention. Couples should interview prospective counselors to determine the best fit and the one they feel most comfortable with. Not all counselors are the same, and some have specific areas of relationship expertise. There also may be counselors who work with both couples and families.
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