This weekend my dear friend, Harold, married his sweetheart, Amy in a simple yet elegant ceremony celebrating their love for one another. I'm so glad my favorite guy friend of all time found such a sweet and beautiful woman to share his life with. Harold has been known to rescue me from a couple of relationships gone sour and has always been the best "big brother" and buddy a gal could ask for. He's the most loyal guy in my life, a quality his best man toasted as we raised our glasses to honor him and his new wife.
The wedding feast was scrumptious as you can tell from this glorious creation of a cake. The colors were so vibrant...the wedding reception was romantic and nostalgic in tone as pictures flashed of the happy couple on a projector and love songs played softly in the background. Jeff & I unfortunately left as couples started taking to the dance floor since his family was in from out of town...but I'm so happy I got to celebrate with Harold. The lucky guy is now in Greece for the next two weeks with his bride.
Obviously I'm not much of a wedding person, having opted to elope myself! I've never been a fan of the trump and circumstance and the huge expense of a single day...But I kind of regret not having a big party to celebrate my marriage. I never look forward to wedding ceremonies but I always look forward to the reception. I told Jeff if we make it to our 10th anniversary, we're throwing a big bash to celebrate! Gosh, with everything we have going against us, it really would be cause for celebration if we made it that far with our love and sanity intact!
Pasted below is the scripture Harold and Amy had read before exchanging vows:
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. --Colossians 3:12-17
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