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Chapter 7 – The Wedding
A week later, at Virginia Beach
It was Tony and Ziva's wedding.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in matrimony. If there is anyone who thinks these two should not be wed then please speak now or forever hold your peace."
After a minute, "They is no object." The lets continue, let us proceed then who gives this women away?"
Ziva's uncle step forward and said "I DO."
"With Ziva's family giving her away to you, Tony, do you promise to love, protect and care for Ziva until the day you or she dies?"
"I promise." Replied Tony
"Tony and Ziva you both may exchange your vows now. Ladies, first, Ziva please." Said the priest
"Tony, I am so glad that day six months I walked into that pub and I got to meet you. It is the best thing that had even happened to me. I lost my father when I was 5 and then my uncle became my father figure for me. Tony, I know that I'm willing to live the rest of my life with you. Tony. You are my best friend, partner, lover and now my husband. I love you with all my heart." Said Ziva
"Tony please." Said the priest
"Ziva, I've been lucky enough to have you're in my life. I grew up as an only child and I didn't get a brother and sister but since I met you and spend time with your family it has made up for that. And I have never loved another person and anything like I do with you! I'll love until the day I die." Said Tony
Ziva smiled at Tony and he smiled at Tony and he smiled back at her.
"Now do you, Ziva Leigh David, take Anthony Christopher DiNozzo to be your lawfully wedded husband to love and hold for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"And do you Anthony Christopher DiNozzo, take Ziva Leigh David to be your lawfully wedded wife to love and to hold, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
"I do."
"The rings please?"
Tali and Steve stepped up and they handed over the rings
"Now each of you take each other's rings."
Ziva and Tony did what they were told.
"Now Ziva, please put the ring on Tony's ring finger and say, 'With this ring I thy wed.'"
Ziva took Tony's left hand. "With this ring I thy wed." She said as she put his wedding band on his ring finger.
"Tony, please place the ring on Ziva's finger and say, 'With this ring I thy wed.'"
"With this ring I thy wed." Said Tony, putting the ring on Ziva's ring finger.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife."
They both smiled, "You may kiss the bride Tony." Said the priest
They kiss passionately as their kiss as husband and wife.
Ziva and Tony, pulled apart from their kiss, a few moment later; smiling at each other.
"Ladies and gentlemen I give you Mr and Mrs Anthony DiNozzo." Said the priest.
Everyone started to clap.
After they got a few photos and signing the wedding certificate.
"Guys in a hour met at the Richmond Bowls Club." Said Tony. As he went to kiss Ziva again, he was holding on to her waist.
AN HOUR LATER
Ziva's mother, sister, aunt, uncle, cousins, and her friends from the Navy and then Tony's family, his mother, father, uncles, aunties, friends from Balitmore P.D and the NCIS team and other friends. In total there was 45 people at reception and only 20 people went to the ceremony.
At the ceremony was, Ziva's mother, Ziva's Uncle John, Ziva's Aunt Jay, Ziva's cousins Julia and Anna. Her little sister was her maid of honour, Jenny and Meagan as her bridesmaids.
Tony's parents, Tony's Uncle, Tony's Aunt and his two cousins Andrew and Katie, Steve, Megan, Gibbs, Ducky, Abby, Jenny.
2 hours, in reception, it was speech
Captain Peter Johnson, Tony's former boss was the MC for the reception.
"Hey ladies and gentlemen it is now speech time, the maid of honour speech."
The captain sat down as Tali got up.
"Good Evening! For those of who don't know me, I am Tali, the very proud little sister of our glamorous bride. I want to start by congratulating the bride and groom, and thanking all of you for coming here today.
When I look at the bride and groom, I feel such a whirlwind of emotions? I know that Ziva has found her true match and I know that theirs will be a marriage of long standing. My heart is bursting with love for you two today. I know you have wonderful adventures ahead of you, and with God's blessing on your marriage will last for decades to come.
I never knew Tony before he dated my sister, so I can't tell you horrible stories about him but I can tell you that I think he is perfect for my sister!? He's easy going, interesting, easy to talk to, and he has a great sense of humour! We are very happy to welcome, Tony into our family. We know he's made for us, and we hope we're made for him!
Ziva, I want to note how beautiful you look today, and to tell you that this has truly been a special day for me. Thank you for giving true meaning to the word sister and for sharing the last 26 years with me. My mother and I have just loved this girl. We've have enjoyed her and laughed with her! I know how much joy she has brought into lives, and I know that she'll bring that job into Tony's life as well.
As children Ziva and I were pretty much inseparable, and we always managed to keep each other laughing. When I think back on our adventures in childhood, I have nothing but fond memories. The fondest memories include the times we spent at the river having picnic lunches.
To this day, Ziva is the only person I know that can make me laugh so hard it hurts. I have a lot more funny and embarrassing stories about her, but because this is her special day, I will leave her alone now.
I thought about the words of advice that we'd like to give to the newlyweds and came up with this;
The two secrets of a long lasting and happy marriage are a good sense of humour and a short memory!
Always remember to say those three important little words and they are 'You're right dear.' If you're clever you'll always have the last word. However, if you are very clever, you won't use it.
Whenever you are wrong admit it. Whenever you are right, be quiet. And, Tony, always remember…..a happy wife, makes for a happy life!
Separately, you are two special, remarkable, but together you are complete. As you sit side through this roller coaster of life, remember to scream, from the peaks, hold hands through the loops and enjoy every twist and turn.
For the ride is much better when you share it together. Coming together is the beginning; keeping together is progress, working together is success.
My wishes for Ziva and Tony are that they are that they have a continued loving friendship and partnership; that they enjoy success and laughter; that they are blessed with children; and they always see and talk with their heart?
My greatest wish for the two of you is that through the years, your love for each other will deepen and grow. Years from now, may you look back on this day, your wedding day, as the day you loved each other the least. My love to the both of you.
Please raise you glasses while I toast my sister and her husband.
Take each day and cherish your time together. Love one another and stand together. Take time to talk to one another. Put your love and your family first; your job and your hobbies second. May you love be like the wind, strong enough to never hurt, but always, never ending? So here to love, laughter, and happily ever after. Cheers!" Tali had finished her speech and she sat down. And the captain got up and said,
"Great speech Tali and now from the best man Steve!" he said, before sitting back down. And Steve got up. And started his speech.
"Good Evening Ladies, Gentlemen. Boys and Girls.
For those of you who don't know me, my name is Steve and for those of you that do….. well I apologize.
Foolishly, Tony has given me the great honour of being best man for him on this very special day. Let me just say how grateful I was to have been chosen to speak at such a joyous occasion, the wedding Ziva and Tony.
Unfortunately, those feelings have now gone out the window and I stand her before you….. terrifed.
Before I hand you over to the Captain, I would just like to say a big 'Thank You' to the bridesmaids because they have done a marvellous job in helping Ziva, and look fantastic!!
In fact they are only eclipsed by Ziva herself, who, I'm sure you'll agree looks absolutely stunning today. The groom however, just looks stunned.
Right now I would like to ask both Ziva and Tony to take part in my speech. Ziva will you please place your left hand on the table. Tony will you please place your right hand on top of Ziva's.
I would like to ask you both to keep your hands in this position until the end of my speech and believe my Tony, you will regret it if you don't. I would like to thank you for finally admitting after all this time that I have known you, that I am the Best Man!
Instead of telling you a bunch of stories that can drag on forever, you will have to listen to my marital advice instead. I'm NOT SURE I'm the best person to dish out advice. But I do have to following words of wisdom for the happy couple.
For Tony;
First, set the ground rules and establish who's boss – then do everything she says.
Second, married life can be compared to football….. so be fully committed every week and make sure that you score every Saturday.
Third, remember the 5 ing's – the engagement ring, the wedding ring, the compromising the children swing, and the enduring.
Fourth, don't forget, if you buy her flowers, she knows you're feeling guilty, and she will remember to the second, the last time you her some…. And the reason WHY?
And lastly, there words you must never forget 'YOU'RE RIGHT DEAR!'
For Ziva;
For you I have the 5 key tips to a successful marriage.
A man who will treat you right and always stand by your side.
A man who will shower you with gifts and compliments. A man who will comfort you in times of trouble.
A man who will please you and grant your every request
Most importantly, make sure that each man does not know the other ones names
But really, Tony, you are one lucky man! You married Ziva today.
She a beautiful, smart, funny, loving, and caring young women. She really deserves a great husband. Thank god she married you before she found one.
Have you still got your hand together? He asked, looking at the table and that they still together and he continue!
Good. Good.
I spoke to both Ziva and Tony before the wedding and I asked Tony. What he was looking for in marriage he said "Love, Happiness and Eventually a family."
When I asked Ziva the same questioned – she replied – "A coffee peculator, Well, she actually said a 'Perky Copulator' But I knew what she meant…..
The final and most important task, of the best man is knowing when enough is enough and I think that time has arrived as I took down at my girlfriend and see her with her head in her hands, wondering what have I done'
It has been an honour and a privilege to be best man today. Thanks again for letting me have the job! And I honestly couldn't wish for better friend to be best man for. I think you will all agree that today, Tony truly is the best man and apart from Ziva being the most stunning person in the room, she is also the luckiest.
Now, in case any of you are wondering why I asked Tony to place his hand on top of Ziva's, I will tell you now…. Tony….. as my final role as it has been with great please that I have been able to give you the last five minutes in which you will ever have the upper hand over Ziva…. Please stand up and raise your glasses to Mr & Mrs DiNozzo." Steve sat down and the captain got up to speak.
"Just a few words before we start to dance tonight! I met Tony about 3 years ago, when he was transfer to my unit with the Baltimore P.D. I know Tony and Ziva are starting a new chapter in life but what I think you all don't know is they both are starting new jobs after their honeymoon. So I wish you both good luck with life and the new jobs guys but importantly is to Jenny Shepard the NCIS Director and Special Agent Gibbs, I wish you two good I work with DiNozzo. Have fun you two. To Tony and Ziva."
The reception went for 2 hours more before the newlyweds left for their honeymoon in Australia.
END OF CHAPTER 7….
Next chapter is set 2 years later….