It’s not unusual for couples of a certain age to renew or have a reaffirmation of their marriage vows. In fact, within some social circles it’s gotten to be en vogue to celebrate a landmark anniversary with a return visit to the altar -- complete with a gown for the “bride” and a tuxedo for the "groom”. Among my parents barcada (a Filipino endear-ment for friends) I can name seven couples who chose to take another walk down the aisle as part of their marking their golden/fiftieth wedding anniversaries. One auntie and uncle of mine jumped the gun a little by choosing to renew their vows for their silver/twenty-fifth anniversary. I state the obvious by saying that what journalist Tom Brokow called the "greatest generation" takes seriously the words, “for as long as you both shall live”!
Karen and Ian’s reaffirmation of their wed-ding vows represented what seems to be a growing trend. Although legally married in the Philippines earlier this year in March, they chose to have another ceremony – in a garden setting, poolside at the Holiday Inn in Buena Park – for friends and family on
this side of the Pacific. I didn’t inquire about the nature of their actual wedding, but this repeat affair was elaborate and featured all the trimmings of a Traditional Filipino Wedding. Karen and Ian had nine pairs of principal sponsors (godparents) and an additional three pairs of secondary sponsors to participate in the candle lighting, veil and cord ceremonies. They also had a singer, Laura Angelini, whose melodious voice added to the ambiance of the candle-lit, outdoor wedding.
this side of the Pacific. I didn’t inquire about the nature of their actual wedding, but this repeat affair was elaborate and featured all the trimmings of a Traditional Filipino Wedding. Karen and Ian had nine pairs of principal sponsors (godparents) and an additional three pairs of secondary sponsors to participate in the candle lighting, veil and cord ceremonies. They also had a singer, Laura Angelini, whose melodious voice added to the ambiance of the candle-lit, outdoor wedding.
Laura also sang during the reception where
she was joined by more live musical enter-tainment, and supplemented by a disc
jockey. At the beginning of the reception Lyn, the mother of the bride, joined Laura for a fine rendition of the Carpenters’ classic, “Close to You.” That song served only as an introduction as there were more duets to follow... It was no surprise to find that Lyn had herself enjoyed a singing
career earlier in life. Watching Karen as she swayed to the music and sang along (Ian did as well), this bride was obviously happy to share a bit of the spotlight with her mom; she was, in fact, Lyn’s number one fan.
From my first introduction to the family, it was easy to see that Karen and Lyn
shared the proverbial loving bond that only a mother and daughter can share. That Karen was Lyn’s only child made the bond between them that much more special and unique, and extended to her son-in-law, Ian. However the “first” wedding went, mother was determined that her little girl’s “second” wedding – the renewal of vows -- was equally if not more perfect. For Lyn, demonstrating her maternal love by celebrating Karen’s love for Ian, once was not enough.
This was just another example of a www.GreatOfficiants.com ceremony!
she was joined by more live musical enter-tainment, and supplemented by a disc
jockey. At the beginning of the reception Lyn, the mother of the bride, joined Laura for a fine rendition of the Carpenters’ classic, “Close to You.” That song served only as an introduction as there were more duets to follow... It was no surprise to find that Lyn had herself enjoyed a singing
career earlier in life. Watching Karen as she swayed to the music and sang along (Ian did as well), this bride was obviously happy to share a bit of the spotlight with her mom; she was, in fact, Lyn’s number one fan.
From my first introduction to the family, it was easy to see that Karen and Lyn
shared the proverbial loving bond that only a mother and daughter can share. That Karen was Lyn’s only child made the bond between them that much more special and unique, and extended to her son-in-law, Ian. However the “first” wedding went, mother was determined that her little girl’s “second” wedding – the renewal of vows -- was equally if not more perfect. For Lyn, demonstrating her maternal love by celebrating Karen’s love for Ian, once was not enough.
This was just another example of a www.GreatOfficiants.com ceremony!
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