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Wedding woes are over...for now...Dun dun dun! We finally found a location for the ceremony and the reception and our date is now set in stone.
I had no idea how difficult it would be to find a church. For an entire month we searched day in and out with the help of my mom, my grandma, the ladies at my grandma's salon...but to no avail. Thanks anyway ladies.
So our dreams of a church wedding have fallen through...now we're getting married in a barn....that I've never seen. The deposit is paid and our names are penned in on the calendar, so even if I hate it no one will ever be the wiser. I have to admit I'm getting pretty pumped though. Now the fun starts!
And now a note...
Dear Churches of OKC,
It seems strange to me that a Christian couple in Oklahoma City (this is the Bible Belt after all) can be flat out blacklisted from being married within your doors. Since when did you start plagiarizing your policies from the country clubs of the Deep South?
Thank you for empathizing with me, oh Pastors of OKC, but if I hear one more "I'd love to help you but the Elders/ Deacons/ Session/ Church Members just won't let me" .... well....there's just no telling what I'll do. Probably hang up on you I guess.
To the church secretaries, thank you for being such a shining example of Christ's love. With every snide comment and every "click" I heard on the other end of the phone when I was revealed as a non-member, I was reminded of the importance God places on hospitality. John Lennon once said, " Jesus was all right, but his secretaries were thick and ordinary. It's them twisting it that ruins it for me."
I am not just some kid off the street! I'm a church member too...a baptized, born-again, Bible-believing, youth small group leader! I received a tiny Gideon Bible at my dedication just like you! I've written letters, been to interviews...What else do you want from me!?
I'm sorry, my disappointments must seem so selfish to you. I understand that you have the best interests of your congregation at heart. These policies that are driving me crazy are meant to protect you. I understand that you "want to be known for more than your building." I understand that you are "more than a wedding chapel." I understand how other couples have abused and defiled your sanctuary. I even understand the absurdity of shopping for a church based on aesthetic appeal.
So no hard feelings, I guess. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to be married before God in a barn.
"The sky will be my canopy."
Thanks for not a whole lot,
Marissa
posted at 5:39 PM
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