This past weekend, I attended a wedding. It was the first one I had attended in several years. While listening to the ceremony, it struck me that many times couples forget what they promised on their wedding day. They forget the commitments made on their wedding day. Terms like “love, honor, cherish, loyal, obey” are used in the ceremony. Although the words are used, many couples just ‘go through the motions’ and do not stop to consider the seriousness of their vows. When you are up in front of the chapel, you and your spouse are making promises before God and a room full of witnesses. Breaking those promises amounts to violating a promise made to many more people than your spouse.
Couples forget the seriousness of the vows made. They forget the words spoken in those vows. No one likes liars, especially those that do so on a large scale. The list of wedding guest is essentially a list of witnesses to the event. They saw you make your promises. Although they should endeavor to hold you to those vows, many in modern society do not recognize the significance of the wedding guest book. It is not just a record of who attended or sends their best regards, it is a list of those who witnesses the solemn ceremony. Although you may not remember much, the witnesses saw what you did and heard what you promised.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
