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Chapter 8
ADAM'S P.O.V
Connie looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle, arm linked to her fathers. When she got to Guy she let go of her Dad and took Guy's hand and handed Julie her bouquet.
"We are hear today to celebrate the commitments Connie Moreau and Guy Germaine are willing to give to each other. Firstly could the bride and groom turn to face each other and take each other's hands. Now are you ready to confirm your vows in front of God". The Vicar stepped forward and began talking.
"Yes". They both replied.
"Connie, do you take Guy as your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do part you". The Vicar said slowly.
"I do". Connie smiled uncontrollably.
"Guy, do you take Connie as your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do part you". The Vicar repeated
"I do". Guy smiled back. I could see him gently squeeze her hands.
"Before we go any further I am obliged to ask, does anyone here present have any lawful reason why these two should not be married". The Vicar asked the people in the room. "Right, Guy, take Connie's left hand and place the ring on her third finger and repeat after me". The Vicar ordered Guy. Guy picked the ring up off the pillow that Josh was holding and began pushing the ring on Connie's finger.
"Connie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". The Vicar told Guy.
"Connie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". Guy finally let go of the ring that now sat neatly on Connie's finger.
"Connie, take Guy's left hand and place the ring on his third finger and repeat after me". The Vicar repeated his orders to Connie as she gently placed the ring on Guy's finger.
"Guy, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". The Vicar repeated again.
"Guy, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". Connie repeated as she finished putting the ring in place.
"I now pronounce you Man and Wife. You may kiss the bride". The Vicar announced as he watched Guy lean forward and lift Connie's veil then kiss her lightly.
As he did so, I massive cheer uproared throughout the church. The Vicar then watched as Connie and Guy made their way back up the aisle followed by Josh and Lizzie and then myself and Julie. Once outside, The Vicar showed us the registry room where Connie and Guy had to sign the register as well as myself and Julie had to sign as we were the main witnesses.
As we exited the church a flow of confetti was thrown at Connie and Guy as they made a run for the car that was awaiting them. After their car took off, I jumped into the second car with Julie, Lizzie, Josh and somehow all the other ducks managed to squeeze in then we made our way to the reception hall at a rather posh hotel.
When we arrived we had to wait outside while the photographer took photo's of them and the cake. Then the photographers assistant popped her head around the main door and looked at the crowd.
"Could I have, The father of the bride, the mother and father of the groom, Julie Gaffney, Adam Banks, Josh and Lizzie Young, Dean Portman, Fulton Reed, Charlie Conway, Russ Tyler, Lester Averman, Luis Mendoza, Kenny Wu, Dwayne Robertson and Greg Goldberg". She reeled off a list of names as we all walked past her as our names where mentioned.
It took another half an hour of photo's. First they did immediate family, then immediate family and bridesmaids and page boy, then of the team, then of team and family. As the final shot all the guest were invited in. It was hectic but the photo's were sure to come out ok.
After the photographer left, we all sat down at the tables according the seating plan. On the top table from left to right it was me, Julie, Guy's Dad, Guy's Mom, Guy, Connie, Connie's Dad, Connie's Gran, Lizzie and Josh. The ducks were on table 1 right in front of us. After eating our meal it was time for the speeches. Oh God was this going to drag.
"First of all I'd to thank Guy for making my little girl so happy, I've never seen her as happy as she has today, so thank you for that". He began, tears obviously welling up in his eyes. "I just hope you have as much happiness in your marriage as I had with your Mom". He turned to Connie tears now pouring down his cheeks as Connie touched his hand and held it, crying herself. "And I know that wherever she is, she'd be so proud of her baby". He squeezed her hand tightly, then she stood a gave him a hug. Nearly everyone had tears in their eyes, I think I even spotted a sparkle of a tear in Portman's eyes as he glanced my way.
It was my turn next, as if it wasn't hard enough to get up and talk anyway, but to follow such a sad note was even more difficult.
"Erm, first I'd just like to congratulate you both from everyone here, especially from 2 people sat at this table and everyone sat at table 1. Myself and the other ducks have had the privilege watching you grow together over the years and like every couple there's been more than a few bumps in the road, but here you are today. Secondly, you all know hockey is part of their lives so as a team we decided to give them something that erm, erm". I fumbled for words as he reached under the table for the carrier bag he had managed to hide there.
"Something that you'd be able to cherish and use at the same time". Julie stood and helped me out. "It's a good job you are a better hockey player than you are speech giver". She whispered to me then winked as we walked round to the back of them. I took Connie's gift and Julie had Guy's. I glanced at Julie and she looked at me as if to say now. We revealed the gifts in front of them. Shock over took their confused faces.
"Connie, this is your new jersey". Adam told her, showing her the back which now read Germaine 18 instead of Moreau 18.
"Thank you guy's". She said looking at us all in turn.
"And Guy, we thought you could use these for when your have an argument". Julie pushed a pair of roller blades in his face.
"Nice one". He said obviously chuffed to bits with his gift.
Well that's it for this chapter!! PLEASE R&R!!!!
Chapter 8
ADAM'S P.O.V
Connie looked absolutely stunning as she walked down the aisle, arm linked to her fathers. When she got to Guy she let go of her Dad and took Guy's hand and handed Julie her bouquet.
"We are hear today to celebrate the commitments Connie Moreau and Guy Germaine are willing to give to each other. Firstly could the bride and groom turn to face each other and take each other's hands. Now are you ready to confirm your vows in front of God". The Vicar stepped forward and began talking.
"Yes". They both replied.
"Connie, do you take Guy as your lawful wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do part you". The Vicar said slowly.
"I do". Connie smiled uncontrollably.
"Guy, do you take Connie as your lawful wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do part you". The Vicar repeated
"I do". Guy smiled back. I could see him gently squeeze her hands.
"Before we go any further I am obliged to ask, does anyone here present have any lawful reason why these two should not be married". The Vicar asked the people in the room. "Right, Guy, take Connie's left hand and place the ring on her third finger and repeat after me". The Vicar ordered Guy. Guy picked the ring up off the pillow that Josh was holding and began pushing the ring on Connie's finger.
"Connie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". The Vicar told Guy.
"Connie, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". Guy finally let go of the ring that now sat neatly on Connie's finger.
"Connie, take Guy's left hand and place the ring on his third finger and repeat after me". The Vicar repeated his orders to Connie as she gently placed the ring on Guy's finger.
"Guy, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". The Vicar repeated again.
"Guy, I give you this ring as a symbol of my everlasting love and affection for you". Connie repeated as she finished putting the ring in place.
"I now pronounce you Man and Wife. You may kiss the bride". The Vicar announced as he watched Guy lean forward and lift Connie's veil then kiss her lightly.
As he did so, I massive cheer uproared throughout the church. The Vicar then watched as Connie and Guy made their way back up the aisle followed by Josh and Lizzie and then myself and Julie. Once outside, The Vicar showed us the registry room where Connie and Guy had to sign the register as well as myself and Julie had to sign as we were the main witnesses.
As we exited the church a flow of confetti was thrown at Connie and Guy as they made a run for the car that was awaiting them. After their car took off, I jumped into the second car with Julie, Lizzie, Josh and somehow all the other ducks managed to squeeze in then we made our way to the reception hall at a rather posh hotel.
When we arrived we had to wait outside while the photographer took photo's of them and the cake. Then the photographers assistant popped her head around the main door and looked at the crowd.
"Could I have, The father of the bride, the mother and father of the groom, Julie Gaffney, Adam Banks, Josh and Lizzie Young, Dean Portman, Fulton Reed, Charlie Conway, Russ Tyler, Lester Averman, Luis Mendoza, Kenny Wu, Dwayne Robertson and Greg Goldberg". She reeled off a list of names as we all walked past her as our names where mentioned.
It took another half an hour of photo's. First they did immediate family, then immediate family and bridesmaids and page boy, then of the team, then of team and family. As the final shot all the guest were invited in. It was hectic but the photo's were sure to come out ok.
After the photographer left, we all sat down at the tables according the seating plan. On the top table from left to right it was me, Julie, Guy's Dad, Guy's Mom, Guy, Connie, Connie's Dad, Connie's Gran, Lizzie and Josh. The ducks were on table 1 right in front of us. After eating our meal it was time for the speeches. Oh God was this going to drag.
"First of all I'd to thank Guy for making my little girl so happy, I've never seen her as happy as she has today, so thank you for that". He began, tears obviously welling up in his eyes. "I just hope you have as much happiness in your marriage as I had with your Mom". He turned to Connie tears now pouring down his cheeks as Connie touched his hand and held it, crying herself. "And I know that wherever she is, she'd be so proud of her baby". He squeezed her hand tightly, then she stood a gave him a hug. Nearly everyone had tears in their eyes, I think I even spotted a sparkle of a tear in Portman's eyes as he glanced my way.
It was my turn next, as if it wasn't hard enough to get up and talk anyway, but to follow such a sad note was even more difficult.
"Erm, first I'd just like to congratulate you both from everyone here, especially from 2 people sat at this table and everyone sat at table 1. Myself and the other ducks have had the privilege watching you grow together over the years and like every couple there's been more than a few bumps in the road, but here you are today. Secondly, you all know hockey is part of their lives so as a team we decided to give them something that erm, erm". I fumbled for words as he reached under the table for the carrier bag he had managed to hide there.
"Something that you'd be able to cherish and use at the same time". Julie stood and helped me out. "It's a good job you are a better hockey player than you are speech giver". She whispered to me then winked as we walked round to the back of them. I took Connie's gift and Julie had Guy's. I glanced at Julie and she looked at me as if to say now. We revealed the gifts in front of them. Shock over took their confused faces.
"Connie, this is your new jersey". Adam told her, showing her the back which now read Germaine 18 instead of Moreau 18.
"Thank you guy's". She said looking at us all in turn.
"And Guy, we thought you could use these for when your have an argument". Julie pushed a pair of roller blades in his face.
"Nice one". He said obviously chuffed to bits with his gift.
Well that's it for this chapter!! PLEASE R&R!!!!