In spring we feel young, alive. Thoughts just naturally seem to turn to romance and marriage. We might even receive an invitation to a wedding. Here in the South, we have wedding ceremonies too, just like everywhere else. Well, maybe not exactly like everyone else. Some of our weddings might be just a tad different, but probably not enough you would even notice the difference unless you are watching.

• It might be a redneck wedding... 
  

• If the groom is wearing a bowling shirt
  

• If the bride wears a crop top so her tattoo will show
  

• If the bride’s hair is bigger than her veil
  

• If the bride carries a bouquet of artificial flowers
  

• If the bride maids have fringe on their skirts and vests
  

• If the wedding is delayed because the groom’s truck wouldn’t start
  

• If the bride’s father brings a shotgun to the wedding
  

• If the wedding march is played on dueling banjos
  

• If the friends of the groom TP the church
  

• If the decorations include any pink flamingo
  

• If the best man is wearing a baseball cap
  

• If the preacher has sideburns and wide lapels
  

• If they throw corn at the couple instead of rice
  

• If the musical selections include Loretta Lynn or George Jones
  

• If the photographer is using a disposable camera from Wal-Mart
  

• If the groom’s men have western boots and sequins on their shirts
  

• If the reception is held at the local waffle house
  

• If the hor dourves include pork skins and bean dip
  

• If guests play pinball machines or shoot pool at the reception
  

• If there is a jug in the backroom
  

• If the wedding gifts include hubcaps, ammunition, or IOUs
  

• If the wedding buffet includes pork barbecue and toothpicks
  

• If the getaway car is a pickup truck with Pabst beer cans tied behind it
  

• If the wedding announcement is in the free advertiser newspaper
  

• If the couple plans to honeymoon in Branson, Mo.
  

• If the newlyweds will reside in a mobile home
  

• If the groom gives chewing tobacco for wedding favors
  

• If the bride does too