(September 2004)
Donna's family and Wisconsin sat on the left side of the aisle; Josh's mother and their friends sat on the right. The sent of the late blooming roses wafting over the group gathered. Josh stood, with Sam at his side, in front of the judge. The J.S. Bach Cello Suite 1 in G Major - Prelude began to play as Donna turned to walk down the aisle, escorted by her father. The group gathered stood as the music began to play and at the front both Donna's and Josh's mothers began to cry.
Donna and her father reach the head of the crowd, where C.J. was waiting, Donna's father kissed her on the cheek then let her take the last few paces to Josh alone.
The judge conducted the ceremony, a Minister and a Rabbi each blessed the marriage. Sam and C.J. handed over the rings; Josh and Donna had their first kiss as husband and wife then walked back up the aisle to the sound of Ave Maria.
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The reception was held inside in the Residence, which was a relief for some people who had not enjoyed being in the Rose Garden. There was the traditional first dance; in this case before the toasts. Donna's father gave a toast; Leo also in place of Josh's own father, Noah; the President even joined in. Sam made his toast as best man; C.J. as bride's maid and Toby said a few words just to embarrass Josh. When the dancing resumed Josh and Donna were joined by the First couple; Leo and Josh's mother; and many other friends or family.
Before the cake was cut Josh made a short speech which he admitted Toby, Sam and Will had helped him write. Donna happily lightly smacked him round the head, laughing with everyone else.
Josh was good enough not to get drunk and Donna only made one comment about his delicate system. The day was an overall success. The happy couple spent their wedding night in the Melrose Hotel, 8 blocks from the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue. Their honeymoon was spent in Hawaii.
A/N: I should have Chapter Four up later today or tomorrow. Thank you to cg's-gal-27689, Carolina, Jonna and AEM1 for all reviewing and for their kind comments.