If you’re in your twenties, you know that every year for the last five years has been “the year of the weddings.” The movie 27 Dresses has really taken on a deeper meaning for you, thanks to the number of wedding invitations on your fridge and retired bridesmaid dresses in your already overstuffed closet.

I’ve lost count of how many weddings I’ve been to in the last few years. Farm weddings, church weddings, plantation weddings, outdoor weddings, beach weddings, golf club weddings…you name it. I think we have 6 or 7 (including our own wedding) this year alone. There are few things that bring me greater joy than getting to see my friends find love and decide to love that person for the rest of their lives. I love marriage and I love love, so weddings are my kind of thing.

I’ve also had the privilege of being a bridesmaid to several friends as they’ve said their vows. I’ve helped bustle gowns (I can find those tiny buttons on any gown, any day), hold bouquets, dry up happy tears, pep talk, throw showers, direct picture time and wedding dress shop. And then when I got married, I somehow lucked out with the world’s greatest maid of honor (my sister) and bridesmaids. Seriously, these girls were lifesavers during wedding season and on the big day. Continue reading →