With Love Issue 3 by Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings

A BUFFALO & ROCHESTER INDIE WEDDINGS PUBLICATION

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10 : Real WNY Love Story : Jessica & Neal 14 : Fiesta-Inspired Fun 18 : Modern Day Groom’s Guide 22 : Handmade Happiness : Chic Cocktail Hour 28 : Real WNY Love Story : Alexandra & Daniel 33 : Creative Couples’ Tattoos 34 : Handmade Happiness : DIY Accessories 37 : Bachelorette Scavenger Hunt 40 : Real WNY Love Story : Jessica & Levi 47 : Into the Woods : Bridal Editorial 60 : Handmade Happiness : Sentimental & Sweet Gifts 62 : Real WNY Love Story : Leah & Sean 66 : Love Secrets : Married for Twenty+ Years Cover Credits : Dress : Made by Anatomy | Earrings : Adornments Flowers : William’s Florist and Gift House

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Welcome to the third issue of With Love magazine, presented by Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings!

This issue celebrates the inspiration and excitement of planning a wedding in WNY, and provides the newest and freshest ideas to make your big day as unique as your love!

Through this magazine, our exciting blog, and fun bridal shows, we provide a fresh take on everything weddings and offer endless inspiration for creative brides and grooms across WNY! We seek out the most creative wedding professionals in Buffalo, Rochester and the surrounding areas and connect them with the hippest couples who refuse to settle for anything less. We make planning your big day a total blast because we love what we do and so do our vendors! All of our members are passionate about their talents, specialize in unique services or handmade products, insist on putting their clients’ needs first, are LGBT friendly and are ready to rock your wedding!

So, if you’re ready to break away from boring, and party with the best of WNY as you say “I do”, then you’re in the right spot!

EDITOR

Ali Eagen Made by Anatomy

EDITOR

Erica Eichelkraut Zilbauer City Lights Studio

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Jodi Soper Anchored By Design

Contributors : Handmade Happiness : M Bellished Events Featured Shoots : Lydia Maybee Photography, Natalie Sinisgalli Photography, City Lights Studio Real Weddings : Nickel City Studios, Bella Art Photography, Natalie Sinisgalli Photography, Dawn M. Gibson Photography Assistants : Megan Smith, Evan Duckett

Advertiser Index All Season Party & Tent Rental ....................................... 68 Anchored By Design ........................................................... 43 Buffalo Cake Pops ............................................................... 32 CJ Sound ................................................................................ 16 City Lights Studio ................................................................ 59 Dawn M. Gibson Photography ........................................ 4 Fairy Cakes Cupcakery ..................................................... 36 Graphic-Poetry by Elizabeth Rose Designs ............... 17 Joeval’s Formalwear ........................................................... 16 Lace and Day ......................................................................... 7 Lloyd’s Catering .................................................................... 32 Made by Anatomy ............................................................... 59 McCarthy Tents & Events ................................................. 36 SH Photography ................................................................... 36 Salon Elizabeth ..................................................................... 46 The Foundry Suites ............................................................. 17 The Inn on the Lake ............................................................ 16 Westminster & Madeline’s Catering ............................. 2

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Embrace the outdoors with these free-spirited shower ideas!

Dream Catcher Favors What You’ll Need:

Metal or Wooden Hoop / Yarn / Feathers / Beads / Ribbon

Wrap the hoop edges completely with yarn. Start to make the web by stretching yarn across the hoop, making loops in different directions. Continue making loops that are evenly spaced apart or create a totally unique, free-form design. Pull tightly, knot and trim excess yarn. Decorate with tassels, feathers, and beads as you wish.

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Ikkat Tin Can Vases What You’ll Need:

Tin Cans of Various Sizes / Acrylic Paint / Gold Spray Paint / Foam Brushes / Painter’s Tape / Stencil

Spray-paint cans gold. When dry, use painter’s tape or a stencil to create your desired pattern. Use a foam brush to apply the acrylic paint. Slowly, peel away tape or stencil to reveal your design. Fill with water and add your favorite flowers.

Feather Stirrer Stick What You’ll Need:

Scissors / Hot Glue Gun / Feathers / Bamboo Skewers / Washi Tape

Start by adding your largest feather to the skewer, with a dot of hot glue. Continue adding feathers until desired look is achieved. Twist your tape onto the skewer covering any messy parts, snip excess and voila!

DIY Designs by M Bellished Events

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Real WNY Love Story

How We Met

“I met Neal once at my shoe boutique in 2009 and later that winter, I threw a beach party in my apartment. Neal showed up with swim trunks on and a lifeguard whistle. After sharing some punch and talking to each other all night, we were headed out to Allen Street when Neal forgot his camera upstairs. I took him back up to grab it, and we shared our first kiss. Fast forward three years and we’re living in New Orleans. It’s the Fourth of July and we’re laying in Crescent Park on a blanket watching the fireworks with a thousand other people, and out of nowhere, he popped the question!”

Vibrant Choices

“Everything, from the food, to the furniture and the wardrobe had to be out of the ordinary.

I knew I wanted a wedding dress that was a little fashion forward, and the blush Vera Wang dress just wouldn’t leave my head!

Because my dress was pink, it was a struggle to come up with a specific color scheme, so we finally said ‘If we like it, let’s do it.’ The vintage furniture were all inspired by the theme, and laid out to encourage mingling and comfort. I think part of the beauty of our wedding day was the vibrancy of it all!”

Nola in EA

“We were married on July 4th, 2015 in Buffalo, but living in New Orleans when we got engaged, planning the majority of the wedding remotely was a big challenge. Fortunately, I had our wedding planner, and my parents doing so much of the footwork in Buffalo, that we were able to pull off a New Orleans style wedding at Knox Farms. We didn’t want to be limited in any way and had to throw anything boring or traditional out the window.

We had to have a second line at our ceremony, which is a parade with a brass band traditionally done at NOLA weddings. We wanted to have an upscale, backyard barbecue for the reception. Our caterer was so amazing, it’s possible we were teleported to some lovely old plantation home in the South that evening!”

Credits Photography : Nickel City Studios Venue : Knox Farm Estate Bride’s gown & veil : White by Vera Wang | Twigs and Honey Groom’s suit : J. Crew Wedding planner : Social Maven Caterer & flowers : Private Knives Catering & Events Rentals : McCarthy Tent and Events | Quaint | Vintage Touch Trolly : Diamond Limo Specialty linens & hankies : La Tavola Rentals | Lin’s Antiques Reception band & second line band : The Hot Club of Buffalo | Bison City Stompers Cakes : Sweet Treats SUBMIT YOUR REAL LOVE STORY! buffaloindieweddings.com/submit

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Mini pinata favors : Lulaflora Placecards : Louelle Design Studio

Floral arrangement : Fern Croft Floral Tassel earrings : Peg’s Hardware

Bow tie : Vagabond Bow Ties

Invitations : Louelle Design Studio

Bridal clutch : JEM Design Die-cut favor tags : Lulaflora

Bridesmaid bracelets : Peg’s Hardware Sweetheart cake : Fairy Cakes Cupcakery

Wooden platforms : Head Over Heels for Shoes

Photograph : Michael DeMaria

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Photography: Natalie Sinisgalli Photography Wardrobe: Incognito Menswear Styling: The Men’s Room Barber Lounge & Spa Models: Kyle Wilson, Ben Todd, Gunther Jacobson, Brandon Alvarez Boutonnieres : Fabulous Flowers Creative direction and styling : Buffalo & Rochester Indie Weddings

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Cocktail hour has never looked so glamorous!

Gilded Marble Coasters What You’ll Need:

Oven Bake Clay / X-acto Knife / Large Clear Glass / Gold Liquid Gilding / Small Paint Brush / Baking Tray / Parchment Paper

Break off several clay pieces in various colors and roll them out into even length strands with varying thickness. Twist all the strands together. Roll out again to twice original length, then fold in half and twist again, repeating 2-3 times total to create tie-dye effect. Form a ball and use glass like a rolling pin to roll flat to a ¼” thickness.

Use the top of the glass and trace a circle with X-acto knife. Transfer circles to a baking sheet with parchment paper and bake the clay according to the brand’s instructions. Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Use liquid gilding to paint the outside edges.

View more DIY inspiration on our website!

Vintage Bottle Stopper What You’ll Need:

Vintage Drawer Knobs / Wine Corks / Drill with Small-sized Bit

Use a drill and small bit to drill a hole into the center of the cork. Screw the knob into place and enjoy!

Simple Syrups What You’ll Need:

1 Cup Sugar / 1 Cup Water / Array of Herbs, Berries and Oils

Add water and sugar to pot and bring to a rapid boil. Stir continuously until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in your infusion. Let it cool completely and strain into an air-tight container. Infusion could be almost anything your heart desires; try rosemary, vanilla, or mixed berry!

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Take some time to relax and enjoy the days before your wedding by hosting a field day full of fun with your bridal party. Gather the gear, prep the picnic and get your game faces on!

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Real WNY Love Story

First Sight

“We first met in 2011 on a blind date; a double dinner-date at a pizzeria with mutual friends. We had a wonderful time and have been together ever since. Falling in love with Daniel was easy; he’s a generous, loving man who thinks of everyone else first. We spent an enormous amount of time together while we dated. Daniel owned a horse, and we went riding every weekend together.”

The Big Ask

“Not too long after meeting, we realized we had the same birthday, August 2nd. It was only fitting that on our shared birthday in 2014, on our normal walk in Williamsville, Daniel proposed at Glen Falls, while we were sitting on ‘our bench’.”

Local Venues

“The church was easy; I wanted to get married at my alma mater Canisius College, so I booked Christ the King Chapel. The reception venue was a bit more tricky, but we chose The Fox Valley Club after meeting with them. They were amazing and it was one of the best choices we made.”

Special Touches

“We ended the night with fireworks done by Skylighters. I kept it a secret from absolutely everyone, except a handful of vendors. Fox Valley put a blanket out for us to get outside and spend a few minutes alone together before our guests joined. The results are some of the best pictures of our night.”

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Credits Photography : Dawn M. Gibson Church : Christ the King Chapel at Canisius College Reception: The Fox Valley Club Flowers : Blossoms and Treasures Wedding dress : MA Carr Makeup : Anna Privitera Hair & manicure : Transitions Salon Videographer : Monarch Videography Jeweler : S&E Jewelers Limo : S&S Limousine Rentals : All Season Rentals Bridesmaids dresses : Victoria’s Bridal Cake : Cheesy Eddie’s Fireworks : Skylighters Invitations : Calling Cards Unlimited SUBMIT YOUR REAL LOVE STORY! buffaloindieweddings.com/submit

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Phil and Carly “We knew we wanted to get matching tattoos, and after deliberating on some ideas, we met an artist who had drawn roses, and we thought they were perfect. We loved the look and style, and since roses represent love, we knew it would be great for us. We also both have an affinity for lighthouses, and after I proposed to Carly at the Buffalo lighthouse, it was a no-brainer for us to add those as well.”

Leah and Michael

“Our tattoos, ‘Siempre Contigo’, sit on our left wrists, somewhere we would see often. It translates as ‘Always With You’ and symbolizes our love for each other, how we’re always there for one another, and how we’re never alone. It also exists for our loved ones that have passed. Although it’s just one, simple phrase, it encompasses a lot of different meanings for us.”

Erika and Maggie “We had always wanted to get some sort of tattoo for each other and loved the idea of two girls with tin can phones. The tattoo fits us perfectly because Maggie is the listener and I am definitely the talker in our relationship.”

Define your style with these bold DIY embellishments!

DVD Geometric Shoes What You’ll Need:

Shoes / DVDs / Scissors / Tweezers / Epoxy

Cut the DVDs in half and carefully peel the two layers apart.

Cut the reflective side into a variety of shapes. Lay down a pattern on the table to find one you love. Apply the epoxy and begin laying the mirrored pieces onto the shoe using tweezers. Follow the drying directions for the epoxy.

View more DIY inspiration on our website!

Upcycled Belt or Sash What You’ll Need:

Ribbon / Vintage Items Such as Earrings, Necklaces or Brooches / Glue / Needle and Thread

Cut the ribbon to fit around your waist, with plenty of excess for tying. Start with you vintage accessories and glue or sew the items to the ribbon. Have fun with the layout and create a piece that’s truly unique to your style. Once you have a finished design, sew the ends of the ribbon to eliminate fraying and show off your new accessory!

Pearl Collar Necklace What You’ll Need:

Headband / Beads / Needle and Thread

Use a strong thread the same color as your beads, and create a knot at the tip of the headband so the thread is securely attached.

Trim the excess from your knot and begin threading your beads to the desired length. The first strand should be the longest, so after every strand of beads you attach, shorten them gradually until you get to the shortest length you’d like (we suggest about 3-4” long.)

Continue this around the headband, lengthening again as you make your way around the other side.

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Let’s face it : Bridesmaids dresses have earned a bit of a bad rap over the last few decades (don’t get us started on the 70’s…)

But, as with all things weddings, new traditions are being embraced, and those frilly, fluffy days are fading away!

Incorporate coordinating & unique patterns!

Individual silhouettes that flatter every body type!

Bring in textured fabrics!

Get creative with the accessories and bouquets!

Let your cultures shine through!

First Page Photographers (top to bottom) : City Lights Studio, Jacqueline Connor Photography, Dawn M. Gibson Photography Second Page Photographers : Natalie Sinsigalli Photography, City Lights Studio, Dawn M. Gibson Photography, Nicole Mason, Nickel City Studios

Real WNY Love Story

JESSICA & LEVI

How We Met

“I met Levi on a dating website, according to which we had a ‘96% match’. For a month, we chatted back and forth about our mutual love of movies and Doctor Who, until I finally said ‘Why haven’t you asked me out yet?’, which lead to our first date!”

How He Popped the Question

“Levi made dinner one night and recommended that we watch a holiday movie. I chose one of my favorites, Love Actually. What I didn’t know is the version we were watching had some special edits. In the famous scene with the cue cards, Levi edited in new cards to show pictures of the two of us as Muppets and talked about our relationship! When the final card appeared on screen, it asked if I would marry Levi!”

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“Doctor Who” Inspiration

“As both of us are huge fans, the start of the theme of the wedding was easily Doctor Who. This gave us the ability to include some of our other science fiction fandoms like Back to the Future and Jules Verne.

Reception attendees dressed in various time periods which added another fun aspect and helped reinforce the theme.”

A Very DIY Wedding

“Almost the entire wedding was DIY. Having everyone we love work together to create our vision was so touching. The bouquets were paper flowers made from used books and atlases, and included vintage buttons and silk flowers from my mother’s and grandmother’s dresses and bouquets. We are so happy that people went along with our wacky vision!”

Credits Photography : Bella Art Photography Venue : Marygold Manor Wedding dress : Stella’s Bridal Boutique Grooms suit : Bureau Rings : Boone Rings Makeup : Signature Salon and Day Spa Music : Whirlin Disc Sound Transportation : Status Limousine Wedding cake : Just Say Cheesecake Cupcakes : D&M Confections Flowergirl dresses : Pumpkins Bridesmaid dresses : Lindy Bop Portraits venue : Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum SUBMIT YOUR REAL LOVE STORY! buffaloindieweddings.com/submit

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Nearby destinations for weddings, showers or weekend getaways!

Lucky for us WNY’ers, we’re only an hour or so away from some of the best areas in the region! Whether you’re looking for a beautiful, scenic venue for your wedding event or organizing a getaway weekend with your honey or your besties, just hit the road to get to these incredible gems!

South/East:Canandaigua Lake Photo : Alexandra Meseke

Photo : Hanlon Fiske

Twisted Rail Brewing Company

Sonnenberg gardens State park

The inn on the lake

For beer lovers, you must visit this quaint microbrewery situated in a beautifully restored, 100-year-old train depot in the heart of downtown Canandaigua.

Whether strolling through its flower-filled gardens or picnicking under its majestic trees, this is a very special place for a visit or special event.

Nestled on the shore of Canandaigua Lake in the heart of the Finger Lakes region, The Inn on the Lake combines traditional warmth and elegance with modern-day conveniences.

Also check out:

Casa Larga Winery for a vast array of NY wines in their tasting room!

Also check out:

Bristol Mountain for more outdoor fun, in any season!

Also check out:

Bristol Harbour Resort for incredible views and 5 star services!

North/West: Niagara-on-the-Lake Photo : Nicole Gatto

Photo : Sugar Photo Studios

Freedom run winery

Old niagara-on-the-lake

The inn on the twenty

Just about a 40 minute drive from Buffalo, Freedom Run Winery is located in the Niagara Escarpment. Visit for wine tours, or dance your wedding night away in their incredible outdoor barn space!

Niagara-on-the-Lake, often called the loveliest town in Ontario, has a long and distinguished history. Old Town is made for walking, and the countryside is dotted with romantic vineyards. Spend the day shopping for special, local gifts and treats from the region.

With breathtaking vineyard views of Lake Ontario, to romantic sunsets, you will enjoy a weekend getaway to celebrate any special occasion.

Also check out:

Silversmith Brewing Company for the beer aficionados in the group!

Also check out:

The Shaw Festival to see some of the region’s best theatrical performances!

Also check out:

Pillar and Post to enjoy a day of pampering in a lovely spa!

Photo : Matthew Mannin

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Photography by Bubbles & Berries Boudoir

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Photography : City Lights Studio | Featured models : Julianna Elizabeth & Dakota Follis-Ziarko | Beauty styling : Salon Elizabeth Floral arrangements : Williams Florist and Gift House | Assistants : Megan Smith & Nicole Cooke

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Dress : Lovely Bride | Hair comb : Something Blue by Leeandi’s | Earrings : Adornments

Dress & veil : Lovely Bride | Hair comb : Something Blue by Leeandi’s

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Dress : Lovely Bride | Veil : Owl La Mode | Earrings : Adornments

Dress : Lovely Bride | Hair piece : Adornments

Dress : Lovely Bride | Bra : Lace and Day | Jewelry : Thin Ice

Dress : Lovely Bride | Hairpiece : Danani | Earrings : Adornments

Dress : Lovely Bride | Hairpiece : Danani | Necklace : Adornments

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Dress : Lovely Bride | Hair comb : Something Blue by Leeandi’s | Earrings : Adornments

Dress : Lovely Bride | Veil : Danani | Earrings : Adornments

Dress : Lovely Bride | Veil : Danani | Earrings : Adornments

Handmade love for your parents, your ‘maids or your man

Memory Art What You’ll Need:

Piece of Wood / Copy of a Quote / Graphite Paper / Sharpie Marker / Sandpaper

Enlarge your quote to fit your piece of wood. Using the graphite paper, trace over to transfer your quote to the wood. Once the quote is fully transferred, use Sharpie marker to trace the quote. Rub the sandpaper over the wood when finished to give it a vintage feel.

View more DIY inspiration on our website!

Gift Wrap Paper Roll Box

What You’ll Need:

Toilet Paper Roll / Paint / Ribbon / Gift Tag / Trinket

Paint outside of toilet paper roll as you wish. Once dry, fill with your gift, and push ends in towards each other to seal. Add ribbon, gift tag and trinket of your choice.

Gift Wrap

What You’ll Need:

Paper of Your Choice / Paint / Old Credit Card

Place paint on paper in random pattern. Swipe the credit card over the paint by dragging in various directions across the paper.

Repeat until desired effect is achieved.

Photo Charm Bracelet What You’ll Need:

Sticky Back Bubble Cap Rounds / Charms / Pictures / Super Glue / Scissors / Jump Rings / Pliers / Chain / Bracelet or Key Chain

Start by selecting pictures to use for charms and resize to fit properly.

Remove one of the rounds and press over a picture, centering it so it showcases the image. Press to adhere the picture, and then cut excess. Next, place a drop of glue on the charm, and push your photo bubble into place. Let dry and add jump rings. Continue creating charms and attach to a bracelet or key ring. Also, consider a signature bracelet crafted by Brittany Leigh Jewelry, featuring your own handwriting or that of someone you love in sterling silver!

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Real WNY Love Story

Married

“My husband, Sean, and I met 10 years ago at a bar (so classic). Sean had just moved to Rochester on somewhat of a trial basis, but of course, I have kept him here for a decade now. We fell in love the way people do, and in 2010, Sean surprised me by proposing, ring in hand, at a picturesque spot in Ireland. It happened only several days into a 3 week trip (without cell service to call back home), so it was a very fun and romantic way to begin our engagement.”

Custom Touches

“We considered a photo booth but wanted to stick with the vintage look. With a lot of help from my stepfather, we built a photo booth that was a trifold wall of photos and frames which was a lot of fun for us and all our guests.

At the center of our dessert table was our wedding cake, which I absolutely loved since it was decorated by my husband during the pre-wedding rush less than an hour before our ceremony.”

Mad Tea Party

“It was our goal to come up with a wedding day that was unique to us. After much discussion, we arrived upon a theme that can only be described as a whimsical, vintage tea party with a subtle nod to Alice in Wonderland. There were a few illustrations from the books showing up here and there (menus, beverage stations, etc.). Dinner had a sort of mad tea party vibe, which I tried to encompass with mismatched china place settings and single blooms of ranunculus with their erratic, curvy stems.

Remembering the White Rabbit’s fear of being ‘late for an important date,’ I worked vintage clock faces into the tablescapes! We were able to find a handful of different publications of Alice in Wonderland that I also incorporated into the table decor amongst other vintage and antique books.

Our save-the-dates invited guests to dress with vintage flare if they chose. As we watched our guests arrive from an upstairs window, we were ecstatic to see the results: old-fashioned hats, suspenders, vintage-inspired hairstyles, and more!”

Credits Photography : Natalie Sinisgalli Photography Venue : Granger Homestead & Carriage Museum Rentals : Hank Parker Rentals, McCarthy Tents & Events, Petunia Rose Coordination : Limedrop Events, Lisa Murley Wedding dress : Juliana’s Bridal Hairstyling : Tru Salon on Park, Rachel McCooey Makeup : Mb Studio, Sara Lovell Catering : The Rabbit Room Bartending : Rochester’s Top Shelf Staffing SUBMIT YOUR REAL LOVE STORY! buffaloindieweddings.com/submit

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“A great marriage takes commitment, perseverance and constant tending.”

Claudia & Andrew Peruzzini, Married 30 years “Every relationship is different, but one staple we’ve found great pleasure in is participating in an activity your spouse really enjoys. It’s a way of understanding each other better, and being with each other at the same time.”

Maria and Ed Eagen, Married 38 years “Being in love means never taking each other for granted. It’s those simple acts of selflessness that make us appreciate, respect and love each other more each day.

Just bringing home that extra cup of ‘dark roast’ coffee can mean the world!”

Catherine and Luke Humphrey, Married 22 years “A marriage is built on many layers of commitment. The strongest commitment, of course, is to one another. Another, for us, is to family -- my husband and I met in high school, so we’ve known each other’s parents and siblings for a long time, and we have grown together into one big family. It’s also important to commit to one another’s individuality.”

Billie & Frederick McAdam, Married 34 years “Always talk through every issue and listen to each other. Never go to bed mad. Maintain some space in your life for the things you like to do as individuals.

Be supportive and kind no matter the situation. Make your partner your best and most trusted friend. Compromise. Tell each other you love them, and value them.

Be grateful to have this other person willing to share their life with you, and never lose sight of that.”

Jen & Jay Perena, Married 20 years Artwork : Louelle Design Studio

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