When I was chatting with my niece, Daniella, about her wedding our first conversation was about the usual pretty things connected to weddings, as you can imagine. OK – it is a girl type of thing, so if you are a male reader you just need to accept that bit! Anyway, we chatted away and naturally I was very excited. My beautiful niece was planning her wedding. (My other beautiful niece had her wedding a few years ago).
A few days later, my excitement was enhanced when she asked me if I would be her Celebrant…well, I am sure you can imagine…elation immeasurable!
How many people have the privilege to be involved in such an enormously special way? I was asked to be the celebrant when Daniella married Dan. WOW!!
I recognised that many features of this wedding would be special when the invitation arrived in the mail. A drawing by Dan on the invitation was a clear indication that their unique style would be evident throughout the day.
A few days later, my excitement was enhanced when she asked me if I would be her Celebrant…well, I am sure you can imagine…elation immeasurable!
How many people have the privilege to be involved in such an enormously special way? I was asked to be the celebrant when Daniella married Dan. WOW!!
I recognised that many features of this wedding would be special when the invitation arrived in the mail. A drawing by Dan on the invitation was a clear indication that their unique style would be evident throughout the day.
Invitation drawing by Dan
One of the many wonderful things about being involved in a commitment ceremony like this is hearing how the couple meet and how their love grows.
Daniella and Dan first met when Dan was in a Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, and Daniella was working there for a four month nursing graduate year placement. Due to the nature of the rehab environment, they saw each other frequently, which provided the time for them to get to know each other. However, it was a purely professional relationship and they did not have contact after that initial meeting in the “work” environment until two years later. When they reconnected, a lovely friendship blossomed into a romance that led to them deciding to marry each other and be each other’s life partner.
Daniella and Dan first met when Dan was in a Spinal Rehabilitation Unit, and Daniella was working there for a four month nursing graduate year placement. Due to the nature of the rehab environment, they saw each other frequently, which provided the time for them to get to know each other. However, it was a purely professional relationship and they did not have contact after that initial meeting in the “work” environment until two years later. When they reconnected, a lovely friendship blossomed into a romance that led to them deciding to marry each other and be each other’s life partner.
Let’s be married Photo courtesy Tony Matera
So was I emotional? Did I get choked up during the ceremony? Of course, that is a reasonable question, as I am known to freely express my emotions. As I was chatting prior to the ceremony I was a tad nervous. Not because I was about to speak in public or “appear for the first time” in front of a large group of guests. My nervousness was about wanting a perfect day for me niece and my soon to be nephew-in-law. As I stood waiting for her to arrive my heart was racing with anticipation. Once we started with the ceremony, I felt like I took one breath and did not exhale until the end. As I concluded what I had to say, my voice may have cracked a little. But I held it together.
Deb the celebrant Photo courtesy Tony Matera
The woman weeping and bursting with pride and enormous love, standing to the side listening to the best groom’s speech ever. EVER. That was me.
Just married
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened.
Happiness never decreases by being shared” …Buddha
Happiness never decreases by being shared” …Buddha
This is the look of love Photo courtesy Hails & Shine Photography
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