The Bouquet and the Garter

I went to a wedding just recently. My mom wanted me to go actually. She said that it will do me good to catch the bouquet so I’ll get married. Hahaha!She always tells me that but up until now I’m still single. I guess all moms are like that huh?So I went along with them. When I got there people were already eating. My mom had a corset so we were seated pretty close to the couple. She was a principal sponsor and the church is just near our place so I just asked them to come back for me for the reception. I got some more time to sleep in and they did actually go back to get me.Anyways, the banquet was a bit festive looking but people were quiet. Nobody is clinking their glasses for a kiss from the couple. I asked my pops why is that.He said to shut it. And so I did and I just waited. When the meal was over people were actually waiting for a program. You know the usual bouquet toss, garter and stuff, cake cutting and all the usual stuff at weddings but it doesn’t seem to have one.I later learned that there were no preparations like that. The caterer was actually the emcee and there was no program after. They just wanted to be over with it and they thought that an emcee was just an expense. The one they asked to do it wasn’t able to make it and so they didn’t have one. I volunteered then.They should have planned for a back up.And the back up was was their caterer to be the emcee. They have a cake, the doves the wine, the bride’s maid and all but not a program. What’s up with that?Oh well, I guess I forgot to tell you about the couple. The groom was a bit old at 53 and the blushing bride is 47. He is a seafarer and she is a teacher.They found each other through a friend and I guess they didn’t want to make a fuss of a long engagement so they just want to get on with it. It’s a first for both of them actually.Well, this could probably the only chance they could get for a wedding. I also don’t like the idea that the caterer is the only person there who wanted to get on with a program. So I just got on with it. It’s just hilarious thinking about him checking each table for helpings for the guests as well as looking over the wedding program.Anyways, I got the microphone and I ask my pops to clink glasses. Just to get the program started.I started to welcome the couple and then they stood up. I asked for the best man and the maid of honor to do the toasts.The best man came prepared for the toast. it’s just that his message was on his cell phone and just read it to the couple. I joke him not to send it though.Then it was the bride’s maid turn, the cake, the wine, the doves, the garter and the bouquet.the bride didn't have a garter on. I guess she thought that it wasn't that important anyways so they settled for a hanky that was tied. the groom tossed it and the first victim for geting it higher was caught.lols.For the Bouquet,There wasn’t much ladies there so the gay guys volunteered. The couple let them and so that was that!a good thing one of the three ladies caught it. And I actually specifically told them not to let the bouquet hit the ground and so they actually fought for it to be caught it even with gay guys.Well that was quick and it wasn’t that hard, was it? It felt good that the party wasn’t so bland. They’d have pictures for it and memories of it as well.Then they stood up for their first dance as a couple and let the guests joined in. Someone even sang a song for them in the videoke. It’s very out of place but sweet! And it’s becoming very popular I guess.lols.Oh well It was over before I knew it and the guest stood up to leave. The couple thanked me and then my parents and I went home.My mom quipped that MAYBE the reason that people didn’t ask them to kiss much is because they’re a bit old for that. She’s actually a bit uncomfortable about it herself. I said that it's just a matter of organization, they didn't have much of it i guess. And with that she told me then that there could be hope for me after all. hahahaha! Oh well.I guess everybody deserves to have the best wedding that they’ll have no matter how old. I mean I could even be old when I do get married and I’ll make it a point to have the grandest time when I do. It may not be that grandiose or elaborate but it is my wedding day so it should be special at least to me and my groom to be, if ever.