i went to a wedding

I went to a wedding this weekend

The church decked out in royal colors and flowers bursting with traditional fall hues

The halls of the church welcomed us with smell of garlic and fresh bread lovingly prepared for the anticipated feast

Strangers greeted each other with knowing smiles and nods to acknowledge a shared joy

More evidence of that mutual love spread through the hallways with decorations thoughtfully placed

Friends darted from room to room laser focused on preparing the way for the sacred couple 

The service began with giddy flower girls adorning the path with petals afloat 

The congregation beamed as the couple entered hand in hand in solidarity with each other

We said the Lords Prayer, read the love scripture,  and laughed at stories from the pastor

There were promises made, a kiss to seal the covenant, and cheers of celebration 

I went to a wedding this weekend 

A wedding that some would, and some did, protest

A sacred ceremony for humans who deserved to have the anticipation, the preparation, and the celebration just as much as anyone 

Love wins, always