A Wedding

Months ago, I accompanied my mom at the wedding of her friend’s daughter. I didn’t realize that I would be alone the whole affair until it started. I started to regret being there. I should have dropped her off and waited for her at Boni Highstreet then picked her up after. (Wedding was at Every Nation’s Building) But it was too late to do just that. I was there seated alone with people I don’t know, all made up for the occasion. Tsk tsk tsk

It was the first time I attended their service. It’s the same church that Piolo, Ruffa and other celebrities go to. It was not any different from the Catholic’s service. It started out with the candle sponsors lighting the candle. Then followed by the entourage. When it was the turn of the bride’s walk, the groom asked everyone to stand up to welcome his bride. The groom was in tears. Really cute. The bride was beautiful! Crying too but still beautiful. Then the pastor’s ‘homily’. He was very good. I forgot his name though. Hehehe I would just like to share the meat of what he said.

He said, there are three keys to a marriage. Putting Christ in the center of your relationship, having an open communication with your spouse, and maintaining genuine love for one another.

It was great how he expounded on these points. He actually made me nod in agreement a number of times.

Then the vow. I love their vows. It was different from our vows. I was just not sure if they made it or it was their usual vow. It ended with “you acknowledge that you are no longer your own, but completely mine.” Very selfish. I love it! Hehehe

Then the coins, veil and chord. For some reasons, the coins were not found. Then the pastor proceeded to call on the veil sponsors. I like it that they explain what’s going on. The veil is put on the head of the bride symbolizing her acknowledgement to be submissive to her husband. And on the shoulder of the groom symbolizing that he carries all the burden of providing for their family. The chord came late too so it was not explained. After that, they were asked to put off the candles lighted earlier to light a new candle together. It symbolizes that they are extinguishing their individual selves and starting a new life as one.

I never knew of these symbolisms! Is it explained in Catholic’s weddings too? Apparently I was 100% paying attention to the service... because I was not busy gossiping with anyone. Hahaha

Anyway, after the candle, a few more pastors were called to come up the stage together with the parents for a pray over. The father of the groom, then the brother of the bride (the father is deceased) the 2 of the invited pastors prayed for them too.

It was an amazing ceremony! Very meaningful. And very God centered.

After the service, everyone was asked to leave the hall. It will be set up for the reception while the entourage was having their pictorial. Cocktails awaited the guests at the hallway.

At the reception, they had a band. Food was catered by The Manila Catering Services. Motif was a combination of lilac and pink.

One of the principal sponsors was asked to give his words of wisdom for the couple. I would like to share what he said too. He pointed out what the pastor has said during the ‘homily’. LCL – Lord, Communication and Love. He added, ABC - never Abuse, never Blame and never Criticize. True, right? I am telling you. I have learned so much from that wedding.