Merlin’s Advice to Newlyweds

In 2018, I had the joy of writing a letter for a couple just beginning their journey together — a letter filled with hopes, magic, and heartfelt wishes.Today, I’m delighted to share those same words with you.

Love, much like magic, is a powerful force. It has the ability to transform, to heal, and to inspire. It grows when nurtured and deepens with time, much like two trees whose roots intertwine beneath the soil.

Though this letter was written for newlyweds, its message goes beyond any single moment. Whether you are stepping hand-in-hand into a new chapter or have already traveled many seasons together, may these words remind you of the wonder in the world around you and the strength you find in each other.

May love — and all its quiet, magical moments — guide your story forward.

Below, you’ll find the original letter, inspired by the wisdom of Merlin, the courage of Rhia, and the ever-enthusiastic spirit of their friend Shim. 

Merlin’s Advice to Newlyweds

Dear Newlywed Couple,

In the spirit of Merlin and Rhia, I am wishing you the very best in all the ways that matter most!

May you have many wondrous, indeed magical, times together. And may you grow closer and closer with the years, so that your hearts entwine as the branches of two trees that are equally strong and beautiful.

What advice for a good life would Merlin have for you? My guess is that he would say this:

Reach out to hold the hand of someone you love. Feel the peace of a summer night when the wind whispers its secrets. Whether in your days or your dreams, run with the grace of a deer. Plant a new and wondrous seed. Honor the sacredness that surrounds us… and the mystery beneath it all.

I am sending you my warmest wishes in your life together. And I’m also wishing you the magic of Merlin in everything you do. As Rhia and Merlin’s dear friend Shim would say, “Certainly, definitely, absolutely!”

Yours Sincerely,

T. A. Barron