"The meaning of life is finding your gift," Pablo Picasso said. "The purpose of life is giving it to the world." 

My destination wedding was nothing short of magnificent. It was filled with warmth, joy and excitement, beyond my wildest dreams. It was hard to believe I'd been filled with dread before it for so long. 

I was filled with dread because I knew when I walked down the aisle I'd be doing it fatherless.