When Charlie proposed to Cheryl, she made sensational plans for her wedding. She had just ordered the wedding gown when Charlie backed out, saying that she was not the woman for him. Though Cheryl was highly disappointed, she kept the gown. Next was Larry, the stand-up comedian. Cheryl bought a new wedding gown, as the older one reminded her of Charlie. But, sadly, Larry deserted her at the altar, sending a note that said that she was ‘too serious’ to be his wife.
Then, she was proposed by Freddie, the football player; Harry, the poet and Jimmy, the con man (!) None of them worked for her and Cheryl abandoned the idea of marriage at 32. Fifteen years later, she met Russell. When she accepted his proposal after thinking long and hard, she rejected the idea of a formal wedding. Russell relented and they were married at the register office, with Cheryl dressed in casual jeans. Before departing for her honeymoon, Cheryl gave away her five wedding gowns to the charity, and finally washed away the memories of her past relationships.
This was written for Ermilia’s Picture it & Write
So sad and happy at the same time. When she finally find the “one” everything fell into place. I love this one so much. It gives me hope for the future.
I am so glad you find this hopeful. There is always the future to look forward to. Thank you very much, Susan
Wonderful!
Thank you. Thanks for visiting
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I agree with SusanK. This is a charming story. It kind of has a fairytale twist to it.
Thank you so much, Kim
I’m a bit sad she was so disillusioned in the end. I love a good wedding.
Yes, she had turned sceptical with so many disappointments. And at 47, she needed to be really careful about future. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on this story:)
Lets hope she found her ‘happily ever after’
Hope so indeed:) Thanks a lot for teh read and the comment
Has a fairy-tale feel to it – LIKE, LIKE, LIKE! 🙂
That was really kind of you to say, Rosy:) Thank you very much
This does have a fairy-tale feel to it with a touch of sadness, yet, hope and happiness at the end. It goes to show us that we can “plan” all we want, but sometimes, life has a better way for us!
Wonderful story!
Lauren 🙂
It sure does. for better or worse, destiny rules. Thank you for reading and commenting, Lauren
You’re very welcome and thanks again, for all your time taken over here! 🙂
Thank you so much:)
Love this! A little sad…but beautiful! Cheers~ 😀
Thank you very much:)
You’re welcome! 😀
Have a great day ahead, always! Cheers~ 😀
\o/ There’s hope for me yet Nighlake! 😀
Oh, there is certainly hope for you:))
I’m glad Cheryl found her man. Your story reminds us that marriage shouldn’t about a wedding, but is about the relationship.
True. Thank you, Sarah Ann:)
finally found simplicity was the key to owning a real relationship. i love your story. ♥
Yes, it is not about pomp and dresses, but about two people. Thank you, Sunshine
I had sons. Surely their intendeds would not choose their MIL to be’s gown. I thought once to be remarried in my gown on an anniversary… but I gave my gown to charity. One wedding was enough 😉 and most big weddings, at least mine was really for my parents. I think I would have been happy to be in jeans too.
Thanks for your visits to my haibun.
Oh I see. I am glad you could somehow connect to this story on the subject of gowns. Thank you so much for reading