The Trust Issue

Photography by Athena Grace

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hi lovely! How are you going, precious one? It’s an absolute honour to have you pick up this copy of White Magazine and be reading this letter—thank you. Each piece I write comes deep from my heart straight to yours and I hope to share some words that meet you where you’re at.

So, you’ve picked up this copy most likely looking for some inspiration—I hope that we give you a visual feast but also leave you with a deeper impression, one that carries long into your marriage. We care so deeply for your relationship and want to see you have every success, through the beautiful times and the ones that need your patience.

I’m excited for you in this journey! No matter where you are at, if you’re six months away from being married or a more seasoned couple, there is so much to keep learning as individuals and together. Sometimes the mountain seems really high, but the climb is most definitely worth it.

Amongst these pages, our focus has been on the topic of ‘Trust’. Do you ever have trust issues with your friends, family or colleagues? I’ll be the first to pop my hand up for this one. I remember early on in our marriage being unsure if Luke had my back—would he stick up for me no matter what and defend my honour to the end? I was proud to be on his arm, but was he proud to have me on his? Enough was enough though … I had to come to a point where I needed to throw out those negative, consuming thoughts and being a ‘doubting Thomas’, and start believing, start trusting. If I wanted trust, I needed to show it and live it! There are times when these thoughts try and creep back in, but instead of retreating into my own little world, I go straight to Luke and we talk it through.

Sometimes we think it’s easier to do things ourselves, but here you are about to embark on the most beautiful partnership … one that requires ALL of you. 1) It needs you to trust yourself and 2) Trust your husband/wife. You’ve totally got this you know—believe in yourself and believe in them. Marriage can be the most beautiful thing where two souls join and achieve so much more together.

Enjoy the ride, and the read!