Today I mined my notebook and found a series of "I remember..." entries. I expanded a few of them to write the story of my unconventional wedding day.
I remember the night I got married.
There were no invitations.
I remember telling my sister we were getting married, and she asked when.
I said tonight at 7:30.
I remember borrowing a camera.
I wish I had known the film wasn't in right.
I remember saying "I do."
The church was empty.
I remember walking into Dave's mom and dad's house all dressed up, and she asked where had we been.
We said a wedding.
I remember she asked whose wedding.
We said ours.
I remember her crying.
Dave was the only child out of seven she didn't see get married.
I remember her hugging me.
I was welcomed into the family.
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Thanks for sharing your touching story, Leigh Anne.
ReplyDeleteA totally different slice than I expected to read! I love the way you set it up in couplets.
ReplyDeleteYour mining unearthed a gem. Thanks for sharing your unconventional wedding day.
ReplyDeleteThis is NOT the slice I was expecting when I saw your title and yet it was such a wonderful, unexpected slice of REAL life. MOST weddings are not like you Say Yes to the Dress!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's amazing, what a great slice!
ReplyDeleteNot the slice I expected, but a beautiful slice! I like the simplicity of it--the wedding and the slice!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this, Leigh Anne. Weddings should fit the personalities and wants of the bride and groom!
ReplyDeleteI love the style of this post and the style of your wedding. Both so unique! I may have to try an I remember post!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, that is an unconventional wedding story. The retelling was fascinating and beautiful. I'll look forward to a followup post (maybe). Thank you.
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