Weddings

Like most summers, the summer of 2011 has brought on many, and I do mean MANY weddings for this household. Sitting here post nuptials, I can't help but to think of the variety of brides and weddings I've experienced in the few I've been a part of.
The first was a disaster. I do literally mean disaster. Pregnant girls, panicked phone calls to nearly every Davids Bridal weeks before the wedding to find 4, yes 4 dresses, and a groom who was more high maintenance than the bride. All in all, the party was great, the company was great, but I wouldn't wish to repeat that experience for anyone (sorry MJ!). Its here and now that I can say a divorce was the best thing that came from that night.
The second was an experience I fear ruined a relationship. The bride and I were friends, I wouldn't classify us as great friends, but friends none the less. My nonchalant attitude I've had lately may have rubbed her the wrong way when she was upset over something (I must say that put in the same position, I would also be upset). Saying things like "tell her you're upset" and "no one will know but you" seemed to agitate the situation rather than diffuse it. Either way, the wedding was beautiful as was the reception.
The 3rd wedding I'm thinking of was one for the history books. True to the brides personality, it was elegant, simple, and beautiful. This bride and I were very good friends at a point in our lives, but as most friendships go, we drifted apart. The reasoning behind this drift was a disagreement in which we both could have handled differently, but as they say, everything happens for a reason. Anyway, as I sat in the back row, I couldn't help but to think how incredibly different we both are now. There is no way for us to be as close as we once were, mainly because we are completely different people in different places. This was very evident at the reception. While cordial to one another, I couldn't help but to be a little sad, as I knew then and there that we would never get to that place again.
Weddings are a wonderous occasion, full of emotion and beauty. It can bring out the best, and worst, in all involved. Either way, sit back, relax, and enjoy (especially the cake!)