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

Posted in Character on Aug 16, 2024

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“The Widower and the Old Maid” by Rachel Ermutlu

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Melissa wasn’t looking forward to another wedding. She definitely wasn’t looking forward to going to her 20-year- old niece’s wedding when she was a 42-year-old old maid. Old maid, that wasn’t a term that was still used anymore, but that was how she felt. She couldn’t even remember the last time she had been on a date. She had dated a lot when she was younger, but she hadn’t found anyone she was compatible with. Now, it was even more difficult; most of the men she knew were married. Her only options were t...

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“AngelEyes” by Evelyn Greyson

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“So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”- Matthew 19:6 Her brow pinched tight to the centre of her forehead in tortured silence, fighting the tears begging to spring forth. The inky veil fell in front of her face, almost opaque with blackness and heavy with tulle, cascading to the shiny abyss of parquet at her feet and covering her blonde tresses. Lace roses edging the bottom of the piece burned hot from the lamplight. She kept her chin raised, her shoulders back, holding herself up...

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“Feeling Unsteady” by Lennie Couture

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I've always envisioned myself walking in heels as if I were a newborn giraffe experiencing the uneven plains of the savannah for the first time. Being a girl did not come with any informational pamphlets or a play by play. I always lacked the finesse most beautiful young women displayed. But tonight I was braving this wedding in heels, lipstick, and overpriced jewelry for my best friend. Somehow, Julie could light up a room with her smile and laughter unlike any other person I've known. It's like this warmth she exudes encapsulates you even ...

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“Bumping into each other” by George Wallace

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Chris awoke in his hotel room to the ringing of the telephone from reception. It was eight pm. It had been a perfect night’s sleep. The bed was so comfortable. He had arrived in time for dinner. Although he ate little, he had enjoyed the food. It was hot and tasty. Now he was looking forward to the wedding this afternoon. But first things first, the morning run. Chris slipped out of bed and pulled on his running gear. Grabbed the card that opened the door. No one was around in reception. He walked to the main door. Took a huge deep breath th...

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“Never Meant To Be” by Isabel Payne

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Maddox slid his greasy dark hair back, as small droplets of sweat beaded down his forehead. He puffed out his rented black suit to relieve it of any built-up sweat. He knew that there was no way he was going to want to buy a tuxedo that he would shove in the deepest crevice of his closet that he would never wear again. It was an ordinary dress suit, with a simple black coat and dress pants, with a plain white button-up shirt, a slightly expensive pair of black dress shoes, and his own signature piece, a red apple colored tie. Bes...

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“JUST BEEN NICE” by Heidtmann Oppong

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The sun reflects off the ocean, casting a golden tint over the beach. A gentle breeze moves through a path decorated with white roses and lilies, playing with the edges of silk dresses and tailored suits. The wedding guests, a mix of sophistication and wealth, share whispers of anticipation. At the outskirts, Joe sits relaxed, observing the celebration, lost in his thoughts.“Smiles like they're selling something," he quietly speaks with a slight sneer at the corner of his mouth. "All those teeth gleaming... until you get down on one knee. Th...

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“The wedding crasher” by James Little

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Alexia was sitting next to the stream lost in thought as she fiddled with the braid in her long blonde hair, when suddenly a large rock fell into the water, splashing water over her!“Hey!” she yelled angrily turning to look at a young woman in a beautiful purple and pink dress, seemingly way more comfortable than her own tight sapphire blue one."You asked for it! It couldn't be helped” Margot, Duchess of Livervale, teased, sticking out her tongue. Alexia examined her friend from top to bottom. "So, this is what your mum went with?”Her eyes w...

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“The Exes” by Cieanna Arnett

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The Exes by Cieanna Arnett Guests of Charlotte and Derick’s wedding ceremony fill the wooden pews. I scan the area, decorated in shades of beige ribbons and white flowers. It’s dreadfully bland. I’m sweating in my brown suit jacket and peel it off. I grab the flask of whiskey from my pocket before I drape it on the back of the seat. The chatter from the guests comes to a stop as the wedding march sounds. Charlotte makes her way down the aisle and I take a swig from my flask as I watch her glide down the walkway. She walks past my ais...

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“Divine Timing” by Ingrid Dove

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{TW: foul language, violence & alcohol use} "And you may kiss..." The pastor didn't even get to finish the line. Trevor, the groom, pulls Poppy in and tilts her back to kiss her. "The bride." He finishes the sentence. I proudly smile behind her as her maid of honor. I'm happy she finally found love because she was not the marrying type. And me? I'm currently dealing with my cheating ex. Everything was revealed this morning when I went through his phone while he was in the shower. We had just finished being intimate and discussing marriag...

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“A Prisoner’s Guide to Making Wishes” by Debbie L

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A wedding wasn’t the place for love; it was a caging ceremony.That’s what Sade’s parents had told her once she was old enough to notice they’d never married. She might have remembered it as a nice sentiment, almost romantic, if her parents had been the happy sort. Instead, in the brief time she’d known them, Sade learned that no vows needed to exchange for love to form a cage. It was an enduring lesson, outlasting her parents, lingering through her years in the orphanage - persisting still, when they kicked her out.Sade didn’t think of ...

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“The Wedding Shocker” by Melody Watson

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The wind picked up speed with stronger gusts whipping the veil from the bride’s head. Gasps stolen by another strong gust. The dull roar tearing the flower arrangements from their vases and scattering them like litter. The strong breeze shaking the cotton wood leaves from their branches. Wedding guests scampered around the rows of seats, heading in the direction of the open field. Several ladies stopped to cover their gaping mouths, as their husbands tugged them away from the ceremony. The force of air grabbed the brides carefully arra...

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“Fatefully Fatal Plus Ones” by Daniel James

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Fatefully Fatal Plus Ones Rose petals scattered in the shape of a heart atop the hotel bed, the mood set by candles on the bedside tables. Soft music playing from the smart tv, a playlist that had been catered to the past however many years of the young couple that would spend their first night together in the most intimate of ways. These were the things that Kristen and Johnny had always wanted but started to think they’d never find. This was the most excitemen...

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“A Wedding Feast Like No Other” by Pete Gautchier

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Prompt: Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding. A Wedding Feast Like No OtherI entered the lobby of my apartment building noting that one of the mailboxes was stuffed full of paper. Whoa! It happened to be mine! I thought I had emptied it the other day. Apparently, in my absent mindedness I had ignored the obvious signs of the postman to “please empty your box.” I struggled with my key to retrieve the contents. As I rummaged through the various ads, bills, and political flyers one textured envelope...

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“A Longing Shadow ” by Peyton Kaletha

Submitted to Contest #264

***This is my first time writing a story. So bear with me! Feedback is definitely welcome. You’re all appreciated, and I love to read your work. I’m sorry I have no clue how to properly edit.*** My breath hitches, nearly strangling whatever life I have left barreling through my lungs. A dress whiter than a blanket of snow emerges from an archway of vines. The contrast in colors is almost as breathtaking as the brush of cool air that tantalizes your skin on a winter’s evening. Every head seated in the endless array of rows turns, anticipati...

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“Bea” by Rachel Bell

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The old teapot whistled just before the grandfather clock in the foyer sang its deep chorus; the house was quiet otherwise. Bea smiled, the wrinkles around her eyes responding in melody with her sing-songy voice, "Right on time!" She poured her tea slowly, to avoid another mishap, but also because that was her normal pace and she had long since become okay with that. Lacing her finger through the delicate china, she took the first, soul refreshing sip of her Earl Grey; the day has now begun. And what a day it would be--her granddaughter's we...

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

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✍️ 72 stories

“The Widower and the Old Maid” by Rachel Ermutlu

“AngelEyes” by Evelyn Greyson

“Feeling Unsteady” by Lennie Couture

“Bumping into each other” by George Wallace

“Never Meant To Be” by Isabel Payne

“JUST BEEN NICE” by Heidtmann Oppong

“The wedding crasher” by James Little

“The Exes” by Cieanna Arnett

“Divine Timing” by Ingrid Dove

“A Prisoner’s Guide to Making Wishes” by Debbie L

“The Wedding Shocker” by Melody Watson

“Fatefully Fatal Plus Ones” by Daniel James

“A Wedding Feast Like No Other” by Pete Gautchier

“A Longing Shadow ” by Peyton Kaletha

“Bea” by Rachel Bell

🌟 Similar prompts

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.”

Contest #264

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