Happy Anniversary

[SallyMander]

The day of Liz and Travis’s wedding dawned warm and bright, but the forecast called for a chance of rain. The bride’s mother was in a panic – as brides’ mothers are wont to do. The ceremony was to be held outside, on the scenic grounds of an art museum, and they had prayed for good weather.

The sky clouded over a bit during the ceremony, but the guests stayed dry. Smiles and tears all around as the families processed down the aisle. Liz’s hair fell in perfect curls over her bare shoulders; the bouquet – lilies and roses, sunkissed orange and yellow – laid bright against her dress. As she looked at Travis she became even more radiant. People commented afterwards on her smile – she couldn’t contain it – and she glowed with pure joy throughout the ceremony.

The rabbi spoke of their love, their families, their past and future together. There were the vows, the glass wrapped and stepped on, the kisses, the cheering and clapping and endless photos, the champagne toast, the dancing and hugs and well-wishes. Everyone said it was one of the loveliest, most traditional weddings they had ever attended.

As they celebrate their first anniversary together, I wonder why anyone should care – why this marriage is any less meaningful – because Travis goes by a middle name?

Her first name is Anne.

[JeffR]

1. Great post!

:toast:

[SallyMander]

2. Thanks!

Liz is one of my oldest friends -- we were next-door neighbors when i was born! Just wanted to write this because i love her and wish them many more years of happiness together!

[NanceGreggs]

3. Absolutely lovely!

:kick: and REC'D!

[SallyMander]

7. That means a lot coming from you!

I've admired your writing ever since i started frequenting DU! :-)

[BrklynLiberal]

4. Very moving story......

Rec'd

[LeftishBrit]

5. Lovely story!

k&r

[Johnny Noshoes]

6. Two people love each other

nothing else matters.

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

8. We all recognize that feeling. Love, not just of those with whom one grew up, but for another

who's the wonderful yin to one's yang.

:loveya: :kick: MKJ

edit: added "for"

[blondie58]

9. what a beautiful story!

really, love is love- it shouldn't matter if it is between two men or two women or one of each.

[SallyMander]

10. kickin' for love

on a lovely monday morning