When it comes to time, we are all on a level playing field. There are sixty minutes in an hour and twenty-four hours a day. In our human frailty, we sometimes get timing out of sequence, and it creates awkward moments.
Based on observation, it is my belief there are people whom I suspect were born late and have never been on time to an event in their life. On the other end of the spectrum, there are people who think they are late if they come only 15 minutes early. I have a tendency to fall in the latter category.
Normally at a wedding, I instruct the mother of the bride the need for her to stand in her daughter's honor when at that point in the wedding processional, it is time for the bride to come down the aisle. It serves as a signal for everyone to stand. It is not a difficult concept. If the mother forgets, I simply motion for people to stand.
I officiated at one very memorable wedding when all of the bride's maids were still at the beauty shop when it was time for the wedding to begin. In addition, the wedding cake had been delivered to the church where the reception was to take place. The cake had not been afforded time to cool before delivery. In short order, the top layer of the cake slid off the cake and landed in the floor.
When the wedding finally started, the bride's mother stood up when the groom walked in. Everyone in the sanctuary followed her lead.
Several years ago, there was a couple in our church who were caretakers at a picturesque wedding venue with an incredible view. The venue didn't initially include a building for the reception to take place, so the owners of the venue did not charge for anyone to have their wedding there. It became a very popular wedding spot.
Because the owners knew me, I was often asked to officiate at venue. Like the venue, I also didn't charge anything to do the wedding, but I always wanting to visit with the bride and groom before the wedding.
Whenever a couple lived north of Austin, getting to the venue on a Friday for a 6:00 wedding was impossible. I once waited over two hours for a wedding to begin because part of the wedding party was stuck in traffic. It is always important for the bride to be present.
I value my time, and I applaud people who are on time.
All My Best!
Don
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