I have a wedding next weekend. It promises to be a great event; a true celebration of two people in love. This couple gets what getting married is all about. They are genuine, thoughtful, and totally watching out for ways to bring comfort to their guests. Example: they are putting the seating chart together. They have 33 tables of 12. They have the lovely idea of putting 6 of the bride's side of family with 6 groom's side of the family. What a great idea; letting the families co-mingle at the wedding reception. Creating a coziness that combines instead of divides.
A couple of weeks ago, we were talking about the decorating scheme and the bride suddenly got tears in her eyes. She looked at her mother and very humbly said, "Am I worth all of this?"
Of course! Every bride is worth the fussing and the honors and even more so when they want to incorporate family and friends with their special day.
A couple of weeks ago, I was at another wedding and the couple had several of their friends as readers in their ceremony. It was beautiful. Little pieces of words that told a story to share with their guests. It personalized the service, made the ceremony individual for the couple and brought an entire audience together with a simple prayer.
Weddings are celebrations. They are not a drunken brawl, a "how much money and gifts can I get," type of affair. They are solemn, joyous, beautiful events that are supposed to bring magic into every one's life if even for a few stolen hours. It doesn't matter whether you are in front of a Justice of the Peace or at the swankiest country club ballroom, you are getting married. You are celebrating a life starting together. You are vowing your commitment in front of friends and family. You are worth all that comes with the day and more.
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