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A Bit of Humor to Dispel the Tension

6/4/2014

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Our chapel hosts a variety of weddings from formal-ish to pretty laid back. I’ve wed couples wearing tank tops, shorts, and tennies. And I’ve joined couples dressed in a tux and fancy gown. No matter what they wear, they are often nervous and/or emotional. Marriage is, after all, a big step not to be taken lightly. On the other hand, there’s no need to be stiff and serious. When couples are jumpy, a bit of humor can dispel tension and remind us that we are only human, after all. At a recent wedding, one of the moms tied the rings onto the pillow—too well. When I asked for the rings, the Maid of Honor handed the pillow to me. But when I tugged at the ribbons, an instant snarl was created. “Here, hold this,” I said, handing my ceremony book to the groom to hold for me. This was a job that required both hands. Everyone laughed while I worked to free the rings. “That was not what we had in mind for tying the knot,” I quipped, to more giggles. It was a fun moment that everyone clearly enjoyed, which goes to show that a bit of unscripted humor is a happy way to dispel tension.


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Home Inspection Cicero link
8/28/2022 04:24:14 am

Great read thhanks

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Jessie Holloway link
11/3/2022 05:33:44 pm

I love the idea of humor during a wedding to keep the mood light, thanks so much for sharing this experience! My partner and I have talked about eloping before because a wedding seems like a lot, but the humor of it seems like a great time. Maybe we'll look into getting married in a chapel with our families present.

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