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6/25/2014

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I don't know what it is with me and weddings.  All of my books either have them, or plan them.  Seriously, it's not like mine was so great and in fact if I hadn't been so in love with the groom, I probably would have skipped the whole thing.

My dress cost a whopping $55.00, the veil was $27.00 and I borrowed the shoes, giant crystal platform shoes so I wouldn't look too ridiculous standing next to Bill, who had to wear his 'dress boots'.  Is there even such a thing?  The flowers Keriann and I got after hours on Friday night, dumpster diving at all the local florists, her idea by the way.   Keriann played her guitar and sang for the service, which was one of the nicer touches.

The Bridesmaids were my nieces, wearing used dresses remade from my other sisters wedding and they were butt ugly.  I would worry about saying that, but I'm pretty sure she doesn't read my blog.

Bill's suit cost more than my dress, $110.00 from Anderson Little and when he and his groomsmen went to pick it up the morning of the wedding, they stopped for a little bar hopping.  The wedding was an evening candlelight service at    8:00 p.m. and for some strange reason, Bill told them that I would cook a spaghetti dinner for them all if they just came to my house. NOT!  I was busy playing beauty parlor and it didn't take me long to toss their drunken asses out with stern orders to sober up.  By the end of the argument, Bill and I weren't even speaking.

I wasn't sure if he would show up at the church or not, but I trucked my pretty little ass there, just in case.  We had previously decided that instead of my walking up the aisle to him, we would walk up together and boy was I glad to see him waiting there for me when I came upstairs from the Brides Room.
"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" I asked, not bothering to conceal my attitude.
"I wouldn't be here if I wasn't" he shot back, sticking out his arm for me to hold, and away we went.
I'm not sure I know of another bride and groom who weren't speaking when they got to the church, but we managed to say 'I do", and he really did kiss me, lol.

The reception was at the fire barn and we were supposed to go away for a night, but by the time it was over and we went home we were both so tired he carried me over the threshold, we ordered subs and watched a monster movie on TV.

I guess that's why I put so much thought into my fictional weddings.  I want my girls to have beautiful weddings to go with their love stories.

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jan pereira link
6/25/2014 10:02:24 am

I love this blog. It is so funny

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Stevie
6/25/2014 01:16:49 pm

Thanks Jan

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Keriann McKenna link
6/25/2014 10:56:54 am

LOL, I remember this day so well and dumpster diving was a great idea. You had beautiful flowers! You were a gorgeous bride and you two are still a beautiful couple.

I loved playing and singing for you. Aren't you glad I didn't surprise you at the last minuet by singing "Roll Me Over?" You "Roll me over, roll me over. Roll me over, lay me down and do it again!" And, now that I type those lyrics, the editor in me sees they are incorrect. Oh well, I think my 'editor's hat' is permanently attached to my head.

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Stevie
6/25/2014 01:17:29 pm

I think I prefer 'The Wedding Song' and you did it so beautifully.

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Megan Michaels link
6/26/2014 01:53:58 am

I wonder how many brides and grooms aren't speaking on their wedding day. I had a friend who didn't speak to hers most of the wedding day. Lol. And they have made it 25+ years. Fun post!!

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Stevie
6/26/2014 09:43:13 am

I guess if you still marry them when you are pissed to the max, it's the real thing, lol

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Katherine Deane link
6/26/2014 08:55:36 am

I loved this!
If I knew then what I know now, I would have saved the money, and had an awesome party and vacation.
We didn't spend too much money, but it was definitely and overstressed kind of anti-climactic day after all the preparations. :)

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Stevie
6/26/2014 09:54:50 am

I think weddings today are crazy expensive. Both my daughters are married and I don't envy anyone trying to pay for a nice wedding in this economy.

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