pronounce the newlyweds husband and wife, instead of
turning to the congregation, they positioned themselves in
front of the laptop where Reggie and Addison kissed for
the first time as husband and wife.
Reggie and Addison made the one outcome happen, and
they pulled it off flawlessly. They pulled it off because, like
Addison said, they were excited for the marriage, not just
the wedding. They were excited for their lifetime together,
not just for that one day.
On March 21, 2020, Reggie and Addison showed the
world (and the 50 computers logged on to Zoom) that love
and hope can transcend uncertainty. We may not know
what is going to happen in the next few days, weeks and
months, but if we can find some kind of hope that Reggie
and Addison found in each other, then maybe we, too, can
find our one outcome that can transcend COVID-19 and
other obstacles in our lives.
As for Reggie’s tux and Addison’s dress, do not worry
about it. When the time comes and we no longer have to
socially distance ourselves from one other, he will put on
his tux, she will slip on her wedding dress, and we will all
stand beside them as they celebrate not just their wedding,
but also their marriage to one another.