Marriage Without Divorce
June is one of the most frequented wedding months and receptions. After brides and grooms exchange their vows, well-wishers are invited to receptions in honor of the newly weds. Traditionally, the foods and décor of the reception set the tone for their journey to a successful marriage. Just as the couple makes their way to the reception, they are also making their way into a commitment of love and respect in spite of circumstances, to be able to overcome difficulties and to remain together until the death of one of the spouses.
In a sense the reception leads the way to servin' up a successful marriage.
The focal points of a reception are the bridal cake and the punch. The cake represents all the love and respect that the couple shares. As they are photographed taking the first bite, they are beginning to practice the skill of sharing with one another. Both hands on the knife to cut the cake symbolizes cutting through difficulties as one unit. Arms crossed to drink the wedding punch represent their willingness to cross and mingle their lifestyles, goals and ambitions. These first actions together at the reception will begin to serve up a successful marriage.
Customarily, finger foods are served at a reception. These foods symbolize the hands-on experience that a couple must make to overcome trials, tribulations and difficulties in marriage. Like the variety of finger foods that can be served, a couple is faced with choices concerning money, sickness, career changes or family matters. Crisis times call for a time of face-to-face communication to make wise decisions. Talking with one another is vital to success in marriage. Pray together and consider the options to solutions. When solutions are not easily achieved, couples may turn to mentors or counselors for advice. Like finger foods that fill their plates at a reception, couples may find their plates filled with difficulties. But the wise couple will work together with personal hands-on communication and make successful decisions in their marriage.
Finally, at the reception the top layer of the cake is preserved for the couple to serve on their first anniversary. This gesture represents the expected longevity of the marriage.
The couple will find that one of the many phases of marriage is the first year. Since the couple has so many adjustments to make, stress and strain may affect the marital bliss. Sometimes the marriage is cut apart like a knife cutting apart the wedding cake; it ends up being thrown out in divorce. Increasing family members in the unit may cause problems and strife. The next phase of marriage is the empty nest syndrome. When the couple has adjusted to more in the family and are two again, divorce may be served up because they refuse to readjust. Some couples do not like the way the sweet cake of marriage is sliced at retirement. A marriage dish that can be preserved until the death of one of the spouses without divorce is a success.
Thus a reception can be a preview to a successful marriage. The cutting of the wedding cake and the sipping of the punch indicate that the couple is willing to share their love and respect. The finger foods represent the many things that are dished up in marriage and can affect the success. Preserving the top layer of the cake challenges the couple to preserve their marriage and make it one that will last into eternity.
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