Wedding Memories

In a recent post, I brought up the fact that many couples get married in June. I know several couples with June anniversaries, so I’ve been reminiscing about weddings lately.

A beautiful, radiant bride comes to mind. She’s walking down the aisle with her proud father. She looks a little nervous at first, but then her eyes begin to sparkle and her face lights up with a smile as she sees her handsome groom waiting for her at the altar. Her father gives her away with a hug and kiss and everyone gets misty eyed.

As the couple recites their vows, they gaze lovingly into each others' eyes. Soon they are pronounced husband and wife. The newlyweds head back down the aisle to begin their new life together and everyone is filled with joy and happiness.

After the ceremony and picture taking, it’s time to celebrate! Guests arrive at the reception to congratulate the couple. Dinner is served, heartfelt toasts are made, and everyone gets misty eyed.

The guests watch as the bride and groom have their first dance. They start to dance, hesitantly at first, but soon they are gliding across the dance floor in perfect unison. They look so happy and so much in love. It is such a beautiful sight and once again, everyone gets misty-eyed.

The night flies by. The wedding cake has been cut. The bouquet and garter have been tossed. The dancing continues and everyone has a great time.

Does this sound like a typical wedding? Maybe it does, but I’m actually reminiscing about my daughter and son-in-law’s wedding because today is their anniversary. Three years have passed since their beautiful wedding, a day filled with the cherished memories described above.

My wish for them today is the same as it was on their wedding day, a lifetime of joy, happiness and love.