On Weddings

I cannot help but feel awe on the effort that goes into weddings. Months of planning boils down to one special moment, which has to be impeccable.

I always wish that the bride and groom would enjoy this day and that everything turns out according to plan - no slipping on the isle, no vow forgotten, and none of the million other things that could go wrong happens. But a dozen other couples would also tell you that looking back, there will always be some flaw on the wedding day, something they wish they could have changed or adjusted. After all, it doesn’t hurt to want perfection.

At this point, I cannot help but think about how weddings mirror the marriage long after the final champagne toast of the night. No matter the preparation, there will always be unforeseen mishaps along the way. In the end, all one can hope for is that in spite of this, the same fervor spent in creating a wedding will be continued in the couple’s challenge of creating a happy married life. 

A few years down the road, everyone will forget about the details of that night. What one hopes to remember is the happiness celebrated on that occasion. One looks back on weddings not to recall the stunning gown or the lavish reception. One reminisces to relive the joy of that new beginning and to celebrate that union each day. It is this joy that makes every wedding day perfect despite the possible little imperfections faced.