My wife and I were both taken aback when our daughter, Emily, announced she was getting married. She was only 18, after all. There was just no convincing Emily to change her mind.
Emily was immediately questioned by my mother-in-law:
“Darling, are you expecting a baby?”
“No, Grandma,” came the reply.
Emilys fiancé was only two years older than her. We sat down with his parents and decided the wedding would be held at our house. Emily wasnt having any of it.
“Thats so outdated! Lets do something more modern.”
We argued about it for ages. In the end, we agreed the reception would be held at a restaurant. Emily picked the most expensive venue she could find. Both we and the grooms parents were less than thrilled.
Soon, Emily dissolved into tears:
“You only get married once in life!”
We took out a loan. So did the grooms parents. They bought an engagement ring with a diamond, just as Emily had asked. My wife and Emily picked out a breathtaking dress together.
We planned to head to the registry office in our old car, but that didnt sit well with Emily.
“Rent a Range Rover!” she insisted.
Her father tried to explain that it would cost a fortune.
“But I really want it,” Emily pleaded.
So, we hired a Range Rover for the big day. When the wedding finally arrived, we were worn out in every way possible. The whole affair had cost us a small fortune. Six months later, Emily and her husband divorced.
Emily simply didnt like being married and had endless complaints about her husband.
I was reminded of my own wedding day. I wore a nice shirt and trousers. My fiancée waited for me at the registry office with a bunch of flowers. Weve been married for twenty years and have a child. A lavish wedding doesnt make a marriage.
Dont get me wrong, Im not against weddings. But everything should be done in moderation. I just hope that next time, our daughter will be a bit wiser.
