One of the hardest wedding decisions I have had to make so far is if I should have someone stand up next to me on our 10/11/08. Why is this a hard decision, well I have never been one to dream about my wedding day, nor have I been one to have a lot of close friends that I would want standing up with me. So I came to the conclusion that I was going to stand solo and not have a “Left Hand Lady”.
While I was standing behind my decision to not have a “Left Hand Lady”, I was convinced by a number of people that I would really want someone there, besides my Mother, on my wedding day. While I am getting my hair done and prepping for the moment to say “I do”, while I sit with what I hope are “Nerves of Steal” more and more people tell me that I will not have those steal nerves and will want someone there with me, to keep me calm and collected until that moment arrives when I walk down the isle to my future!
I have a good number of acquaintances and a few girlfriends who I have drifted a part from over the years. I have always felt that if I had anyone stand up with me, I would want that person to be someone who has been a big part of my life and will continue to be a big part of my life in the future, someone who has a fondness for the man I am going to marry and considers him as much a part of her life as she does me.
My cousin Nikki has been a big part of my life, 21 months younger than I, we have basically grown up together. Spending summer vacations together at our Grandparents, going on vacations together, attending “Family Functions”, she has been my closest cousin and the closest female in my life. I value her as the person she was & the person she is and asked her to be my “Left Hand Lady” the day I become Mrs Cook!
Thank you Nik for being a wonderful friend & cousin.
Mom said,
July 6, 2007 @ 12:28 pm
Megan, how beautiful. I am so proud of how you expressed yourself, very well done.
Dad said,
July 6, 2007 @ 4:14 pm
Megan, how nice it was to read this post. A lot of memories rushed through my head as I read the part about you spending time at Gram and Pops and the family functions. very well done.
Josh's Mom said,
July 9, 2007 @ 1:16 am
Having not yet met Nikki, your decision sounds like it has come from the heart. I look forward to meeting her and I trust that she will be there for you on your special day.
Michelle said,
July 9, 2007 @ 8:12 pm
I agree you will need someone by your side. Nikki is an excellent choice in my opinion. Just remember she is there to help you. When the big day drawls near and you find yourself overwhelmed don’t forget to ask for the help you need. As hard as it may be to leave an important item for your big day to someone else, that is what she is there for. I’m sure she’ll be happy to assist (as will alot of other people around you) 🙂