The "I Love You" break

So my mom sent me some wedding readings from The Offbeat Bride, and I loved them! I've compiled those, plus others, into a list I'd like her and my FMIL to choose from for our ceremony.

Anyhoo, before I knew it, I was poking around the site for other stuff, too. I found an entry called Weddings for Shy People here.

One of the things they mentioned, if either bride or groom is nervous at the ceremony or reception...is to take an "I Love You" break. Basically, create a signal with your other half. When one of you makes that signal, excuse yourselves if you're in the middle of a conversation and grab the other person's hand. Then look into his or her eyes, and repeat "I Love You" until the nervous or shy feeling passes.

According to the blog, most people won't think anything of it, and they'll think it's adorable. For me and Will, this just might work! We've been teasing each other about nerves all along, since he's not very social. He got himself buzzed at my third cousin's wedding because he didn't know anyone in my extended family....and he's joked about carrying a flask in his pocket at our wedding.

I think I'll tell him about the "I Love You" break, in case we need to use it. For all I know, I may be all jitters around his side too. Especially since I've only met his immediate family.

Bottom line: I lurrrrrve this idea!