Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding.

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“If Birds Could Sing” by Athena Vettorel

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An underworld wedding would seem a grim affair to the living at first glance. Trellises hung with oozing black roses, their petals shining and drooping stickily onto the red grass carpet below. The benches and chairs, lined like soldiers before the altar, bore twisting, rotten limbs and creaked every time a guest stood or sat: an ear-sore if not for the quartet that led the newly-wedded couple in their first dance across the bleeding plains of Hades. When Orpheus became a spy, she didn’t do it in pursuit of her lifelong dream to play a...

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“And They Danced” by Karyln Williams

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The music flooded his ears the moment he stepped into the old auditorium. It was good music, though. His cousin had good taste. Looking around, he noticed his name card on a gooseberry cloth covered table. “Odd color choice,” he thought. It was a table on the opposite side of the room from the newly betrothed couple. Not surprising since they were never close; not even when they were kids. In fact his older cousin held a deep grudge against him. Though, he wasn’t sure which childish squabble was to blame for this grudge. He did, however, hav...

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“Wedding Blues” by Paul Hellyer

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It was 12:00 am, and the wedding reception was still going strong. Everyone seemed glad the long drawn out ceremony was over, as beautiful as it had been. Jackie was on her 4th glass of champagne, and her table was positively brimming with lively conversation and gossip. Some had bravely taken their positions on the dancefloor, and few had left, due to the late hour, but clearly the ones who had stayed at the table were in too deep to walk away now. ‘And I told him, you have no chance, absolutely no chance with Mary, so you shoul...

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“Chester and the Dame” by Elton James

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“It was a beautiful ceremony, wasn’t it?” Click, click, click. An image of a woman, one of eight people seated at a circular table smiles at another woman, seated to her right. Click. “Oh yes, absolutely perfect!” The woman sitting opposite, smiling back. Theo’s finger beats a steady rhythm on his camera’s shutter button as he works the wedding reception. High end guests make obligatory smalltalk in the ballroom of a golf and country club. Plush carpets, hardwood tables in a crescent around a dance floor under chandeliers drippin...

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“Wedding Shoes” by Sophie Court-Oak

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I knew I should never have bought these shoes. My feet are throbbing as I limp over to the patch of grass across from the wedding tent adorned with fairy lights, throwing myself down and ripping off my shoes to feel some relief. Granted, it was a beautiful day for a wedding despite everything else. The sun was beating down upon happy faces and shining off the sparkly new ring adorning my sister’s left hand as she glides through the mass of her guests. If only I could get out of my head and join in with the fun. I am happy for her, don’t get ...

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“Celestine meets Luciano” by Tirashia Lastrapes

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Clarence Roosevelt and Clementine Fitzgerald had jumped the broom. Clementine gave birth 2 years before. Named her Clare Ann Roosevelt. Clarence was happier than kids in a water balloon fight on a sizzling hot day. In a little town called Mancini, they picked the one and only church big enough to fit a thousand people inside. Light gray and royal blue were the colors for the wedding. Clementine's hair pin curled which complimented her soft and playful features. She was a slender framed woman. Short and sweet. She wore light gray o...

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“THE UNFORTUNATE SERENDIPITY AT KING KAMEHAMEHA” by Gina Ronhovde

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THE UNFORTUNATE SERENDIPITY AT KING KAMEHAMEHAThe sun was hot, and the air was dry. Loralyn had been praying for a rainstorm, dreading this day. She wanted to smoke outdoors without starting a wildfire. Something to cool down her sweaty body and flush out the noise parade in her head. Maybe even an excuse to duck out early.The same old conversation bits kept floating by:“Oh, my gosh, it’s been forever!”“So, what do you do for work?”“Are you married?”“Do you have kids?”Loralyn loathed weddings. Couldn’t pinpoint why. Maybe it was the drain of...

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“BEST MAN / TOP BOY” by Colin Wadeson

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*This story contains themes of drug use and violence.*BEST MAN / TOP BOYI tapped the microphone. BFF! BFF!'Er, hello? Ladies and gentleman. Your attention, please.'The crowd settled down. They were almost all guests of the bride. There were even a couple of coppers in there, including the bride's brother.'Thanks. Best man, here. Well, I ain't much of a talker, but here goes. Congratulations Leon and Lisa! I first met Leon fifteen years ago. We were down The Crown... Big surprise, yeah? Er, that's a pub by the Hamlets, by the way. It was Apri...

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“A Fantastical Wedding and a Cliffside Chat” by Avery Forrester

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Ah, everyone loves a royal wedding. Truly a momentous occasion, the thing of fairytales. And the marriage between Tavalon and Orishenn was no exception.I met Princess Lorelai of Orishenn on the day of her wedding when I crashed the ceremony.Literally.I crashed through the church window.“The Pirate-Witch of Caelkirk has arrived to object this matrimony with my own wedding procession!” I bellowed to the crowd below. The guards had barely enough time to draw their weapons before the doorway burst open and my crew barrelled into the church.Now, ...

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“Fireplace” by Ira Watson

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Remnants of the sunset warped through the window, scattering amber across the worn planks of the farmhouse. Rose sat atop a wobbly stool, one hand clutching Paul’s, the other stroking his thin wisps of white hair. She had spent her life by his side, and that certainly wasn’t going to change here at the end. Dr. Anders closed his bag, careful not to disturb the elderly couple. He looked at them for a moment as Paul gazed at Rose, his eyes strained. A labored s...

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“Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride” by Natalie Vicari

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I think I’ve finally met my threshold of going on absolutely mind-numbingly shitty dates with men who may as well be a walking-talking red flag. In his defence, Justin has been the least red flag-ish of the bunch, but this has definitely been the straw that broke the camel’s back – the camel’s back being my sanity and faith in the male population. I excuse myself to go to the bathroom. I don’t need to use the bathroom, but I need the silent reprieve from Justin’s chattering. It seems that Justin’s favourite topic to discuss was himself. Any ...

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“The people you meet at a wedding” by Vivian Clausing

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The people you meet at a wedding The wind was blowing hard, so hard that the bride’s veil flew upwards like a gauzy sail before wrapping itself firmly around her face, just as an ocean wave broke at her feet, splashing the white satin dress and leaving wet marks on the bride’s flat stomach. From her spot on the outside of the semi circle of good friends, Kitty clamped a hand over her mouth so that she wouldn’t laugh out loud. Served Miss Perfect Matilda right that she couldn’t see, and had to bat at her hair without losing her updo and dropp...

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“A Stranger in the Garden” by Dana Orr

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A Stranger in the Garden “Darn it!” I say in a hush and look around to see if anyone heard me. I tuck my blonde hair behind my ears nervously. Then proceed to grab some of the fancy napkins off the ornately decorative snack table and begin to furiously scrub at the tiny spots of red wine that I’ve managed to splash onto my very expensive dress. I knew I shouldn’t have worn such a light yellow, but it’s spring and yellow is such a happy color. I knew my cousin would approve of the choice. I didn’t even want to come to this wedding, but my cou...

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“To Take a Name” by Lucas Marrow

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The Foedus didn’t know how to throw a party. All pomp and no circumstance. A melding of Names should be an intimate occasion, each one changed histories and blood and bone after all. At the very least they could've found some better wine.Salvus extended out the nearly-full crystal goblet, held gingerly between thick thumb and forefinger. An attendant swooped past as though skating on ice, replacing the goblet with a dainty pastry. She was a Cupio, by the look of those feet. Salvus frowned. According to others, the Cupio lacked any real ...

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“Chasity” by C.C. James

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***warning contains sexual violence and substance abuse.***Chasity“That settles it, everyone invited is officially attending. This is really happening!” Diana exclaimed to her fiancé. The destination wedding was planned and booked. Diana Rexim and Rio Gayson were all packed up and looking forward to their nuptials. Diana was looking forward to it up until 2 weeks prior to after discovering earth shattering news. Now with only a week from the big date there are a total of 60 guests including family who were all attending. Diana and Rio had re...

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Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding.

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✍️ 72 stories

“If Birds Could Sing” by Athena Vettorel

“And They Danced” by Karyln Williams

“Wedding Blues” by Paul Hellyer

“Chester and the Dame” by Elton James

“Wedding Shoes” by Sophie Court-Oak

“Celestine meets Luciano” by Tirashia Lastrapes

“THE UNFORTUNATE SERENDIPITY AT KING KAMEHAMEHA” by Gina Ronhovde

“BEST MAN / TOP BOY” by Colin Wadeson

“A Fantastical Wedding and a Cliffside Chat” by Avery Forrester

“Fireplace” by Ira Watson

“Always the Bridesmaid, Never the Bride” by Natalie Vicari

“The people you meet at a wedding” by Vivian Clausing

“A Stranger in the Garden” by Dana Orr

“To Take a Name” by Lucas Marrow

“Chasity” by C.C. James

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Write a story in the form of a speech (or multiple speeches).

Start your story with people arriving at a special ceremony.

Write a story from the POV of a plus-one.

End your story with someone saying “I do.”

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