As the clock winds down before the wedding, I can’t help but ponder on all the wonderful things that have come of this engagement process. These last 9 months of marriage preparation have stretched me personally to a level of growth…
Some are born to build, others, to acquire. Some are born to hear, others, to inspire. His story isn’t over, but it is being written to inspire. It’s my brother’s birthday, and today, Nathan is 26. If you’ve never met…
I love the burnt colors of fall, the spiced lattes, and of course, Halloween spirit. There’s a ton of interesting history surrounding the holiday. I recently read this account on the History Channel’s website and learned a lot. What’s not…
I (Jaime) find inspiration, laughter, and emotional connections in stories. Song, book, or TV, I will always find a quote to match any given situation. Going through a divorce? Meet Ross, “the divorce force” (Friends). Having a girl’s night out?…
There is more than one way to a man’s heart. Let’s start with food. Men love food. Next we’ll say football. A lot of them like that too. Football season may or may not affect your marriage, but I have seen effects…
The term femininity has a variety of implications. I’m not talking about gender identity, feminism, or the word’s obnoxious pronunciation, but the role femininity has played in my upbringing and now my marriage. If you grew up in a southern…
You were always told to love your neighbor as yourself, but I recently learned that sometimes means loving your literal neighbor even when they’re losing it on your front porch. If you’ve ever been yelled at or physically threatened by…
One of the excuses that I hear most often (and that I tell myself all the time) about healthy eating is that it’s hard to do. Enter healthy banana nut muffins. I guess it’s harder to cook something healthy than it is…
I was always an energetic and fidgety little girl. I’d get excited, and I couldn’t control myself. I’ll admit I could get a little out of hand. And I wasn’t afraid of anything either. So I guess you could say…
Wedshock is dedicated to the couples everywhere that have decided to take the next step. We deal mostly with issues related to marriage, but some days, I feel like I need to address other topics. I am your classic female…
Wedshock is a newlywed blog that speaks to the highs and lows of new marriage in a fun, honest and helpful way. There's more to marriage than happily ever after.
