That is, alcohol.
Look at all the pretty bottles and cans.
When Dana and I first met, we discussed the subject of alcohol and both discovered we had pretty similar beliefs about it. We had both noted on our profiles for eharmony that we preferred no alcohol. While neither one of us is against the consumption of alcohol, neither one of us really enjoys the taste of it and seem to prefer soft drinks or teas in its place.
This was never really an issue, until we began talking of getting married. Both of us have guests who we know are fans of alcohol. And in fact, Dana originally offered up that we do a "wine only" deal. But that just seemed odd to me.
Here, our wedding is supposed to be about us. Call me selfish, but if I'm spending money to have a ceremony where we're the center of attention, how is it not about us? Guests should be celebrating us. Celebrating our relationship. Celebrating the things we like and people that we are as we become one. Seeing how our relationship originally was established with similar beliefs that we're not that fond of alcohol, why would we all of a sudden decide to have it at our wedding? It just makes no sense in that respect.
This also seems to be a good way to moderate behavior as well. I have been to weddings where the guests got a little wild after having consumed alcohol. And knowing how strong willed I am, that is not something I would tolerate in the slightest bit. Come now, no one wants to see Melinda angry. Let's all get along, shall we?
You probably wouldn't be lucky enough to just get a finger pointed at you. I would probably just get right up in your face. I'm assertive like that.
This has been a source of moderate stress as we go about breaking the news to those who do enjoy alcohol, but our hope is that for this day in particular, you would show your love for us by respecting our choice not to have it.
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