As a celebrant, I am lucky enough to get to spend time with
each couple in the lead up to their wedding day. Getting to know them, planning
their ceremony and working out the right wording takes time and it is during
this time that I usually get a real sense of who they are and how they ‘fit’
together as a couple.
At some stage in this process we usually get the part where
we either have a rehearsal or at least a run through of what will happen on the
day and where everyone will stand. This is usually fun and exciting, but I have
found that despite going over all the details, it in no way prepares them for
the explosion of emotion and love they often feel overcome by at the very
moment they see each other on the day.
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The celebrant usually arrives at the venue at least half an
hour in advance on the day in order to set up and prepare documents etc. The
groom and his groomsmen are usually wandering around, greeting guests as they
arrive and looking generally nervous!
As the moment draws near and tensions build, the bride finally
arrives and as I usher the groom and groomsmen into position. The nerves and
anticipation of the guests are palpable.
As we wait the groomsmen are usually giving the groom grief,
teasing him and making jokes, but as the bride appears from whatever direction
she enters, the mood changes. All eyes are on his bride and I would have to say
that in about 80 percent of cases, the groom cries. Not sobbing or bawling, but
tears of joy, of gratitude and of how lucky he feels. This is particularly true
when the couple have children and the children enter in front of the bride. Even
the biggest, blokiest of them all usually succumb (and in fact are often the
softest!) Its a beautiful moment and one that I feel so honoured to share with
the couple.
I recently came across a fantastic post on Buzzfeed which
really captured this moment perfectly. 24 pictures that capture this very
moment.
The Wedding Gurus
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