My friend Adele is very clever. When her son, Walter, and his girl friend, Melissa, wanted to get married she knew there was no money for a big, fancy wedding. So she gave them the highlights of a wedding without the stress and expense. For over 6 months, she looked for sales and closeouts on all the materials she would need to give them a special day to remember.She says the key places to look were Big Lots, Ross, and Party City.
After finding the perfect dress and suit for the couple, she made the veil and bouquet. Off they went to city hall to tie the Knot under the arch of flowers. Adele was there with a disposable camera to document the entire event. From there it was on to Walter's recruiting station to get a picture with his Sargent. Then over to the store where she and I work for a photo session with us. We had our cards and well wishes ready. It made the day. Customers were pretty amused as well.
When they got home they lit their Unity Candles and cut the cake. She even had him retrieve the garter. All the while she was clicking away and the lucky couple have an album to reserve those memories. It was a day they will never forget.
Walter will be shipping out next week. Maybe when he gets back there will be time and money for a reception with family and friends. But you know what? If they are as clever as my friend Adele they will put the money down on a home of their own. And, of course, live happily ever after.
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