On the July 4th weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to perform the wedding ceremony for my sister, Whitney. It was a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. This was the most meaningful wedding I have ever officiated. No offense to any other bride but it was so special because Whitney is my only sister to go along with 3 brothers. Thankfully, they had some great photographers take some wondeful pictures to caputre the day.
Many people asked if I was going to cry during the ceremony. Of course I was going to cry - it was my sister! But it was so hot and I was dripping with sweat so I didn't have too much liquid left in the body to cry. Besides that, I found looking at Ty most of the ceremony helped me keep it together.
I don't think Whitney or Ty thought through how much power they were giving me. I was the last thing standing in the way of the two of them becoming husband and wife. My dad had already given her away and as she and Ty stood in front of me, I had the final say. But I couldn't have been more happy to see the two of them get married.
Whitney has always gotten whatever she wanted. I guess this is just part of being the only girl and the queen of the family. Growing up, us older two boys were so busy beating up on each other and the younger two were busy doing the same that Whitney just skated by in the middle getting whatever she wanted. And for whatever reason, we gave her what she wanted - most of the time. She has always been very particular and knew exactly what she wanted. On Sunday, Whitney got exactly what she wanted in a husband. Not only did she get what she wanted in a husband, but as an older brother and as a family, we all got what we wanted in a husband for Whitney. We couldn't have asked for better addition to the family.
The Smith family is not an easy one to get into, but Ty, we welcome you with open arms. Whitney, thanks for giving me a brother's greatest honor of performing his sister's wedding.
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