third one's the charm

the first wedding
is usually the big one.
thick hand printed
invites go out.
the five tiered
vanilla cake,
the band, the white
dress, two
hundred people
under a tent,
some of which you
know, or have known.
steak and lobster
around.
it's an event.
the second wedding,
not so much,
you pare it down
to those you are
close to, a beige
dress will do
this time around.
a dj playing your
favorite songs. no
open bar this time.
a small but nice
two tiered cake.
water chestnuts
wrapped in bacon.
the third wedding,
you invite ten people
and have
it in your living
room. you make
drinks in a blender
for the seven people
who show,
some are neighbors
that you just met.
you have the tv
on. you are wearing
shorts and a t shirt,
she's in yoga pants
with flip flops.
you text people
trying to get more
people to come.
there is a lot of
pizza and cold beer.
third one's the charm.