Colours and Design Elements
Nautical themes are, iconically, navy blue and white with yellow-gold touches. This is ultimately elegant, lending your affair a classy look and feel right from the outset. Include things like anchors, fishnets, yachts, sails, driftwood, sand and water as design elements in your stationery and décor.

Invitations
Give your guests a hint regarding your theme as soon as they receive your save-the-dates or invitations. You may decide to keep them simple, just making use of the nautical colour scheme and design elements in your stationery design. However, if you would prefer for your invitations to make more of an impact, fashion it after a scroll in a glass bottle that has been aged, as if washed up on the sand of a desert island.

Attire and Accessories
Wedding gowns for a nautical theme are fairly versatile. However, a slim-fit strapless number made from soft, feminine fabric is particularly apt. This has a sort of fairytale beauty that fits well with the theme while not detracting from the sheer gorgeousness of your wedding gown. A mermaid style is similarly appropriate. For a bride that wants something more fun and daring, consider a sexy “navy girl” outfit. This can work well for the bridesmaids too, if implemented correctly.

Consider adding navy to your wedding gown in the form of a sash or a sweet blue brooch. Adding nautical-themed bling (such as a diamante anchor or sailboat) is an elegant way to incorporate your theme.

Grooms and groomsmen would look best in genuine navy uniforms or sailor gear.

Venue and Décor
To set the nautical theme effectively, it would be best to host your wedding reception on a yacht or ship. Not many couples have access to such grand facilities, though. For these ones, it will be necessary that you create a nautical ambience with the right kind of décor to set the scene. Include the following items in your ceremony and reception venues:

• A ship’s steering wheel
• Compasses (perhaps as place name settings)
• Sail boats
• Sea shells
• Anchors
• Rope
• Fishing nets
• Brass bells
• Atlases and maps
• Lighthouses

Guest Favours
Give your family and friends something by which to remember your very special day. Nautical ideas include:

• Miniature anchors as key rings
• Ornamental yachts and lighthouses
• Little globes or atlases
• A special compass, perhaps engraved
• A collection of seashells

Before the day, you will need to decide whether you want to opt for an old Hollywood glamour theme or a more modern one. While both are ultimately elegant, there are distinctly different looks and feels to each. The old style of Hollywood was, of course, in line with the fashion of the 1920’s and 1930’s, while the more modern version is very much more focussed on bling, money and celebrity status. Both enjoy their own unique appeal.

Invitations
Remember that your save-the-dates and wedding invitations are your guests’ first introductions to your theme. Therefore, pay a lot of attention to how your invitations are designed, packaged and sent. Use imagery of Oscars or Golden Globes, red carpets, stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, lights, movie tickets, or an invitation to an awards evening, for example.

Attire
When choosing your attire, you may opt for dresses and suits that would usually appear on the red carpet. These are (generally speaking) unique, created for the star by a top designer. Therefore, your attire will be different, bespoke and fitting your body perfectly. Alternatively, choose your outfit based on a famous movie wedding or a celebrity dress. Examples include the angelic beauty worn by Kate Moss or the couture number worn by Carrie in Sex and the City.  Just be sure that your dream dress suits your figure. Even the most gorgeous creation will not make you feel beautiful if it does not fit you correctly.

Venue and Décor
If possible, choose a venue that exudes the Hollywood theme naturally, such as an old movie theatre or opera house.

Create a scene of exquisite style and elegance, using lights, flowers, opulent textiles, luxurious seating arrangements and pictures of old movie stars. Instead of numbering your tables, name them after celebrities or famous movies. Organising a black and white checked dance floor will finish your Hollywood-themed dance floor off to perfection.

If your day allows for it, have slides or photographs of famous scenes from movies or popular stars scattered around the venue to create the mood. Include a few different genres and eras for a venue style that appeals to all ages and profiles of your wedding guests.

Entertainment
Great music is a must, whether in the form of a swing band or a singer. A famous person or group will, obviously, be ideal. If this is not possible, try to get someone who does great cover versions of your favourite music or artist.

When leaving, depart in a vintage convertible or a long limo, even a Hummer. Just make sure it is over-the-top glamorous.

Sunflowers are the eternal symbol of freedom, love, peace and happiness; their cheery yellow petals putting a smile on the faces of young and old alike. These big blooms are known for following the sunshine, giving them the reputation for seeking out the joys of life. This makes for a fabulous wedding theme, lending your big day a very special touch.

Invitations
Establish your theme right from the beginning by sending your invitations attached to little bags of sunflower seeds. These are symbolic, as they ‘sow the seeds’ for your exciting wedding day. Alternatively, use sunflower imagery on printed invites, giving each of your friends and family members a bright, happy piece of stationery to set the scene for the upcoming celebrations.

Attire and Accessories
Use the yellow of the sunflower’s petals and the brown of the centres for your theme colours in the attire of your bridesmaids and groomsmen. Keep it subtle and tasteful by sticking to minimal design complexity (i.e. busy-looking florals); rather just using the colours to establish your theme. Consider incorporating actual sunflowers as boutonnieres or features on sashes or belts.

Add real sunflowers to your hair as individual blooms or as a 60’s-style wreath for a nostalgic, fun look and feel. This may be reserved for the bridesmaids and / or flower girls if you, as the bride, prefer to keep your hair more traditional.

If you want flower bouquets, sunflowers paired with delicate white daisies make for really gorgeous arrangements. Sunflowers and daisies are from the same family, therefore complimenting one another well. Alternatively, carrying one magnificent sunflower is also effective and pretty.

Have custom-made pumps with a cute sunflower motif to peek out from beneath your wedding gown.

Venue and Décor
Sunflowers imply country chic and outdoor beauty. Therefore, a venue that is either outdoors or incorporates elements of the natural splendour to be found outside is ideal. Consider a garden wedding, a marquee or a venue that has French doors leading outside for fabulous options for this theme.

In terms of décor, consider incorporating the following items to create a stunning sunflower theme:

• Yellow and brown napkins, overlays and stationery.
• A large bloom at each place setting containing the name of the person to be seated there.
• Galvanised buckets filled with sunflowers (for a very ‘country’ look).
• Sunflower wreaths on each table as a centrepiece.
• Sunflower seeds as greenminded confetti.

Guest Favours
You will likely want your guests to leave your wedding with great memories of the love and romance of the day. To ensure that your day is extra-memorable, give each of them a sunflower-themed favour that they can keep and / or enjoy. Here are some ideas:

• A packet of sunflower seeds along with a short note on the health benefits or many uses thereof. Alternatively, give planting instructions so that they can grow their own exquisite blooms.
• A beautiful bouquet of sunflowers for each couple.
• Chocolate, soap or candles in the shape of sunflowers.
• A beautiful photograph of stunning sunflowers with a personal note to each person on the back.

1st Anniversary – Paper

• A paper invitation to a special dinner or romantic experience
• Novel
• Scrapbooking kit
• Recipe book
• A personal journal
• Tickets to a concert, theatrical performance or sports match
• Designer wallpaper
• A heartfelt letter or poem (written on good quality paper)
• A paper subscription to their favourite magazine or a local club

2nd Anniversary – Cotton

• Reupholster the sofa
• Gorgeous linen
• A quilt
• Personalised gown
• Sexy cotton underwear
• Clothing
• Cotton hammock

3rd Anniversary – Leather

• Shoes
• Briefcase
• Leather-bound personal organiser
• Leather furniture
• Handbag
• Belt
• Photograph album
• Wine bottle holders

4th Anniversary – Fruit and Flowers

• Landscape the garden
• An impressive, extraordinary bouquet
• A bonsai tree
• A fruit basket to enjoy on a romantic picnic
• Wrap any gift in floral paper
• A sapling of his / her favourite plant
• Plant a tree as a symbol of your flourishing relationship

5th Anniversary – Wood

• A tree
• Furniture
• Jewellery box
• A personalised wooden cricket bat
• A love-seat for the garden

6th Anniversary – Candy

• A sweet buffet after a romantic dinner
• Visit a chocolate factory
• Chocolate body paint
• Make chocolate margaritas to be enjoyed with another great gift of your choice

7th Anniversary – Copper and Wool

• Antique copper ornaments (kettles, coal buckets, and so on)
• A wool rug
• Copper photo frame
• Knitted clothing
• Give him or her 7 copper coins and an accompanying gift for each one

8th Anniversary – Bronze

• A stunning bronze sculpture
• Bronze-coloured bikini or tie
• A bronzing session at the salon
• A vacation that involves lots of bronzing sunshine

9th Anniversary – Pottery

• A pair of pottery coffee mugs or goblets (perhaps personalised)
• Ceramic items for the home
• Enrol in a pottery course together
• A ceramic hair straightener

10th Anniversary – Tin

• Put your special gift in a tin container
• A case of his favourite tins of beer
• Hire movies with “tin” in the title and enjoy a romantic night indoors
• Make tin lanterns and scatter them around your garden for a romantic setting

15th Anniversary – Crystal

• Glassware
• Crystal chandelier
• Jewellery

20th Anniversary – China

• A bonsai in a porcelain pot
• Porcelain crockery (try antique stores for variety)
• Schedule a surprise trip to China
• Take him or her out for a fabulous Chinese dinner

25th Anniversary – Silver

• Silver-coloured underwear
• Jewellery
• Cuff links
• Photo frame
• Pen set
• Cutlery set

30th Anniversary – Pearl

• Pearl-coloured clothing or accessories
• Jewellery
• Hire Pearl Harbour for a tear-jerking winner for the ladies

35th Anniversary – Coral

• A trip to the coral reefs of the world
• Coral-coloured clothing or accessories

40th Anniversary – Ruby

• Jewellery and cuff links
• A private dance to Ruby Tuesday in a candlelit room
• A great bottle of red wine

45th Anniversary – Sapphire

• A beach holiday to enjoy the sapphire blue of the ocean
• Blue clothing or accessories

50th Anniversary – Gold

• Yves Saint Lauren gold glitter lip gloss
• A trip to the Gold Coast
• Jewellery and cuff links
• Gold-plated hip flask

55th Anniversary – Emerald

• Any gift wrapped in emerald-coloured packaging
• Jewellery and cuff links
• Emerald-coloured clothing or accessories

60th Anniversary – Diamond

• Jewellery and cuff links
• Hire Gentlemen Prefer Blondes for Marilyn Monroe’s famous performance of Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.

As the tradition progressed through the years, these wedding guests tended to be increasingly determined to grab the garter for the perceived good luck and fertility that it implied to them. Men and women would start snatching at her clothing, sometimes even flipping her over and grabbing for it themselves. This often resulted in them tearing her beautiful wedding dress and causing her to stumble or even fall. To prevent this ambush, brides of old began to throw their garters to the guests at the end of the ceremony before they could try to take it from her. This is how the tradition of tossing the garter began.

Over time, the garters became easier to remove so that the bride or her guests could get it off easily and quickly, preventing injury to her. The man who got it from her (whether he snatched it from her thigh or caught it in the air) would then wear the garter in his hat until he found a girl at the wedding reception to whom he wished to give it.

Today, this tradition has evolved even more (fortunately). Brides seldom wear pantyhose with garters these days, so they usually just don a garter specifically for tossing to the single gents. This is usually made of satin, lace and ribbon and is elasticized to stay on the leg. The garter should be worn on the left leg, on the same side of the body as the bride’s heart. The groom now removes the garter from his bride’s thigh and throws it into a group of all of the single men at the wedding. They dive for it, often causing quite a flurry of excitement. Whoever catches it is thought to be the next to marry.

Wedding garters are currently available in an endless array of colours and styles. Some brides take advantage of the abundance by having two garters – one to keep for themselves and one to throw into the crowd. Some brides do not choose to have a garter at all. It is a personal decision.

Garters are widely available at bridal boutiques and fabric shops. The makers of wedding dresses often include a generic or custom-made garter as part of the outfit. Here are some great ideas for a unique wedding garter:

• Embroider the initials of you and your partner onto the garter.
• Embroider your wedding date and initials so that you and / or the person who catches your garter can remember this important date.
• Include a blue horse shoe or diamond-style intertwined hearts as embellishments on the garter.
• Use stones, pearls and lace to decorate your garter to resemble the wedding gown.
• Include a personal message from you, as the couple, to the person who catches the garter.

Recent years have seen weddings becoming much more about the couple, your tastes, likes, dislikes and desires; and less about cramming all of the traditional ‘essentials’ into your special day. Every aspect of your wedding gives you the opportunity to use bespoke, personal ways of including your personalities, rather than simply relying to what is expected of the wedding couple.

Wedding albums should be the same. Engaged couples are encouraged to be novel and creative when they put their wedding album together so that it is really meaningful to them, acting as a treasured keepsake for many years after the celebrations.

The following photo album alternatives are just a few suggestions to whet your inspiration:

Photo Story Book
Tell your romantic story of the entire wedding day, from beginning to end, in a sequence of beautiful photographs. This necessitates very clear communication between you and your photographer so that they understands your requirements and can make sure that they have all of the images necessary to convey your story effectively. Combine black and white, colour and sepia shots, and make them as personally relevant as possible, so that the real look, feel and emotions of the big day are translated through the images. The paper quality and the style of the wedding album will play an important role in achieving your storybook effect. For example, a really chic, glamorous wedding will be more appropriate on glossy “magazine” paper, while a greenminded couple that focused on environmentally responsible products would likely opt for recycled paper and a more natural look. Add fabrics, metals and leathers to add an extra dimension to your album.

Celebrity Autograph Album
Make sure that your guests feel as glamorous as you do by putting an autograph album together. Include a photograph (or two) of each guest and assign place next to it in which they should write a personal message to you, as the bridal couple. They will feel extra special, as they have been included in your celebrations in such a significant way. This will also help you to remember all of the special family and friends that were there on your wedding day.

Guest Signing Book
Before the wedding, have a photo shoot of you, your spouse-to-be and anyone else that is special to you. Compile these professional pictures into an album with plenty of white areas in which wedding guests can leave their messages during your reception. This will be a very special memento as each of the valued guests that shared your celebration can leave a personal, heartfelt message.

Guest Pages
When sending out your wedding invitations, include a photograph of your choice with place to write a message in each envelope. These could be photos of you and your partner, family, pets, and so on. Ask your guests to write their personal message to you on the photo and to bring it with them to your reception. Once you have settled after the honeymoon, put all of these into an album.

The ring bearer, sometimes called a Pageboy, is still a very traditional part of the bridal entourage. He is the male complement to the little flower girl and is usually between the ages of about three and eight years. Many couples choose a relative (on either his or her side) to fulfil this role. However, you could also choose the son of a friend, if there are no relatives to be your ring bearer.

The main role of the ring bearer is, as his title indicates, to carry the wedding rings down the aisle. Because the ring bearer is usually so young, many couples prefer to attach pseudo wedding rings to his pillow instead of the real thing. This is a precautionary measure, in case he becomes attached to the rings and does not want to part with them at the moment in which the ring exchange arises. You do not want to have to stop proceedings to reason with the young child. It also means that he gets to keep his props, which will likely make him rather pleased.

The ring bearer will also need to walk down the aisle before the bride enters the venue of the ceremony. He can either do this on his own (before the flower girl and the bridesmaids enter), or he can be escorted down by someone in the entourage. If you are confident that he and the flower girl are old enough not to be intimidated or confused, they can also walk down the aisle alone together. When both the flower girl and ring bearer reach the end of the aisle, they may either stand with the bride and groom at the front, or be seated with the family in the front row. Remember that standing for long periods is likely to make them tired, bored and more prone to mischief.

You would definitely include the little ring bearer in some of your formal wedding photographs. Keep in mind that your wedding day can become very long and even a little boring for young children. Try to organise that the photographs with the children are taken as early on in the process as possible and then let them go ahead to the reception venue. Request that their parent(s) or another adult come with you and then take care of the children through the ceremony, photographs and reception. This person should keep them occupied, give them snacks or refreshments when necessary and take them to the loo.

In terms of attire, your ring bearer can wear a small tuxedo or suit to match the groom and groomsmen. This can look really cute. Otherwise, make him feel a little more comfortable in a smart, but comfortable set of shorts or cargo pants, worn with an open-necked shirt (long- or short-sleeved). It is, generally speaking, the responsibility of the ring bearer’s parents to pay for his outfit, so you might simply ask them to dress him in his own smart clothes, depending on the style and theme of your wedding.

The ring bearer will usually sit with his family at the wedding reception, not at the formal bridal table, as will the flower girl. During the festivities of the reception, he should be encouraged to dance with the flower girl at least once, particularly for sweet photo opportunities.

To thank your ring bearer, buy him something that is age-appropriate. Consider vouchers for popular toy stores, tickets to an amusement park or a set of books or DVD’s that you know he will love.

The groomsmen of today are often under the impression that they simply need to arrive at the wedding looking good, with their sole task being to stand with their friend, the groom, as he enjoys his biggest day and does all the ‘hard work’.

This is just not true. The groomsmen should play a very important and active role in the planning and implementation of your wedding day. This not only takes some of the load off of you (as the groom), but also makes them feel important and necessary; part of your happiness. To ensure that they are involved, do not ask friends or family members that you know are not particularly mature or responsible. In addition, do not opt for someone that will be out of town for large portions of the pre-wedding period, or someone that is always very busy with work-related duties and commitments. Rather, choose a trusted mate or relative that is available to help and willing to do all they can to allow you to have the best day.

In terms of the age or profile of your potential groomsmen, there really are no limitations. In fact, it is even becoming increasingly acceptable to have female friends as part of the groom’s entourage instead of men only.

Once you have approached those you want as groomsmen (or –women) and they have agreed to be such at your wedding day, make sure that you have informed them of all of their responsibilities leading up to the event. They should feel absolutely comfortable to approach you or your fiancé with questions or problems and should all be given jobs that are well within their capabilities.

When grooming your groomsmen, inform them of the following responsibilities so that they are aware of and prepared for their part in your wedding:

• Be present for all relevant suit fittings.
• Collect his suit on time and return it after the wedding.
• Assist in the planning of the bachelor party or stag night. This will include a financial contribution and / or offering a suitable venue or relevant service.
• Attend all wedding-related events, such as the rehearsal and engagement party.
• Support the Best Man and assist him to perform any of his duties, if and as necessary.
• Welcome the guests politely to the wedding ceremony.
• Guide guests to their seats in the ceremony venue. Etiquette rules state that you should always take the lady by the arm and lead her and her partner to their seats in this way.
• Walk one of the bridesmaids down the aisle ahead of the bride.
• Become aware of fire exits, emergency procedures, toilets, and so on, so that they are able to help the guests, if need be.
• May be required to give a speech if the Best Man is not fulfilling this task (which would be unusual).
• Dance with the bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom and the bride. The groomsmen should also encourage the other guests to dance.
• Decorate the bridal car for the couple’s departure.

By putting your relationship into a formal business plan, you (as a couple) are forced to discuss and agree upon certain terms and conditions, means of tackling issues and the consequences for not fulfilling your obligations. These matters have to have been discussed thoroughly by the time you decide to get married. The concept of a business plan simply puts your agreement into quantifiable terms. It also assists each person to have a tangible reference of priorities, outcomes and plans of action.

A business plan is a formal statement of specified goals, your motivation for believing that you can reach those goals and your plan to do so. It contains some background information, funding details, the history of the people involved in the venture and a back-up plan for when unexpected problems arise.

The following structure will help you, as a couple, to put a document together that outlines the technicalities of your marriage:

Cover Page and Table of Contents
Executive Summary
A basic summary of the main points and the incentives behind your business plan.

Business Description
Describe the nature of the marriage, what you each value as being important, your careers, interests and individual personalities.

Business Environment Analysis
This would traditionally include competitors, market or customer demand, age groups of your target market etc… In the context of a marriage, this section will refer to the experience that you have both had in previous marriages or in the marriages of your parents. Discuss ex-spouses and children from previous relationships here.

Industry Background
Be more detailed about your previous relationships or marriages in this section, how they contributed to your experience and insight and how you may be able to use this experience to improve your new marriage.

Competitive Analysis
The competition that each spouse faces is usually in the form of the other partner’s career, children, hobbies and personal commitments. Discuss how these will be balanced and handled in reasonable and fair ways.

Market Analysis
Investigate the marriages of your happily married friends and analyse their success. What are they doing right? Ascertain ways in which you can learn from their mistakes and emulate their successes.

Marketing Plan
List a few ways in which you both plan to take initiative, in order to allow your partner to get what they need out of this marriage arrangement. You need to use strategies that will appeal to your target market (your spouse, in this case). Communication is a vital way of collecting and collating data, and then in dealing with your spouse.

Operations Plan
Consider the practical, physical things that you will need to do to make things run smoothly and happily between you. This could include list items like “I will not leave my wet towel on the floor after my shower”, for example.

Management Summary
This section is designed to outline who will be making certain decisions, as well as why and how they will do so. One of you may be better at making certain decisions than the other. For instance, as the wife-to-be, you might be better qualified and able to be responsible for the family finances because you have a background in bookkeeping, for example. As with any organisation, all decisions need to be approved by both members within the marriage before a final verdict is made.

Financial Plan
It is crucial that you know from where money will be coming and on what it will be spent. Most marriage conflicts and problems arise from financial issues. Ensure that you are both informed and at ease with the decisions made about money and spending.

Milestones
Decide on timelines by when you want to have achieved certain goals, and put together plans to do so. These could include building your own home, having children, and so on. As time progresses, you may need to re-evaluate these goals and change them a little. That is perfectly acceptable as long as you remain focussed and yet flexible.

Photo Credit: Christelle Rall

Many couples feel that using the words of another author will help them to express their love more meaningfully, particularly when they are nervous. This is a collection of unusual and humorous readings and verses.

My Heart Has Two Left Feet (Gem)

My clumsy heart has two left feet
It always trips when I see you
It starts to race and skip a beat
My clumsy heart has two left feet
It’s starting now to feel the heat
Because of all the things you do
My clumsy heart has two left feet
It always trips when I see you

The Invitation (Oriah Mountain Dreamer)
It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living.
I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your hearts longing.
It doesn’t interest me how old you are. I want to know if you will risk looking a fool for love, for your dreams, for the adventure of being alive.
It doesn’t interest me what planets are square in your moon.
I want to know if you have touched the centre of your own sorrow, if you have been opened by life’s betrayals or have become shrivelled and closed down from fear of further pain.
I want to know if you can sit with pain, mine or your own, without moving, to hide it, fade it, or fix it.
I want to know if you can be with joy, mine or your own; if you can dance with wildness and let ecstasy fill you to the tips of your fingers and toes without cautioning us to be careful, be realistic, or to remember the limitations of being human.
It doesn’t interest me if the story you are telling me is true.
I want to know if you can disappoint another to be true yourself;
if you can bear the accusation of betrayal and not betray your own soul. I want to know if you can be faithful and therefore trustworthy.
I want to know if you can see beauty even when it is not pretty every day, and if you can source your life on the edge of the lake and shout to the silver of the moon in God’s presence.
It doesn’t interest me to know where you live or how much money you have.
I want to know if you can get up after a night of grief and despair, weary and bruised to the bone, and do what needs to be done for the children.
It doesn’t interest me who you know, or how you came here.
I want to know if you will stand in the centre of the fire with me and not shrink back.
It doesn’t interest me where or what or with whom you have studied.
I want to know what sustains you from the inside when all else falls away.
I want to know if you can be alone with yourself, and if you truly like the company you keep in empty moments.

Love (Roy Croft)
I love you
Not only for what you are,
But for what I am
When I am with you.
I love you,
Not only for what
You have made of yourself,
But for what
You are making of me.
I love you
For the part of me
That you bring out;
I love you
For putting your hand
Into my heaped-up heart
And passing over
All the foolish, weak things
That you can’t help
Dimly seeing there,
And for drawing out
Into the light
All the beautiful belongings
That no one else had looked
Quite far enough to find
I love you because you
Are helping me to make
Of the lumber of my life
Not a tavern
But a temple.
Out of the works
Of my every day
Not a reproach
But a song.
I love you
Because you have done
More than any creed
Could have done
To make me good.
And more than any fate
Could have done
To make me happy.
You have done it
Without a touch,
Without a word,
Without a sign.
You have done it
By being yourself.

Yes, I’ll Marry You (Pam Ayres)
Yes, I’ll marry you, my dear, and here’s the reason why; So I can push you out of bed when the baby starts to cry, and if we hear a knocking and it’s creepy and it’s late, I hand you the torch you see, and you investigate.

Yes I’ll marry you, my dear, you may not apprehend it, but when the tumble-drier goes it’s you that has to mend it. You have to face the neighbour should our labrador attack him, and if a drunkard fondles me it’s you that has to whack him.

Yes, I’ll marry you, you’re virile and you’re lean, my house is like a pigsty you can help to keep it clean. That tasty little dinner which you served by candlelight, as I do chipolatas, you can cook it every night!

It’s you who has to work the drill and put up curtain track, and when i am in a mood it’s you who gets the flak. I do see great advantages, but none of them for you, and so before you see the light, I do,I do,I do

An excerpt from a piece by Ogden Nash
To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you’re wrong, admit it;
Whenever you’re right, shut up.

Photo Credit: Christo Harvey