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Wednesday, May 17, 2006Only In Texas  I went to a wedding this past weekend. It was a garden wedding. Beautiful weather. Beautiful setting. Beautiful bride. Handsome groom.All was going as expected until the preacher asked the groom, "Do you promise to love, honor, cherish (and so on) your bride so long as you both shall live?" The groom, in a pronounced Texas twang, said, "Yes, sir." I about died. No I do. Just, Yes, sir. There was the merest hint of chuckling amongst the congregation. Nothing loud and obvious, but enough to know you weren't the only one both amused and touched. The ceremony continued and when it came time for the vows, we all perked up. "Will you, Christopher So-and-so, take thee, Marisa So-and-so, to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold (et. al.) ... from this day forward till death do you part?" No hesitation by the groom whatsoever. "Yes, sir. I will." Another scattering of chuckles. Another melting of my heart. I'm tellin' ya. I absolutely love these Texas men. They are without a doubt the most adorable creatures on earth. God bless Texas--and don't be surprised if someday one of my characters says "Yes, sir" when speaking his vows. That is an opportunity that would be just too precious to pass up.
posted by Deeanne at 10:54 AM
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7 Comments:
Ooo, I like that "yes sir!" Don't hear that very often anymore! Sounds like that bride got herself an exceptional catch!
1:16 PM
I'm tellin' ya, Barb, you need to get outta that cold, cold weather more often. Folks say "yes, sir" and "yes, ma'am" *all* the time around here.
I have to admit, though, I'd never heard it used in response to the wedding vows before. That was a first for me.
And I'd have to agree with you. Anybody who says "yes, sir" to the preacher has got to be a keeper.
1:34 PM
That's it, our lips are too cold to waste on so many words!! Wonder if they'll use it around the house too? Yes sir, yes ma'am?
Hey, is your marketing bud still in the hopper?
2:59 PM
It is definitely used around the house. I can remember as a kid when my dad would call for me.
He'd holler, "Deeanne!"
And I'd answer, "Sir?"
It's a way of life for us.
The marketing guy is definitely a go. I'm just needin' to get through my deadline first before I take that on.
4:04 PM
Wow, no wonder yer pa letcha go bounce around Europe, if you called him "sir" all those years! :o0
4:59 PM
Yep, some real fine men come out of Texas. My daughter married one of 'em. Okay, so he was born in NYC, but his family moved to TX when he was young. He's definitely a keeper.
5:15 PM
Oh, them southern men are all charm and grace. And they know how to treat a lady with respect. I just melt when I see a cowboy tip his hat at me.
Living in the Mid-Atlantic isn't quite south, but I've got southern in my blood.
So, does gettin' a man who lived in Texas for a few years still count?
6:18 PM
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