After such an amazing weekend, it’s hard for me to really sum up my thoughts and condense a weekend full of emotion and elation into one tiny blog post. But I’ll try my best.
The wedding was beautiful and it was truly an honor to be a part of it and share the role of Best Man along with my little brother Clay. It was a big family affair, with over 250 people in attendance. One of the coolest things about the wedding was how much it meant for my whole family. My Dad is a Pastor and performed the ceremony, which was so very cool. I also don’t think I’ve cried that much in such a long time. When she walked down the aisle and he saw her for the first time that day, he just lost it, and I did too. I cried, my brother cried, my Mom cried and even my Dad cried. It was a very emotional day, not because we were sad, but just because we were so happy for him to be marrying the woman he loves.
They’re truly an amazing couple and I think the only way to truly honor their marriage is to tell you a little bit about them.
the happy couple during rehearsal
My brother Koury is a guy who has always been there for me, and has been my best friend since we were little kids. We’ve always wondering why it is we get along so well, since we’re so different. He’s into sports…me not so much. He and I can’t ever agree on movies or music, and we definitely don’t like the same types of books. He’s all right brain where I’m all left brain. Yet we (along with my little brother Clay) can hang out together, tell each other anything and love each other no matter what. I couldn’t ever fathom not being best friends with both of my brothers, and I’m so proud of both of them. It’s for these reasons and many more that I’m so happy to see him marry his soulmate.
a few words of wisdom from my Dad, during rehersal
Victoria completes Koury in so many ways, sometimes it’s hard to distinguish them from each other when they’re together. They have their own language when they speak, and they always think and act as one person. I can’t remember a time when he hasn’t been apart from her without talking about her, and saying how much he misses her. She’s a smart, funny girl and she loves my brother with all her heart. Together they love each other and God with a fervor that infects everyone around them.
I’ve heard a lot of people say that 19 is too young to get married and that you can’t know anything at that age with surety. But my response is always that I even though they’re young, they are ready and that they will spend the rest of their lives together. I’ve seen them, and they aren’t just some young kids who are all gaga over each other. They are a rock solid couple who set a standard of maturity and love for one another that some couples who have been married 20 years can’t attain. I also like what my Dad said during the ceremony. He said that people have it backwards, because when you get married young, you get to grow up together and do life together. So that when you hit bumps and craters in the road, you have someone else to count on and go through those rough experiences with you.
just a few minutes before the big event
Another thing I want to mention briefly is how the ceremony was ended. See, my brother and his wife were virgins yesterday, because they both made a commitment to wait until marriage to have sex. My brother signed a covenant to stay sexually pure until marriage, and Victoria had a ring to represent her commitment to the same. So to end the wedding, and celebrate the completion of their commitment, they placed the framed covenant and the ring in a pillowcase and stomped on them.
I am so proud of them for holding out, and I hope to honor my vow to purity in the same manner. I hope that’s not TMI, but I just couldn’t write the post without mentioning how proud I am of them, for their devotion to each other and willingness to wait for marriage. I think that their marriage will be so much stronger for it.
I just can’t believe that the day finally came and flew by. I’m so proud of them, and I hope to one day meet a girl who will complete me in the same way, and spur me on in my relationship with God in the same way that Victoria does for Koury.
Alright, I think that I’ve expended enough emotion this weekend, and I’m also running on about 6 hours of sleep for the past few nights, so I’m gonna go to bed. Hope that wasn’t too sappy, but I’ve never been afraid to be in touch with my feelings 
how great. everything sounds like it was wonderful. it’s so great that you guys are all so close..it’s nice to hear about strong family bonds! hope you got some much needed rest!
Congratulations to everyone!
Sounds like a wonderful event - congrats to all!
I’ll be nice and won’t tease you about being a total sap. It sounds like a lovely event and they sound like such a great couple. I hope you got sleep!
wow, what an awesome post.
great testament to your brother and his wife, and nice to hear a little something about you.
sounds like a great weekend!!!
Congratulations to your brother and his new wife. Sounds like a very lovely wedding for the whole family. Thanks for sharing! :)
What a wonderful post! The love your family has for each other is obviously rooted in their love for God.
My husband and I have known each other since grade school, but didn’t start dating until after high school–I had just turned 18. But we pretty much knew from that moment that we belonged together. We married what is considered young by some–I was 21, he 23. This year we are celebrating our 22nd anniversary. So hard to believe how the time flies. All that to say that I think your dad is right in many respects. We have grown up together. We know each other so well that it makes taking those bumps in the road easier. Not only is he my husband, he is my best friend. That plus seeking to love and serve the Lord makes all the difference when dealing with the struggles life throws at us. Sounds like Koury and Victoria have a similar type relationship. Blessings to them both!
And no, not too sappy :o) A loving post by a very proud brother.
Congratulations to the couple! It’s always wonderful to hear/read about a God-centered marriage, and the love you have for your family is sweet, not sappy.
Thank you for sharing. It is refreshing to hear about their God-centered relationship and your love for your brother.
That is so sweet!It is so refreshing to hear about couples who make a commitment to stay pure and actually make to the wedding day still pure.Congrats and Many Blessings to the new couple!
WOW Congratulations what a wonderful weekend your family had. I LOVE how they ended the ceremony that is awesome. Now talking about them being young. My parents were married when they were 18 and 19 they grew up together as a couple and 14 years later I came along. I always knew how solid they were and I loved that. I just knew as a child that marriage was a huge deal of growth and love and so much more. I know the family your brother and his wife will build will have the same solid background. And that is wonderful…(I wish I could be more elloquent about it but alas only one cup of coffee thus far today)
Congratulations all around! They’re totally adorable. :)
I’m de-lurking to say congratulations, and God’s blessings on the two united families! It sounds like a wonderful, joyous ceremony for all.
Many good wishes to the happy couple from here in the U.K. A lovely description without being too sentimental. It is not sappy to declare your feelings. Much luck in keeping your resolve.
Congratulations! It’s wonderful to hear how happy their marriage makes you, too.
I think that one of the nicest things about weddings is how they’re not only for the couple, but also for the families…it’s cool to read your excitement about the day–congrats to all of you!
aw, that was so sweet! it’s true that they are young, but they sound like they are very mature and devoted to each other & their beliefs. i’m sure they will have a long, happy, loving life together! she sounds like a wonderful addition to your family :).
adam, you’re a great catch. you’ll meet the right person before too long. congrats to your family!!
What a great posting. They are such a cute couple. I don’t think age has much to do with the success of a marriage. It’s the support of each other, family, and friends that make it work.
So wonderful! To many happy years!
(My brother and his girlfriend made the same committment to each other and that is not an easy thing to do nowadays. His frat brothers called him the Friar in college- hehe)
Now wait a minute, in one of those Flickr pics everyone looks to have their heads bowed in prayer and you are snapping photos :) Congratulations to all, it looks like it was a lovely wedding.
It was a wonderful wedding…can’t believe I have a married son, but I am thrilled to have a daughter-in-law! Adam did a great job as Best man, I loved his toast to the happy couple. I am so proud of all my boys! Life is good, and God is so faithful!
You did such a wonderful job describing your brother’s wedding…I am sobbing! My husband and I have been married for almost 9 years…we were both 21, started dating when we were 15. The road hasn’t been easy, but I can honestly say that I wouldn’t do anything different! We’ve grown up together, there is no one on this earth who knows me better. What impresses me the most is the depth of love you have for your brothers and your family (consider your cheeks pinched!). We have 3 boys (7,5,3) and I pray that they will be able to have that same deep relationship!
Congrats to the happy couple! It sounds like they’ve started their lives on a great foundation….as long as they keep their hearts turned toward God and remember to focus on the other person’s needs, they’ll have a spectacular life together!
May their first week as a married couple have been as wonderful as your post commemorating such a touching event! Congrats, Adam! (And family of course)
That was really beautiful! I got married when I was 20, and everyone said I was too young and it would never last. We have been married almost 12 years. I think it has lasted and will continue to.
my belated congratulations to the happy couple (who are just too cute!). what a happy celebration your family made for them; they are truly lucky! (not that luck has anything to do with it)