One of my favorite movies of all time is "Father of the Bride". I can quote almost every line, and for some reason it never gets old. George and Nina Banks feel like family friends, and I still think that Brian Mackenzie is a little awkward.
Anyway, this movie has taken on more meaning within the last 8 months. I see some similarities in my dad and George Banks. Like when we discovered how many people were on our initial list and we had to trim back, I flashed back to the scene where the Banks family is sitting around the table knocking people off the guest list and contemplating just telling them not to eat.
Obviously, if you know my dad, you know he didn't say that. But here are some things that he has said over this whole wedding planning process...
"Why do I keep hearing "we can take that back if we don't use it"? Why did we buy it if we don't know that we'll need it?"
"If something is 80% off, but you buy 4 times as much as you need, what are you really doing?"
"Where you gonna put all that stuff?"
"Ladies, Ladies!" (When Mom and I have "discussions")
"Do I have to go to that party?"
"Now when is this wedding of yours? I'll have to check my calendar."
"Did we mean to put the wrong return address on the envelopes?" (luckily he was kidding...I got nervous.)
"You sure that's spelled right?
"Is that supposed to have 2 L's?
"Don't they live in Newville and not Headland?"
"Who is that?"
In conclusion, Daddy has been a trooper through all the wedding fun. He has listened to every decision dilemma I've had, affirmed my jewelry choices, seen me try on my dress numerous times and acted like it's the first time every time, acted interested when I've shown him DIY projects, and never once complained about any of it...including cost.
He's been there to remind Mom and I to "be anxious for nothing" several times, and prayed for us when I couldn't decide what invitation I wanted.
Step back, George Stanley Banks. Tim Gay's the best Father of the Bride ever.
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