I have had the pleasure of going to many weddings in my lifetime.
Yes, they aren't always enjoyable. Some drag on, others fly by. The majority of them end well. The couples that I've seen united come from all backgrounds and their relationships are all different. It is awesome, regardless of how their day goes, to see them unite as a married couple.
Years ago, I was in attendance at a friend of mine's wedding. I was tucked nicely in the back, seated by a chatty aunt of the bride. After quick introductions, I realized that I had much more than I bargained for seated right beside me. While waiting for the bride to enter, I looked here, there, and anywhere but towards the woman seated at my right. She had an opinion on everything! Oh well, it was just a few minutes, and things would get going.
In true form, the procession started and the bridal party looked beautiful as they headed down the aisle. The bride took her first few steps and was just glowing. At this point, in a loud whisper, I hear a sentence that I will never forget.
"Hmmm. I'm happy she didn't wear white."
Excuse me!?! I was pretty blown away. Blown away by her boldness, for one... and then blown away by the fact that she had no idea who I was when she said this to me. Blown away by her being so judgmental, especially after being well informed that she was an upstanding religious woman.
Isn't life supposed to be about looking forward and letting the past be gone? There are times in life when past events can be relative; however, for the most part, unless you are on strike three in court for committing the same crime, things can and should be let go.
As for her opinion on the matter, she definitely didn't realize that she was more in the wrong than the bride would have been for wearing white to her wedding. Judging someone else, especially so harshly, is wrong. Maybe a mirror turned inward would do some good.
Oh, and, even if you ask me, I will not say whose wedding this was. :)
