Dating, I've always thought, is a lot like an audition. You're bringing your A-game, showing off your best qualities, and hoping for a callback.

Marriage, on the other hand, is when you get the part, but quickly discover you're now also the director, costume designer, and chief caterer for the rest of the run.

Planning the wedding seating chart felt less like arranging guests for a meal...

...and more like an advanced game of Tetris, where every piece was a family member with an opinion.

We thought planning a wedding would be fun, like a big puzzle to solve together, until

we realized the puzzle was made of money, emotions, and 500 opinions from our relatives.

They say the secret to a long and happy marriage is communication.

And by 'communication,' I mean eventually understanding exactly what your partner wants without them having to say a single word. Usually, that word is 'coffee' or 'the remote.'