Marriage Plans Research Articles

The Dynamics of Javanese Weton Calculation in Wedding Planning

This study explores the practice of Weton calculation in Javanese marriages, focusing on cultural, social, and legal aspects. This cultural heritage is significant for the Javanese community, reflecting local wisdom and social norms respected in marriage. However, in the modern era, this tradition faces challenges that alter societal values and mindsets. The alignment of Weton is considered crucial for marital success, while mismatches can negatively impact family life. This research employs a transdisciplinary approach, involving anthropology, astrology, and the sociology of religion, to understand the role of Weton in social structure and religious interactions. Although Weton holds deep meaning in Javanese culture, the practice conflicts with Islamic teachings, which view it as heresy and magical manipulation. This qualitative study, based on library research, highlights the importance of religious context in understanding the Weton practice

Vintage Vows

Abstract— The “Vintage Vows” is a comprehensive wedding planning project designed to provide a seamless and personalized experience for couples embarking on their journey towards matrimony. In a world where weddings are becoming increasingly complex and time-consuming to organize, Vintage Vows aims to simplify the process by offering a one-stop platform for all wedding-related needs. The project encompasses various aspects of wedding planning, including venue selection, vendor management, budgeting, guest list management, and day-of coordination. Through a user-friendly web interface and mobile application, couples can browse through curated lists of venues and vendors, compare prices and services, and make informed decisions based on their preferences and budget constraints. Vintage Vows also offers innovative features such as personalized wedding websites, RSVP tracking, and task management tools to help couples stay organized and connected throughout the planning process. Additionally, the platform leverages data analytics and machine learning algorithms to provide personalized recommendations and insights tailored to each couple’s unique preferences and requirements. By combining technology with a human touch, Vintage Vows aims to revolutionize the wedding planning industry and redefine the way couples plan and celebrate their special day. With its user-centric approach and attention to detail, Vintage Vows seeks to create unforgettable experiences that reflect the love, personality, and style of each couple, ensuring that their wedding day is nothing short of magical. Keywords – Wedding Planning, Event Management, Venue Selection, Vendor Management, Budgeting, Guest List Management, Day-of Coordination, Personalized Recommendations, User-friendly Interface, Mobile Application, Task Management, RSVP Tracking, Wedding Websites, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Algorithms, Personalized Experiences, User-Centric Approach, Memorable Celebrations, Love and Romance, Magical Moments

The Relevance of Marriage Plans for Cohabiting Emerging Adults’ Psychological Well-Being: Considering Economic Security and Relationship Quality

Family researchers have considered the presence of marriage plans to distinguish between non-marital cohabiting unions. We assess, in the context of emerging adulthood, whether marriage plans differentiate between cohabitors in terms of psychological well-being. Analyzing data from the Toledo Adolescent Relationships Study (TARS), we examined associations for depressive and anxiety symptoms in a sample of 300 emerging adult cohabitors. We also compared cohabitors with 216 married emerging adults (total N = 516). We also assessed relationship quality and economic security as possible confounding factors. Results suggested that cohabitors without marriage plans experienced more frequent anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, significant associations did not remain in multivariable models, particularly when considering economic security. Findings indicate that marriage plans may be inadequate for differentiating between cohabitors’ well-being. We find that economic security and discrete relationship quality measures better explain differences than marriage plans. These findings add to burgeoning research on cohabitation in emerging adulthood.

KONSEP KEKUDUSAN MENURUT IMAMAT 18 DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KONSELING PRANIKAH KAUM MUDA

Pre-marital counseling is an activity held for unmarried parties, in connection with their wedding plans. These parties come to the counselor to make their decisions so that they are more stable and can make better adjustments in the future. Marriage counseling or what is commonly called marriage counseling is an effort to help the prospective bride and groom. Marriage counseling is carried out by professional counselors. The goal is that they can develop and be able to solve the problems they face through ways of mutual respect, tolerance, and communication, in order to achieve family motivation, development, independence, and the welfare of all family members. In this journal, the researcher used a qualitative phenomenological approach, where in this research the emphasis is on meaning and process rather than the results of an activity Holiness is a state or quality of being holy. Holiness is a sign of a believer's spiritual life that must be continuously strived for, including ethical behavior. The Christian life and holiness are an inseparable unity in the believer. God's holiness has a lot to do with the people He chooses. Election/covenant is a unique expression of God's holiness. Because God is holy, God also requires His people to live holy lives (Leviticus 11:44). God shows His holiness in His actions for the salvation of the people He has chosen (Num. 20:13)

Giving Tuor At Mandailing Tribe Marriages Compilation Perspective Of Islamic Law In Mandailing Natal

<em>The issue of tuor (the amount of money given by the groom to the bride upon the agreement of both families) in the Mandailing tribe is interesting to be studied. This is quite reasonable because the problem of tuor, on the one hand can actually make a number of marriage plans forced to be canceled. At the same time the majority of the Mandailing tribe are devout adherents of Islam. While Islam itself has the same concept as the tuor, namely dowry. Testing tuor at the application level is something that must be done to measure the extent of the phenomenon. On the other hand, measuring tuor conceptually is also needed to provide a complete view. </em>The results showed that the <em>tuor</em> and dowry in the KHI have the same substance, namely the obligatory gift from the prospective husband to the prospective wife. However, the provision of <em>tuor</em> has advantages, namely the philosophy used in determining <em>tuor</em>. <em>Holong</em> (compassion) and <em>Saanak Saboru </em>(feeling that the groom’s family has considered that the bride is their daughter and vice versa). Thus it can be stated that the determination of the amount of <em>tuor</em> will not burden the bridegroom, because the groom in giving <em>tuor</em> is motivated by affection, and at the same time the parents of the bride-to-be will also not ask for something that can burden the bridegroom

Household structure decisions and positive wealth shocks: a natural experiment from the Spanish Christmas lottery

Abstract This paper explores whether a positive unexpected exogenous (unearned) wealth shock affects household structure decisions in different Spanish regions. The Christmas draw of the Spanish National Lottery is used in a natural experiment as a proxy for exogenous random variations in provincial wealth. A static and dynamic linear panel event-study design allows for control of changing economic and demographic conditions at the province level and the dynamic effects on the analyzed decisions. The evidence is consistent with families getting divorced and having children when the province in which they live experiences an unexpected increase in wealth, but no conclusive effect on wedding plans is found.

Assessment Of Witness Testimonials As Evidence In Civil Cases

The purpose of this study is to investigate and explain the judge's judgment of witness testimony as evidence in the judge's decision. The study employed a normative legal research technique with primary legal sources. In accordance to the author, this judge's reasoning is incorrect due to the fact that there is an oral agreement between the plaintiff and the defendant, which is confirmed by testimony from witnesses and expert witnesses, it cannot be classified as a breach of contract because it does not meet the requirements set forth in Article 58 of the Indonesian Civil Code. The rules and regulations of Article 58 of the Indonesian Civil Code are coercive legal provisions (dwingend recht). Article 58 of the Indonesian Civil Code contains three conditions: 1. The vows of marriage must be registered in the civil registry; 2. Civil registration officials must declare the marriage plans on the notice board; and 3. Claims/lawsuits must be filed within 18 months of the marriage announcement. The judge's assessment that the defendant had broken his vow was incorrect. As a result, the participation of the witness in providing information in collaboration with other witnesses cannot be used to prove the marriage commitment.

Perceptions and preferences for genetic testing for sickle cell disease or trait: a qualitative study in Cameroon, Ghana and Tanzania

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a single gene blood disorder characterised by frequent episodes of pain, chronic anaemic, acute chest syndrome, severe disease complications and lifelong debilitating multi-system organ damage. Genetic testing and screening programs for SCD and the sickle cell trait (SCT) are valuable for early diagnosis and management of children living with SCD, and in the identification of carriers of SCT. People with SCT are for the most part asymptomatic and mainly identified as through genetic testing or when they have a child with SCD. This qualitative study explored perceptions towards genetic testing for SCD and SCT in Cameroon, Ghana, and Tanzania. The results show a general preference for newborn screening for SCD over prenatal and premarital/preconception testing, primarily due to its simpler decision-making process and lower risk for stigmatization. Premarital testing for SCT was perceived to be of low public health value, as couples are unlikely to alter their marriage plans despite being aware of their risk of having a child with SCD. Adolescents were identified as a more suitable population for SCT testing. In the case of prenatal testing, major concerns were centred on cultural, religious, and personal values on pregnancy termination. The study revealed a gender dimension to SCD/SCT testing. Participants mentionned that women bear a heightened burden of decision making in SCD/SCT testing, face a higher risk of rejection by potential in-laws/partners if the carriers of SCT, as well as the possibility of divorce if they have a child with SCD. The study highlights the complex cultural, ethical, religious and social dynamics surrounding genetic testing for SCD and emphasises the need for public education on SCD and the necessity of incorporating genetic and psychosocial counselling into SCD/SCT testing programs.

KONSEP KEKUDUSAN MENURUT IMAMAT 18 DAN IMPLIKASINYA TERHADAP KONSELING PRANIKAH KAUM MUDA DI GEREJA BETHEL INDONESIA TABGHA BATAM CENTER

Pre-marital counseling is an activity held for unmarried parties, in connection with their wedding plans. These parties come to the counselor to make their decisions so that they are more stable and can make better adjustments in the future. Marriage counseling or what is commonly called marriage counseling is an effort to help the prospective bride and groom. Marriage counseling is carried out by professional counselors. The goal is that they can develop and be able to solve the problems they face through ways of mutual respect, tolerance, and communication, in order to achieve family motivation, development, independence, and the welfare of all family members.
 The purpose of personal counseling specifically has the main and foremost goal in mentoring, namely introducing the counselee to Jesus Christ with the power of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God and helping the counselee to become like Christ. This counseling is a service process so that the counselee has a life change and experiences recovery from the intervention of the Holy Spirit and accepts the Lord Jesus as a personal Savior so that the counselee lives and grows in a better spirituality.
 This service can be done by a counselor or a servant of God to help church members free from dark powers. Through this counseling service, the counselor will check the personal acceptance of Jesus; confession to God; ask forgiveness from God; deliverance prayer service; convinced of a new identity in Christ. Discipleship ministry (follow up) is very important for people who have just been released from the bonds of dark power. The strategy that the church must do is to make disciples or guide personally so that the counselee knows more about Jesus and grows more in Jesus Christ.
 Holiness is a state or quality of being holy. Holiness is a sign of a believer's spiritual life that must be continuously strived for, including ethical behavior. The Christian life and holiness are an inseparable unity in the believer. God's holiness has a lot to do with the people He chooses. Election/covenant is a unique expression of God's holiness. Because God is holy, God also requires His people to live holy lives (Leviticus 11:44). God shows His holiness in His actions for the salvation of the people He has chosen (Num. 20:13).

Pre-marital education (PME) program for marriage readiness and stunting prevention to women of childbearing age

Background: Indonesia is one of the countries with a high burden of malnutrition, including stunting. One preventive measure for stunting is the optimization of pre-pregnancy services (preconception). Preconception services, especially for prospective brides and grooms, aim to identify and modify biomedical, psychological, and social risks related to women's health and pregnancy conditions through an optimal early detection strategy. Current issues regarding stunting can indeed be prevented through optimal pregnancy and marriage planning. Therefore, a strategy is needed to develop comprehensive pre-marriage planning through premarital classes.Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of pre-marital education (PME) program for marriage readiness and stunting prevention to women of childbearing ageMethod: This research used a quantitative research design with a quasi-experimental one-group pretest-posttest approach. The instrument used a questionnaire on the physical, psychological, and social readiness of premarital individuals that had been tested for validity and reliability. The sampling method used accidental sampling, and 49 prospective brides and grooms were obtained as participants.Results: The results indicated that the "Paketin Canting" class titled "Paket Kelas Catin Cegah Stunting" had an effect on the biopsychosocial readiness of premarital individuals. In future research, the Catin class method can be further developed to enhance motivation and utilization. Additionally, further research is needed on the impact of Catin classes on reducing stunting rates in Indonesia, and statistical tests show a significant difference before and after the Paketin Canting intervention on the biopsychosocial readiness of premarital individuals (p-value = 0.000).Conclusion: There is an effect of the "Paketin Canting"- a pre-marital education program on the physical, psychological, and social readiness of premarital individuals.

For Your Consideration

Does even the Devil have a right to a loving family? What duties do you owe your partner in a breakup? In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Preston is scraping by, living a miserable life when there is a knock at the door. It is Stephanie, the woman who, ten years earlier, broke off their wedding plans just weeks before their wedding day, without explanation. This caused Preston to go into a downward spiral he has never recovered from. Stephanie is at Preston’s door because she has a problem, she wants to start a family with her older wife, but has been unable to get pregnant. According to doctors, Stephanie has a rare recessive gene that keeps her from getting pregnant from anyone else except those with the same recessive gene. Preston has that gene; she knows this because she was pregnant when they were dating and terminated the pregnancy without telling him. Stephanie argues her case saying, “even the devil deserves a chance at a loving family.” She doesn’t want Preston in her life, but she feels she owes it to her partner to have at least asked. Preston says he will think about it.

Pendampingan Kader Catin dalam Penjaringan Calon Pengantin di Kabupaten Jembrana

Background: Many factors cause stunting, one of which is health problems for young women (mothers-to-be) who are about to become pregnant. In several studies, smoking behavior and exposure to cigarette smoke also have an impact on pregnancy and fetal disorders which result in stunted babies being born. Before becoming pregnant, young women must really prepare their health. This preparation can start when you reach puberty until you are ready to become a prospective bride. The female bride-to-be (catin) is a woman of childbearing age who was in a healthy condition before becoming pregnant so that she can give birth to a normal and healthy baby and the male prospective bride-to-be will be introduced to the reproductive health problems of herself and the partner she will marry. Purpose: The aim of this activity is to help cadres in recruiting catin. Method: This service activity uses counseling and discussion methods for 30 cadres of prospective brides and grooms consisting of the Traditional Village Council, Village Kelian, Village Perbekel, Village PLKB, Village TPPS, and Village Midwife Element TPK. Results: There was an increase in post test scores after being given the material. The mean pre-test score was 68 and rose to 70. There was agreement in selecting potential brides, especially Hindu brides. This flow will be disseminated to each village, and will be socialized at every meeting with teenagers. So that teenagers who will later get married go through this flow. Conclusion: The importance of health screening for prospective brides and grooms to prevent stunting in children in the future. The catin flow is a tool to make it easier to disseminate information about how prospective brides and grooms, especially Hindus, report to Kelian Desa about their wedding plans.

Penilaian Gereja Katolik Terhadap Perkawinan Tanpa Anak

Since the beginning of creation, as written in the Book of Genesis, God created men and women who were united in marriage. One of God's commands to them is to reproduce. In the Church doctrine it is further outlined that one of the purposes of marriage is the good of the child (bonum prolis). One of the important points in this concept is the openness of married couples to accept the presence of children in their marriage. In contrast to the Church doctrine above, nowadays there are married couples who have taken the stance of refusing to have children in marriage. This reality is known as childfree. With the freedom, humans feel they have the right to reject God's great plan for married life. There are various reasons for choosing childfree, including: personal, medical, economic and environmental reasons. The Catholic Church in principle rejects the childfree movement, because it is contrary to God's plan for marriage.

From 'I Do' to 'How Much?': Exploring Brand Image and Price Perceptions in Bali's Luxury Weddings

Purpose of the study: This study seeks to examine the relationship between brand image and price perception, and how these factors influence the intent to purchase wedding packages at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali, within the domestic market. Methodology: Using a purposive accidental sampling method, the research involved 100 respondents. Data was gathered through structured questionnaires employing a Likert scale across 19 and 12 statement items. Analytical techniques included classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, t-tests, f-tests, and the coefficient of determination, with the aid of the SPSS 26 software for Windows. Main Findings: Evidence from the data underscores a notable influence of both brand image and price perception on purchase intentions. The calculated values revealed tcount> ttable value of 2.027 > 1.984 and fcount > ftable value of 74.566 > 3.09, both surpassing their respective thresholds. Notably, the combined effect of brand image and price perception accounted for 60.6% of the variation in purchase intention. Applications of the study: The findings hold relevance for professionals in the luxury hospitality sector, particularly those in hotel management and wedding planning in Bali. The insights provide valuable perspectives on domestic guest preferences and decision-making processes. Novelty/Originality of the study: This research contributes a refined understanding of the interplay between brand image and price perception in the context of luxury wedding planning in Bali. It serves as a bridge between theoretical constructs and practical implications, enhancing the existing body of knowledge on guest behavior in upscale hospitality settings.

Implikasi Hukum Terhadap Pembatalan Rencana Perkawinan Setelah Proses Mappetuada Dalam Adat Bugis Makassar

Introduction: In the marriage process of the Makassar Bugis community, it is not uncommon for one of the parties to cancel the marriage plan after the mapettuada/proposal procession. This is of course a polemic in itself because in the mapettuada process there is a certain amount of money and goods that have been handed over from the prospective groom (money panai') to the prospective bride. In this research, the researcher will discuss the legal implications of canceling marriage plans after the mappettuada procession in Bugis Makassar custom. 
 Purposes of the Research: Provide an explanation regarding the legal implications of canceling marriage plans after the mappettuada procession in Makassar Bugis custom. 
 Methods of the Research: Methods of the Research is normative legal research. The sources of legal materi als used are primary and secondary legal materials. The technique for collecting legal materials used in this research is through literature study, all materials obtained will be analyzed qualitatively and then presented prescriptively. 
 Results Originality of the Research: Cancellation of marriage plans after the mappetuada process in Bugis Makassar custom requires the party canceling the marriage to bear the loss of costs incurred by the other party as regulated in the provisions of Article 1365 of the Civil Code.

Pembatalan Rencana Perkawinan Oleh Satu Pihak Yang Menimbulkan Kerugian

The annulment of a marriage plan can be filed as the basis for a tort lawsuit if there is an action by one of the parties that cause losses, both materially and immaterially. The party that causes the loss is given the obligation to make payments to the injured party. The research method in this writing uses Normative Juridical research or legal material collection techniques with library research. The legal sources used are primary, secondary, and tertiary legal sources. The qualitative research on unlawful acts of the cancellation of the marriage plan and the provision of compensation by the bride who cancelled plan. to compensate the prospective groom in actual compensation and compensation related to mental stress. The act of annulment of the marriage fulfils the elements of Article 1365 of the Civil Code, where the act is a tort contrary to written law and can also be unwritten law which violates the subjective rights of others so that the prospective bride violates the norms of decency and propriety in society and the losses incurred in real terms by the prospective groom for the preparation of the marriage must be replaced by the prospective bride who annuls the marriage.

Attitudes toward fertility and childbearing among female University students

BACKGROUNDIn recent years, there has been a significant decrease in childbearing rates in many parts of the world. Young people who delay their marriage plans for various reasons also indirectly delay their childbearing to advanced ages. Postponed childbearing may lead to increased health risks for both mother and child. This study aimed to determine attitude towards fertility and childbearing in female university students. METHODSThis cross-sectional study involved 259 female university students. The data were collected with Attitudes Toward Fertility and childbearing Scale (AFCS). Data were analyzed using t test and one-way ANOVA. RESULTSIn the study 92.7% of the students wanted to become a future mother. The importance of fertility for the future mean score of the students with low income level (21.56±8.14) was found to be lower than the students with medium (25.80±6.51) and high income level (25.29±4.37) (p<0.05). The importance of fertility for the future mean score of only-child students (22.57±7.09) was lower than that of the other students (25.82±6.45). The importance of fertility for the future mean score of the students who did not have a date was also found to be lower than the students who had a date (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONIn the study, students with a low income level, who are an only child and who do not have a date during the study care less about fertility for the future. Also, students with a single-parent family, with siblings, and no previous sexual intercourse identify childbearing more with female identity.

The Effectiveness of Intergenerational Communication-Based Intervention to Reduce Psychological Distress in Young Adults Experiencing Conflict Related to Marriage Plans

The Effectiveness of Intergenerational Communication-Based Intervention to Reduce Psychological Distress in Young Adults Experiencing Conflict Related to Marriage Plans

The Validity of The Marriage Guardian in The Case of Elopement in The Perspective of Islamic Law

The purpose of this study is to discuss the view of Islamic law on the validity of marriage guardians in cases of elopement. The research method used is a qualitative method with normative juridical. Data collection was carried out by observation and interview techniques for three elopement pairs and with the head of the local KUA. The results and discussion showed that the elopement factor occurred due to the parents' disapproval of the bride and groom's wedding plans. The disapproval was caused by financial unpreparedness and not being old enough for the bride and groom. The impacts caused are in the form of internal family problems, problems in state administration and social problems. The three elopement couples were married in the absence of a guardian who obtained guardianship permission from the guardianship of the nasab. In addition, marriages are performed without applying for marriage dispensation to religious courts because three of the six are minors. So it can be concluded that both religiously and legally in Indonesia, the marriage of the three couples is invalid. 

Hybrid double-dermal flap technique for vest-over-pants-closure correction of depressed abdominal scars.

Surgical procedures performed during neonatal period or childhood that result in vertical midline, transverse left upper quadrant, or central upper abdominal scars create significant psychological concerns in adulthood. Various surgical techniques correct depressed scars, including scar revision, Z- or W-plasty flaps, sub-incision tunnelling, fat grafting, and autologous or alloplastic dermal grafting. This article describes a novel technique for repairing depressed abdominal scars using hybrid double-dermal flaps. We included patients with psychosocial concerns who underwent abdominal scar revision because of wedding plans. Hybrid local de-epithelised dermal flaps were used to correct the depression of the abdominal scar. Superior and inferior skin flaps, medial and lateral to the depressed scar, were de-epithelised for 2 to 3 cm and sutured using the vest-over-pants technique with 2/0 nylon permanent sutures. Six female patients who want to marry were included in this study. Depressed abdominal scars were successfully fixed using hybrid double-dermal flaps, either from the superior-inferior aspect for transverse scars or from the medial-lateral aspect for vertical scars. No postoperative complications were noted, and the patients were satisfied with the outcomes. De-epithelialised double-dermal flaps in the vest-over-pants technique are an effective and valuable surgical technique for correcting depressed scars.