by Nicholas Nikolov

Created on: January 15, 2009   Last Updated: March 13, 2009

The three brass church bells boisterously sounded, echoing throughout the entire ice-capped Rhodope mountainous range for two loving soul-mates were sacredly going to be wed in genuine trusting marriage under the sanctity of God. The bells were rung by two squire-priests, on a most picturesque harmoniously beautiful soft snowfall winter day in December which it was not freezing but rather warmed by the faint gloomy rays of the dim sun.

The small humble peacefully festive township was generously invited by the brides and grooms fathers to accompany their newly joined families to festively celebrate with them. The two genuinely adoring young couple now bound by the loving will of God lead their family and friends to their home which was on the fringes of the town; along the way the happiness of the gathered families and neighbours shun brightly, more so then the sun. A long wooden table was laid out in the middle of the circular backyard as the preparation for the party began: a few of the strong well-built middle-aged men helped one another by carrying the seven dead corpses of both lambs and baby pigs that are to be barbequed on the spit. Some of the young virgin teenage girls were inside the house helping the older women baking bread and desserts, while others were setting the table. The young strong men were aiding some of the other men with carrying out numerous wooden barrels filled with dark red wine and white wine. The majority of the people enjoyed each others company by introducing one another and merrily laughing and talking about life stories. The merriness of happiness continued immensely when they began to drink the wines and feast upon the deliciousness of the delicious bounty.

The father of the groom arose from his seat and began to speak on-behalf of the new married couple.

"Hello everybody and thank you for coming: our neighbours, dear friends, and soon to be new-family. For those who don't know me that well, my name is Otec Vodencharov and this is my beautiful wife, Stoyanka. Both my wife and I, along with our family are pleased to see you all here for my son, Ivo's wedding. My wife and I are so relieved to see our son finally marry someone because we were getting a little worried that he may end alone, but we, as parents are truthfully proud that he has finally found the girl that will make him happy. Your daughter and ours as well, Nadka, Mr. Boris Petkov." the father of the groom honourably welcomed his new family "Alright, you all came to

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