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Once a Bridesmaid

November 27, 2011 By Debra Irene 3 Comments

27 Nov

I have been a bridesmaid only once – but what an honor.  I was just 15.  My blonde hair, straight but full of body, gently draped down the middle of my back touching the satin peacock-blue gown.  The princess inside of me was thrilled that the bride chose formal-length gowns for us – and oh, those silver shoes.  Following the ceremony, I was escorted on the arm of Prince Charming – the groom’s tall, handsome uncle.  Enough about me – what about the bride?  She wore a borrowed dress, simple but lovely.   I remember her sewing a lace trim around the train and adding some sequins to the veil.  The A-line skirt was perfect for her petite frame.  She had been my life-long mentor – herself, still a teenager – my eldest sister.

Through the years, she taught me how to play jacks, hopscotch, and tether ball.  She taught me to read music, play the accordion, sew, bowl, and twirl a baton.  Before teaching me to drive, she drove me EVERYWHERE … church, school, work, and parties.  Following this special ceremony, on November 26, 1971, things would change.  I would move into her larger bedroom and would soon be driving myself.  We no longer lived together, but we were still sisters.  The groom became the brother I never had – protector, advisor, and helper.

They started their family within a couple years of their young marriage and were blessed with two healthy sons.  Now those sons are grown, they are grandparents, and we ask: “Where did the years go?”  Sister is still mentoring, encouraging, advising, organizing; is successful in the corporate world; and, better stated in my “Sisters” chapter in Reflections, is “the supreme example of a multitalented woman.”

It seems like only yesterday we were listening to the song “We’ve Only Just Begun” in honor of the formal exchange of vows (what a perfect song).  Like all of us, they experienced a few disappointments along the way; but their marriage has stood the test of time.  I have to say that theirs is among my hall-of-fame weddings.  And I am so blessed to have them in my life.

Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary.  WOW!

“For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one.”  Mark 10:7-8  (NIV)

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  1. Kathy says

    November 27, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    I remember the day very well. Looking at the pictures I hate my hair… Congratulations V & T. Love you both !
    K

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  2. Debra Irene says

    November 28, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    You were right in style. Notice, the other candle lighter, flower girl, and bride had them too! I rather like the ringlets and think they should bring them back. 🙂

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  3. Sister Vickie says

    November 30, 2011 at 4:50 am

    The guys have all been talking about their Elvis sideburns and the fact that they even had hair back then! 🙂

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