Why we love weddings is the topic of the online article “Science Reveals the Age-Old Secret of Why We Love Weddings So Much” which includes these quotes:
“When there’s a bit of uncertainty in the world,” Norton told Mic, “looking for a little bit of order is something humans like to do. It could be by doing a private ritual. It could be by doing a social ritual. Rituals make people feel like they have a handle on things. We know from lots and lots of research that feeling in control is a huge predictor of well-being. People who feel they don’t have some control over outcomes in their lives tend to suffer.”
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It’s easy to think that rituals like weddings are pointless and overdone. But that big cake, sparkling white dress or bouquet toss are helping us move through life in a positive and healthy way. There’s no need to apologize for embracing it.
People seemed to love our wedding yesterday, even though there was no big cake or sparkling white dress. However, there WAS a bouquet toss.
If you love any of those wedding pictures, you can click on them to enlarge them.
Immediately after the wedding in the City Clerk’s office, Michael loved pretending he was the City Clerk …
… and his brother Martin loved pretending he was exerting some influence in city politics.
I loved that the City Clerk, Nicole Crispo …
… loved those goofy photos of Michael and Martin.
I love everyone who was at our wedding, including my friend Carol …
… who took many more lovely photos of our wedding, which I love. If you love weddings, I’ll include those in a future post (if I can figure out how to get them here).
I love that Aaron’s long-time friend Clark …
… caught the lovely bouquet.
I love that my son Aaron looked so handsome in his tuxedo …
and I love that Michael and Aaron love each other so much.
Do you love weddings enough to watch yesterday’s entire ceremony, taped by Michael’s loving and lovely sister-in-law, Tammy?
I love that I was thinking about this wedding scene from Best Friends with Burt Reynolds, Goldie Hawn, and Richard Libertini when Michael and I said, “I thee endow.”
I would love any comments about weddings or love, below.
Thanks to all the lovely people who witnessed our wedding, including YOU!
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I love that you posted a video of the ceremony so we could all be there!
I love that I could share this with you!
Much happiness! Xxoo
On Sat, Dec 28, 2019 at 8:53 AM The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally wrote:
> Ann Koplow posted: “Why we love weddings is the topic of the online > article “Science Reveals the Age-Old Secret of Why We Love Weddings So > Much” which includes these quotes: “When there’s a bit of uncertainty in > the world,” Norton told Mic, “looking for a little bit of orde” >
I love that you visited and commented, Sarah!! That gives me much happiness. xxxooo
Congratulations Ann
I am so very happy for you and Michael
Kathy Bowers(Mt Auburn Cardiac rehab)
I love that you’re here, Kathy! ❤ ❤
CONGRATULATIONS!!
I love that you mentioned rituals in today’s post. When I think about the many reasons I have had a long and happy marriage, one is because of rituals — we do a lot of our rituals and I think those rituals create great glue. I can’t wait to watch your wedding ritual video. Peace and love, Eleanor
I love to see you, Eleanor, and I wish you much peace and love in return. ❤ ❤
Congratulations Ann
Good to see, how happy you look after the wedding 😀
I always love to see you, Irene.
Congratulations Ann and Michael. I love weddings and watched your video all the way through. I always cry at weddings and I could feel my eyes tear up as I watched yours. So happy for you both. Love and blessings for 2020 and forever.
I love you and your blog, Carol, and I wish you much happiness and blessings in 2020 and beyond!
Happy love and wedded bliss!❤️❤️
I’m always so happy to see you here, beth! ❤ ❤
Beautiful. Congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy life together.
Thank you, Peter, for another beautiful comment. ❤
I love that the ceremony was such a fun event and that it marks a beginning to much happiness for you and Michael, and Aaron, and Clark, and all of us!
I love that you’ve been a witness to so many of my eventful days, Chris, including this happy one! ❤
I love that you and Michael have employed the wedding ritual to celebrate your love.
PS I love weddings and love how happy and radiant you look!
I always love your radiant presence, Louise. ❤
Congratulations! Thank you for sharing the video. I thought of you yesterday and knew you would be smiling, and now I have been able to virtually attend your wedding and see those smiles for myself. There was such love in the room.
I love that you could virtually attend my wedding, Maureen. Thanks for adding so much love to the room whenever you visit here, my good friend.
Congratulations, Ann and Michael! What a lovely wedding and thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Thank you for sharing this with us! ❤
Congratulations! Loved being at the virtual side of your wedding. Thanks for sharing!
I love what you share with us here, Trent!
Congratulations to the stunning couple. I love love. That’s the best love comment I can think of Ann. All the very best to you and yours. ❤
I love the love you show wherever you go, Colleen. ❤ ❤
Very beautiful and uplifting ceremony. God bless and congratulations !
Thank you for another beautiful and uplifting comment!
Looks like it was a wonderful day – congratulations again!!
Thank you for another wonderful comment!
Congratulations Ann & Michael!!!
I love your comments!!! Thank you for sharing this with us. ❤
How exciting to be invited in to the actual ceremony, Ann. Wonderful. You and Michael looked absolutely fantastic individually, and together you make a wonderfully stunning duo. I am so happy for you that words feel a little inadequate.
And I must tell you in fun, I owned “Best Friends” as a VHS for years and it is a favorite. I didn’t even need to click on the link as I immediately knew what portion of the movie came to your mind. I chuckle right along with you at that.
All the best to you both. Blessings for years of happiness ahead. Weddings and marriage always inspire hopefulness, and God knows we need that more than ever. xx
There are so many reasons why I love you, Debra, and this comment shows many of them! Thanks for being such a wonderfully supportive witness to my life and for truly sharing my happiness. ❤ ❤
I can feel your joy, and that blesses me. Love to you guys, and thank you for being such a special friend. xx
I love weddings and you have shared one awesome photo after another
I love what you share, my awesome blogging friend!
I think you’re right about rituals. And I love the video!!! You both look fabulous and happy. I also like the picture of Michael pretending to be city clerk.
I think you’re right about a lot of things, Lisa! Thanks for sharing this lovely comment.
I love that you and Michael are obviously so happy together and so much in love. Congratulations to you both!
I love what you write, Lori, including this!
A splendid event
Thank you, my splendid friend.
You were a lovely bride, Ann, and Michael was a handsome groom. Thank you so much for taking us to your ceremony! May this joy visit you two every day.
Joy visits me every time you visit, Mark! Thanks for being a witness to so many events in my life, including this wonderful one. ❤
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Well CONGRATULATIONS to you and Michael! That was a lovely ceremony and you are both so happy! I wish for you many many years together.
Thank you for this VERY lovely comment, Dawn!!!
My my my! CONGRATULATIONS! You looked radiant and happy. Two beautiful people made in heaven! Sooooo soooooooo happy for you and Michael, and the best is still to come! 😁😍😘❤️
We love you, Ada! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Mazel Tov!!!! Congrats!!! So happy for you! You looked beautiful- what a fabulous dress and bouquet!! Here’s to happiness in 2020!! Your vision is 20/20 for certain!! ❤
I love this fabulous comment, Lisa! I’m sorry it took so long for me to see it with my 2020 vision! ❤
I lose track of your blog for a short time and I miss big things haha. Congrats congrats congrats. You all look so happy. Wonderful wishes for your future.
Thank you, my wonderful friend!
Glad you had such a terrific day
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