“What we love determines what we seek. What we seek determines what we think and do. What we think and do determines who we are — and who we will become.”
― Dieter F. Uchtdorf
By watching these movies and meeting some amazing young men in the different organizations I am a part of, I have had the opportunity to reflect on my own ideas about marriage. Although I am not dating, why shouldn't I be able to think of this peculiar topic? Ha! Peculiar! Most girls dream of this day from a very young age, and a lot of girls already know a lot about the details they want for their own wedding! Here, I'll share some of mine. :)
I want my wedding dress to be slimmer fit, with three quarter length sleeves, a slight collar, and all lace. It is just so elegant, isn't it?!
And of course...for the ring...I was a vintage styled wedding ring. Somewhat like this... :) Beautiful, isn't it?
Wouldn't this be a beautiful cake topper? And...it would be the start of my own Willow Tree collection!!
I think to go a long with my vintage wedding theme, this cake would go perfectly!
I used to want a fall wedding, but as of lately, I've decided that I want a spring or summer wedding. Therefore, I need to have springy colors right?! So, my colors will be peach, mint, and gray :)
Wouldn't this make a perfect bridesmaid dress?
Stylish refreshments!
I also like these gray dresses for bridesmaid dresses :)
And...ofcourse...I want to get married in the temple :)
As important as these kinds of plans are, the most important is my desire to get married in the temple and the process that it will take to get there. Ever since I was a young girl, I learned that the LDS temple was a place where people could go to get married and still be married after death. No other place than the temple could do this for couples. It wasn't until I got a little older and I learned how important marriage is and how sacred this covenant is that I decided for myself that this place is where I want to be married. Growing up as a young woman in the church, we were often asked to make a list of qualities that we wanted in a future husband.
Many went as such:
-Blonde hair
-Blue eyes
-Returned Missionary
-Wants to be married in the temple
and of course...my favorite
-A british accent... :)
Now that I am older, in college, and have dated a few different guys, I've learned what qualities I really do find important in a future spouse, and even those qualities I look for in the young men that I date.
-A returned missionary is preferred
-A young man who loves me for all of my strengths and for all of my weaknesses.
-Someone that I can talk to about anything and everything. We could stay up laying or sitting on the couch talking about our hopes, dreams, past, and desires.
-Someone who has remained pure before marriage and will be able to give their all to me.
-A man who honors his priesthood and has a desire to exercise the authority that he is blessed with.
-someone who wants, and loves children.
-And most importantly, a young man who is worthy to take me to the temple.
Now, you have to understand...I have quite a few more qualifications on my list, but a blog is not a place to list all of them. I also recognize that I can't expect to find a young man fitting all of these qualifications if I am not preparing myself right now. I've always been taught that a good relationship and a celestial marriage begins way before the actual engagement. I need to make sure I am worthy and living the gospel fully before I can expect to get married or meet that special someone.
I guess you could say these are a few thoughts that are running through my mind this late at night. I am so very grateful for the knowledge I have gained over my youth through conversations with my young women's group, my parents, friends, and even with some of my closest guy friends. I am so thankful for the opportunity to spend eternity with my best friend (whenever I find him), and to return to my Father in Heaven. This gospel is one of hope, growth, and an opportunity to show and express our desire to return to our Father by following his commandments, fulfilling our covenants, and bearing some of the hardest trials in our life. This is an amazing gospel and I know it to be true, and I have my own burning desire to become the best I can be and to return to my Father in Heaven and to His kingdom above. I KNOW that I am a daughter of royal birth and that I am His daughter. I matter, and I am of infinite worth.
'Till next...
-Lins
