Alfred's Wedding

I just had the privilege of helping my housemate organize his wedding. My! What an interesting process that was.

First of all, his bride wanted an outdoor wedding. This in mind, the two of them decided to use the Zoo as the venue for the wedding. It was a beautiful location, by the reservoir, naturally terraced and all around greenery. According to the zoo, this was the first time anyone was using the natural terraces for the wedding. The concern was that if it rained, the space would become muddy and then it would be real icky!
Although it rained the three days prior to the wedding, the actual day in itself was a bright beautiful day. All glory goes to God for this miracle.

The wedding ceremony had basically 3 sections, the exchange of vows, the solemnization and communion. The vows was done in the presence of witnesses so that their decision would be public, and one that all of us who witnessed, were asked to hold them accountable to.
Next up was the solemnization. This was done so that legally, the two of them would be married.
Finally, they shared communion. This was to signify their unity with Christ and their fellowship with Him. It was cool to see that the groom, as the new head of the family, served his wife.

Following the ceremony was a simple dinner, which started with the lighting of the Unity Candle (which signifies the end of two separate lives and the beginning of a new single united one). Following this, the FOG, FOB and the new Husband and Wife gave speeches. This was followed by a band performance by a band called “No Compromise”. They were good.

It was a wonderful day, and we all went back feeling tired but happy!