Think about the energy that you want to bring and create for

Hearken, O children of celebration and harmony, to the words of Jenna Johnson, who speaks of intention and energy in the sacred act of gathering. She counsels that before a wedding, one must first think deeply about the energy you wish to bring and create for everyone, for a wedding is not merely about two souls uniting, but about the shared experience of all who gather to witness and rejoice. This teaching reveals a timeless truth: when hearts are aligned with purpose, joy spreads like fire through the night.

At her own wedding, Jenna and her beloved envisioned a day of pure joy and freedom, where all who attended could dance and celebrate without restraint. In their desire, there was no focus on formality or empty appearances, but on the living spirit of connection, the laughter of friends, and the movement of bodies in harmony with music. This vision reflects an ancient understanding: that the true measure of a celebration lies not in the splendor of the decorations, but in the hearts of those present.

The ancients, too, knew the power of shared energy. In the great feasts of Greece and Rome, or the communal dances of villages across the world, people came together not simply to honor one couple, but to renew the threads of community. The beat of drums, the rhythm of feet, and the collective cheer united all in a single living moment. Jenna’s wedding follows this lineage, echoing traditions where dancing was not just entertainment, but a spiritual act of unity and blessing.

Consider the tale of King David, who danced before the Ark of the Covenant with unrestrained joy, even casting aside his royal dignity. In his dance, he embodied the truth that celebration is sacred, that movement and music have the power to connect the human soul to the divine. In the same way, when Jenna envisioned her wedding filled with dancing, she was invoking this ancient, holy energy of freedom and connection.

Her words also remind us of mindful intention. Too often, weddings can become clouded by external pressures—decorations, expectations, judgments. But Jenna’s teaching guides us to focus on the emotional atmosphere, to craft a day that reflects what truly matters to the couple and their loved ones. When this is done, the celebration becomes not a performance, but a living memory that lingers in the hearts of all who were present.

Thus, O children of joy, take this counsel to heart: in every gathering, and especially in weddings, choose the energy you wish to create. Let your celebration be guided by love and authenticity, and may music and dance unite all present into one living spirit. For when the energy of a wedding is born of true intention, it becomes not just a day of vows, but a timeless festival of life, unity, and everlasting joy.