I went to...

a wedding tonight. Yes, on a Wednesday. Most people do the traditional Saturday, and an unorthodox non-traditional Sunday wedding happens from time to time. But tonight, tonight was untraditional as it comes.

Our "Fearless Leader" Brad is in charge of the Denver Cruisers ride every Wednesday night. Last year he met a girl on the ride that he was digging on. This year he asked her to marry him. They got married in the Circle of Death. You might think that this was a bad idea, but alas, I have some thoughts on this:

1. A marriage is a celebration of the union of two souls. A party. You may have not ever read the Bible, but I have - and here is the kicker on marriage: Its supposed to be a party. A good party. Hence, Jesus' first recorded miracle: He turned water into wine. At the end of the party. And it wasn't Franzia...it was the good stuff. Jesus said, "Hey guys, crank up the tunes, grab some more drinks, and lets do the Electric Slide a few more times...lets celebrate." Okay, I might have been paraphrasing, but you now get the point.

2. Ive been to some big weddings, but this one won. 400 plus people. A testament to the effect that Brad and Erin's reach on people. All on bikes. All in costume.

3. The guy officiating the marriage was dressed in a Moses costume, complete with robe, cane, and full beard.

It was a beautiful celebration. There were people from all walks of life there. All social demographics. Democrats and Republicans. Rich and poor. Straight and Gay. Hipster and preppy. All there to celebrate a marriage. No pretensions. All celebrations. There wasn't a need to reserve the most perfect chapel. There wasn't a need to reserve the most perfect reception hall. There wasn't a need for anything other than friends and good times. And, I mean, Devotchka played, how cool is that? Better than an old lady behind a organ anyday.

Isn't that how its supposed to be? When did it become a fiasco with bridezillas? When did bridezillas become so socially acceptable that a TV show was dedicated to them? When did it become okay/acceptable to spend more than a years' salary on making the wedding "perfect"? As far as I am concerned, tonight was perfect.

Cheers Brad and Erin. Best of luck. May your union last as long as good times exist.

The bridal procession:

The wedding procession (who needs limos?)