We started planning our wedding with a budget that felt reasonable and manageable.

Now, we just tell people our theme is 'financially irresponsible chic.'

They say finding your soulmate is like finding that perfect missing piece to your life's puzzle.

But what they don't tell you is that once you find that piece, you then discover it's part of a much larger, 1000-piece puzzle that you both have to build together... and it doesn't come with instructions.

Marriage is like a recipe for your favorite dish

it starts out with the perfect mix of ingredients, but over time, you realize you've been adding a little more love, a little more patience, and a whole lot of forgiveness to get it just right

Marriage is like a great recipe

it takes a little bit of love, a little bit of patience, and a whole lot of forgiveness when you burn the dinner