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The One #3
A Wedding Thing
A hilarious story about a change in plans—the most harrowing, beautiful, and unforgettable day in the life of the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Basketball (and Other Things) and his miraculous wife.
Two days before Shea and Larami Serrano were to be married, four months into her pregnancy with twin boys, she went into labor. Stuck in a hospital room, fearing the worst, and dismantling a year’s worth of preparations in a matter of hours—the couple decides that the show must go on. Told from Shea’s and Larami’s dual perspectives, this memoir shows the powerful bond that can arise from adversity, a sense of humor, and mutual trust.
Shea Serrano’s A Wedding Thing is part of The One, a collection of seven singularly true love stories of friendship, companionship, marriage, and moving on. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single sitting, with or without company.
Two days before Shea and Larami Serrano were to be married, four months into her pregnancy with twin boys, she went into labor. Stuck in a hospital room, fearing the worst, and dismantling a year’s worth of preparations in a matter of hours—the couple decides that the show must go on. Told from Shea’s and Larami’s dual perspectives, this memoir shows the powerful bond that can arise from adversity, a sense of humor, and mutual trust.
Shea Serrano’s A Wedding Thing is part of The One, a collection of seven singularly true love stories of friendship, companionship, marriage, and moving on. Each piece can be read or listened to in a single sitting, with or without company.
31 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 30, 2019
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December 25, 2023
Would you like to read a story that's perfect for Christmas time but has no mention of Christmas at all and isn't even set during the holiday season? Try this one! It will warm the cockles of your heart.
This story tells us about Shea and Larami Serrano's wedding day in March 2007. They had been together for seven years and had been planning the wedding since fifteen months. However, just two days before the big day, Larami, who was four months pregnant, went into labour. What happens next?
If this were a novel, I'd have said that it is too good to be true, that the ending is way too perfect, that the characters are unrealistically sweet, that there are too many coincidences,...
But this isn't fiction!
As Neil Gaiman once said, 'Life is always going to be stranger than fiction, because fiction has to be convincing, and life doesn't.' And life truly pulled the rug from under the wedding plans of the Serranos. But when the going gets tough, the tough get going, right? (Note to self: What’s with all the clichés in this para!?)
Shea and Larami Serrano's story covers everything we love in romance stories: love, tragedy, comedy, emotions, suspense (just a little), and a happily-ever-after. I loved the couple's decision of writing this narrative in a 'He said, she said' format. It made the whole experience even better for me as I could actually picture them sitting in front of me and recounting what happened all those years ago.
Am I going to praise the couple about how they are so perfect for each other? No.
Will I gush over Shea for his understanding attitude towards Larami during that scary period? No.
Will I appreciate Larami for letting go of her brave façade and relying on her partner for strength? No.
Because these are things that every couple should be doing. These two shouldn't be treated as the exception but as the expectation. Every relationship ought to be like this, nurturing a mutually caring-and-sharing attitude in times both good and bad. Both of them just followed their heart and did the right thing for their relationship.
I'd have loved to read more about this sweet couple, but as this is just meant to be a story of their wedding, it serves its purpose well and stops just at that. The included wedding photo is a bonus.
Why did I call this a Christmas read? Simple! It represents everything that is truly Christmassy without the commercialisation – love, sacrifice, adjustment, waiting, kindness, patience, and celebration.
Strongly recommended. This beautiful anecdote will infuse that little bit of warmth in your chilly heart during this wintry season. (Unless if you are in the Southern hemisphere and tackling summer right now, in which case I'll say: ‘This beautiful anecdote will provide the right level of air-conditioning to your sweaty heart.’ 😛)
4.5 stars.
This standalone story is a part of the “The One” collection, and is currently available free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
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This story tells us about Shea and Larami Serrano's wedding day in March 2007. They had been together for seven years and had been planning the wedding since fifteen months. However, just two days before the big day, Larami, who was four months pregnant, went into labour. What happens next?
If this were a novel, I'd have said that it is too good to be true, that the ending is way too perfect, that the characters are unrealistically sweet, that there are too many coincidences,...
But this isn't fiction!
As Neil Gaiman once said, 'Life is always going to be stranger than fiction, because fiction has to be convincing, and life doesn't.' And life truly pulled the rug from under the wedding plans of the Serranos. But when the going gets tough, the tough get going, right? (Note to self: What’s with all the clichés in this para!?)
Shea and Larami Serrano's story covers everything we love in romance stories: love, tragedy, comedy, emotions, suspense (just a little), and a happily-ever-after. I loved the couple's decision of writing this narrative in a 'He said, she said' format. It made the whole experience even better for me as I could actually picture them sitting in front of me and recounting what happened all those years ago.
Am I going to praise the couple about how they are so perfect for each other? No.
Will I gush over Shea for his understanding attitude towards Larami during that scary period? No.
Will I appreciate Larami for letting go of her brave façade and relying on her partner for strength? No.
Because these are things that every couple should be doing. These two shouldn't be treated as the exception but as the expectation. Every relationship ought to be like this, nurturing a mutually caring-and-sharing attitude in times both good and bad. Both of them just followed their heart and did the right thing for their relationship.
I'd have loved to read more about this sweet couple, but as this is just meant to be a story of their wedding, it serves its purpose well and stops just at that. The included wedding photo is a bonus.
Why did I call this a Christmas read? Simple! It represents everything that is truly Christmassy without the commercialisation – love, sacrifice, adjustment, waiting, kindness, patience, and celebration.
Strongly recommended. This beautiful anecdote will infuse that little bit of warmth in your chilly heart during this wintry season. (Unless if you are in the Southern hemisphere and tackling summer right now, in which case I'll say: ‘This beautiful anecdote will provide the right level of air-conditioning to your sweaty heart.’ 😛)
4.5 stars.
This standalone story is a part of the “The One” collection, and is currently available free to Kindle Unlimited subscribers.
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Connect with me through:
My Blog || The StoryGraph || Instagram || X/Twitter || Facebook ||
March 7, 2022
This was an amazing short read. Funny, sad, and heartwarming. There's also a nacho cheese fountain!! Need I say more?!
July 30, 2019
Warning: Do not read this in public, especially on your lunch break. You may think to yourself, "Oh cool my favorite writer put out a new short story?I'll read it on my lunch and it will be great!" You will sob awkwardly and your coworkers will worry. This is a beautiful story of love and resilience. My only complaint is that we never find out if Shea and Larami got their nacho cheese fountain!
February 24, 2022
This was an amazing and heartbreaking short story which had me crying. It was so well written and just overall an amazing read.
December 15, 2020
I thought this was a wonderful story about a wedding that just came about after the author's now wife had to be hospitalized when carrying their twins. I have to say that Serrano can set a scene. I also liked the idea of having his wife author a few chapters too. We get to see what their first thoughts/opinions were of each other. What comes shining through though is how much they love and respect each other.
May 13, 2024
A Wedding Thing
The One, Book 3
I Picked Up This Book Because: Familiar with one author through podcasts.
Media Type: eBook
Source: Amazon Prime Reading
Dates Read: 5/8/24 - 5/9/24
Rating: 4 Stars
The Story:
This was a traumatic story with a happy ending. I like the way this couple chose to write this. I kinda wish it was longer. (Not their trauma, just more of their overall story.)
The One, Book 3
I Picked Up This Book Because: Familiar with one author through podcasts.
Media Type: eBook
Source: Amazon Prime Reading
Dates Read: 5/8/24 - 5/9/24
Rating: 4 Stars
The Story:
This was a traumatic story with a happy ending. I like the way this couple chose to write this. I kinda wish it was longer. (Not their trauma, just more of their overall story.)
November 6, 2020
Cutest shit ever
Cutest family ever pls adopt me
Cutest family ever pls adopt me
September 8, 2019
Shea Serrano's A Wedding Thing is the story of Shea’s marriage to his wife Larami. The story is told in three parts each part told from both Shea and his wife’s point of view because as the author says, "What I've grown to learn over the past twelve years or so of being married is that both people in the marriage often experience the same thing in very different ways." I love most of these Kindle Shorts and really enjoyed this one.
September 15, 2019
I love learning about others' stories, especially love stories. My cold, small, Grinch heart just blooms when reading about people loving people.
Shea Serrano's narration reads exactly like Aziz Ansari in every role Aziz Ansari has ever played. He has his wife, Larami, speak about each other in such a loving way- especially through the soap opera plot of their wedding. This is love- taking care of each other. I loved their story!
Shea Serrano's narration reads exactly like Aziz Ansari in every role Aziz Ansari has ever played. He has his wife, Larami, speak about each other in such a loving way- especially through the soap opera plot of their wedding. This is love- taking care of each other. I loved their story!
September 7, 2022
I rate this a 4.5
This is an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL and funny love story. The story is told by Shea and Larami from their first meeting until their strange marriage seven years later. They each add their own insights about coming together.
This is an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL and funny love story. The story is told by Shea and Larami from their first meeting until their strange marriage seven years later. They each add their own insights about coming together.
September 22, 2024
Love Letter
This is Shea’s love letter to Larami - and Larami’s love letter to Shea.
It’s a true testament of what love and marriage is all about - it’s not about the good times, it’s about what you do in the bad times. That’s what defines you!
This is Shea’s love letter to Larami - and Larami’s love letter to Shea.
It’s a true testament of what love and marriage is all about - it’s not about the good times, it’s about what you do in the bad times. That’s what defines you!
October 13, 2024
Entertaining relationships listening 🎶🔰
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account
This is a romantic short story of love 💘 wedding and family.
I would recommend this series and various authors to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😤
This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account
This is a romantic short story of love 💘 wedding and family.
I would recommend this series and various authors to readers of romantic family and friends relationships adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😤
September 21, 2022
I connected most with the experience of the complications of carrying twins.
I was fortunate to have the OBGYN and specialist that I did. I don't know that I could have handled the harshness with which Larami's doctor presented things. Still, I knew that I had an increased chance of delivering early and was thrilled at the approach of the magical 34-week goal. We almost got there before I had to be admitted.
I was fortunate to have the OBGYN and specialist that I did. I don't know that I could have handled the harshness with which Larami's doctor presented things. Still, I knew that I had an increased chance of delivering early and was thrilled at the approach of the magical 34-week goal. We almost got there before I had to be admitted.
August 22, 2024
I quite enjoyed this short story and it was quite cute on how parents go through so much to have their kids and how it can literally happen at any moment. The couple just had us going through so many emotions and it was really what got to me and made the story enjoyable. I think that there were moments that were pretty hard and then you get the joyous moments which showed how realistic the story was. It was just a nice short story that I enjoyed and liked.
August 11, 2019
Interesting look at a traumatic event in this couple's life. It wasn't manipulative or overblown. But perhaps it was a bit understated. Interesting but not particularly moving for me.
September 21, 2023
Don't really know how to rate these things but it was sweet. I was pmsing, I was crying, it was lovely.
September 8, 2019
Needed to be fleshed out more
I know it's hard to convey as much as you can/want when you have a word count limit, but it can be done. There was so much left unsaid and i just want feeling any sort of connection.
Having said that, both are great writers and I'd love to read a book written about their life together, especially when dealing with harrowing experience of almost losing your babies before they have a chance to be born.
I know it's hard to convey as much as you can/want when you have a word count limit, but it can be done. There was so much left unsaid and i just want feeling any sort of connection.
Having said that, both are great writers and I'd love to read a book written about their life together, especially when dealing with harrowing experience of almost losing your babies before they have a chance to be born.
January 18, 2025
This is the third book in “The One” series (a collection of 7 nonfiction stories about true love on KU).
I liked this one, it was sweet. It is about a wedding gone almost wrong and is told in two POVs - one from the husband and one from the wife. They told the same story in the way they remembered it, and I found it really sweet to see how similar they remembered their big day. The narrators are the actual husband & wife too if you decide to listen to the audiobook.
I liked this one, it was sweet. It is about a wedding gone almost wrong and is told in two POVs - one from the husband and one from the wife. They told the same story in the way they remembered it, and I found it really sweet to see how similar they remembered their big day. The narrators are the actual husband & wife too if you decide to listen to the audiobook.
March 30, 2025
Truly Heartwarming
“She’s the one who out all of this together, who has held all of this together, and who will hold all of this together. She is, as I saw her that first day, beautiful.” ❤️
Such a sweet and heartwarming story of the true meaning of love and how this love can see you through the obstacles of life. I also loved the dual POV from each of the authors (who are married…I thought this added an extra sweet touch to the story.
“She’s the one who out all of this together, who has held all of this together, and who will hold all of this together. She is, as I saw her that first day, beautiful.” ❤️
Such a sweet and heartwarming story of the true meaning of love and how this love can see you through the obstacles of life. I also loved the dual POV from each of the authors (who are married…I thought this added an extra sweet touch to the story.
August 22, 2019
This was a book that I was not expecting. It was sweet and full of character. The writers shared a part of their live with the reader. In this case me... I felt for them esp. with the scare they went through. No spoilers, hopefully you will read it and find out for yourself. It is short but full at the same time. So much for two to go through and persevere.
May 30, 2024
Listen, nacho cheese fountain? I’m in. I was truly scared for these two. I was so worried what would happen with their twins. I’m so thankful they let us know right away what happened before diving further into the story. Sometimes I like a little mystery, but when it comes to children I need to know right away. These two fought hard for their twins and the outcome was everything I’d hoped for. What a touching short story.
October 25, 2020
Was not aware it was a short story until I noticed it was only 30 minutes long on Audible, lol! This short story was so beautiful, it goes through both husband and wife’s side of their story. I smiled, laughed, and cried, all on a 30 minute walk.
December 17, 2023
So good!
I'm absolutely loving this collection of short stories. Shea and Larami's love story is something I aspire to experience. I didn't want the story to end. I want to know what happens next.
I'm absolutely loving this collection of short stories. Shea and Larami's love story is something I aspire to experience. I didn't want the story to end. I want to know what happens next.
December 26, 2024
Nothing can stop Love.. Great short story about a great couple. It’s done from both perspectives and just very well done. Best part is the story. Great way of showing how to overcome adversity if you have someone willing to struggle with you.
August 10, 2019
I LOVE THE SERRANO FAMILY
September 18, 2019
I enjoyed this personal story about the author’s life, with segments written by his wife. It starts out funny, but is also real and honest.
Pages: 28
Pages: 28
November 3, 2019
I love Shea, but not as much as Shea loves Larami. <3
January 9, 2020
Super short and sweet, this sappy tale of love in the purest form absolutely melted my heart. The transitions between authors works really well here in this very easy read.
March 22, 2021
An uplifting short story about how love and having the right person by your side can help you through all of life's struggles, even those you think impossible to get through
July 31, 2021
as a newlywed, this was SO PRECIOUS!!
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