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This is another bit from a different conversation Jack and Viv are having during one of their frequent coffeekvetch sessions, as they attempt to stay sane while trying to help plan their respective siblings’ idea of The Perfect Wedding.
But Viv has dreams of her own . . .
“So, what’s your dream wedding?” he asked.
“Two tickets to Vegas.”
“That’s it?” In Jack’s experience, all women expected at least a little special treatment on their Big Day—and by “little”, most of them meant “all of it”.
“Well,” Viv said, lifting her mug, “two first class tickets.”
“Hold on there, Rockefeller.”
“Hey, my sister dropped two thousand dollars on a dress she’s going to wear once and over seven-fifty on cake—at least the tickets would be round trip.”
“Fair enough.”
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My wedding was somewhere between Kirsten’s dream and Viv’s—with a lower budget—but when I was a kid, I never dreamed much past the cake, anyway.
That actually explains a lot . . .
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Earful of Cider 
Sounds reasonable to me.
No fuss, no muss, Sue Ann. Unless you count airport security! 🙂
Great snippet–I like the Rockefeller comment. Our wedding was on the small side. Next Sunday would have been our 34th anniversary…sigh…
Thanks, Nancy. 🙂
Our wedding was small, but our reception was rockin’
I wanted a hippie backyard wedding, but our backyard was far too small. And then it turns out it is expensive to feed people, even on the cheap. And everyone tries to give you the “it’s your special day” line to encourage you to spend more or to be more individual. The food ended up being delicious, but I was thisclose to ordering pizza for everyone. (Five whole sentences about my wedding, and they were mostly about food. This also explains a lot.)
I’m going to have a pizza reception for my next wedding . . . In someone else’s garden.
My new backyard is much bigger. Once your kids are old enough to do yard work, let’s talk. 😉
Oh Viv is so fun…she always cracks me up! Great job as always!
Thanks, MIllie!
I like the way Viv thinks. I did low budget wedding – we were broke. But we had a blast. I don’t know if that would’ve happened if I’d spent 2 grand on a dress.
If I’d spent two grand on the dress, I would have spilled something down the front of it five minutes before the ceremony . . . instead, I spent $500-ish, and the veil caught on fire. 🙂
Um, stories???
Viv has a good idea going on here, if she doesn’t want to do all the hoopla of the “standard” wedding. Enjoying the story!
She thinks weddings should be about two people, not everyone else.
Personally, I’d want family there, but I don’t have Viv’s family, so . . .
Thanks, Veronica!
Delightful fun dialogue. I love this eight.
As for me-a home wedding, lights blew out, the Edison Company came and restored it. I bathed by candlelight after a long flight back with my sweetheart where we had a justice of the peace ceremony at the Air Force Base in San Antonio. Lights on, ceremony began at midnight. Oh what a night. 37 years later he died suddenly.
Thanks for sharing, gang.
Thanks Charmaine!
I think your wedding sounds perfect.
Great snippet. This book is so much fun — I love the characters, especially Viv.
Thanks, Paula!
She is definitely logical about it…but is there some romance in there somewhere, I wonder?
There will be. Eventually. Probably. These two are stubborn. 😀
I’m with Viv. Seems like too many people buy into the hype, as if the wedding is more about cake, decorations, and dress–than the fact that you are *marrying* someone.
But I can’t imagine too many people have families that would be okay with Vegas…
My thought is, if the family is paying for it, they get a say. If not, then not.
And they can always hold a family reunion/reception later . . . much later! 🙂
Great idea, I’m with Viv;). Loving their interaction.
Thanks, Tina!
“Hold on there, Rockefeller.” Lol! Now that I’ve lived through the big wedding, I see the appeal of going Vegas and 1st class. Yes, I’m in. Fun snippet. 🙂
Thank you!
Now that I’ve had the dress, I’m thinking sweat pants for my next one. 😀
I like how Viv is realistic and down-to-earth. I just want the basic religious ceremony instead of some huge, lavish, Bridezilla affair.
There’s something to be said for small weddings, Carrie-Anne.
Viv is so much fun, but I wanted more of a traditional wedding. My husband and I have been married for 40 years, and I still remember how it felt to see him standing at that altar waiting for me.
True, Elaine. Though there are places with aisles in Vegas, or so I understand. 😀
Good dialogue writing. She does raise some good points. I think every bride should have a day they can look back on and smile at the memory, whether it’s simple or lavish. I understand though…if you’ve been involved in planning more than a couple weddings, Vegas is sooooooo tempting. I think most readers can relate to this snippet for just that reason. Nicely done!
Thanks Teresa!
I told my kids that if they opted to elope, I’d buy them a huge cake instead. Since they’re 7 and 11, they accepted. We’ll see how they modify terms later. 😀
Love the feel & the sharp dialogue. You did put Eddie Money’s tune, “Two Tickets to Paradise”, into my head, but I like that song so as long as it goes away soon it’s all good.
Thanks, Jeff!
And you’re welcome. 🙂
Excellent snippet! I love these characters. Very snappy humor. I look forward to reading this story in it’s entirety!
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Thanks, Cindy!
So do I . . . 😉
Cool snippet! I’m with Viv–quick and fun, or at least not a mob-scene that takes a small lifetime to plan and an equal amount of time to pay for. 🙂
Yeah, at this point, she’s been there, done that—even if it was for someone else. 🙂
Thanks, Charley!
I recently did a magazine story about weddings and was gobsmacked to learn that that average Manhattan wedding costs $76,000! That’s a lot of first class plane tickets.
With every eight sentences, I find myself loving Viv a little more. Well done. my friend.
How much do Manhattan divorces cost?
Thanks, Mike. 🙂
Gotta love her logic. 🙂
Good! Thanks, Karen. 😀
My wedding went off without a flaw, except I had laryngitis and couldn’t say my vows. Should have been a sign.
As you know, I LOVE this story idea. Cannot wait to read the whole thing.
Oh, dear. 🙂
Thanks, Sherry—you know this story is half your fault for encouraging me, right? 😉