Before they met, I remember [Groom's Name] had very strong opinions about interior design, convinced his apartment was a masterpiece of masculine sophistication.

Now, he mostly just nods enthusiastically whenever [Bride's Name] holds up two different throw pillows and asks for his 'input'.

When you're dating, you might spend hours planning the perfect romantic gesture, sending flowers, or writing love letters.

But [Groom's Name], let me tell you, in marriage, you'll be a hero just for remembering to take out the trash, or refilling the toilet paper roll without being asked.

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.

We decided to have an open bar at our wedding to keep our families happy

Now we're just hoping to have enough money left for the honeymoon, or even a marriage