No, not the movie but the idea is similar. I am talking about the other thing you must do before you say “I do”. In fact, I will go further and say meet the siblings; sisters, cousins, uncles, aunties…the whole lot…as much as you can. Don’t pull your hair out if you cannot meet all of them. At least get to meet the parents and siblings or at least some of them. So exactly what are you looking for?

Well, there is soooo much you can learn about your husband or wife to be by just meeting his or her family…several times before you say I do. You get to know the “support system” of your spouse. You will have an inkling of what to expect in some areas of your relationship. Although everyone has their best foot forward (if you are that lucky!), you will be able to catch a few unguarded moments where a bubble (unplanned habit or comment is out) and bingo! You will have some much needed insight into your spouses’ character.

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You are really in love and all the sparks are flying as you look forward to the “Big Day” i.e. the wedding day. All the planning meetings, the guest lists, the limo you want to ride in, the honeymoon arrangements, venues issues and relationship issues. Your mother still thinks you are too young for the transformation and your father is lamenting about how they used to do it in their time. Ah well, the stuff weddings are made off.

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