dc wedding
Edward and Jeanne got married on saturday, october 2nd, 2004. the wedding started at 1pm and the reception started at 3pm and went on until about 10 pm. Kevin gave a speech as the best man, causing almost everyone to start crying when he spoke from the heart about how long he and Edward had been friends and all the things they had been through growing up. the parents of the couple were so cute. they were all obviously very moved. kevin proved to be an exceedingly good host.
i really liked their wedding. i’ve really liked the last few weddings i’ve been to. being in love and planning to marry, i see the wedding couples in a different light than i used to. it’s not like i didn’t get it before; i did. but there is a subtle layer of poignancy that was lost on me before. either that, or i’m becoming even bigger of a sap in my old age. 😉
we saw a part of DC on friday, the part that tourists see and marvel at. indeed i too marvelled at the sights. the lincoln memorial is every bit as enchanting as they say. reading his words made me feel a new hope for the country and sort of an honor to be a part of the country that he helped to build, as well as a note of bitterness that both Lincoln and W can hold the title of president. it was a jarring comparison, to be sure.
the weather was stunningly beautiful — foggy mornings and evenings, bright sunshine during the day with gentle breezes, lush trees all around. it was a joy to be there. my impression of the city is that i like it and would like to spend more time there.
the one ugly moment in the weekend was witnessing a couple engage physically in a fight near the end of the reception. that, too, was a jarring comparison with the wedded couple and the other people basking in the reflected glow of love. i don’t know how they can witness a love like E & J’s without realizing that their own abusive, hurtful relationship is not one that is driven by love and trust. they need to get their heads out of their rear ends. it’s dark there.
seppo looks exceedingly handsome in his suit. 🙂