Expressing Your Love – vol. 14

Spending the time to thoughtfully plan your wedding ceremony helps to set the tone for your marriage. For the couple that wants to highlight their wedding as the beginning of a journey, I recommend “The Beauty of Love” by Anonymous. This passage beautifully contrasts young love with the enduring commitment of a lifelong partnership reminding us of the profound connection with your partner that strengthens over a lifetime. I love the imagery of aged hands still clasped and hearts still devoted, as it speaks to the power of love that withstands time, challenges, and change. It speaks to the ever evolving nature of a relationship. Do you agree?

The question is asked: “Is there anything more beautiful in life than a young couple clasping hands and pure hearts in the path of marriage? Can there be anything more beautiful than young love?”

And the answer is given: “Yes, there is a more beautiful thing.

“It is the spectacle of an old man and an old woman finishing their journey together on that path. Their hands are gnarled but still clasped; their faces are seamed but still radiant; their hearts are physically bowed and tired but still strong with love and devotion. Yes, there is a more beautiful thing than young love. Old love.”