What are some wedding and marriage tips for a first wedding?

Cakester: What are some wedding and marriage tips for a first wedding?
Im getting married in may and this will be my first marriage for me and my fiance and i want it to be my only marriage. What are some tips for a stress free wedding and along happy marriage. My fiance and i get along amazingly and have the same sense of humor but i would like some tips from any one who has been married along time on how to make it last and keep the fire burning after the honeymoon. All answers will be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

Answers and Views:

Answer by Rusty Nail
Everything was perfect for our wedding (except). Expect this. My wife’s dress would not bussel. We sent the rest of the party to the hall and literly ran down the street to the bridal shop to find out that one of the ties was missing. This was 44 years ago, and we are still happily together.

Answer by redlioness
make God the center of your marriage, talk to a good pastor, if you both love Jesus, it will circumvent a lot of troubles.

Answer by Mrs.J
5 years married and I we nearly divorced last year. NEVER lose trust. NEVER stop being thankful. Share the chores 50/50 or trade off no matter who makes more money or works at all for that matter. Always have dates. Once or twice a month if possible once you have kids otherwise you’ll kill your relationship. Don’t have overly high expectations. He/she loves you just by doing your chores FOR you once in awhile but remember to always look for the little simple things to appreciate. Be kind and don’t call each other names in fights. Never raise your voice but speak to the other like an adult and not an insolent child. Always have date nights with your friends and don’t have too many guys only or girls only nights. Appreciate the time alone together because once you have kids there’s rarely such a thing.

Answer by Bon Bon
That , my dear, would be the million dollar answer.
How to make your marriage last and keep the fire burning.
Best answer I can give you, is,
you have to be best friends.
treat each other as you would treat your friends, don’t criticize, don’t over expect, don’t take advantage of, ask opinions, talk about problems, do little things for each other, often
good luck to you

Answer by seamstress
The best way to keep a happy marriage is to treat your husband like you treated him on your fourth date. The magic and wonder will never fade.

However, the reality of the situation is that life does happen and there are things ahead that you will not expect to happen. This is all part of life experience that you just happen to be going through with a mate. Sparks sometimes fade and other times they burn brightly. That is just a part of life. You cannot expect to go into a marriage and believe things will be peachy all of the time.

People think marriage is 50/50%. They could not be more wrong. Marriage is 100/100%. Put in your all each and every day. If he does as well, then you have a recipe for success.

True story: My sister had a co worker who smiled and was so loving each and every time her husband called. My sister assumed they were newlyweds because this woman was always so sweet and happy with her tone of voice and conversations with her husband. When my sister found out this woman was married to this man for 20 years, she had to ask what her secret was. And the answer surprised my sister when the co worker said “Expect nothing. That way, when something happens, you appreciate it no matter how big or small it is.” I have to say, there is a lot of truth to that!!

Answer by Kristy
1. Never yell at each other unless the house is on fire.
2. A marriage takes 3 people: You, your husband and God. Trust in him.
3. Choose your battles. Some things are not worth fighting over and you must learn to agree to disagree.

Good luck!