The wedding

(Written May 25)

Weddings are not usually my thing, but this one was incredible! For starters, Melli and Matthias prepared so well for the day that the whole complicated affair went so smoothly as to seem nearly effortless. The wedding ceremony, reception, and arrangements for all of the family and guests must have required a HUGE amount of work to put together so beautifully, but Melli did so flawlessly (and let's be honest here, we all know that the wedding is the bride's affair, while everyone else simply serves to facilitate her dream day).
Aaron and I (the only non-German guests) enjoyed the ceremony despite having absolutely no idea of what anyone was saying. We simply smiled, stood up and sat down when everyone else did, and marvelled at the obvious effusion of love between the bride and groom, as well as all the guests for the newlyweds. The ceremony took place in the incredible Liebfrauenkirche (Church of Our Lady) in the main square in Nurnberg. Matthias and Melli lovingly involved their close friends and family in the event, and I was honored by them when asked (in advance) if I would participate in the wedding ceremony as well. I was amused to notice more than a few raised eyebrows while reading aloud in english in front of the entire church. Despite their surprise, and although most of the guests had no idea who Aaron or I were, we have been treated with nothing less than affection from everyone that we have had the pleasure to meet.
As for the reception afterwards, most who have known me for more than a minute will be surprised to hear that I, along with eveyone else, danced until the wee hours of the morning. It might not have been pretty, but it was too much fun to miss out on. And of course there was plenty of food and drink to facilitate the merrimaking. Altogether, it was a right perfect wedding and I will treasure it forever as one of the most enjoyable days of my life.