I have watched this now several times, as a number of friends forwarded it to me. This is something incredibly beautiful when the bride and groom meet toward the end of the video and walk, in dancing step, with each other to the altar to be married.
To this couple, Jill and Kevin, I sincerely wish you a lifetime together of joy and the courage to withstand the troubles that life can bring. God bless you both and may He continue to command His angels to keep watch over you.
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Is this NOT to the best? I have watched it over 'n over too. I just love their take on life...........
I'd like the dance....if it were being done in dinner theatre. As it is, I don't think it displays the proper attitude towards marriage and this very solemn moment!
So while I find it delightfully entertaining, well, if I went to a wedding where this was happening, I'd walk out. Check out what Fr. Jay has to say about this:
http://youngfogeys.blogspot.com/2009/07/is-there-steak-behind-all-that-sizzle.html
good food for thought, and I agree with him.
Adoro,
If this were being done in a Catholic church, I would agree - but then, that is because it is inappropriate for a Catholic Church. Evidently the Protestant minister who presided felt differently.
I understand Fr. Jay's position and he's right - it is the lifetime together that counts. But again, how is that relevant to this? I say, let's give this couple the benefit of the doubt and wish them well, rather than knock them down.
And as for Catholic priests "complaining" about the fact that couples will now want to do an entrance like this, say "no" firmly and move on. I am sure you've gotten worse requests - man up, dude! No need to watch this video in dread. I would hope we have more stalwart men of the cloth.
I will say this - it was evident from the lack of tuxedos, elaborate dresses, and floral arrangements that the bride and groom were positively frugal in their wedding, compared to the obscenely expensive weddings, all tasetfull done in appreciation of this "very solemn moment." So perhaps with a lack of funds this happy couple made do with what they had - a bunch of friends willing to look a little ridiculous. Maybe a priest can tell a couple that they can marry in the Church - provided they spend no more than $5000 for the wedding. I already know one priest who has a $1000 limit on quinceaneras, otherwise he won't do one . . . and good for him.
Oh Adoro - life is for living! God knows what is in each of our hearts. Far be it from me to be judgemental of someone's wedding. I think this was 100% fabulous. I felt they wanted their friends and family to rejoice - as they were.
...respectully disagree ...
I LOVE this!!! If I wasn't Catholic, I'd totally go for something like that. Marriage is indeed a big deal, but it's also a celebration. I see where Adoro is coming from, but I also see the joy these people have :-)
Showed this to M'Lady Dragn...she Loved it....then looked at me saideways and said,"If you'd have done that....I'd have killed you"......good thing you saved this till after our wedding.
I loved it! What a fun couple! May they have a lifetime of the same joy!
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