Jennifer Lopez in her movie the wedding planner alluded that if you can’t get wed, you might as well plan. While I don’t necessarily agree with the CAN’T part, I think there is nothing wrong with planning. And I don’t think it is being desperately in a rush either.
A book entitled THE PATH by Laurie Beth Jones talks about the elements of a compelling vision: it is written down, in the present tense, as if it has already been accomplished, and, filled with descriptive details anchored to reality.
I have friends who warned me though, that articulating and sharing your dreams; in this case a wedding plan, might halt the plans. (maybe something is brewing somewhere and I wasn’t in on the secret?!?hmmm…which is OK too..because it takes trust to open up to people..and I know I trust easily as well.) I on the other hand, believe in destiny. Even if you try so hard to keep something, or someone a secret, if it is not meant to progress anywhere, one person can try his best(est) to hide it, while another will broadcast it. Either way, I believe it will yield similar results. So why hide something that’s giving you the adrenalin rush, when you can share it with the world. *winkz winkz*
Ummm…any takers? Hahahaha!
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Nature seems to cooperate with Leah’s plans that summery day of September. This same day marks the beginning of the rest of her life with her dazzlingly handsome beau, David.
Wanting to celebrate differently, the couple set the wedding at the powdery, white sand beaches of Mactan Island in Cebu. The bride, clad in a hip and comfortable lilac outfit, beams radiantly. She looks exceedingly elegant in her get up, definitely a far call from the convention. A ravishing head turner, the groom looks immaculate in his apparel, exuding with so much ease and comfort on such a special day.
The invited guests come in throngs at around 3:30 p.m., obviously excited of the celebration that is about to take place. They braved the heat, coming a few minutes earlier expecting to be baked in the sun with the waves of the sea lashing against the shore. All dressed in white, as indicated in the invitation, the guests willingly obliged, with the bride and groom’s request.
The waiters served overflowing drinks ranging from juice to fruit punches to wine, upon the guests’ arrival and the ushers lead them to their assigned seats. Music from the deejay’s booth fill the air.
At 4:00 p.m. the wedding ceremony promptly starts, with Pastor Fernando Cunanan officiating. It is short and sweet, but the guests will remember the day as the best, exciting, most eccentric wedding they have ever attended.
As the program starts, the guests are treated to bountiful cocktails. And then the sponsors, their friends and families took turns in speaking encouragement and exhortation to the bride and groom. Some of the friends sang some of the couple’s favorites. There are friends who shared via live webcast. And then the couple stood up to honor their parents, friends and guests who took the time to spend such a very exceptionally festive event with them.
And that signals the performance of the live band that the couple hired for entertainment. Lots of dancing, abundant food and drinks, fun and frolic are the outstanding features of the celebration. Those who watch the whole celebration could only wish they came live. All the guests go home filled with joy for having shared such a very important moment for a dear friend like David and Leah.
