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Now We Are 15.

    Fifteen years ago, today.

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    It was 95 degrees,

    Husband was very nervous–an audience, you see, and no drum set to hide behind.

    I wore yet another beautiful costume. My bridesmaids wore dresses from the Tweeds catalog.

    A cellist played Bach as we walked down the aisle.

    My recently-widowed mom gave me away.

    One of our toddler flower girls fell asleep. My brother-in-law walked down the aisle with her slung over his shoulder, holding her little flower basket in his opposite hand. She’s now entering her Senior Year of high school.

    My Aunt Dena, a rabbi, married us.

    I took Husband’s name. He took my…families.

    We still had grandparents–Grandma Jo, Granny, and Grandpa Imig joined us that day. Now our parents are the only grandparents.

    My Dad and I danced to The Way You Look Tonight, Husband and I did the hug-sway to Our Love Is Here To Stay. My girlfriends surprise-serenaded us with Summer Lovin‘ from Grease. Then they went out back for a smoke.

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    The chicken was undercooked (no one got sick). I drank one beer and ate the last piece of wedding cake at 10:30 PM.

    We had no idea what was coming. We still don’t. We only knew we wanted to face it together. We still do.

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    3. erin margolin

      this made me cry. because right now I’m not sure we’ll make it to 15.
      but you are beautiful and this is exquisite.
      i’m so happy for you!
      mazel tov!
      <3

    8. laurie

      It’s so confusing when I cry out of nowhere at the last line. HATE YOU LOVE YOU! Congratulations, and I think you just summed up what I want. I’ll let you know how it goes. And I really wish I could hang out with you guys in real life. I bet it would be fun.

    13. julie gardner

      “We had no idea what was coming. We still don’t. We only knew we wanted to face it together. We still do.”

      This is our exact story.
      Except we’re almost 18.

      Here’s to facing it together.

    14. Sioux

      Ann–First of all, thanks for commenting on my Muffin post. We should all bow down to you I guess, because LTYM is a wonderful , powerful experience. Thank you for THAT conception.

      Secondly, you live in Madison? I spent part of a summer in Madison–went to the lumberjack festival there–and was enchanted by the beauty of it. You are one lucky lady.

      Third, your spam theater bit is a hoot. I never would have thought of doing that. However, I AM thinking of stealing it from you. It would make me WANT to get spam. 😉

      Finally, crapola. Now I have ANOTHER writer that I’m compelled/driven/dying to follow…

    19. Amy D

      I remember it well. “Under the canopy I see them, side by side.” 15 years ago… “I don’t remember growing older”. Love your rants and your lovely trips down memory lane. All the best to you and Ben.

    23. Ann Imig

      Thank you, friends, for all of these sweet comments. You are all part of the big ball of gratitude I’m feeling today.

    26. Lisa

      It gives me hope to know that some people really do make it after they say ‘I do.’ I love your trip down memory lane…sending you virtual congratulations and smiling at the thought of you two.

    27. Tess

      oh, i love love how you write. Congratulations on your 15 years. Beautiful memories from your day and beautiful photos. I am blessed to be in my second happy marriage after first hubby died of cancer (young) (ish).

    30. Shanan

      Happy Anniversary! We had our 15th this year too and we had danced to Our Love Is Here To Stay! Maybe it is a lucky song to dance to! When I look back at that day, marrying a man I had known for only one year , I can only be happy that I had no idea what I was getting into but oh so happy that I made the leap!

    32. Audric's Mom

      Happy Anniversary, Ann! That’s my ultimate dream – a big wedding. We just had a civil wedding – so I’m still hoping a big church wedding would happen soon. 🙂