photo: amyandstuart.comA few days ago I got a “thank you”note from a bride who’s wedding I recently officiated. She wrote, “I am actually getting emotional thinking about all of it again. . . Ialways thought of the marriage ceremony part of a wedding as kind of the boringpart of a wedding, but you really made it exciting and special for our guestsand us and I can't thank you enough for that. It's something I will remember forever.”
I was both grateful and surprisedby her note as I oftentimes forget how people’s past experiences with ceremonyand ritual can make them confused and apprehensive when they approach their ownwedding ceremony.
I’m happy (and a bit smug!) that Iwas able to give this couple a ceremony that was anything but boring. But her kind note also reminds me of what Ihave believed for a long time––that when done well ritual and ceremonyrefreshes rather than bores, inspires instead of deadening the spirit.
When done well a ceremony remindsfamily and friends just what it is that they’re celebrating. And this bride’s ceremony was just 12 minuteslong––that’s shorter than my average ceremony (20 – 25 minutes), but it showsthe emotional power of having cherished ones bear witness as you pledge yourlife together.
I’m happy this bride reminded meagain of this great truth. . .
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