I asked the groom how he knew the bride was the one for him

He said, 'She's the only person who doesn't mind that I'm still a work in progress, and by that, I mean she's agreed to be my editor for the next 50 years.'

They say marriage is like a TV remote control.

In the beginning, you're both fighting for who gets to hold it. After a few years, you're fighting over who *has* to get up and find it.

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

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.