So about 6 years ago I went online and got my minister approval so that I could marry people, specifically two friends. Well long story short, they broke up and the wedding obviously never happened, but I still had my "license". Fast forward to May of last year and my little and only sister got engaged. Then about 4 months ago my sister asked me if I would officiate the wedding!
I was so honored to have been asked to do it, but was hit with my fear of public speaking right when what was being asked of me fully sunk in. Over the months, I would imagine the wedding and my speech and I could feel the nervousness. The one thing that kept going through my head was something I always say to people, "you're only nervous because something great is about to happen." But that did nothing to calm my nerves, not to mention my dislike of flying and dreading that as well.
I never ended writing out my whole speech, but I did it in my head and made an outline with the verses I would use. My mother's side is very religious as my grandfather was a evangelical christian pastor, though I am on my own spiritual path where I open to all kinds of ideas and beliefs and am still finding my groove in that realm (and think I always will). This made being asked to do the wedding all the more interesting. But my sister wanted it to be Christian based so I used 3 basic quotes about love from the bible, but to add my little spin, I used a quote from the Gospel of Thomas which is not officially recognized by the church, but contains what I call 'Jesus' mic drops'. So that was neat. Also to homage to my grand father, I used one of his old bible for the ceremony and that was special to my family.
I was shaking before it all started, but wow, it was amazing! Once I got passed my first nervousness, it rolled out so easily and was the most incredible public speaking adventure I had been on. The nerves were well worth that special day that will be in memory and heart forever. I talked about we all lived together and I saw there love grow and how patient he was with my sister, who may be "crazy" at times, but it is only because she is so passionate and loved deeply. It was a beautiful wedding and was so proud of it all! Congrats Courtney and Taylor!
Congratulation
Nice Work, keep your license.
congratulations..
It's really special that your sister and her partner included you in the ceremony in this capacity. I am guessing people do not often think of this sort of thing as being memorable in the eyes of the individual asked to officiate, but I know that often it is. My husband @marcuspulis has had the honor of doing the same for several friends and loved ones... most notably our eldest daughter and her wife. It's nice that you were able to craft something that spoke to the moment in light of their personalities and spiritual path. The Gospel of Thomas is badass! I can certainly relate to being shy of public speaking. It's fun when in spite of that, it all comes together, and you can enjoy the satisfaction of a personal growth challenge accepted and fulfilled in a way that makes you happy. Good times!
congratulation man
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So pretty
Congratulations
congratulations to you both, may his marriage last until the end of life
Congratulations.🎈 @mickeeybeaves.
Usually our real experiences turn out to be completely different from what we have expected. We fear the images we concieve in our minds about what is going to happen. I am glad I red your post. Thanks for sharing.
Thats awesome, dude!
Berbahagialah saudaraku
Great!
Seeing you officiate your sister's wedding must really mean a lot to your family i suppose, and using grandpa's old bible.
Tell her to catch all the fun she can.
You really did a wonderful job. Joining to people together in holy matrimony is an awesome deal. I pray for a happy marriage for your sister and her husband. God blessings on them
Congratulations.
nice
congratulations bro
Congratulations to them all
"you're only nervous because something great is about to happen." remarkable!
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So sweet 😍
As Amber said, I have officiated a few times. I am more used to being in front of people, my spiritual path has required it. That being said, it is always hard. Helping to unite people with Love is what this entire existence is about. Keep on being that amazing person you are.
Agreed about the Gospel of Thomas. Many of the Gnostic writings are very inspiring. Like I just posted on your lovely soon to be's post, can't wait to see ya again.