Okay! I got chills and goosebumps and even a few tears as I wrote this part of the chapter, I advise for the full effect please please PLEASE listen to the song when you get to the ceremony part...you'll thank me and you'll know what song it is :) xoxo I love you all this was such a fun chapter to write...Enjoy
I paced back and forth my hands gripping tightly to my bouquet of bright yellow daisies and crimson red roses, "oh they say when you marry in june your a bride all your life" I sang softly to myself, I peered out of the white canopy tent that was set up for the bridal party on the beach yards and yards away from the ceremony setup almost every seat was filled, "and the bride groom who marries in June gets a sweetheart for a wife.." I continued quietly. The city had blocked a mile of the beach for our ceremony security had been set up at all borderlines of the blockade so no reporters/paparazzi and uninvited guests could get by, helicopters were not allowed to fly over and if you chose today to take a walk or jog on the beach, good luck.
"Ally would you please stop pacing your starting to make me nervous" Trish said from behind me I turned around to her and my 4 other bridesmaids all seated along the white couches in their yellow floor length dresses with red rose bouquets in their laps, Trish was my maid of honor so she held a smaller version of my bouquet of roses and daisies. "I'm sorry," I said glancing back out at the scene on the beach, chairs were lined up in perfect rows facing the water, a sheer canopy hung above the chairs to give some shade but still a view of the blue sky above, bouquets of red roses hung from each chair at the end of the rows, a white aisle runner stretched down between the chairs to where two flower urns stood a few feet apart from each other filled with daisies and roses. "I don't know why I'm acting like this" I said turning back to face them, Cassidy stood up giggling, "your anxious thats why" she said happily she knelt down to fix my train and smooth out the back of my gown I smiled at her, "I guess I am" I said laughing, "gosh I can't believe today is finally here" I said walking away from my view of outside. "Well I certainly can!" we all turned to see my mom and future mother in law come in wearing red evening dresses with daisy corsages, I smiled walking over to give them each a hug, "you both look beautiful" I said as I hugged MiMi, "us, sweetheart, you look gorgeous, there's really not a word to describe how beautiful you look, Austin is going to go into shock when he sees you" MiMi said taking a step back to look at me we all laughed, "just as long as he comes out of his shock in time to say I do to her" Kira said standing up followed by the rest.
"Well!" My mom said clapping her hands together, "we've got a few minutes so MiMi and I wanted to have a little girl time with you ladies before the show starts so MiMi?" my mom said gesturing to her, MiMi turned around revealing a catering cart with a bottle of chilled champagne and glasses, "woohoo! your moms rock!" Trish said excitedly, my mom and MiMi poured each of us a glass of champagne. "Ladies this is to Ally, a beautiful daughter, friend, singer and dancer, woman, soon to be sister, and soon to be an amazing wife" my mom said holding her glass up, I blushed trying to hold back tears, the girls all nodded lifting their glasses, "to Ally!" they all said we all clinked our glasses together before drinking them down. "knock knock! father of the bride ready to enter" my dad said from outside, I sat my glass down, "come on in dad" I said, he entered in still covering his eyes, "are we all decent?" he asked, we all laughed, "yes dad, we're good" he lowered his hands smiling, his face dropped and his lip started to quiver when his gaze landed on me. "Oh Ally honey, my little girl" he said pulling me into a hug, "Austin is a lucky man, and you are a lucky woman, but you will always be my little girl, my little Alli-gator" he said in a croaked voice, "aww daddy!" I said choking back tears. All the girls sniffled around us, my mom handed out tissues, my dad pulled away taking a deep breathe, "you ready?" I smiled and nodded as Roxy dabbed off my tears and fixed my make up, "alright ladies dry those tears its time!" MiMi announced.
The girls grabbed their bouquets and slipped off their heels, I decided that for the reception and pictures we'd wear our heels, but for the process of walking through the sand for the ceremony we'd be going barefoot, all of our dresses were floor length anyway. My mom and MiMi each gave me one more hug before disappearing out of the tent, "okay sweetie, I'm going to escort your mother down to her seat and I'll be back for you" my dad said giving me a kiss on the cheek before leaving the tent as well. I took a deep breath Trish came to stand next to me holding my hand as she handed me my bouquet I smiled at her as she smiled back, "lets go get you married" she said happily, we both laughed and followed the rest of the girls to the far end of the tent to the entrance leading to the beginning of the aisle runner that would reveal me to Austin. I lined up behind them as they all stood in order, I heard some music begin signaling that Austin and the guys were walking out, after a couple minutes my dad reappeared beside me, I wrapped my arm with his as there was a quiet pause, then the music began, the girls looked back at me with a smile before they started to descend out down the aisle...
A violin version of Pachelbels Canon began to play, the guys patted me on the back as I straightened out my tux and walked out of our tent into the sunlight, the guys, starting with Dez as my best man, followed behind me in a line. We took our places on the sand facing everyone in their seats the large white canopy tent at the end of the aisle swayed in the June breeze, my mom was the first to exit with my dad, they stopped at the back row for a picture from one of our two photographers then continued down the aisle in a graceful matter to the front row, soon followed by Ally's mom and dad. After Ally's dad seated Penny he walked past us with two thumbs up and a wink before making his way back to the tent for Ally, Pachelbels music slowly died out and there was a quiet moment, just the sound of the crashing waves behind us was all that could be heard, then the music began...
A violin and piano duet came through the speakers surrounding us
Heart beats fast- Roxy was the first to appear slowly walking down the aisle
Colors and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall-Jamie was next to follow behind her
But watching you stand alone?
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow
One step closer- Cassidy came out smiling, stopping at the back row for her picture
I have died everyday waiting for you- Kira followed out, I looked over to Ryder whose smile grew wide as he watched her
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years- Trish was the last to appear, she smiled brightly wiping away a few tears, I nudged Dez hearing him let out a small laugh.
I'll love you for a thousand more
There was a slight break of just music playing as our minister spoke, "Will everyone please stand" he instructed, my eyes stayed glued on the back of the aisle, my heart skipped a few beats as she appeared on her father's arm...
Time stands still- I watched her, my smile growing bigger at every passing second
Beauty in all she is- Her eyes met mine and she smiled as she clung to her fathers arm as they made their way down the aisle
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away- They stopped for a photo, she looked absolutely breathtaking I never thought she could get any more beautiful.
What's standing in front of me
Every breath-
Every hour has come to this
One step closer- Her eyes never left mine as she approached me
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more... The music died off as Ally and her father reached us
I took a step forward my eyes locked on Allys, "who gives this woman in marriage?" the minister asked out loud, "her mother and I do" Mr Dawson said, he turned to Ally kissing her on the cheek, "love you Ally-gator" he whispered before taking her hand he kissed the top of it, turning to me he shook my hand and pulled me into a hug, "take care of her" he whispered, I smiled nodding as we pulled away he placed her hand in mine and turned to take his seat next to Penny. "Everyone please be seated" the minister announced, I wrapped Allys arm through mine entwining our fingers together as we took a few steps forward facing the minister.
"Ladies and gentlemen we are gathered here on this beautiful Saturday June afternoon to witness the uniting of two wonderful people, in love. Austin and Ally will you please face one another." Ally leaned over to Trish who stepped forward to grab her bouquet, Ally turned to face me as Kira stepped out to fix her dress behind her, Ally looked up at me with a glowing smile, I mouthed 'i love you' to her and she repeated it back as our minister continued..."Love is not to say, but to understand it is not to show but to feel inside, love is not to find faults but to make the best. It is not to demand but to sacrifice, love is not to hurt but to take care of, love is not blind but it doesn't need to see. Those in my eyes are what I see between Austin and Ally as their true definition of love, Ally squeezed my hands as he spoke the words, her smile never leaving her face and her eyes never leaving mine. "Today we all get to witness the unity of these two in becoming one, not just husband and wife, but partners for life and through all eternity, now our bride and groom today have prepared their own vows for one another, Austin?"
I took a deep breath dropping one of Ally's hands as I fished in my pocket for my vows, I pulled them out and unfolded it I kissed the top of Ally's hand before I began..."Two years ago I spotted you walking into the club, and anyone even myself would of called me crazy for thinking it was love at first sight, but in just spending those first few hours with you I realized I already had started to fall for you and as the days, weeks and months went on it only got deeper. You became my whole world Ally you are my world, it's nothing without you in it and I only hope that we can spend the rest of our lives in a whole new world of our own that we build together full of memories, laughter, and love. I vow to you today in front of our family and friends that though there will be times that I will drive you crazy and times that I'll probably make you cry and want to punch myself for doing so, that there will be times that I'll probably be kicked to the couch.." Ally laughed as did everyone else, "but with those times that I do screw up, I promise to you that I will always do everything in my power and my whole being that I will protect you, provide for you, and show you how much I love you every second of every day, I love you." Ally let out another laugh as a few tears slid down her cheeks, I brushed them away with my hand before folding up my vows and sticking them back in my pocket.
Cassidy stepped forward handing Ally her vows, she turned back to me grabbing hold of one of my hands as she shakily held the other, "The night I met you I didn't just meet the man I was going to marry down the road, I met my best friend, my rock, my shoulder to cry on, my partner in crime.." I looked down laughing as did the rest of our bridal party, I looked over at our parents who just shook their heads laughing, I caught glimpse of Darryl a few seats back who was cracking up and receiving confused glances from others around him. I turned back to Ally who had controlled her giggles to continue, "you are the love of my life Austin, and like yours my life won't be complete unless you are in it, today I vow to you that I will be able to be the guardian angel that you have always been for me, I will stand by you in everything you do, I will support you, I will always be right next to you, forever and always" she finished kissing my hand I smiled down at her as she handed her paper back to Cassidy who was wiping away numerous tears.
"Austin Matthews Moon, do you take Allison Marie Dawson to be your wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for sicker for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love, honour, and cherish for as long as you both shall live?" he asked me, I smiled, "I do!" I said squeezing her hand as he turned to her. "And do you Allison Marie Dawson.." he began, "oh yes yes I do!" she squealed, we all laughed, the minister shook his head laughing, "may we have the rings?" Trish and Dez both handed us each others wedding band, "Ally repeat after me" the minister said, "With this ring I thee wed" she slid it on my left hand repeating his words, "Austin.." I repeated the same words slipping a diamond band onto Ally's finger sandwiching her engagement ring in between her promise ring and wedding band that both matched making it a complete set. Ally beamed down at the rings, squeezing my hand tightly the music began to play again...
One step closer
One step closer
"By the power vested in me and in the state of Miami, I now pronounce you husband and wife, Austin you may kiss your bride"
I have died everyday waiting for you
Darling don't be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years- I looked down at Ally who smiled brightly back up at me
I'll love you for a thousand more
I pulled her to me our lips finally meeting as one, her arms wrapped tightly around my neck as we shared our first kiss as husband and wife.
And all along I believed I would find you- Everyone erupted into applause
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
"Ladies and gentlemen I'd like to announce to you for the first time Mr and Mrs Moon!" Everyone stood up cheering and applauding as Ally and I made our back down the aisle towards the tent followed by the rest of our bridal party.
Reception is next... :)
Okay the little lyrics in the beginning that Ally is singing to herself is from a very old film called "Seven Wives For Seven Brothers" its a classic and I love that song, I thought it'd be cute for Ally to hum to herself to calm her nerves before walking down the aisle. :)
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