
September 5, 2022, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less), write a story using the word, “swimmingly.” which means “smoothly or satisfactorily.” What is the situation? Who is involved? Let the word take you into a story. Go where the prompt leads!
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“Well, that went swimmingly”. Ali, the father remarked as the last of the guests departed. It was a small affair. The small intimate wedding function with just the families from both sides present.
There were no relatives of the relatives, no second or third cousins removed, no colleagues or even friends. The bride and the groom wanted to keep it simple and so it was.
Every detail was arranged by them both and the parents had little to do but to pay off the caterers.
“I wish every wedding was that simply done and was so hassle-free,” Ali said.
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Word count; 99
Written for 99 Word Story- Swimmingly, hosted by Charli Mills of the carrot ranch
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That is such a lovely looking alter.
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Thanks Jim.
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If only Sadje if only! 🙏🤞 Lovely story! When my wife and I got married in a civil wedding, we just had close family, parents; brothers; sisters etc and my best friend was my best man. 😁
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It must’ve been a lovely wedding. This is actually a true story, the bride being a friend’s daughter.
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I wanted to go to the dance, but I was afraid. Afraid of looking lonely and desperate. I only had one real friend and he wouldn’t be there (he didn’t long to be humiliated like I did). This is my senior year and I deserve to be happy. But would the looks on the students faces when I walk in really make me happy? Hell no!
On the way out the door the phone rang. It was Christopher, my best friend. “My dad is taking me to the movies. Come with.” Decision made. My night went swimmingly well! Lit!
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Great story Lenore
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😀
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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It was Sadje! 👍😁❤️ Figured as much, has the ring of truth about it. 😁
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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Dream wedding… small and beautiful 🤩
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Yes, indeed! That’s how it should be.
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Small, simple weddings really are sweet.:-)
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Yes, very true. Thanks Priscilla
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A lovely romantic tale, Sadje. So nice that the parents are generous — paying for the catering.
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Over here that’s the norm Suzette
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Ah, I see. That’s excellent!
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A part of eastern culture
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💐
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❤️
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Sadje, you are such a talented writer. I enjoyed this piece.
Me too, I wish every wedding was hassle-free.
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Thank you so much Benjamin. Yes, I like things to be simple and easy for everyone
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Now wouldn’t that be something, sounds like the dream wedding.
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Yes, it was indeed.
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I eloped, so I get this totally
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That’s cool.
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A lovely piece, Sadje. I’ve not been to such a wedding yet. 😅
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A friend’s daughter had such a wedding. They were very happy it too.
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That’s wonderful. Many of the ones I’ve been too have been rather stressful. Not all of them though.
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It was the best, according to her.
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Kind of a dream❤
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Very much so. Thanks
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Small and intimate
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Yes, indeed. And calm and relaxing too.
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I’m buying stock in this one Sade!@😂💖💖
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Haha! It was a very relaxing affair.
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🤗😂🤗💖
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💜❤️💚
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I know a couple that did something similar… they kept their guest list reasonable, and they paid for their own wedding! ;D
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That’s how it should be. Easier all around.
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Sometimes family oblilgations and traditions weight too heavy – I think if I could do ‘it’ again – I would elope. Just because I really wasn’t in charge because of other schecuale I didn’t even get the date I wanted. But Hubby and I did and are doing just fine 😀
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That’s the most important part, the after the wedding time.
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The right partner makes all the difference 😀
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Indeed! 🥰
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My daughter and her husband didn’t have much choice with Covid still around when they got married… a very small number there.
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Wasn’t that better?
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It was too small… some where between big and tiny would have been nice.
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That’s true. 😍
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Agreed! Keep it small and simple.
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👍🏼 thanks D.
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Sounds perfect!
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Thanks Norah
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