Pre-Wedding Shots: The New Cool for Couples!

For years, pre-wedding shots have been viewed in different perspectives. Through generations, it has gained acceptance; thus giving it more shape, creativity and fun! While I have seen some royal pre-wedding shots and I must say despite the status of the people involved, the pictures lacked creativity. They were just too rigid and predictable.

However in recent times, a lot has changed. I can’t remember couples married 6-10 years ago going out of their way for pre-wedding shots. Even if it was done, it was done in a studio. Fast forward to 3 years back...couples have shown so much tenacity for the interesting set of shots. It’s amazing to see the creativity couples put into their pre-wedding shots. What I love more.....Colour, Set, Props and Excitement.

 

I’ve taken time to glean from Otunbade’s Photography and I’m sure you will enjoy the different shots I’ve selected. I believe the theme of each shot is a reflection of the couple. However, I must say I really can’t wait to see what creativity would filter into this industry in the years to come..

Straight Outta COZA Marriages

I’ve heard quite a number of couples talk about how their marriage counseling class was a monotonous and boring one. A lot of them have had to learn a number of things themselves which should be all encompassing in the marriage class. Now, I’m not ruling out the place of self-discovery and responsibility, especially where marriage is concerned, but in the age where most individuals see institutions as a place of authority, it is important for these institutions, especially religious, to be aware of the necessary topics to be discussed in a marriage counseling class for would be couples.

 

I am so happy a lot of churches have now fully aware of this necessity and have taken time out to beef up their classes to equip couples to face the 21^st century marital challenges. The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) is one of such and I’ll share some of the process flow I'm familiar with.

As a pre-requisite for getting married, the first step is you must register your engagement with the Personnel in charge of the marriage classes, who is also a married person. With this, you have indicated your readiness to be prepared for a lifetime journey.

Step Two: Your engagement must be known to everyone, especially the Senior Pastors, so that there is no case of mistaken identity...lolzzz. If you are a worker, your HOD must be VERY aware about your engagement. With this you are taught to be Accountable

Your Spouse IS your EVERYTHING....not your CHILDREN

Hmnnnn...this is truly deep! 

I am sure someone is like No Way! My children come first, before my spouse.

My spouse can cheat on me but my children will never

My spouse can leave me but my children will never

My spouse isn't so much of my blood as my children are.......the list goes on!

So what does the original manual says about this subject?  

Ephesians 5:22-33The Message (MSG)

^22-24 Wives, understand and support your husbands in ways that show your support for Christ. The husband provides leadership to his wife the way Christ does to his church, not by domineering but by cherishing. So just as the church submits to Christ as he exercises such leadership, wives should likewise submit to their husbands.
^25-28 Husbands, go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did for the church—a love marked by giving, not getting. Christ’s love makes the church whole. His words evoke her beauty. Everything he does and says is designed to bring the best out of her, dressing her in dazzling white silk, radiant with holiness. And that is how husbands ought to love their wives. They’re really doing themselves a favor—since they’re already “one” in marriage.