Wedding Day

I still have a hard time believing it really happened. Still have a strange feeling that she said, "Yes," 42 weeks and and three days ago. That she met me down the aisle, looked into my eyes and promised to take me. And she promised to be mine.

A wedding is a beautiful thing. I have never experienced the feeling of calm that I did that day. All the planning was done. All the placed were set. The guests were in their assigned seats waiting to witness this thing we put together. Over the four plus years, there are some people who have seen glimpses of what we've been through. People see moments of the ups and the downs, share memories with us, and we'll always have those stories. However, the two people standing in front, pledging to share their lives together, are the only two who have been through every moment of those lives together. This was another moment. One that we will keep for ourselves and one we shared with you and it could not have been more perfect.

Some observations about weddings. I was told beforehand that the day would be a blur and to take a moment to try and slow it down. Very true. The wedding was in real time, but the reception was a blur. I don't remember 80% of the songs played. I don't know what any of my dinner tasted like. I couldn't tell you when it all ended. We'll wait until we get our pictures back to try and piece it all together.

I do know these things:
I did much better on the first dance than I thought I would.
We picked some good speech makers.
My father-in-law is by far the greatest dancer EVER!
My side of the family thinks I'm ugly.
The Tom Fauls is potent.
If you are getting married, spend the money for the chocolate fountain.
Your face will not fall off if you smile this much.

People say that the wedding is all about the couple getting married. Hard to argue that point. But for the married couple, a wedding is almost like a vicarious moment. You plan this big event so your guests have a great time. If that happens, then you have have succeeded and can be satisfied. It's almost like being a proud parent as you sit at your table thinking, "That's my wedding!" You get your joy from the guests. Seeing them dance wildly, eat voraciously, laugh and hug, take pictures. I think you get the most satisfaction from the older crowd. They've been to a ton of these. If they are having a great time, you know you've got something good going. The other telling sign is the little kids. If they don't pass out then they are having fun too. Everyone in the middle? It's open bar...what's your excuse? As far as I can tell, we went 3 for 3 with the guests, so color me pleased.

As Ji Eun has mentioned already, we got to live the best day of our lives September 21st. Thank you to everyone who added so much to it small or gigantic. We are lucky to be surrounded by people with such loyalty, character, and selflessness. It took a lot of people to put this together, but we pulled it off. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Finally, I would also like to take some time out to thank four people to whom we owe everything.

To our parents, who are beyond generous with their love, support, time, and finances. We wouldn't be the people we are without your guidance, and certainly wouldn't be prepared for this marriage without the incredible examples you've provided. We love you all very much and will forever be looking to you for advice and inspiration.

So we're married. Crazy huh? Crazy awesome.