When we are immersed in such a fast paced society, it is all too easy to forget that a marriage involves love, some trials, and a lot of patience in order for it to grow to its fullest capacity. 

I really like the analogy of comparing a marriage to a rose bud.  It takes sunshine and rain for a beautiful rose to grow to its fullest beauty.  The sunny days give you hope—these are the days when the young flower is showing its radiant color.  The rainy days might make the rose soggy or not as appealing, but it requires both sunshine and rain for a beautiful rose to grow strong, healthy, and beautiful.  If it is raining, and the rose becomes less than what you had hoped for, do not throw it away.  Wait for the sunny days.  Patience is key.