Proposal to Marriage – Cradio

In this final instalment of Proposal to Marriage, Bernard shares some of the highlights of his and Jane's big day before signing off. The post The Wedding Day appeared first on Cradio.

Just a couple of days out from the wedding, Bernard checks in to share his reflections on the wedding rehearsal and some of the symbolism behind aspects of their Latin and Byzantine liturgy. The post The Rehearsal appeared first on Cradio.

Can you believe it's now just 10 days until Bernard and Jane tie the knot? In this instalment of Proposal to Marriage Bernard reflects on the journey so far and some of the final preparations. The post Last Minute Preparations appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard shares about his personal objection to the idea of having a gift registry. The post Gifts & Gift Registries appeared first on Cradio.

Jane reflects on the prospect of giving away her name and becoming 'Mrs Toutounji' by the end of the month. The post What’s in a Name? appeared first on Cradio.

With just a month to go before they begin their new lives together, Bernard and Jane set about searching for a home. The post A Place to Live appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard shares his thoughts on family planning, contraception and openness to life. The post How many children to have? appeared first on Cradio.

With just over a month to go before the wedding, Bernard reflects on the process of planning the Nuptial Mass with Jane. The post The Wedding Liturgy appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard challenges the commonly held view of sex as something we "do", and reflects on the sexual union as the ultimate form of marital communication. The post Sex: Action or Language? appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard reflects on why, contrary to popular belief, wedding planning is not exclusively the domain of the bride-to-be. The post Men & Wedding Planning appeared first on Cradio.

Jane once again makes a guest contribution, reflecting on gender differences, domestic duties and kitchen teas. The post Gender Roles in Marriage appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard reflects on the custom of exchanging wedding rings as a sign of love and fidelity. The post Take This Ring appeared first on Cradio.

With the wedding now just over two months away, Bernard and Jane discover the joy of making invites. The post Operation Wedding Invitation appeared first on Cradio.

After attending his first wedding expo, Bernard reflects on the great wedding industry monolith and the culture surrounding it. The post How much does a wedding cost? appeared first on Cradio.

You've heard of a kitchen-tea, but have your heard of the pre-wedding tool party, complete with work vests and hard-hats? The post Tool Party for the Boys appeared first on Cradio.

With just over three months to go, Bernard and Jane lock in some of the details for their big day. The post Cakes & Cars appeared first on Cradio.

As the big day draws closer Bernard and Jane consider their tropical honeymooning options. The post Tropical Honeymoon appeared first on Cradio.

This week's Proposal to Marriage features a guest contributor: Bernard's bride-to-be Jane. In it she reflects on the stressful process of finding a bridal gown. The post The Dress appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard reflects on the importance of undertaking a marriage preparation course. The post Training for a Lifetime appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard discusses the inevitable challenge of wedding planning: the guest list. The post Who to Invite appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard reflects on the need for prudence in friendships with the opposite sex as he prepares for marriage. The post Changing Friendships appeared first on Cradio.

In the latest edition of Proposal to Marriage Bernard shares the experience of finding a reception venue. The post A Place to Celebrate appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard and Jane mark their engagement with a blessing in the Byzantine tradition. The post Sealed with a Blessing appeared first on Cradio.

When Bernard sits down with his bride-to-be to plan the wedding, he discovers she might not share his desire for a no-frills event sans hired cars, camera crew and reception venue. The post Making Plans appeared first on Cradio.

As the couple prepare for their upcoming nuptials they decide to bring their families together for a meal. This prompts Bernard to reflect on how marriage binds not only husband and wife, but two entire families. The post Two Families Come Together appeared first on Cradio.

As a Melkite engaged to a Roman Catholic, Bernard reflects on the process of deciding: "my Church or yours?" The post Whose Rite? appeared first on Cradio.

In his latest Proposal to Marriage podcast, Bernard reflects on the gift of loved ones who share in the special moments of our lives. The post Sharing in the Joy appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard grapples with the move from the "wading pool" of dating to the "olympic-sized pool" of engagement in this third instalment of Proposal to Marriage. The post Learning to Swim appeared first on Cradio.

Bernard contemplates the daunting nature of a lifetime promise and the need for God's grace in undertaking the journey ahead. The post “A Mystery Beyond Me” appeared first on Cradio.

Sydney's Bernard Toutounji recounts the moment he asked girlfriend Jane to be his wife in this first instalment of his Proposal to Marriage series. The post The Proposal appeared first on Cradio.