Wow….the concept of weddings. I think most women get to gush about this at least once. It’s not something I discussed out loud with my friends. But my sisters and I talk about it a lot of times. And as I thought about exactly how I want my dream wedding to be, I realize that I’ll need to tell my sisters the truth once I’m done writing because taking time to think about this has made me realize that I only said I wanted the wedding I told them, because that’s what they also said. Now, I’ve come clean with myself and I’ve decided how I truly want my dream wedding to be.
I want it LOUD!
It’s still kind of weird saying this because all my life, I’ve always fancied quiet weddings. There’s this peace about it. A kind of comfort to see the love reflect directly in the couple’s faces because there are no distractions. Just bliss.
But, in the first place, a quiet wedding would never work for me because I want all my friends to be there. I couldn’t imagine how it would be without them. And then, the relatives. The typical African couple would think twice before doing a quiet wedding without, at least, some of the extended family (I won’t say all because my extended family is huge. And I honestly don’t want the drama that comes with stuff like that, because they would literally never forgive you or your parents. They’d be like “So, Tess got married and I wasn’t told? The temerity!”
Anyways, (Oh my God, I do have a digression problem) my dream wedding would be like this. The previous night, my girls and I might, with emphasis on might, party a little. But then, they’ll go back to their rooms afterwards because the bride cannot afford to be hungover.
The next day is a beautiful morning devoid of clouds. Bright skies without being too sunny and a breezy atmosphere. I wake up with the legendary bridal glow and pray, then I call in my girls to make me look beautiful. I dress up and then my mom comes in, glowing so much with the knowledge that her daughter is getting married and then blessed me. She cries a bit as she does it because my mom is emotional and then I cry a bit because I am too. But then my girls would fuss and beg us not to ruin our makeup. Then, I’d step into my white, sparkly, ball gown and smile as my girls hype me before getting into the car.
I arrive at the big wedding hall that is beautifully designed with two of my favourite colours, black and gold. The guests stand as I start walking in, on the arm of my dad who smiles so hard because that’s what he does when he doesn’t want to cry. The special song I had chosen before the wedding starts playing and I can’t see the people around me so much because of the veil on my eyes but I don’t need to because my eyes are riveted on one person. And I see tears in his eyes as I struggle not to cry too.
My dad and I hug briefly before handing me to my groom, my best friend and the love of my life as we smile at each other and begin the wedding proceedings, looking into each other’s eyes as we say the vows and meaning it with all our hearts. The veil is removed in the end, we kiss and the guests erupt in cheers as we smile and walk out of the hall to the reception.
At the reception, there’s food, and drinks and everyone is happy. My people have it all covered and I don’t have to worry that something is not being done right. I’ve changed into a shorter, more comfortable dress alongside my husband. Yeah, I guess I would be able to call him that at that time. And then we cut the five-layered chocolate cake. ( Don’t act surprised guys, you know I’d choose chocolate.)
Then we play some fun games where people get to laugh. My maid of honour and his best man take turns giving speeches and we inwardly hope they don’t say something terrible. But then, they just make the guests laugh harder as they say funny things about us. And of course, the legendary couple’s dance. It would be beautiful with our favourite R&B music. Then we’d switch to real dancing, complete with Korean songs (because obviously, at this point, I've made him fall in love with everything Korean like me, much to the horror of the guests😂) and see who dances better. (yeah, I’m looking forward to that one, lol). And the guests cheer and after a while join us.
Soon enough, the wedding is drawing to an end and after wishing everyone goodbye, we race out of there. Leaving the tidying up and gifts sent in the capable hands of our friends. We drive to our home while laughing and singing and thanking God for the success of the wedding. Hopefully, we’re not too tired and collapse on the bed to sleep.
I got quite emotional writing this cause this is the first time I’ve gotten to think about how that day would be. I honestly hope it’s better though I’m aware I’ve left a lot of vital details out. Thank you Ladies of Hive community for bringing topics that make us smile and reflect and cry in happiness.
Till next time guys.❤️
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