My husband and I were planning a large party and retaking our vows.

When we got married, there were only nine people present, and there was a blizzard.

We didn’t have a reception because of the snow, and I was always lamenting me not having a proper wedding. I wasn’t upset that we got married, because I was still in love with my husband even after twenty-five years, but I was really looking forward to the reception. I think it is the best part of the wedding. My husband and I talked about the vow-renewal and a large party, and he told me to make the plans, and give him a budget. The only thing I was worried about was that I had gained so much weight over the years that I wasn’t happy. I wanted to see the same look in his eyes this time, as he gave me the first time. I called the local gym and asked if they had a personal trainer. They gave me his name and said I had to make an appointment. I went to the gym the following day to talk to the personal trainer. He promised me he could take twenty-five pounds off me in two months, and he would get me into a dress that was three sizes smaller. I paid him the money and hired him. Two months later, the personal trainer had succeeded with what he said he could do, but I wasn’t feeling well. I had lost weight and exercised so vigorously that I had no energy for the party. My husband forced me to eat and rest for the two weeks before the party, so I had the energy to dance and have some fun.

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