Wedding Dreams – a guest post

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Matt Todd

Leah was one of the first people in Muncie that I followed on Twitter way back in the day. She has been a constant encourager since Day One. It’s also partially because of her that I have my current job. She’s good people. So if you aren’t following her (@LediaMedia), what are you waiting for?

I am humbled that Leah would share such a moving story for this series of posts about romantic things people have done. He definitely sounds like a keeper, Leah! Thanks for sharing your story!

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When Matt initially asked me to write about romance, I wasn’t sure what I was going to do. I’m not what most people would consider romantically inclined … Sure, I like chick flicks, and yes, I cry every time I watch the Notebook, but for the most part I get annoyed by the mushy, gushy stuff. I laugh at emotional moments in movies (which can really make people who love that crap very upset.) I guess I can’t help it … romance in movies is so over the top that I can’t imagine things like that happening to me or anyone I know in real life.

I’ve been thinking for about a week about my answer to your question, “What’s the most romantic thing someone has ever done for you?” After lots of soul searching and scanning old journal entries, I realized that I’ve been blessed with lots of romantic gestures over the years. However, this one particular moment sticks out in my mind. Read on for my answer…

My boyfriend and I have been dating for five years, or is it six? I have trouble keeping track of that sort of thing. Anyway, the topic of marriage came up while I was watching Bridezillas on Netflix (and he was watching me react to the hilarity). We were snuggled on the couch, laughing at the upset bridal party and disenchanted groom, and started talking about weddings and how stressful they can be.

ME:
“There is so much to do for a wedding … I don’t know if I can handle it.”

HIM:
“No matter how much effort you put into planning, something will go wrong.”

ME:
“Yeah you are right. What do you think is going to stress you out the most when we get married?”

HIM:
“Figuring out how to keep you fed throughout the entire day so you don’t get hangry and insult our guests.”

So why is this an earth-shattering and distinctly romantic moment for me? Because I realized that he knows me (and what’s important to me) in a way I never imagined anyone could. He “gets” me and loves me anyway, hanger and all.

Matt Todd

Howdy. I'm Matt. My wife, Christy, and I have four kids and two dogs, I'm passionate about orphan care. I'm a die-hard fan of the Evansville Aces, the Indiana Hoosiers, and Star Wars. I'm trying to live life by the Todd family motto: "It behooves us to live!"