Wedding Bells

Hello all!

My sister's wedding was last night, and now I'll be getting back to the routine here. Some of you might be hoping for a comment or two about the occasion here, so I'll try not to disappoint. Still, the bottom line is -- I don't have much to say. I'm very happy for my sister and my new brother-in-law, who both were clearly having a wonderful night.

For any future wedding planners out there, I'll throw out this tip: if you want to increase your chances of a "memorable moment," use children in your ceremony. My sister's young daughter was the flower girl last night -- and also a significant part of the ceremony, as the couple made a point of the event not just being about the two of them coming together in marriage, but the three of them coming together as family.

But you can't account for a young girl's temper just a couple minutes before the start of the ceremony. She had just freshly not gotten her way in some thing or another, and while she was still willing to walk the aisle as required, she threw her fistfuls of petals at the floor in rather entertaining fashion. Later, though, she perked right up when she took part in a sand-pouring ceremony (similar to how many weddings employ the "unity candle," but appropriate for children that should not be playing with fire). When she climbed up on the stool and saw all the glass and colored sand arrayed before her and quietly whispered "wow!", everyone smiled.

Also providing some fun was the young son of my two good friends, who served as ringbearer for the occasion. Though apparently not pouty, he wasn't inclined to stand still, and was very much in love with the sound his handsome shoes made as he walked around. He also had a great moment where he leaned into a microphone to start talking, and then recoiled in embarrassment when he realized it was actually on and functioning.

So there -- if you want a bigger chance for some light-hearted moments at a wedding, look to the kids.

Congratulations to the happy new family!