J'Lo For A Day




	J'Lo For A Day
	J'Lo For A Day
		Having recently just been involved in the planning process of a family wedding it got me thinking about….well, ummm….weddings. What did you think I was going to say…biotechnology? Stay with the train of thought here people. Weddings are quite the special events aren't they? They are elaborate celebrations filled with family, friends, speeches, dinners, cakes, dancing and gifts. They truly are the grandest social events we will ever throw…for ourselves. Yes, you read that last part correctly. These decadent soirees are all thrown by us and for us. These gatherings are done for no other reason but to celebrate the union of the happy couple. And we go through quite a bit of pageantry to uphold classic rituals and customs. The question is why all this exhibition? Is all the pomp and excessiveness really necessary? The whole wedding celebration when you think about is quite vain isn't it? Come celebrate our love! Pay tribute to our legal union and shower us with accolades and gifts. I realize you are in love and we are all happy for you but no offence is you marrying a truck driver really THAT special? (It was at this exact moment when Michael painfully realized he had just been removed from every upcoming wedding invite list) When you think about it, weddings ceremonies are not really for the couple, they are pretty much catered to your guests. You are the ones who are making this major life decision yet you have to bear the responsibility of throwing a huge party and accommodating 150 people. Seems a bit backwards. And why don't we throw a similar ceremony for when people have children? Isn't that just as or even more important? You are creating a new life. I have just procreated, where is my cake and my damn limo? Why is childbirth only shower worthy? It ranks that low on the celebration scale? And its not like showers are unique to births because we have those for weddings too. Are all these wedding practices absolutely essential? Most people participate in these customs because of the tradition of it all. Or that is what they would want you to believe. I honestly think that we go to all this trouble to satisfy our celebrity complexes. Weddings are the one day where we try to live like a celebrity. Think about it. 1. We assemble an entourage. (ie: groomsmen or bridesmaids) 2. We hire our own paparazzi to take pictures of us constantly. (ie: wedding photographer) 3. We wear outfits that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars 4. We are carted around in limos 5. We make grand entrances every time we enter a room (ie: walked up the aisle or when we arrive at the reception) 6. We meet and greet with our fans (ie: the receiving line) 7. We only sit at the most exclusive tables (ie: the head table) 8. We get money from everyone around us 9. We are waited on hand and foot (ie: ring bearer and dress trail holders) 10. We even get our very own Dean Martin-like Roast (ie: speeches) All this…and we are even afforded the luxury of a few moments of diva bitch outbreaks. "I wanted carnations not daisies!!! I am not paying for these. Call the wedding planner immediately!" Wedding ceremonies are nothing more than peoples attempt to try and feel what it would be like to be a superstar. It is our one chance to get a small taste of fame. We all want to live the life. We all crave opulence. We all desire to be renowned and revered. If only for a day… Oh yeah, and we want to spend the rest our lives with that special person. I guess that is kind of important too… …but that's just my opinion. Piss off your pal! Send this article to a friend Got something to say about this article? Say it Here! or mail to michael@boldopinion.com Click here to see more articles by this Author!