No, as the title suggests, I myself did not get married. However, a very good friend of mine did. All the preparation from fittings, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, to hair & make up, to the final ceremony & reception has led me exhausted in a positive way.
In the events leading up to the momentous occasion, I’d have to say I had my own “Bridesmaids” moment. Though I was not like Kristen Wiig’s character as the maid of honor with the worst luck, I did experience that same sense of loss of losing one’s dear friend. But as they say, if you really care for someone, you let someone grow into the person they need to become & have them share that growth with others & be happy. In this case, she has found a wonderful young man to continue that journey :)
We all must go through major changes. Although there may have been some minor hiccups here & there, in the end we look toward the positive outcome that results in planning big events that create certain milestones in our waking lives.
Sometimes, these events magnify the parts of ourselves that we too hope to one day become filled with joy & brim with optimism. There are many colors of the spectrum life has to offer. The last 4th of July holiday has redeemed all the other holidays that often have a tinge of a certain sadness & loss. Of things of what once was. This time, being a part of my friend’s wedding opened my eyes to the brighter side of life.
Thank you (you know who you are-wink wink). And congratulations :)
Have you ever experienced something similar?
