By Jimmy Horner, WedNet Specialist Blogger on Groom Issues, The Man Registry, http://www.themanregistry.com
Here’s the situation - your wedding day is coming up and its up to you to figure out how you are going to leave your old world (late nights with the guys and waking up checking your outgoing texts) and enter your new world (watching The Tonight Show is a late night treat). This may sound a little strong, but give it a year and you will see. The good news is you get the responsibility of figuring out how to make that leap the most memorable. That’s right; I am talking about wedding day transportation, here is my story.
I knew this was my one opportunity to put a spin on the day, and I wanted to make it fun, but keep it classy. The Budweiser Clydesdale’s weren’t available, so I picked the next best thing. A vintage 1973 Corvette. This car has been in our family for over 30 years and is in perfect condition. In addition to that, it’s a great pearl orange, a rare color for today’s cars, but one that makes a statement. I had it all planned out. After we walked out of the church everyone gathered in the front along a major street. We went around the corner where our chariot was waiting. The trickiest part of this was getting my brides dress in the car. Once that catastrophe was diverted it was time for my favorite part. I turned the key and this beast came to life. This car has some aftermarket exhaust that sounds like a million bucks. We started to pull out onto the street and I felt like this marriage thing wasn’t going to be so bad. I may actually get my way from time to time. The big question was, “Am I going to do a nice little burnout that this car is begging me for?” As we approached the crowd of people and everyone started clapping, I felt the adrenaline really start to rush, hundreds of horsepower at my beckon call. I looked at my new bride with speed in my eyes, as she looked back I slowly pulled my foot away from the gas pedal and we drove by. I had just realized my first lesson in marriage, it’s not just about you anymore, but compromise isn’t always a bad thing.
The Bottom Line: One of the most important parts of marriage is the ability for both the Bride and Groom to compromise. The more each party gives, the more they will receive.