Let’s face it, dating and marriage can be tricky to figure out sometimes. We thought it would be helpful if we gathered some sage advice to make things easier, or at least provide a laugh or two. Here’s what kids think about marriage…

How do you pick the right person to marry?

You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
– Alan, age 10

No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with.
– Kristen, age 10

What is the right age to get married?

Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
– Camille, age 10

How can a stranger tell if two people are married?

You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
– Derrick, age 8

What do you think your Mom and Dad have in common?

Both don’t want any more kids.
– Lori, age 8

What do most people do on a date?

Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
– Lynnette, age 8

On the first date, they just tell each other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
– Martin, age 10

What would you do on a first date that was turning sour?

I’d run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
– Craig, age 9

When is it okay to kiss someone?

When they’re rich.
– Pam, age 7

The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn’t want to mess with that.
- - Curt, age 7

The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It’s the right thing to do.
– Howard, age 8

Is it better to be single or married?

It’s better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
– Anita, age 9

How would the world be different if people didn’t get married?

There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn’t there?
– Kelvin, age 8

And the #1 Favorite is……..
How would you make a marriage work?

Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
– Ricky, age 10

This month’s meeting of Richmond Wedding Professionals was full of revelations and surprises. There were lots of new faces on hand (at least new to us) such as Bill Gaff with humanstory. Bill has a unique approach to capturing wedding day moments on film…he makes a documentary. Bill explains that these films are very intimate and personal for each couple which explains why there are no wedding video samples shown on his website. We’re really hoping he can find a way to share examples of his wedding work so we can better appreciate this truly creative concept.

We were also surprised to learn that of all the photographers in Richmond, the BEST ones were all here at the meeting. Hey, we already knew that Richmond was full of talent.

But the biggest scoop may have come from representatives in the hotel business. We’re talking high-stakes thrills and action here. Of course the information we learned is top secret stuff so you’ll just have to attend the next meeting to find out the details.

It’s time for the October Networking Meeting of Wedding Professionals here in Richmond, VA. This luncheon meeting will be held October 17th at Art Works Studios and Galleries located near downtown Richmond, starting at 11:30am. You can get more information from the Richmond Wedding Guide.

My Wedding Hero’s goal in attending these meetings is to clearly communicate the value our planning software has for brides and for wedding professionals too. We are building easy-to-use wedding planning software that helps organize and communicate the many details that surround this special event. So whether you are a bride planning your own wedding or a wedding professional involved with lots of weddings, you will finally have a tool that brings it all together.

If you would like to be one of the first to see and experience our software before it is publicly available, please contact us to get registered on the Preview List.