Love is in the Air

The months of October and November seem to be especially popular for weddings - this year alone, we’ve received nearly ten invitations! Sadly, we won’t be able to attend all of them due to scheduling conflicts and travel plans, as we’ll be away in Perth during part of the season.

Among the many wedding stories, one in particular feels almost like a movie script - the marriage of Marsha, a Malaysian Indian, to Luis Garcia, a Chilean. Their love story crosses continents, cultures, and languages. She speaks English; he speaks Spanish. She’s from Malaysia; he’s from the other side of the globe.

They met in New Zealand, where Luis was on a short-term student exchange program. Within just three months, love blossomed. After returning to Chile and completing his studies, Luis made a bold decision - he resigned from a well-paying job in Santiago and flew to Australia, simply to be closer to Marsha.

And the story ends on a high note. As if meant to be, Luis was offered a job in Kuala Lumpur - bringing him even closer to the woman he loves, and no doubt bringing great relief and joy to Marsha’s parents!

Some love stories really do defy distance, language, and cultural boundaries - and this one is a beautiful reminder that when love leads, everything else finds a way to follow.

Well, when you're truly in love, you’ll often find yourself doing things that defy logic or convention - sometimes even a little crazy! Just like Luis, who left a promising career in Santiago and flew across the world to be near Marsha.

Of course, history offers even more dramatic examples. Take King Edward VIII, who famously gave up the British throne for the woman he loved - Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee and a commoner. His decision shocked the world, but he was willing to forsake crown and country for love.

Whether it’s crossing continents or relinquishing a kingdom, love has a way of inspiring bold and sometimes unthinkable choices!