Now, the music. Mallory didn’t just hire a DJ and play generic hits. She chose songs that meant something. Think about it: every couple has “their song.” Maybe it’s something goofy you sang in the car on your third date, or a slow dance that made you forget everyone else was watching.
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Her playlist was a map of their relationship, a little like how my friend Steve always plays “Don’t Stop Believin’” at barbecues because it was the song playing when he proposed. It’s not about the lyrics being perfect; it’s about the memory that attaches to the beat.
When you hear a song from your past, don’t you get a little rush? That’s what Mallory’s wedding music did. It wasn’t background noise. It was a live soundtrack to a promise. It reminds us that we should all be curators of our own lives, not just consumers of whatever’s on the radio.
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The Ofrenda Was a Dinner Party for Ghosts
And then, the ofrenda. This is where things get really beautiful and maybe a little bit spicy. For those who don’t know, an ofrenda is a colorful altar created for Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. It’s not a sad thing. It’s a happy, chaotic family reunion with people who just happen to be dead right now.
Mallory’s ofrenda at the wedding was a big table with photos of loved ones who had passed, along with their favorite foods, candles, and marigolds. Imagine setting a plate of your abuela’s favorite tamales next to your wedding cake. That’s what she did.
This part made me smile because it’s so human. We all have that one person we wish could have seen us get married, graduate, or even just see us make a good lasagna. The ofrenda is saying, “Hey, I see you. You’re still here.”
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It’s like when you talk to your late dog’s photo, or when you leave an extra cookie out for Dad on his birthday. It’s not weird. It’s love refusing to say goodbye. Mallory reminded us that weddings aren’t just for the living. The people who shaped us are always guests of honor.
