First and foremost, my bridal party did a great job keeping me sane and planning a terrific shower for me. Secondly, I was highly organized. I had my planner book, and it was my best friend during the planning process. I knew what I wanted, and sometimes not everyone shared my vision or wanted to make my vision a reality, and for the most part it was a dream come true. Thirdly, I had some crafting skills, so I was able to make things that I otherwise would not have had as part of my wedding. For example, I made the reception centerpieces, which otherwise would have been out of our budgetary reach. I also made our wedding favors, instead of buying them.
There were a lot of tears along the way, and there were things that were said that came out all wrong. I had a few hiccups in friendships because of weddings-theirs and mine-that time has resolved.
So many folks put the emphasis on planning their wedding and not their marriage. Both my husband & I came into this commitment knowing that we were in for the long haul. There were some people who didn’t think (or on some levels, secretly hoped) that we wouldn’t last.
For our wedding readings, I chose a non-traditional Old Testament lesson from the Book of Ruth. It however, was a personal statement on our relationship and marriage-we were leaving our families of origin and joining together as one new family, and whither thou goest, I will follow.
