Have you ever seen a vision of happiness?
Jomel was the perfect picture of that vision last Saturday evening.
We, the Bkworms were honored to be able to share in the joy of her wedding to Mr. D as they celebrated their union together with friends and loved ones at a poolside reception that evening.
As both the bride and groom came down the red carpeted walkway that was strewn with rose petals, I felt overwhelmed as I recalled the many ups and downs that Jomel had been through in these last few years. And there she was, beaming in happiness as she walked beside the man who has made things all right again for her. Dressed in soft flowing pink, she smiled shyly at those who began to gather around her, reaching out to touch and hug her; all wanting to let her know that we all share her joy of finding love again.
The decor was simple yet elegant and the choice of food excellent, with lovely carvings of both the bride and groom’s names engraved on the fruit display. It was a buffet set up and that allowed guests to move about freely, giving the whole gathering a more relaxed atmosphere. Instead of the usual three tiered wedding cake, they thrilled us with a unique presentation of beautifully decorated cupcakes in the shape of a tiered wedding cake. I was delighted that the little flower sitting atop each cupcake was as purple in color as my Barney hued dress!
(oops....who's that in purple??)
But what struck me most that night were two things. Firstly, it was the heartfelt speech that Jomel’s new sister-in-law gave as a toast to the new couple. It was touching to hear how her family welcome Jomel into the family with open hearts and open arms and the tribute that they paid to Jomel as a woman of strength and integrity. Jomel has surely emerged a stronger person through the many tests and trials that she has been through from a very young age. A lesser woman would have buckled in defeat.
Maybe those are the qualities that have won Mr. D’s heart. I didn’t have much opportunity to talk to Mr. D who is ‘ying chun, siew sa’ – charming, to say the least. When he dedicated a poem to his wife, (this being the second thing), he was so choked with emotion that, I am sure all of us present that night, felt his immense love for the object of his affection. Later, he got everyone’s attention when he serenaded his bride with Ronan Keating’s ‘In This Life’ and he sang it acapella! I bet he brought more than a tear to Jomel’s eyes. A perfect dedication for a woman who has always longed for romantic fairy tale endings.
If there was only one thing that I took away with me that night, it must be the picture of bliss that was on Jomel’s face. It lit up her entire visage and it is a testimony that God never forgets those that He loves for He has encircled Jomel and her two little girls with the love of a husband and a father in Mr. D.
God bless you, Jomel & Mr. D. May you live long and happy together!
