When my wife and I were dating, I used to spend an hour getting ready for our dates.

Now, if my shirt passes the 'sniff test,' I'm practically black-tie ready.

We tried to plan a simple wedding, but our families had other ideas

Now our 'intimate gathering' has a waiting list and a VIP section

We started wedding planning thinking about our future together.

Now we're just wondering if our future includes a second mortgage for the cake.

As we gather here today to celebrate the union of these two amazing people, I couldn't help but think about the secrets to a successful marriage.

And I realized, marriage is like a recipe for your favorite dish – it requires a pinch of patience, a dash of understanding, and the ability to not burn the house down, at least not together.