"My baby girl, getting married... It's harder than I thought to let you go."

I quickly reassured her.

"Mom, stop! I'm not moving far away - I'll still live right here. Remember, we're doing the modern American-style wedding where neither family 'gives away' their child."

She wiped her tears.

"Still, marriage is marriage. A mother can't help feeling emotional."

I had to remind her.

"Save the sentiment for later - ...