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Chemistry is nice, but it's fleeting in the long term no matter what sparks you once knew. But a little work can bring it back and also bridge the gaps when it wanders!

WooHoo!!! Bring on 2021 and beyond! Check out our new packages and contact us with questions and to select the package that best suits your needs! We look forward to you hearing from you for all your life event needs.

Love never gives up!

Wow! The cusp of 2021 is here!! This year has been a mixed bag of nuts. We've been brought to our knees and shattered this year However, just like the Phoenix, We rose from the ashes. Covid-19 - the dreaded Corona Virus has changed all of us! This year, despite all the hardship, we came together. For the first time in years we were able to all take a breath, then two and three and enjoy all the things we were missing out on or just catching glimpses of with the busy lives w...e all lead. My hope for all of us is that we bring to 2021 the same dedication and feeling being with our loved ones more this year than ever before and continue to build on it. Much love to you all! The Ancaster Wedding Show, a source for all things wedding took a back seat this year to be sure that everyone could be safe. But make no mistake, AWS will be back for our Summer Gala in August with some new changes and twists on the traditional wedding show. Blauwe Watters Events & BDBE will also be back and bold as ever to make everyone giddy with happiness for their weddings, Christenings, and blessings of every kind. I'd like to thank all of you, my family, my friends, my DWPhoto, BWE, BDBE & my AWS families for all of your support. I have been very blessed to be part of all your special moments this year. I'm looking forward to all the special events to come for my families for 2021 and beyond! So, at midnight, raise a glass to all of us, and say CHEERS to a happy, wonderous and adventure filled 2021!

NO marriage gets it all right all the time. None. Instead of focusing on your failures, celebrate your successes!

Bad days, weeks and months can come and go... Persevere and the rewards will be SO WORTH IT!

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If it's been a hard journey, take heart! You've made it this far - and you are better for it!

Emotions are nice, but they should not rule us one way or the other. We ~choose~ love

The best gift you can give your spouse is a healthy you! Take steps to get and stay healthy.

A great and important policy. If we're not making sure we prioritize and carve out time and energy for our spouse they can end up with our 'leftovers' which is less than God intended and less than what we 'signed up for'. Be intentional in giving your spouse your best!

Make that daily commitment and it will change your marriage!

Hmmm... just think of all the ice cream you could eat guilt free after a nice long make-out session!

As certified SYMBIS facilitator, I'm always happy to chat with couples to help them continue to build their sold foundations. Ask me how. Rev. Krista 5 EVERYDAY... MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND HOW TO TACKLE THEM By Drs. Les and Leslie Parrott September 23, 2020 Communication, Conflict Every married couple must overcome problems over the course of their relationship. Obstacles are part of life. Everyone faces them, but couples have the privilege of facing them together. Today, we’re breaking down five everyday marriage problems most couples will encounter at sometime in their relationship. Let’s take a look! 1. NOT MAKING TIME FOR EACH OTHER. Time is a valuable commodity. You must make time for one another if you want a happy marriage. However, it’s easy to get bogged down by careers, kids, and all-around busy schedules. The direct result of being too busy is losing valuable time with your spouse. How to tackle the problem: Sit down together and have a chat about your schedules, and how you might be able to create more time for one another. There’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each couple will have to craft a rhythm that works for them. The big takeaway is to build something that works for you both and allows you to have more quality time together. (Our book, Your Time-Starved Marriage, is a great resource to help you tackle this issue.) 2. GETTING OUT OF SYNC. Life can throw us out of sync with one another from time to time. Often, this manifests as a breakdown in communication and understanding. When we can’t understand where our spouse is coming from, it’s impossible to see their point of view. How to tackle the problem: Always go back to basics when you find yourselves out of sync. Recall all the reasons you fell in love with your spouse, and open yourself up to a renewed understanding of them. Remember, you’re on the same team! 3. LOSING PATIENCE OVER EVERYDAY ANNOYANCES. It’s a little too easy to get irritated with the people we’re closest to. Sometimes, we lose patience and lash out at our spouses when we’re annoyed or on edge. Even though this might seem like a little, inconsequential thing in the moment, the little things add up to a lasting negative impact over time. How to tackle the problem: Put yourself in your spouse’s shoes. How would you feel if they were constantly snapping at you over little things, like the sock drawer being left open or the dishes piling up in the sink? Then, instead of making them feel bad about whatever is annoying you, see how you can help. 4. NUMBING OUT WHEN LIFE GETS TOO REAL. We understand how tempting it is to disconnect and retreat into your own head when you’re going through a difficult time. It’s natural to want to stay occupied and keep moving at a fast pace to outrun whatever is happening. But doing so shuts out your spouse. How to tackle the problem: Be vulnerable with one another and share what you’re each feeling. If you want, talk to your spouse about the positive things you want to do to cope with the problem. Then, choose a few activities to share that will help you stay connected and productive while you navigate the situation. 5. FAILING TO CULTIVATE INTIMACY. Intimacy is one of the greatest joys of marriage. Unfortunately, many couples find themselves starved for intimacy because they’re not intentionally cultivating it. This can lead to other difficulties in your marriage. How to tackle the problem: Make time to date your spouse, and carve out one-on-one, alone time specifically for intimacy. You’ll be surprised at how much a little intimacy can re-invigorate your passion for one another.

Never stop dating! (Your spouse!)

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Stay close enough that you "could share an umbrella". Living together under the covering of God's love, help and protection, acknowledging Him as the head of your household, and He will keep you safe through the storm.

What you're building together can be one of the most powerful things on earth - two people in unity, under God. Build and keep building.

Guys, never stop pursuing your bride and she'll never stop feeling loved.

Pure love has no conditions. Love does not restrain itself or hold back. Love gives and it doesn't ask for anything in return. Love is a continuous flow without any limits. And all of this is inside you.

So important to remember. The closer we get to someone the more we realize how IMPERFECT they are and unconditional love must come into play. You are not perfec...t either. But we risk knowing and being fully known and we choose to love in the face of all imperfection and it is a beautiful thing! See more

It's a life-long journey we embark on in marriage to continually learn how to love our spouse in meaningful ways to them. A journey like no other, worth every mile.

Emotions come and go and often depend on chemicals, hormones, and external circumstances - even the weather. But love is a choice we make that steadies us throu...gh all of the above - and whatever else comes. If you're struggling, ask the author of perfect love to help you live out the choice of love. He will. See more

Do something good for your marriage in the coming week! Even something little!

Make sure your marriage gets daily attention! Keep that fire burning. Its easier to maintain a fire than revive warm coals!

Contracts are on the way later today to all of the vendors that have inquired for the Ancaster Wedding Show on August 22nd! Looking forward to "seeing" you soon!

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Check it out! We've been nominated! Please note for Doug & Krista Blauwe Watters Events and Krista for Officiant! Doug has also been nominated for Best Photgrapher...vote Doug Wolters Photography! https://www.stcatharinesstandard.ca//subcategories/wedding

Hope is lovely. But hope alone doesn't build a happy marriage. Hope doesn't make a marriage work, work does. Do something proactive for your marriage today!

Respect through every up and down makes so much of a difference.

Make sure they KNOW you view them as a blessing! If you don't view them as a blessing at the moment, begin with a private LIST of every little good thing about them. It will change your thinking!

Did you know that we offer fun marriage preparation sessions? We are proud SYMBIS facilitators. We offer one-on-one couple sessions and group sessions. SYMBIS is a great tool to explore ideals and expectations for your marriage. Its a great way to be sure your foundation, relationship and love continues to grow

We all change as we age. So there's a natural evolution to learning to love this person you've committed to! Not boring!

What would we do without each other? Our differences are an opportunity for big conflict - or even bigger wins. You choose!

Giving and Forgiving! Not always easy to be but this makes life and marriage so much better!

Doug & I would like to wish all the Father's out there a Happy Father's Day! Such an amazing day to celebrate dad's. A special shout out to Justin Bianco and hi...s wife Erin as they added two more additions to their family this weekend. We are sure Ava is excited too! Have fun today Fathers! Also, our Fathers Day mini photo sessions are continuing this week. We had an overwhelming response tonthe package so we are extending it for this week too.

What is it like to be "on the other side of you?" What would it be like to live with you? Marriage reveals much, and allows us a unique opportunity for feedback that can ultimately make us more Christlike.

Your life (and your marriage) is moving in the direction of your strongest thoughts. Take them captive.

Always good to remember where (and to whom) you belong!

All necessary, all healing, always a good idea.

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A ray of sunshine, a ray!

We are here to help you prepare for your marriage before the whirlwind of the I do's. Please contact us with any questions.

So happy to be able to help couples prepare for a successful marriage and life together! Contact us for more information

Photos courtesy of Doug Wolters Photography

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