A little thank-you note

You'll know who your true friends and family are when preparing for a wedding, right up to the D-Day. They're the ones who ask how's everything going and listen to your long answers. They're the ones who put up with your craziness; who answered your every question on the caterer, the outfit, or on the honeymoon even though they haven't been married; who gave you advises even though their own marriage is falling apart.

They're the ones who would go beyond the way to create a surprise bachelorette dinner for you. They would contact everyone from every different circle of friends you're in, make a pretty veil from scratch so you can wear it all through the night, cancel a planned karaoke session just because you want to sit down and have a cup of coffee in the middle of the night, and of course, hand out a penis-shaped straw for every guest as a souvenir.

They're the ones who would stay all day long during the ceremonies, even though on the night before, they had stayed up all night decorating your room. They're the ones who keep saying how beautiful you are, who make sure you have a glass of water in hand when your hair and makeup are being done. They lend you their set of jewelry when the makeup artist didn't bring one that matched your outfit. 

 They're the ones who, for God's sake, apply an extra layer of nail polish on your toes, even though no one would pay attention to it.

They're the ones who sat with you, waiting for the Ijab Qabul to finish in the next room. Even though there might be a slight pang in their chest from a similar experience in the same place that didn't end good. But they were still standing by your side, making jokes so you wouldn't feel so tense because the ceremony was late. 

They're the ones who walked with you, held your hands steady while you cry your heart out, listening to the whole process. They go look around for a piece of tissue to wipe your tears,

(even though oddly enough, they're also the one who snatched the last piece of Kleenex on the one moment you need it.....) 
 

They're the ones who run around madly from one point to another during the wedding reception, to make sure everything goes well. They call out groups of people to take a photoshoot with you. They stay throughout the reception, right until everyone's practically gone, barely eating the foods served.

Also, they're the ones who, despite their very busy schedule, would practice traditional dance every weekend with their friends for the wedding. And because it had been ages since their last practice, they came home with bruises and bumps. In the end, they gave one hell of a performance with the dances, leaving the guests in awe.

And let's not forget the gifts. They're the ones who gave you the most wonderful gifts a bride could ever ask for. They painted you and your husband's silhouette, they gave you the finest wine and jewelry, and of course, they booked you a room in one of the most expensive, most luxurious hotels in town, just so you can have a comfortable rest after the reception.

This post is dedicated to you, Runi, Rozelle, and my little sister Dinda. You guys have your own lives to live, your own problems and day-to-day work, but still went beyond the way for me and the wedding. I love you and I can never thank you enough.