My partner and I have been talking about having a wedding ceremony for two years since we eloped but we keep getting stuck because they want something small and meaningful and I want our families there and every time we plan something one of us ends up feeling like we're compromising what matters most.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're discovering that the same event can hold completely different meanings for different people, and forcing consensus might diminish what makes each meaning valuable.
“Where Are You with Ceremony and marking time?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.