I now Pronounce you Husband and Wife
A few months later, Heidi was growing fast. She could now roll, laugh, and even sit for a few minutes alone. Yes, Heidi was getting quite big, however, today was not her day, but her aunts. Today was Elsa's wedding day. Everything was prepared, all the guests were in town, and Elsa had designed a gorgeous wedding dress. Yet, she was still nervous. While Hans dressed and prepared in his chambers, Elsa was surrounded by the women in her family. Idunn, Anna and Heidi.
Idunn was doing Elsa's hair, just as her hair was done up on her wedding day. Anna was just watching, in awe of her sister's beauty. Anna was excited for Elsa, however, she sensed Elsa didn't share her same sentiments. So when Idunn left to find Adgar, who would bring Elsa to the chapel, Anna confronted her sister. "Elsa, what's wrong?" "Nothing." Elsa said, not wanting to draw attention to her fears. Anna sighed, "Elsa, I know you, you always hold your hands together and away from everyone else when you are scared, or worried. Now what's wrong?"
Elsa sighed and sat on her bed. "I just… what if this is a mistake. I never thought I would marry, let alone the man who tried to kill you… just… what if he is just manipulating us again!" Elsa practically yelled. Anna smiled a little, Elsa was acting just as she did the day before her own wedding. Anna placed her hand on Elsa's shoulder. "Elsa, do you love Hans?" Anna asked. Elsa nodded, no hesitation. Anna nodded and smiled, "Then this is not a mistake. It is a big commitment, but it is not a mistake. Marriage… marriage is… wonderful, you will of course have challenges, but I wouldn't trade Kristoff for anything, and I think it is the same for you and Hans." Anna said, smiling at her sister. Elsa nodded and gave Anna a weak smile. "Thanks Anna." She said.
Just then Heidi began to fuss, Anna went to her just as Idunn and Adgar returned. Adgar looked at Elsa, his eyes shining with pride. "My girl," he said pulling Elsa into a hug. "How is he?" Elsa asked, referring to Hans. "Handsome, happy, and nervous!" Adgar chuckled, noticing his own daughters signs of nervousness. "Don't worry." Adgar said taking Elsa's arm. Together they began the walk to theh chapel. Hans and the kingdom were waiting.
Once they had arrived everyone took their seats. Hans was already up front, waiting for his soon to be bride. Then, everything happened so fast for Elsa, she was touching up her makeup when the music began. She joined the line, led by the bridesmaids. Once all the bridesmaids and ushers had left, it was Anna's turn to walk down. Olaf acting as the ring bearer was next, he laughed and smiled the entire way down. Then came the part everyone was slightly nervous about. Heidi was placed in a small sleigh, pulled by Sven. She loved throwing things out of boxes, so flower petals were places in a smll box near her. The hope was Sven would pull her down the aisle, Heidi tossing flowers the entire way. Elsa held her breath, one because she wasn't sure this plan would work, but also, because once Sven and Heidi were down the aisle, it would be her turn to enter the chapel.
Her nerves were getting the best of her, and it was shown in the ice that began to form at her feet. Adgar noticed it. He surpressed his urge to scold Elsa, having learned that that supposedly makes it worse, and instead wrapped his first-born daughter in a hug. Elsa melted into him and whispered, "thank you." Adgar smiled, especially when he noticed all the ice melt away.
The music changed, it was time for Elsa to enter the chapel. She took a deep breath as she grasped her fathers arm, and the two stepped into the chapel. Everyone stood to welcome the bride, their queen. Gasped and awed "ooohs" filled the chapel, but everything melted away in an instant when she saw Hans. He was standing at the front of the chapel, dressed in a gorgeous suit. The two gazed into each other's eyes, their eye contact never broke. The walk down the aisle felt like the longest walk of Elsa's life. Let alone the fact that she couldn't simply run into Hans' arms. She had to stand with her father until the priest prompted Hans to come and take her.
She waited patiently as the priest began the ceremony. After what felt like forever, she finally heard the words she was waiting for. "Who gives this woman to be wed to this man?" he asked. Adgar stepped forward, "I do." He said, raising her veil and smiling. Elsa smiled back, before taking Hans hand and stepping forward. Hans and Elsa quickly regained eye contact, refusing to break it. Just as Anna had experienced, Elsa and Hans heard little of what the officiant said, until he asked for the vows.
Hans began, staring into Elsa's eyes the entire time. "My love, I love you, and everything about you. I know I am far from perfect, however, I want to assure you I will always be the best husband I can be. I promise to love and care for you the rest of your life. Mistakes have been made in the past, however, we have both grown much since then. Our love story is one for the history books, and I am so glad to have lived the first part with you. I look forward to many more years of discoveries and loving you. I promise to protect you, and dedicate my life to your cause, to your kingdom. You are my true queen. This is the happiest day of my life, because I get to give you my vow to always love you. To have you and to hold you, in sickness and in health, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer. I promise to love you and to cherish you, until death do us part. In the name of God, this is my solemn vow." Hans smiled at Elsa as she began to speak.
"Hans, I never thought I would marry. I believed I would rule alone until the day I died. But then you came along. You were the last person I believed I would marry, however, you proved me wrong. You taught me so much about life, myself, and love. You accepted me for who I am, and you were always there for me and my family. You may no longer be a member of your own kingdom, however, I am pleased that you are a part of mine. I look forward to many long years of ruling with you by my side, to many long years of our lives together. Hans, you will forever and always be my King. I love you. I promise to have you and to hold you, from this day forward, in sickness and in health, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, to love and to cherish, until death do us part… and beyond. In the name of God this is my solemn vow" Elsa finished.
The couple held hands and listened as the officiant asked for the rings. They waited for Olaf to bring the rings. They went through the rest of the procedures as if on autopilot, the only thing that mattered was each other. Once they had exchanged the rings, came the big moment. "Do you Queen Elsa of Arendelle, take Hans to be your lawfully wedded husband?" "I do," Elsa said passionately. "And do you Hans, take Queen Elsa of Arendelle to be your lawfully wedded wife?" "I do," Hans smiled. Then came the words that they had waited for for so long. "I now pronounce you husband and wife!" the officiant exclaimed.
The crowd erupted into cheers as Elsa and Hans shared their first kiss as husband and wife. When the newlyweds finally broke apart they practically skipped out of the room, the rest of the kingdom following suite. Idunn, Adgar, Anna and Kristoff smiled as Elsa and Hans walked out of the room. Idunn and Adgar both wiped tears from their eyes, they had missed Anna's wedding, so Elsa's felt even more special for them. They did not however have much time to think about this, as the reception was about to begin.
