Love Packaged in a Day for Eternity

The flower girl was grumpy.

The ring bearer ran down the aisle with his paci in his mouth.

The temperature was over 90 degrees inside and outside the church.

Music played to the whirring of fans.

Humidity hung her curtains.

But the bride glowed and jewels dripped from her ears, and the sparkle in her eye mirrored the sparkles around her neck and wrist.

And the groom's face spoke volumes.

It was life packaged in a day, wrapped in joy and tied with tears.  Sweet and sorrow meeting in a moment.  Smiles and tears linking arms.

Prayers were spoken, blessings poured from lips that love.  Vows and rings exchanged. 

There was a moment when the unity candles were lit: 

The groom's was crooked. 
The bride corrected it. 

And smiles 'round the church at the symbolism from those who have partnered in this marriage dance . . . the stumbles, the forgiveness, the mistakes, the corrections.

Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.  Love never fails.

And it was packaged with tears and sealed with Christ's blood for eternity.

Gifts 111-124:

my brother

his bride

new love

wedding cake and champagne

dressing up

reasons to smile

a husband to carry me onto the dance floor and beyond

 

dancing 'til the feet ache

foot massages

Baby Girl in satin

a beautiful garden of flowers

a cool breeze

a day to remember

families joined together

Love Packaged in a Day for Eternity