Writer's Workshop - Wedded Bliss

My husband and I were married in a civil ceremony with a government official presiding.
It was not the way I had pictured getting married. I thought I would have the crowds of friends and family, although the thought of the expense was scary! But more importantly, I wanted to be married in the sight of God. I wanted my union blessed. I was raised with spirituality all around me, and it seemed so odd to not be married by a priest.

It was my choice though.

We talked about marriage but weren't making active plans, and then we found out we were expecting. We were thrilled. But I couldn't see myself, pregnant, walking down the aisle.

And after my son was born, I decided that I didn't want to be fat and walking down the aisle (I know... silly).

So we decided to make it official in a simple ceremony, and plan to renew our vows the way we wanted it. Time passed, and before we knew it our 5th anniversary approached, we couldn't believe that milestone had arrived. It didn't feel like 5 years. Where did the time go? What better time to do this?

We decided that simple was still the way that suited us best. We didn't have fanfare. We didn't have fuss.

We had the same easy, natural happiness that told us early on (too early for some) that this was it. And our ceremony was more of the same. Easy, relaxed, simple and full of love and laughter.

I think this picture says more than I ever could.

Inspired by prompt #2 of Mama Kat's Writer's Workshop

Okay Mama Kat, I took liberties with humorous, but I think joyful works just as well. :-p


Now it's your turn!

Choose a prompt, write your heart out, post it on your blog, then visit her to sign Mr. Linky.

The Prompts:

1.) Describe something you're proud of.
(inspired via Twitter by Summer from Le Musings Of Moi)

2.) Tell me your most humorous wedding experience
(inspired by Bree from Breezy Butterfly Creations)

3.) 10 reasons why you can't sleep at night
(inspired by Roxane from It Really Is All About Me)

4.) Describe an experience that you wish you could shake from your memory.

5.) Write a love letter to the object of your affection.

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