Sunday 15 June 2014

The Wedding

I remember waking up uncomfortable and groggy on that Saturday morning. My cousin Ray was staying with me so naturally I gave him my bed to sleep in. Gracious host and what not. This left me sleeping in a sleeping bag on top of an old and hard futon that was a bit too short. The sleeping bag also smelt a bit funny but whatever, it was only going to be for a few nights.

We were uncertain what to wear. There was an initial ceremony, followed by a break, followed by some more ceremonies, and then dinner. Was it necessary to dress formally so early? Could we go more casual and then return home to change? We called one of my Uncles and he said we could go semi-casual.

So imagine our surprise when we arrive and everyone is dressed up in suits.

People say I looked furious as I searched for the Uncle.

Luckily I managed to snag a tie from said uncle. My brother and Ray managed to steal bits and pieces of clothing from other people when pictures weren't being taken so in the end it was around ok. Still, I would have preferred to be in my full suit for all these wedding photos. As I'd later learn that evening, it's kind of hard to take photos in the dark.

The reception was nice. Adam is the first of my generation to finally get married so this is kind of important. Family members all over the place crying including groom. It was kind of funny and sweet at the same time because when was the last time you saw a groom start crying as he says his vows?

Luckily, the best man had tissues ready.

I chuckled, I think we all did.

After a series of photos by the wedding photographer we had time for a quick lunch and a drive home to change. It was a pain getting there and back due to the pride parade happening nearby. Traffic was congested and things took longer than we would have liked.

Also unfortunate was the lack of drinks or refreshments while we were waiting. Well, unless you wanted to fork over several dollars for a drink. So, being the intrepid people we were, another Uncle (I have a big family) and I set off to the nearest convenience store to grab bottled water everyone.

We realized it would be kind of embarrassing, sneaking drinks into the fancy hotel that the wedding was held at. We resolved this by "sneakily" covering the case of bottled water with our suit jackets.

And then it started to rain on our way back.

I normally like rain. But not when I'm dressed all fancy.

We made it back mostly dry surprisingly. I think the dinner and the open bar were my favorite part of the whole wedding. I like fancy food, and wine, and alcohol. I wish they had more hard liquor but I made due with what I had. Asides from the best man knocking over a glass vase filled with water I think dinner went very well.

Another thing that this wedding indirectly did for me was somewhat give me hope for my own future romantic endeavors. When I was a kid I remember Adam dating someone and they were together for years before mysteriously breaking up. Then he was single for (I think) the same amount of time before meeting his to-be-wife. They married a year after they first met up, they just clicked.

I mean, he's over 30 and I just turned 24. My longest relationship was half as long as his and I haven't been single for as long either.  He's probably been turned down more than I have too and he's much more charismatic than I am.

Maybe I should be more dapper, drink more fancy alcohol. Maybe this line of thought was the alcohol talking.

But it really puts things in perspective. And it gives me hope. I'm still young, right? Well, that hasn't stopped my Grandmother from constantly nudging me and asking where my "girlfriend" is.

23 comments:

  1. Of course you're still young, you still got six years of freedom ahead of you! ;D
    Sounds like it was a nice wedding, good to hear. Kinda douchey of that uncle to tell you to come semi-casual though. (And no shame in smuggling water bottles inside if everything there is hella expensive.)

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  2. Some people don't really find who they're meant for until their 30s, or 40s. Maybe even later. There's always hope. Sounds like there were some shenanigans. As long as the ceremony went well then really everything else is secondary. At least I think that's what my sister told herself after my brother got smashed at her reception and passed out.

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  3. I'm glad it was a nice wedding. That is funny about the best man carrying the tissues for his bud. :)

    24 is way young, you've got tons of time. And you don't want to get serious w/the wrong gal anyway, that just weighs everything down. Best to wait for the right one, and enjoy being single while she's not yet there. :)

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  4. Dude, at 24 you should have NO worries about "not" finding your soul-mate. Most people these days don't even meet their future spouse until late 20s or early 30s. There's no timetable for love :)

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  5. Never give up hope on the romantic front! Get out there and mingle!

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  6. It's nice to see this change in you, the realizations. You definitely are still young, anything could happen.

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  7. I think your blog ate my comment! I'm happy you're seeing the positive possibilities in your life. That kinda sums it up.

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  8. Yes you're still (too) young to get married!

    Seems like the wedding goes pretty well...

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  9. haha good job grabbing clothing or at least a tie. Yeah there is hope for us all, even when they nag

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  10. What well prepared best man! I'll be a maid of honor this summer at a part menonite wedding WITHOUT alcohol..shoot me know. You are so young...don't worry about your love life now (I know everyone says it)

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  11. You've got plenty of time to find that right gal, so that when you do get married, you'll cry for the right reasons. And for the record, I only cried at my wedding after I got the bill.

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  12. I bet you were mad at that uncle, I certainly would have been. It sounds like it was a great day.

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  13. sounds like a good time all in all! this gives me hope that I might find me a man too...still got time phew. I would nudge your granny and ask if she has any single friends ...ehehehe

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  14. 24 is still pretty young for marriage. It's a prime age but not a point where people look and ask why you're single. Though it's better the people who rush into it when they're 18-20 "in love" and not thinking.

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  15. "The sleeping bag also smelt a bit funny but whatever, it was only going to be for a few nights." Only a guy would say that!

    Soooo, DW, consider this sage advice from your older Kitty sister: you're young! You have forever to meet someone. Have some fun. The right thing will happen at the right time, bro.

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  16. How nice. Weddings are so much fun. I am so glad to hear you all had a wonderful time.
    I am with your grandmother. Most of the weddings I have been to recently, the bride was between 18-24. Most of them were closer to 20 though.

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  17. You will find that special someone...I'm certain of it!

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  18. I don't think there is any time limit for finding some one you love and want to share your life with. Sometimes you find that special some one when you are not looking and your heart will tell you that this is the one.

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  19. You still have your whole life ahead of you.

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  20. hopeless weddings. sad and understandable.

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  21. You're still young! It's okay, you still have time to meet someone! I love weddings, they always make me cry.

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