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

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“Train Wreck” by Maria Wickens

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Unnngahhhh. I’m alive again.Barely.My head is wedged under a dump truck. Pretty sure I’m weeping blood. And dear God, the back of my throat feels like I’ve gargled with squirrel turds. Especially nutty ones.I turn on to my back and wait… this memory foam is not remembering me. Whose bed is this?This is not my night attire. I usually wear the teeshirt from the day before and occasionally go to the effort of adding PJ pants. But this shirt is a different fabric altogether. And. Oh no. Man sized.Underwear?I can neither confirm nor den...

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“Octopus” by Yusuf Adkins

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“Are you a groomsman?” “I’m not that important. We lost touch a little these past few years, but I’m not sure if I ever would have qualified to be a groomsman. We went to high school together. Now, one of his groomsmen, I was a groomsman at his wedding. So, it all evens out.” She smiles, then responds, “I probably already knew that answer. I’ve never heard you mentioned before.” “Well, I know when to judge a conversation by the stuff in it, not by its words. I think you just dissed me politely. I mean, I think you actually do like me.” “You’...

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“The Wedded Couple” by Paul Crehan

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The Wedded CoupleByPaul CrehanThey had met at a bakery four years ago. Now here they were, a bride and groom in a hotel kitchen, waiting for their big entrance into the reception.“You look happy,” the groom said, and said the bride, “I couldn’t wipe this smile off my face if I tried.”He squeezed her hand. “Me, too.”They listened to the DJ spin dance floor magic, and listened to the happy hubbub of 110 guests.The toasts and speeches—all that—had been funny and heartwarming. An uncle of the groom was particularly good—had the banquet hall in a...

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“Unexpected ” by Joshua Kim

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Unexpected June’s mouth gaped at the revelation. Today was the day of her dear friend’s wedding, and she didn’t think much of it, rather than the fact that her dear friend, who had gone through much suffering in her relatively short life was now getting married… It was enough to move her to tears. But the reason that her mouth was gaping was because of the person right in front of her. Someone that she thought she had seen the last of during her turbulent, suffering years in high school was back in her life, albeit it would have been f...

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“The Wedding Weekend” by Kylee Nixon

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“You have got to be kidding me! That was my spot you jerk!” I shout to the Toyota 4Runner that rudely swooped in and stole the parking spot I’ve clearly been waiting for. My blinker is still beeping while I lay on my horn for a full five seconds and stick my hand out the window to shoot a bird and shout a few expletives to the smug parking spot thief in the driver seat. The 4Runner guy jumped out of the car and raised his hands in surrender and I could see him mouth the words I’m sorry! Sure he’s sorry, probably sorry that he was confr...

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“A Casual Look” by James Barrett

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Center your story around two people who meet at a wedding.A casual look, a little wink Can reveal just what you think …(The Six Teens, 1956) My name is Daniel Lassiter. Everybody calls me Dan. At least everybody did before the wedding. Since that episode, most people have put adjectives before my name with four letters. Still, it was the happiest day of my life and the strangest. All I did was answer the minister's question honestly. What was I supposed to do? Lie?I’m in my late twenties. I didn’t have a serious girlfriend. I didn’t have any...

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“Days of joy ” by Аліса Вайсман

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She clearly didn’t see the point. Her mouther used to encourage her to visit such events, but it always seemed to be so pathetically “too much” that she, with all her social insecurity and awkwardness just couldn’t make herself to come ever before. Now, though, thing were completely different. The wedding, they said, was astonishing. Breathtaking. Even stunning, yes, they agreed, completely and utterly unique in its magnificence. She thought it was exaggeration. Yeah, it was a lovely ceremony, carefully and thoroughly thought out, but she...

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“Poster Love” by Nero Katu

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The air smelled heavily of garbage and no one around Stiven seemed to notice. But the stench drove him mad. So much so, that he completely tuned out the ongoing toasts for the bride and groom, and chose to investigate instead. He turned his face to each side of him and inhaled, fully expecting his very old aunt to be the culprit. No such luck, he only managed to steal a crooked smile from aunt Gloria. This time he leaned forward, careful to not attract attention, and smelled the peony centerpiece. The funky floral fragrance slapped his face,...

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“To make your August” by Jenna Lee

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A man who sits in the middle of a bar either thinks he’s the life of the party or needs to get something off his chest. Bellied up, three whiskeys deep, I did precisely that when the bartender popped me the question of the evening. “You do’in all right, partner? You look pretty glum,” he asks, planting his forearms on the countertop and a towel draped over his shoulder. It’s a sweltering Saturday night in August. I’m at mi amiga’s wedding reception wilting on a Manhattan rooftop nursing a grudge against the fool who booked a weekend getawa...

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“Star Mashed Lovers” by Fumi Ersan

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It was a meeting destined by the stars. ”Oh our son’s Star Sign is Taurus, I heard that your daughter’s star sign is Capricorn. Don’t you think they would make the absolute perfect couple?” A mother said. ”You’re right! Let’s get the marriage papers out right now!” Another mother said. ”Splendid, how about we go golfing over the weekend to celebrate our children’s marriage?” A father said. ”Ho ho, indeed, what a wonderful idea.” Another father said, And just like that, the bond of marriage was formed between the two of them. Without ever kno...

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“Red Heels” by Lüüli Suuk

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"Shit, I lost my shoes," shouted Maria while shaking her head. She had climbed out of her yellow Mini Cooper and stood barefoot in the parking lot next to it. Thank God, I am not a bridesmaid this time, thought Maria, but the situation was still bad. She had no time to go back home to fetch another pair. Suddenly she heard a low voice saying: "Well-well, a modern time Cinderella."A man in a light blue suit stood and looked at her bare feet. Thankfully, she had just had her toenails painted."She lost one, though. Mine are both gone before the...

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“"Ships That Pass" by Ang E.” by Ang E

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In May of 1978, I graduated from high school in Honolulu Hawaii. My summer plans after graduation were up in the air. My parents wanted me to go to community college right away, but my brain was tired. So, I got a job as a receptionist at the most prestigious hair salon in Honolulu, Marceau Julien’s Hair Salon. I loved taking appointments over the phone for the hairstylists, facialist, massage therapist, and nail technicians. Marceau and his wife, Sherry were the kindest, most generous bosses I could ever wish for. I was able to save money t...

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

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✍️ 72 stories

“Train Wreck” by Maria Wickens

“Octopus” by Yusuf Adkins

“The Wedded Couple” by Paul Crehan

“Unexpected ” by Joshua Kim

“The Wedding Weekend” by Kylee Nixon

“A Casual Look” by James Barrett

“Days of joy ” by Аліса Вайсман

“Poster Love” by Nero Katu

“To make your August” by Jenna Lee

“Star Mashed Lovers” by Fumi Ersan

“Red Heels” by Lüüli Suuk

“"Ships That Pass" by Ang E.” by Ang E

🌟 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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