Love is in the Air.

I would not be a very good event/wedding blog if I did not post a tidbit on valentines day.

Today is a day for love. To give love and to receive love.  Yes today might be a largely commercial, overly hyped holiday.  But let us not forget the true modern meaning of St. Valentine's Day.  Though coined a "Hallmark Holiday", Valentine's Day is an outlet of love and romance for many people.

To be perfectly honest with you, I used to despise the holiday.  I thought it was absolutely absurd that couples need a specific day every year that "forced" them to be romantic.  On some level I still agree with that.  However, I have come to the realization that it may not be everyone's reality that their significant other is spontaneously romantic.  Some people need a little push or a little reminder to truly remember why they love the people in their life.  Some people may not have the means to show their love-y, romantic side.  Thus, Valentine's Day is a great day, that almost absolutely no one can forget.

The perks of this consumer driven holiday are plentiful.  It shows people that even in times of loneliness they are loved and thought of.  It shows people that even though it is not shown everyday, all day that the people close to them do love and cherish them.  It promotes happiness and the spread of love.  (Something I believe the world is truly lacking right now.)  It lets us remember it is good to love and be loved.

So bring love to you today.  And be sure to spread it far and wide!

XO

-J-