This month is the symbolic beginning of wedding season, and I couldn't be more thrilled! Seeing couples who are so truly and happily in love makes my heart feel all a-flutter. The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping, how does someone not get tangled up when love is in the air?
Here in Secondlife, a major draw to the game is the connections you can make with other people. I remember the night I first met the man in my life. He was dancing alone across a crowded dance floor with the cutest avatar. I read his profile and just had to say hi to him. Our little flirtation expanded into a night long interlude when I "kidnapped" him and took him to my favorite hideaway. We had no idea that night how connected we truly were, and how we completed each other in the most perfect way. Two years later and I am still blushing as I think about that night.
As the owner of Star Crossed Weddings, I am often privy to the stories of the most important moments in a couple’s relationship; from that first look to the moment their two hearts decide to beat as one. One of the key moments couples always remember is the first time they met. Seems apropos considering this is our first encounter… nice to meet you my dear readers. It’s a pleasure to have your attention for a few minutes, so I am going to share some adorable stories of how a couple first met.
"We had always been friendly at work but nothing more than a few pleasantries when we worked together. Then one night I came to work just in time to see him use a hilariously inappropriate emote in local. I freaked out and hit his IM box almost immediately to see if he had suffered brain damage on his day off. He had scared the shit out of me and we laughed it off! My question of his sanity blossomed into something so much more. Neither of us had any idea until one night I finally rezzed the wagon I kept threatening to take him home in, and he hopped in, shocking me! A few months later that wagon had a spotlight place in our wedding and was retired that night, holding a special place in our hearts."
Kenzie and Flex
“I was sitting on my land with my friends just talking and being silly, when suddenly dropping from the sky was this guy with the most beautiful spirit. He asked if he was intruding and I told him “of course not!” I said hello and asked,” how did you wind up over here?” His reply was, “ I was just randomly taking TP’s to places and heard people talking so i came to see who it was and i am so glad i did.” That was how my Angel fell from heaven. He sent me a message a few days later and we were just married this past month!”
Tasha and PJ
“I was at this club one night dancing with some of my friends when out of the blue the sexy DJ told me to save her a dance! We danced well into the wee hours of the night talking and flirting. I knew who she was before that night, but I didn’t know how much I would like her until I was in her arms. As we parted that night, we knew that this dance wasn’t over. We are celebrating our six month anniversary in June and I cannot imagine life without her.”
Raquel and Jorden
“I was going to school a thousand miles away from home - in one of the most expensive cities in the US and couldn’t afford to fly home for the Christmas break. So without much else to do but window shop my way down 5th Avenue, I decided to put in a few (or several) extra hours at the club where I was working. They were a bit short-staffed for their 24/7 events and, if nothing else, it was a fun way to avoid missing my family and friends back home. So late one night, just before Christmas, I happened to greet a VIP whose name struck me as rather unusual. I was running a super lag-tastic computer so I couldn't even see him, but the more events I worked, the more I noticed this guy I'd never seen before. It was December 26th the first time his name popped up in my IMs - oh so cutely accusing me of following him. The nerve! Yet he turned out to be surprisingly witty and respectful at the same time. I was intrigued enough to stick around after my shift and subtly work my way over to him to see if he'd notice me. He did and we hung out all night...and the night after...and the night after that...all culminating in a New Year's Eve dance together that pretty much sealed our fate - even if we didn't realize it at the time. We'll be coming up on a year and a half together soon and I love him more every day!”
Lana and Gethon
“We were both at a place called Buried. It's a good place to meet new people...majority are odd but sometimes you get lucky and meet someone interesting. I was there that night and picked Yuki out of the crowd; he looked more unique compared to the rest and caught my eye. We got to talking there that night and he told me he was accepting applications for a girlfriend...I laughed and told him I wanted his application :). After that day we started dating and have been together ever since...I love him more n more with each day that passes.”
Yuki and Elissa
“My friend had spoken about her brother on several occasions, but nothing prepared me for the night we actually met. He was bigger than life itself it seemed. He had this very sexy, deep, southern drawl that still makes me weak in the knees. Just speaking to him for the few hours that night made me realize he was someone I wanted in my life. I never believed in love at first sight, or whatever you want to call it on SL, until I met Seth. Now, I can't imagine my life without him. “ Angi and Seth
This is where the story begins; the journey of how to find love to the perfect wedding happens here in secondlife and each month I will be touching upon a significant event in the course of true love…. Stay tuned for some upcoming stories about the search for the perfect dress, dating services, how secondlife love reaches real life love, and so much more!
Happily ever after starts here….
