Walton Weddings Chapter 1: John-Boy and Jenny: June 12, 1935, a waltons fanfic

June 11, 1935

The night before their oldest son would be married, John and Olivia sat at the kitchen table drinking coffee.

"I can't believe we're giving our son away to be married tomorrow." Olivia said. She shook her head. "Just yesterday he was a baby."

"We're gaining a daughter." John smiled. "Jenny is a sweetheart, she's perfect for him, Liv."

Olivia smiled and nodded. "She's a dear for sure."

"You think the kids will be okay tomorrow during the ceremony? They're all involved."

Olivia nodded. "But I think there will be some tears shed. I know it's on all of their minds. He's their first sibling to leave the house. I wouldn't be surprised if Jason cries. He and John-Boy have done everything together since the day Jason was born. It didn't surprise me one bit when John-Boy asked him to be his best man. And I know they'll continue to be close but that relationship will change."

"It will. You remember how it was for Ben when you and I got hitched."

Olivia smiled, remembering. "I sure do. But he was so accepting of me. And I know Jason will be the same way. Al the kids are. In fact, I'm sure every single one already thinks of her as their sister. She really is the perfect addition to our family John. We're so blessed. She's been so good to us and our kids. She asked Mary Ellen to be her maid of honor, as if they were sisters and had known each other their whole lives. John," Olivia choked on tears

John hugged his wife. "She's a keeper for sure."

John George Walton and Jennifer Sue Pendleton

Best Man: Jason Walton, brother of the groom

Maid Of Honor: Mary Ellen Walton, sister of the groom

Groomsmen: James Robert Walton (Brother of the groom) and Ben Walton (Brother of the groom)

Bridesmaids: Elizabeth Walton (sister of the groom) and Erin Walton (sister of the groom)

June 12, 1935

Wednesday came. It was the day that John-Boy and Jenny had waited so long for, the day they would join hands, hearts, and lives forever. It was their wedding day.

John-Boy walked up to the front of the church with Reverend Fordwick. As Esther played the piano, Jim Bob and Elizabeth walked in followed by Ben and Erin. After them came Jason and Mary Ellen. Esther then began to play "Here Comes the Bride" as everyone rose to their feet. Ike walked Jenny down the aisle. John-Boy couldn't remember a time when Jenny looked more beautiful.

"You may sit down." Reverend Fordwick told the congregation. "Dearly Beloved, we are gathered together in the presence of this company and at the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate instituted by God. Marriage signifies the union that Christ has with His church. It is a holy estate and is therefore not to be entered into lightly or ill-advisedly. Rather, reverently and with the fear of God. Into this holy estate, these two people standing before you wish to enter. If any man object to this union, let him speak now or forever hold his peace."

There was a pause.

"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"

"I do." Ike replied.

"Thank you. John, Jennifer, please face each other and join hands. John, repeat after me. I John George Walton,"

"I John George Walton,"

"Take you Jennifer, to be my wife."

"For better, for worse. For rich, for poor."

"In sickness and in health."

"Forsaking all others, keeping to you alone until death do us part."

Jason bit his lip. His brother had just said his vows and would be a married man in just a few short minutes. He loved his big brother with all his heart. He was thankful for Jenny, a precious young woman who had shown and would continue to show his big brother what real love was. And while he was happy for his brother and sister-in-law-to-be, he caught himself feeling sad that John-Boy wouldn't be around the house all the time for him to go fishing with, help with chores, or just talk to. In a way, he was losing part of his best friend. He and John-Boy would always be close, but he knew things would be different from now on.

"Jennifer, please repeat after me. I Jennifer Sue Pendleton,"

"I Jennifer Sue Pendleton,"

"Take you John, to be my husband."

"For better, for worse. For rich, for poor."

"In sickness and in health."

"In sickness and in healt."

"Forsaking all others, keeping to you alone until death do us part."

"John, what do you give Jennifer as a symbol of your promise?"

"A ring," he replied, taking the ring that Jason handed to him. Placing it on Jenny's finger, he said, "Jennifer, today, I take you to be my wife. Joyfully take this ring and whenever you see it, always be reminded of my promise and my unconditional love for you."

"Jennifer, what do you give John as a symbol of your promise?"

"A ring," she replied, taking the ring that Mary Ellen handed to her. Placing it on John-Boy's finger, she said, "John, today, I take you to be my husband. Joyfully take this ring and whenever you see it, always be reminded of my promise and my unconditional love for you."

"Therefore, because John and Jennifer have pledged their love and faith to each other, sealed their vows with the giving and receiving of rings, and have expressed their complete and pure dedication to one another before God and this company, it is by the authority vested in me by the state of Virginia that I pronounce you husband and wife. What God has joined together, let no man separate. John, you may kiss your bride!"

John-Boy leaned in and gave Jenny the sweetest kiss he had ever given her.

Everyone clapped.

"I love you." John-Boy whispered.

"I love you too." She whispered back.

"Now, it is my privilege to introduce for the first time Mr. and Mrs. John George Walton II!"

John-Boy and Jenny walked out followed by their attendants.

At the reception, Jenny tossed her bouquet, which Mary Ellen caught.

"Will it be G.W?" Erin teased.

"Shut your yap." Mary Ellen snapped.

John-Boy and Jenny would be living up on the old Walton Homestead. That previous spring, John-Boy with the help of Grandpa, Daddy, Jason, Ben, and Jim Bob, had built a house near the remnants of the old house. He knew how much Jenny loved it up there. Plus, that place had a very special place in their hearts since it was the place where they met and first talked.

But for now, John-Boy and Jenny were going to New York City for a week. They said goodbye to everyone.

"Jim Bob," Jenny smiled. "I know tomorrow's your birthday. Since we won't be here, here's a gift from John-Boy and I. Enjoy and we'll see you in a week."

Jim Bob hugged her. "Thanks Jenny."

"Thank you John-Boy." Jim Bob hugged his oldest brother.

"You're welcome Jim Bob. Can my youngest brother really be turning 9?"

"Can my oldest brother really be married?"

John-Boy chuckled and messed with his hair. "See you in a week Little Brother."

"See you John-Boy." Jim Bob smiled.

"We'll see everyone on Monday." Jenny smiled.

"Next Monday's my birthday." Erin smiled.

"We'll be back in time." John-Boy smiled, hugging her.

Jenny hugged Erin. "I'll bring you back something special from New York, Honey."

"Oh Jenny, thank you." Erin grinned.

"Do I get your old room?" Mary Ellen asked.

"No you don't." John-Boy replied. "Jason does. Oldest to youngest."

Mary Ellen groaned.

John-Boy kissed her cheek.

"Psshh… get outta here!" she playfully shoved him.

"Bye Mary Ellen." Jenny hugged her.

"By Jenny. Have a great time."

"You really mean I can have your room?" Jason asked.

"I said so, didn't I?" John-Boy smiled.

"Thanks Brother." Jason hugged him.

"You're welcome. Take care Jason. We'll see you soon."

"See you in a week." Jason smiled. "Have a great trip."

"Bye Jason. "Jenny hugged him.

"Bye Jenny." Jason hugged her.

"I'll see you soon." Ben smiled, hugging his older brother.

"See you soon Ben." John-Boy smiled.

"By Jenny." Ben hugged her.

"Bye Ben." She smiled.

"Bye John-Boy." Elizabeth cried.

"Oh Sweetheart, don't cry. I won't be gone long, just a little over a week."

"I love you John-Boy."

"I love you Elizabeth. I'll see you Monday. We'll throw Erin the biggest party ever."

Jenny smiled. "Since she's turning 13, we have to make it special."

Elizabeth hugged Jenny. "I love you Jenny."

"I love you Elizabeth. See you in a week Sweetheart."

John-Boy kissed his new mother-in-law on the cheek "Bye Eula. Take care. We'll call once we get there."

"You and Jenny have fun. Take lots of pictures so you can show me all your adventures when you get back home."

"We will." John-Boy smiled. "I'll take good care of Jenny."

"I know you will." She smiled. "Have a wonderful time."

She kissed Jenny. "I'll see you soon, Dear. Go have fun with your new husband."

"I will Eula, we'll see you in a week." Jenny smiled.

John-Boy hugged Olivia. "I love you Mama."

"I love you." She replied.

John-Boy kissed his hand and placed it on Olivia's stomach. "I love you too, little brother or sister of mine. Can't wait to meet you in September."

John-Boy hugged his father, then his grandparents. Jenny did the same.

Olivia hugged Jenny. "Have fun Jenny."

"I will Olivia. I can't wait to see you again in a week."