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Clinton News-Record, 1973-09-20, Page 19Palle 3 Some prerequisites to marriage By Rev. G. St. Don MR. AND MRS. ADMEN J. LAMOTHE Married in Sault Ste. Marie Remember Lori Lyn BEAUTY SALON ON NEWGATE ST. 000ERICH The Bride is Done "Free" with her BRIDAL PARTY 524-9337 The bride's hair Is as important as her gown. A visit to the Lori Lyn Beauty Salon will assure a style appropriate for any occasion. Whether a simple innocent look or perhaps an elegant, more sophisticated style. The Lori Lyn Beauty Salon Fashion news for the bride ... a wedding gift that is sure to please ..SHEEPSKIN RUGS in white, natural and a spectrum of colours, The coat story in LEATHER - truly elegant with luxurious fox trim in a choice of colours A luxurious gift for the bride Bat:lions* Factory Outlet faaturau a Complete selection of "GLENLAINE" BLANKETS only at Salnton's factory Outlit Will you find such luxurious quality in twelve shades to ComplIntent any decor. ainio SINCE 189,4 ,Nur. Ottt Mitt I4EllAY built' 14430i. LEATHER PRODUCTS ORIGINAL OLD MILL IN BLYTH BLYTH TauPtiOSE- 1.04273 Vitas 42otle $1,) Pt tit L MUM Wool As you look forward to that big event in your lives, there are a few precautions which you would be wise to consider. As a minister I have found three major areas which have a great effect upon any marriage. FIRST: "Are you marrying with the full consent of your parents? This may seem a very sensitive or even unnecessary question to-ask. However it is very important that you do marry with your parents' ap- proval on both sides if at all possible to assist you in a happy home life. If you marry with the full consent of your parents you then can easily feel accepted and a part of each otherls family. You can feel free to be yourself in their presence and to ask advice from your parents' experiences and to ask their assistance if necessary. In the future your children will see a good example of how to respect their parents if they see in you a respect for your parents. On the other hand, should you marry without your parents' consent immediately your marriage is starting out with a serious problem. Why? Most likely if your parents do not approve of your marriage for one reason or another, it may be for a very good reason. They will be no doubt warning you of the possibilities of your marriage not working out and thus when a problem does arise Chrysanthemums and gladioli graced Elliot Lake Bible Chapel August 18 for the wedding of Margaret Esther Elizabeth Grist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. bensil G. Grist, Elliot Lake, and Adrien J. Lamothe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lamothe, also of Elliot Lake. The double-ring ceremony was conducted by Roger Scott of Sault Ste. Marie. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white crimplene floor-length dress with a short train and lace sleeves that matched her shoulder-Iengtb veil. She carried a bouquet of red and pink roses and fern. Maid of honor was Madeline Lacasse, Elliot Lake. She chose a yellow crimplene dress with matching white lace in the sleeves and veil. She carried multi-colored sweet peas and you cannot feel free to ask the assistance of you parents for fear of them stating: told you so." As a result arguments may arise in your home concer- ning family affairs and you could very easily feel left out and unwanted thus creating bitterness in your hearts and lives. Unfortunately you may begin to take out this resent- ment on each other causing heartache and stress in your marriage life. It is much wiser to do all that is possible to marry with your parents' con- sent. SECONDLY: "Have you agreed on a church where you can worship together in? Inti- macy for many people has become synonymous with sex. But for the modern psychiatrists and marriage counsellors, the word far tran- scends the sexual..Intimacy is not an act, it is a state of existence in which two people gradually share more and more of their innermost thoughts and experiences. This continuing growth is the key to the loving relationship. A total per- sonality contact is achieved where there is a oneness of spirit, a oneness of soul (mind, emotions and will) and a oneness of body. Many conflicts, heartaches and even broken marriages have arisen out of the inability of couples to agree on a church and a minister and a faith in .• • • • • .0 • fern bouquet. Bridesmaid was Juliette Lamothe, Elliot Lake, who was gowned similarly to the maid of honor except in pink. Groomsman was Raymond Saunehe, Elliot Lake. Usher was 'Kenneth Grist, brother of the bride, Elliot Lake. Pink and white bells, streamers and candles decorated the basement of Elliot Lake Bible Chapel. The bride's mother wore an ice blue dress -with matching jacket and a corsage of red tea roses. The groom's mother those "a light blue polyester knit dress and a corsage of salmon-shade tea roses. F'or travelling to Hamilton where the couple will reside, the bride wore a salmon-shade suit of bonded acetate with gold accessories, which they can worship, fellowship with others, take their children to, obtain coun- selling and assistance from in their time of need (and these times do arise) and in general a place where they together as a family can unite in worship in. It is vitally important that if you plan to share your home and your very lives with each other that you find a church in which you both can share in spiritual matters also. THIRDLY: (and finally) Be sure that your love is genuine and not a mere and passing in- fatuation with each other. Anything that is genuine and good must be tested and proven, your love to each other will be no exception. There are many unproven, false and vague definitions of love. One of the clearest and the best definitions and guidelines I have to offer you is found in the Bible, I Cor. 13:4-7: "Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boast- ful or proud. Never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. If you love someone you will be loyal to him (or her) no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him (or her), always expect the best of him (or her) and always stand your ground in defending him (or her). (Paraphrased Tran slation) If you take this definition of true love as your motto in your marriage and home, you shall be well equipped to face the joys and testings of married life. In conclusion, the scripture reveals that "Wisdom is found in a multitude of counsellors." If you hear any advice which seems practical and is proven, receive it and ponder it over in your own minds. Who knows, it may be very vital to your marriage and future happiness.