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Mrs. Labrador Retriever, Athens/Savannah Age and Occupation: 24, Student/Sports Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Physical Therapy Assistant Student/Future Dr. of PT Engagement Date: December 31, 2008 Wedding Date: November 2009 Venue: Whitfield Square/Savannah Station About Me: I'm working on my second degree from UGA (Go Dawgs!). I'm a self-proclaimed attention-w****. If it involves a camera, I'm in front of it! You'll never meet a girlier tomboy than me. I can go toe to toe with any guy on the subject of college football, and lift more than any girl in my gym, all without chipping a nail. I hope to someday be the only person you want delivering your sports news. My FI and I are the loving parents of three Labrador Retrievers (one of each color) and are planning a "Southern Romantic Charm" wedding in the beautiful, historic city of Savannah. I'm not extreme in anything except moderation... and wedding planning.
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We’ve picked our wine, are in the process of writing our love letters, and have finally narrowed down the bazillion quotes floating around on marriage to 5 we really like for our love letter box! Now we need your help narrowing the quotes down to 1! We will then have that quote along with our names and wedding date engraved on a brass plate attached to the back of the box.

So which one is it going to be, hive?

To keep your marriage brimming,
With love in the loving cup,
Whenever you’re wrong admit it;
Whenever you’re right shut up.

– Ogden Nash

A good marriage is the union of two good forgivers.

– Ruth Bell Graham

We are a work in progress with a lifetime contract.

– Phyllis Koss

New love is the brightest, and long love is the greatest,
But revived love is the tenderest thing known on earth.

– Thomas Hardy

Ultimately the bond of all companionship, whether in marriage or in friendship, is conversation.

– Oscar Wilde

Which quote is your favorite?


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Thanks so much for your votes! I’ll let you know which one we pick soon!

Are you including a special quote somewhere in your wedding?

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21 Responses to “Help Me Pick a Quote for Our Love Letter Box!”

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Maestro
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Maestro (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

I’m loving both the concept and rhyme scheme of the Ogden Nash quote! I’ve thought about embossing our wedding stationary and ribbon decor with love quotes and you’ve inspired me to look a little deeper.

 
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Miss French Fries
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Miss French Fries (message)  2,218 posts, Buzzing bee

I really love the Ruth Graham quote — it’s so true!

 
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Miss Scissors (message)  7,343 posts, Busy Beekeeper

First let me start by saying that I love Ogden Nash, but for this, I really like the P. Koss quote the best. :)

 
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Miss Trail Mix (message)  6,485 posts, Bee Keeper

The Ogden Nash quote is hilarious but I think personally, for something like the love letter box, I would go with Ruth Graham’s quote, it’s beautifully written and totally true…

 
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SpinningJenny
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SpinningJenny (message)  557 posts, Busy bee

The Ogden Nash quote has been my personal mantra for life ever since I first read it. ^_^ It’s good for us grudge-y folks.

But I agree that for this I like the Phyllis Koss quote.

 
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grace8367 (message)  1,014 posts, Bumble bee

I love the Phyllis Koss quote!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  5,590 posts, Bee Keeper

i love the ruth bell graham quote; about two forgivers!

 
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fromcharleston (message)  651 posts, Busy bee

i think the nash quote has the right amount of humor and the reference to a cup is perfect for the wine box!

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  724 posts, Busy bee

i really like the Phyllis Koss’ quote, i think it’s fitting ’cause marriage and wine are always a work in progress!

 
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tea
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tea (message)  7,278 posts, Busy Beekeeper

i like the hardy or wilde quotes the best

 
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lara bee
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lara bee (message)  526 posts, Busy bee

I like Phyllis Koss and Thomas Hardy.
The whole point of the box is that if you get to a point where things are tough and you need to remind yourselves why you fell in love in the first place then you open the box, right?
Then, these two are perfect, because they also remind you that marriage isn’t always easy.

 
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Sage
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Sage (message)  728 posts, Busy bee

Wow, that was a huge decision! Great quotes, Miss Lab!

 
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krissycake
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krissycake (message)  4,160 posts, Honey bee

They’re all fantastic, but I vote for Phyllis! It’s kind of a pun with the wine and is just so poignant.

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

I think the thomas hardy quote is wonderful! Good luck, you have lots of great options!

 
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alvina
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alvina (message)  807 posts, Busy bee

I voted for the Ruth Bell Graham one as I think trouble in marriage starts when someone isn’t willing to forgive.

But the first one was funny :)

 
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Minutiae
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Minutiae (message)  2,416 posts, Buzzing bee

The Phyllis Koss quote is succinct, sweet, and the most relevant, without placing any expectations on what your married years will be like or require of you. I like it! And like krissycake said, it’s a fun pun to go with the wine. :)

 
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Miss Hamster (message)  4,047 posts, Honey bee

I love the Phyllis Koss one - it’s nice and simple!

 
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Mrs. Mouse
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Mrs. Mouse (message)  5,821 posts, Bee Keeper

Thomas Hardy!!

 
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mrspaetz
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mrspaetz (message)  3,805 posts, Honey bee

I voted Thomas Hardy for how it relates to the significance of your wine box.

 
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alishaneva
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alishaneva (message)  2,152 posts, Buzzing bee

I am a SUCKER for Thomas Hardy. Seriously. Tess of D’Ubervilles is an incredible book. And I really think it works for the idea of the box!

 
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Mrs. Labrador Retriever, Athens/Savannah Age and Occupation: 24, Student/Sports Reporter Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Physical Therapy Assistant Student/Future Dr. of PT Engagement Date: December 31, 2008 Wedding Date: November 2009 Venue: Whitfield Square/Savannah Station About Me: I'm working on my second degree from UGA (Go Dawgs!). I'm a self-proclaimed attention-w****. If it involves a camera, I'm in front of it! You'll never meet a girlier tomboy than me. I can go toe to toe with any guy on the subject of college football, and lift more than any girl in my gym, all without chipping a nail. I hope to someday be the only person you want delivering your sports news. My FI and I are the loving parents of three Labrador Retrievers (one of each color) and are planning a "Southern Romantic Charm" wedding in the beautiful, historic city of Savannah. I'm not extreme in anything except moderation... and wedding planning.

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