My dearest and beloved wife Serena,
Today's that very special day that we've both been anticipating for a while now. That's right, today marks one year since we both made our vows to be together for the rest of our lives. I still remember that day as if I'm reliving it right now. All of our friends and family were there. Both our moms, Professor Oak, Professor Sycamore, Clemont, Bonnie, and many more were all there in the chapel. As I stood up on the stage in anticipation for you, I kept thinking about all of our adventures together. Summer camp, our reunion and journey in Kalos-our bond seemed to grow day-by-day the longer we stuck together. And that kiss we shared when we were saying our goodbyes in Kalos...that was when I knew deep down that our bond was only going to keep growing more and more when we met next. And wow, did it ever! When the music started and everyone started making their way to the stage, I felt a lump in my throat. I knew this was it.
And then, I saw you.
You looked far more beautiful than any coast I've walked, any star I've gazed upon, just anything I've ever seen. I couldn't breathe. My mind went blank. It was almost unbelievable that we were going to be husband and wife. You stood in front of me on the stage and our eyes locked. Your pretty, blue eyes were starting to well up with liquid joy as we held each other's hands. As the vows were made, it was as if we shared a Psychic-type mental link in that moment. It was like we both knew what was ahead of us for years to come and that we couldn't have been happier with it. Those welled-up tears began to run down your cheeks and I ever-so-gently wiped them away. Then I was asked if I wanted to take you as my wife, and with 100% confidence and assurance, I said,
"I do."
And then you were asked if you wanted to take me as your husband, and sure enough, you too said,
"I do."
That was it. We were officially husband and wife. We were bonded. We kissed each other in what was probably the most loving kiss we had ever shared up to that point. We could hear our moms joyfully bawling their eyes out, and Bonnie was already making jokes to Clemont about how he should start dating whichever woman caught the bouquet so he could finally have a wife (I don't think he's found a girlfriend yet, haha). Ever since that day, I've come to cherish all of our times we've spent together even more, both past and present. Our first encounter at Professor Oak's Pokemon Summer Camp was nothing short of fate at work. I couldn't have asked for a better wife if I tried. You are the kindest, most gentle, caring, and compassionate woman ever to walk the planet. I don't know what I'd do without you. You're my battle partner, my support, my Plusle to your Minun, my best friend. I love you so much, Serena, and I'll always love you no matter what.
Love from your wonderful husband,
Ash Ketchum
Happy Amourshipping Day 2021, everyone!