Indirect Communication - Why I love weddings

Nine days ago we attended our first (only?) wedding of the summer.  We’re at a stage of life where we attend fewer weddings (our friends aren’t getting married, our kids aren’t yet getting married, and our kids’ friends aren’t getting married), but when we do I enjoy them because of one simple fact.  While there are traditions that many weddings incorporate, each wedding is a unique expression of the personalities of the participants (often particularly the bride) – a form of indirect communication.

This wedding was of two young adults who grew up outside the US, one in Ecuador and one in Congo.  So there was a beautiful duet in Spanish and scripture reading in French.  The wedding was outside in Georgia – hot to those of us used to living in the north, but comfortable to those who grew up near the equator (the equator runs through both Ecuador – hence the name – and Congo-Brazzaville).  The vows were written by the bride and groom and instead of wedding cake there were pies.  Square dancing and corn hole were among the activities.  It was a spirited celebration that told you a lot about Travis and Kaylyn.

So now that wedding season is upon us, see what you can learn about the bride and groom from their indirect communication – the structure and setting of the ceremony, as well as the activities that follow.  Listen with all five senses and see how much better you know the new couple when the day concludes.

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