Leah well understood this and wanted to somehow maintain a connection with the initial gratitude and overabundance of joy she felt at the moment of Yehuda’s birth. Surely there were many who had expressed their gratitude to G-d in profound ways before her, but Leah was the first to express her gratitude in a manner that ensured it would not diminish with time. She called him Yehuda and in this way whenever she would call his name she would be reminded of the heartfelt joy she experienced when he was born.
Rav Pam taught that for this reason wedding pictures are an invaluable asset. Married life can, at times, become challenging and arduous. The vicissitudes of life often cause stress, even in the best marriages. G-d forbid, there can even be rancorous disagreement which results in strife and divisiveness in the home. It is particularly at those junctures when the couple should take out their wedding albums and sift through them. As they are reminded of the initial joy and passion they felt for each other, it will help them reflect on the dreams and aspirations they shared when they set out to build their new home together. They will be reminded of all the distinguished guests, friends, and relatives who took time from their busy schedules to attend the celebration. Those pictures will help them put their issues in a proper framework and perspective.
