Just love weddings!

I really enjoy weddings...particularly other people's weddings :) You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and usually yummy food without the stress of being the center of attention. Plus I think it helps to remind you of why you married your own spouse.

This past weekend we were able to attend my good friend Chris's wedding. Chris is a great guy in so many ways, in fact I kind of see him as the little brother that I wouldn't have minded having, and I was so happy that he found his 'princess charming.'

There were a couple moments that I found particularly poignant...during the ceremony, the officiant had all family and friends stand up. He then had everyone agree to essentially work together for this newly created marriage. For example, he mentioned that if one side of the couple were to ever come to us to discuss a relationship trouble or issue, we should think about what we can say to keep this couple strong...not just being the 'yes person' and adding to that person's complaints. I also very much enjoyed the father of the bride's speech...he talked about being 'one' with your spouse - no matter whether that person is right next to you or across the globe - you are one. He then mentioned how much he already respected and cared for his new son-in-law and I think that is such a great thing when two families can become one.