Fri, 20 April 2007
LoveCast Show #5 with Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb - Celebrating Interfaith, Intercultural Marriages
Did you know that one third of all marriages today are interfaith and intercultural? Why are they on the rise? Rev. Susanna Stefanachi Macomb, ordained interfaith minister and author of Joining Hands and Hearts, will help you learn more about yourselves and each other. Find out what a couple needs to remember most when intermarrying. Reverend Susanna wants you to know that couples are not alone. She cites the interfaith motto: never instead of, always in addition to. She believes that with enough love, thought, care and respect you can bridge any issue. Most traditions can be celebrated in a universal way. How can you start the process of blending cultures? What is the difference between religious and spiritual? What rituals are important to you and not important to you? Are there different meanings and interpretations of rituals? Listen to this podcast and hear the answers to these questions and more. Get ready to jot down some important questions about yourselves then compare and discuss the answers with your fiance. How do you remain true to yourselves and still make your families happy? What are your parent's greatest fears? Rev. Susanna offers practical advice and guidance. Hear real stories about unions of different faith, colors and cultures. Respect is the foundation and love is the bridge. Rev. Susanna has terrific recommendations and creative solutions to help you structure an interfaith wedding ceremony. Click here to listen to the podcast
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Tue, 17 April 2007
Hear great advice and tips from Sharon and Holli as they discuss the best ways to co-plan and work well together for a pleasant wedding planning experience. The ultimate goal is for everyone to partner and get along. Respect, trust, communication, and reliability make for a good team. In this episode the following questions are explored and answered: Who is in the team and what are the challenges they may have with each other? What should be discussed and established at the initial team meeting? What are some problems moms are having with being part of the team? What's the number one mistake moms make? What's the best way to communicate with others in the team? What are some of the fears of the engaged couple and the moms? Are you worried about what other people think? How can you change course in the middle of the planning to make it go smoother? How can you best mediate problems with others? Should you only talk about wedding plans when with your team? What happens when someone needs to be kicked off the team?!! What is the best
philosophy for moms in the team? Get Sharon's Mother of the Bride book right here Wedding Podcast Network has the largest, most comprehensive selection of wedding planning podcasts. We are wedding talk radio at its best. Click below to subscribe |
Thu, 12 April 2007
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Fri, 6 April 2007
Osnat Gad has been a renowned leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of wedding rings for more than 25 years. She wrote a wonderful book called Wedding Rings where history and romance comes together. Osnat tells us how she got interested in jewelry design and shares her personal design philosophy about the perfect symbol of eternal love. The precious circle signifies love has no beginning and no end. The ring symbolizes unity and your commitment to marriage. Find out where the first known exchange of rings as objects of love took place. We discuss the evolution of the wedding ring and how this tradition got started. Are wedding rings viewed differently today? Listen and find out. Every culture interprets the placement of the ring in its own way. One longstanding tradition is that the wedding ring is worn on the third finger of the left hand. Hear more about this custom here and around the world. Osnat discusses different metal and stone options. We find out more about gold and platinum. We ask Osnat when diamonds came into style as bridal jewelry. Learn more about yellow diamonds, a personal favorite of Osnat's. This is an important time for communication. Osnat recommends how couples should shop for engagement and wedding rings. The guy isn't sure what you really want yet wants to please. Is it okay to tell your boyfriend what you like and don't like? Osnat shares great ideas how to adorn your personal style. Do you want to engrave your ring with a name, a special date, a pet name or private message? Have you considered stackable rings? Ever hear about a torture ring? What better way to celebrate your continuing commitment you have to one another than with an anniversary ring? You will want to make sure your rings fit for a lifetime. Be realistic. Osnat tells us that your finger size may change and the possibility of re-sizing. How should you clean your rings? What if a diamond is loose? Osnat has great practical advice. Osnat's best expert advice: Hear each other. Learn to share. Wedding rings are the most personal gifts between two people in love. Visit Osnat's website by clicking here Click to listen to the show Another great show from Wedding Podcast Network , the largest and most comprehensive resource for wedding planning on demand talk radio.
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