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All marriage advice can be helpful and valuable, but there’s something to be said for advice that is immediately effective and easy to implement. Nole Garey of Oh So Beautiful Paper shared this sweet advice with us in V6, and I can think of no better way to brighten your spouse’s day…today!

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Write love letters! They can be handwritten cards sent through the mail or short surprise notes tucked into a shirt pocket. My husband, Andrew, started sending me notes before we were married and continues to do so today. The timing is totally random, and every time one shows up–either in our mailbox or as a note left on a pillow or desk–I can’t help but smile. We see each other every single day and it can be easy to get bogged down by all the things that go into daily life–caring for our daughters, cleaning the house, paying bills, running errands. These little notes are a sweet reminder of our love for each other and the fact that we chose to spend the rest of our lives together, both the fun parts and the not-so-fun parts. I keep every single note in a keepsake box, and every time I look through that box, I realize all over again why he’s the perfect person for me.

Charlie-Juliet Photography

Keep up with Nole:
Blog: Oh So Beautiful Paper
Facebook: Oh So Beautiful Paper
Twitter: @BeautifulPaper
Instagram: @BeautifulPaper

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  1. avatar Mandy Volpe reply

    I love writing notes and sending mail, but I never thought to actually put on in the mail to my own husband. Heading to the mail box, now!

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You may remember today’s cute couple, Katelyn and Michael, from their Southern Newlywed post, where they graciously opened up their happy home to us and shared some of the ways they make their marriage work. Since they are celebrating their fourth anniversary in a few days (they were married on 10/10/10!), we figured there was no better time to share their advice from V6 in a Sweet Tea Sunday. Happiest anniversary, K + M!

Jasmine Star

We are high school sweethearts! We started dating when we were 15 and 17, so we had been together eight years exactly on the day we were married. After dating for so many years and growing up together, we thought we already knew everything about each other. We found out very quickly that we were wrong! Staying connected and learning about one another is something we have to work on constantly in our marriage, and it isn’t always easy! Katelyn’s dad officiated our ceremony and we remember him telling us that we have to decide every day to work on our marriage and put each other first. This isn’t always easy, but in the last few years, we have learned that his words are so true! In order to remember this on a daily basis, we have started getting up a little bit earlier in the mornings so that we can have some quiet time with each other (and our puppy!) on our front porch. We start as many days as possible this way, and it has done wonders for our marriage and our relationship with God!

From Katelyn and Michael’s Southern Newlywed feature

Keep up with Katelyn:
Website: Katelyn James Photography
Blog: Katelyn James Photography
Facebook: Katelyn James Photography
Twitter: @KatelynJames
Instagtam: @KatelynJames

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  1. avatar Mandy Volpe reply

    I love that y’all wake up early and have quiet time on your porch together. Happy Anniversary!

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Last year, when we were gathering together the pages of marriage advice that filled V6, I loved reading everything, but now that I’m engaged, I want to soak up all of the wise words shared like a sponge! It’s so much fun reading back over all the advice for Sweet Tea Sunday each week, and I hope that whether you’re dating, engaged, newly married, or married for decades, these posts encourage you and make you smile. Rita and Nick’s love story is one for the books, and we especially loved their sweet thoughts on the secret to their 64-year marriage!

Justin DeMutiis

What is your wedding date? April 15, 1950
Children? Three children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren
When did you know he/she was “the one?” Rita: The only thing equaling the longevity of our mariage is the ironic prelude of our story. On a summer day in Brooklyn, I was in the park with my two closest friends, and two young gentlemen passed by several times before working up the courage to talk to us and eventually ask my friends out. Those two guys who asked out my best friends were Nick’s best friends. Nick: Afterward, I was playing ball, and my best friends came up to tell me that they both had dates, and that they saved the best one for me…to which I replied, “Oh yeah, sure.” So our first time meeting was on a blind date with the two other couples. As it turns out, our friends only lasted a few dates, and here we are 64 years later.
What’s the secret to your marriage? Respect, love, and faith. We spend time separately socializing with different friends and taking part in different activities, but we always find time to take walks together, talk, dance, and eat our meals together. Our personalities have always complemented each other, but we continue to evolve, and grow to love each other more each and every day. We always put others before ourselves; with our words and actions, we always think of each other first. The love for our children and grandchildren only brings us closer, and our faith has gotten us through the bumps in the road.
What is your favorite thing to do together? We love to dance, watch movies, travel, and spend time with close friends. We’re very active in community events, and once a year, we participate in skits and dances in our community’s annual talent show. Our favorite dances together are the Lindy and the Foxtrot.
What is your best marriage advice? Respect each other’s thoughts and ways, and try to enjoy each and every day of your lives together.

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  1. avatar DeMetria Seals reply

    I really like your ideas love this magazine!!

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