She sat alone quietly in the backseat of the parked car.
She smiled shyly as the wedding photographer buzzed around taking photographs through the windows.
Up ahead in the distance, she could see a crowd gathering outside of the city hall.
A group of tourists walked by following a guide with a paddle.
She was a bit embarrassed when they noticed the white dress and veil.
"It's a bride!"
She had to smile. She was a bride. She was about to marry the man of her dreams.
It was almost time.
The tourists walked on past. It was now time to go.
The car slowly advanced the short distance to the entrance of the hall.
She smiled shyly as the wedding photographer buzzed around taking photographs through the windows.
Up ahead in the distance, she could see a crowd gathering outside of the city hall.
A group of tourists walked by following a guide with a paddle.
She was a bit embarrassed when they noticed the white dress and veil.
"It's a bride!"
She had to smile. She was a bride. She was about to marry the man of her dreams.
It was almost time.
The tourists walked on past. It was now time to go.
The car slowly advanced the short distance to the entrance of the hall.
Her handsome groom was so eager to greet her.
He rushed to open her door and hand her a bouquet of flowers.
Once she saw him, her face broke into a huge smile and tears glittered in her eyes.
As she emerged from the car with the gentle assistance of her future husband,
they couldn't resist stealing a sweet kiss.
A loud cheer rose up from the crowd.
Family and friends mingled with strangers and tourists.
It seemed no one could resist clicking photographs of the beautiful couple.
All of us beaming and happy to be a part of this sweet life moment.
The joy and excitement was contagious.
It was such a special moment and I admit that I cried as if they were close friends.
There is just something about weddings, isn't there?
The couple was so generous.
She laughed and waved to us all. He couldn't take his eyes off of her.
They didn't seem to mind that a group straight off the cruise ship
had happened upon their happy event and wanted to be a part of it.
A few quick words from friends. A quick hug to someone special in the crowd.
Then they were guided up the stairs and into the building for the ceremony.
I was walking through the charming Italian city of Genoa with a tour group when we all
found ourselves the surprise guests at this wedding.
It was such a special moment and I admit that I cried as if they were close friends.
There is just something about weddings, isn't there?
“Some moments are nice,
some are nicer,
some are even worth writing about.”
― Charles Bukowski
Everyone experiences those special moments that really make you stop and feel.
They ground you, excite you or bring a tear to your eye.
It's a connection to a time, place or person that you don't ever want to forget.
And I want to read about yours, so welcome to my new monthly link up!
I so hope that you will join in and share your stories.
I so hope that you will join in and share your stories.
1. Share a moment. This is where your storytelling skills come in to play.
2. Grab the the button. (Let me know if you have any trouble with it.)
3. This is a Monthly Link Up. We will do this on the first Friday of each month.
4. Connect! Visit several (or all) of the links and read their stories. Be sure to leave a comment.
I hope this encourages you to be on the look out for those special moments and stories.
The link up will be open for several weeks, so check back for more moments.
Will you share a moment?
Share a story of a special travel moment!
| 1. | Jenn @ A Country Girl's World | 3. | Meredith @ Pondertheirrelevant | 5. | Jamie | |
| 2. | Shobha | 4. | Amy @ Créatrice Mondial |
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