#2, when he has a good time or likes something a lot, will say it’s the best X ever. And he puts an emphasis on the ever, which is hard to hear when you are reading so I used italics. You have to use your imagination to understand my Best Bride, Ever.
A friend of ours from college is getting married. He’s been dating his fiancee for a few years and we’ve met her a number of times. But, they are single (at least for another month) and we have kids so we don’t see them a lot. She’s always been nice and friendly and politely listened to our stories about kids and poop and things that she has totally no interest in and I appreciate it.
Now that their wedding is getting close, she’s been having bridal showers and parties. I saw her earlier this summer at a party and she mentioned that she didn’t invite any of her fiancé’s college friends’ wives to her showers because while she likes us, she felt it was inappropriate. While we all get along, she said she thought it was just a “get me a gift” invite because we don’t hang out. I thought that was very classy. How many times have you been invited to something and you know it’s just because someone wants a gift? You haven’t talked to this person in six years or you’ve never met them and you get an invite? Just tell me what to buy (actually someone did that once but that’s a topic for another rant.) Anyway, I still wanted to be part of the celebration so I planned a little get-together with the other wives and her.
I wanted to do something nice and elegant but not a bridal shower. Tea seems to be the big thing now so that’s what I planned. I got all dressed up. I never get dressed up so this was a big deal for me. I picked up one of the other wives and away we went.
We got there a bit early and the table was ready so the two of us sat down. We had a glass of champagne and chatted. Then another guest arrived and we chatted with her. Two more came along. Finally, the Bride arrived and the tea began. And it couldn’t have been more lovely. From the room, to the food, to the conversation, I personally had a really nice time. All because she was the Best Bride, Ever.
Again, she politely listened to our stories about kids and crap and that was nice. But when she talked about her wedding, well, it was so charming and sweet. I remember she said that no one had told her how much fun it would be, how nice people would be to her, and how grateful she was. And she got all teary (and so did we) and I just thought to myself, this is the Best Bride, Ever. She’s having a great time and is truly, genuinely thankful for what everyone is doing for her. I had always thought she was a nice person, smart, good personality, but the couple hours I spent with her on Sunday reaffirmed my faith in humanity. I know that sounds nuts but lately it seems like a lot of people just suck. The news is depressing, people are mean, the world is a bad place. But sitting with her, drinking tea and listening to her be happy was so uplifting. Usually, you hear about Bridezilla but not her. She’s more like Mother Theresa Bride (that’s all I could think of, it’s late, cut me some slack.)
So, I would just like to say, Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials and thank you for letting me be a part of it. You are the Best Bride, Ever.
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