A pregnant bride

[Monica]

My friend Ann is a pregnant bride, she is sure that being pregnant at wedding is a source of shame, they couldn`t delay the wedding day while the child is born-there are some reasons, she worries very much about it, Please, Help! How to explain to her that she can still plan the dream wedding and don`t be ashamed of bulging belly

[Sherrie]

Hi Monica,

Sometimes our beliefs are deeply held, so I'm not sure what to say to help your friend. I was pregnant when I got married and this was more 20 years ago. I was a regular church goer and got married in my church. I look back at those pictures and I see my friends and family and my baptist pastor around me supporting and celebrating with me. That was 20 years ago when it was a bit tougher even to do that. Remind her that those people who love her are not judging her. And anyone who judges her isn't important, well their opoinion just isn't important. And most of all, stop judging herself. I was a beautiful bride and had a beautiful daughter all those year s ago and today I wouldn't change a thing. I know now that in essence I was a role model for others when I proudly walked down the aisle with my little daughter, who is such a blessing today, in my tummy sharing my day! So tell her to celebrate her wedding and the awesome new life she is bringing into the world and never look back.

[Sherrie]

I feel sorry for anyone who has people who feel this way surrounding her. I tell her stop worrying about what anybody thinks, don't repent as you have done nothing wrong - love is good - rejoice and celebrate in your new happy life.

[Marenil]

Helo Monica!

For me, theres nothing wrong to be a pregnant bride, the baby from her womb is a blessing that she must thank to God. All she have to do is to accept the reality and be happy on their wedding day.