Well my oldest and dearest friend finally got it done this past weekend. Yup, she got married. Again. I spent most of the entire wedding with tears welling up in my eyes. I just couldn’t stop. Mind you my pal decided to pull ‘princess’ and show up late. I was getting a tiny bit worried when she would not get out of the limo. Thought the woman changed her mind. I woulda been first in line to kick her ass, after the groom of course. All was well and it turned out to be one of the most elegant, relaxed weddings I can recall ever having been to. My pal looked amazing – seriously, freaking amazing. I jokingly teased her about showing up with a banjo but thought better of it and I managed to not heckle anyone during the wedding or the reception. Maturity? Yes?
It was a little odd however being at a wedding where some of the first husband’s family was there. It was all I could do not to say: “Ha ha people, in your face, see whatcha all are missing?” But alas I couldn’t because the ex-family members have moved from the camp of evil and have sided with good so I had to let it go.
My friend’s new stepson gave an amazing speech during the reception. He talked about the importance of family and how lucky he was to now have sisters and be a part of this family. The best part was when he said “Marriage is forever.” (Insert really long pause in speech here.) “But you guys get a mulligan.” Well said buddy, well said.
