Body love Quote by Ree Drummond
““Most of the guests left the rehearsal dinner at the country club; the remaining group--a varied collection of important figures in both of our lives--had skittered away to the downtown hotel where all of the out-of-town guests were staying. Marlboro Man and I, not ready to bid each other good night yet, had joined them in the small, dimly lit (lucky for me, given the deteriorating condition of my epidermis) hotel bar. We gathered at a collection of tiny tables butted up together and wound up talking and laughing into the night, toasting one another and spouting various late-night versions of “I’m so glad I know you” and “ I love you, man! ” In the midst of all the wedding planning and craziness, hanging out in a basement bar with uncles, college friends, and siblings was a relaxing, calming elixir. I wanted to bottle the feeling and store it up forever. It was late, though; I saw Marlboro Man looking at the clock in the bar. “I think I’ll head back to the ranch,” he whispered as his brother told another joke to the group. Marlboro Man had a long drive ahead, not to mention an entire lifetime with me. I couldn’t blame him for wanting a good night’s sleep. “I’m tired, too,” I said, grabbing my purse from under the table. And I was; the long day had finally set in. The two of us stood up and said our good-byes to all the people who loved us so much. Men stood up, some stumbling, and shook hands with Marlboro Man. Women blew kisses and mouthed Love you guys! to us as we walked out of the room and waved good-bye. But no one left the bar. Nobody loved us that much.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Wedding Planning Memoir, 2019
A night of simple, heartfelt connection with friends and loved ones feels more valuable than grand gestures, highlighting the comfort of ordinary moments.
In simple terms: Small gatherings bring true joy.
Cherish ordinary moments.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- wedding planning
- late‑night bar
- friend gatherings
- family gatherings
- celebrations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes ordinary moments feel extraordinary?
- How do we capture fleeting feelings?
The narrative romanticizes the scene, ignoring possible underlying tensions or fatigue.