Brides
confide that their biggest fear is something going wrong during their
ceremony. They are afraid they will be embarrassed and won’t know
how to handle it.
Select your minister and other providers that you have complete faith
in so you know that even if glitches happen, they have the experience
to recover easily and will handle things with grace.
At my very first wedding ceremony, I asked the 3-year old ring bearer
to give the rings to the best man. The string knotted so the best man
couldn’t get the rings off the pillow. I recalled the photographer
used his pocket knife before the ceremony so I suggested he lend a hand.
The rings flew off the pillow & rolled on the hardwood floor half
way down the church. The guests look horrified.
I said to the couple, “We have just built a wonderful story to
tell your grandchildren.” Everyone laughed; the rings were retrieved
and we carried on. The couple said they were so glad this happened because
it made their wedding more memorable.
A groomsman fainted during one of my ceremonies. I asked 2 people in
a front row to give him a chair, get ice for the back of his neck &
have him put his head between his knees. He recovered quickly. We finished
the ceremony. Guests referred couples to me because of the way I handled
the situation. I calmly did what needed to be done and moved forward.
When we accept things as they come, make the very best of it and move
on, we are called poised and confident.
Once I did a wedding for a marine & his bride. The wedding planner’s
chair covers were delivered late – his supplier goofed. The planner
was frantic. The groom & groomsmen were angry because of the delay
& didn’t want to help him. I feared the planner would have
a heart attack so I helped him carry in chair covers & told him
it was going to be okay. When the marines saw me helping, they pitched
in too & everything was handled with ease.
Our most embarrassing moments can become our signature stories that
inspire others, bring a laugh or simply remind us that we survived and
all is still well.
Brides, select vendors you trust and remember what may look like a
blooper is simply a fabulous memory builder.
Rev. Judy Winkler
619-795-9996
www.weddingswthheart.com
Speak Kindly, Love Generously
