"God I'm so nervous" Alexis said as she fiddled in her seat. It was her and Randy's wedding day and shehad just put her dress on and her maid of honor, Trish, was doing her hair and make up. She and Randy had moved the wedding date up because Alexis was due to give birth in 3 months and she wanted to have the wedding before she had the babies. So over the course of a few weeks she and her maid of honor and brides maids had gotten everything that they needed while Randy and his best man and groomsmen got everything he needed together. They sat down and made final arrangements every night after Randy's matches for the wedding and had finally gotten it done. They individually made the calls and on June 17 they had their wedding day.
"Honey" Trish spoke up "why are you so nervous? I mean its not like its some big, ugly, hairy guy waiting for you at the altar; it's Randy. You know he loves you and you know that you love him".
"You're right Trish" Alexis said "thank you" she looked down at her hands and noticed, with a smile, that they had stopped shaking. 'Thank God I gave Trish the duty of being maid of honor' she thought to herself 'I never would be able to get through this day without her'. There was a knock on the door and Trish went to see who it was, she opened the door and Alexis saw in the mirror Mark stepping through it. Her eyes immediately welled with tears. Since her father had passed away Mark was going to walk her down the aisle, give her away, and do the father-daughter dance with her.
"Oh Boo Bear you look gorgeous" Mark said as he looked at her. Alexis got up out of her chair and went over to him, wrapping her arms around his neck and leaning into him "God it seems like just yesterday you were 7 and had a nightmare and came to sleep in my room". Alexis giggled a bit and nodded. "Ready to go? The weddings starting in just a few minutes" Alexis looked toward Trish to see if she was done with her hair and makeup. Trish nodded and Alexis looked toward Mark and nodded. He held out his arm for her to take and she did and he lead her out to the main hall. Trish picked up her boquet and stood in front of Alexis and Mark; in front of her were Jessie, Victoria and Alexis' little cousin Breanna who was flower girl. She was five and so adorable in her lavendar dress.
The music started and Breanna started making her way down the aisle, scattering the rose petals as she went. Alexis tried to see around everyone to the front but Mark made her look toward him. She playfully pouted and smiled at him. After Breanna had made it to the front Jessie made her way down then Victoria started making her way down, then Trish. After Trish had stepped through them the doors closed. It was a few moments then the bridal march started. Mark took her hand around the crook of his elbow and the two made their way down the aisle. Everyone was standing up and there were a few camera flashes. Alexis looked at the front and saw Randy standing there with John, who was his best man; Maven, Dave Batista and Mark's son, Marcus, who was ring bearer.
Randy watched as Alexis walked down the aisle with Mark, she looked absolutely beautiful. She was wearing a white satin halter with a beaded lace bodice. It had a cathedral train that was embellished with beaded cut-out lace appliques and rosette adornments. White gloves were on her hands and stopped mid arm. She wanted to forgo the veil and settled on a silver scroll tiara with pear and rhinestone marquis. Her something new had came a few minutes before Mark had shown up, they were a gift from Randy. A necklace and earring set that were made of pearls. Randy couldn't stop looking at her. As they got to him Mark transferred her hand to Randy's. Everyone started sitting down as the music subsided.
"We are gathered together today to witness the exchanging of vows between Randall Keith Orton and Alexis Nicole Jindrak. Before we let them say their vows they have requested a special candle lighting ceremony in honor of those who could not be here today to witness this special occasion" with that Alexis and Randy stepped over to where there were 3 candles set up. One for her father and the other two for his grandparents who had passed away a year before. They lit the candles and the preacher lead everyone in a little prayer before continuing on with the ceremony. "Randall and Alexis have written their own vows. Randall...".
"Alexis" he started in a shaky breath, willing the tears not to stream down his face "when I first laid my eyes on you I knew that you would be the one I'd spend the rest of my life with. Your beauty blew me away and I soon found out that you had the brains, heart, and quick wit to complete the whole package. We haven't been together for a long time but I feel as if you are my soulmate. We are gathered together here in front of our loved ones to show our love for each other and I could not be happier. I want to say that I will do everything in my power to make sure that I am a good husband to you and a good father to our children. I promise to give my all in this marriage and uphold the vows we make to each other today. I love you" Randy reached over and wiped the tears from Alexis' eyes and grabbed her hand, pulling it to his for a quick kiss.
"Alexis..." the preacher said simply. Alexis took a deep breath and began the vows she had spent many a night rehearsing in front of the mirror.
"Randy. When I first met you, I knew that I met the man I would spend the rest of my life with. You helped chip away at the wall I had built around me. You made me feel this love that I never thought I would feel. I am looking forward to our future together. When I first told Mark that I wanted to meet you, I wasn't sure what to expect. Who I met was someone who is loving, caring, and sensitive. I love everything about you. I've seen how you are with Jessie and Marcus, and I know you will be a great father to our children. I will do everything in my power to make sure that I'm a good wife to you and a good mother to our children. I promise to love and honor you for the rest of my life. I love you". This time Randy couldn't stop the tears that fell from his eyes. He couldn't believe how lucky he had gotten in finding someone who loved him as much as Alexis did.
"Now we move on to the vows. Randall take Alexis' hand in yours and repeat after me" he waited until Randy had Alexis' hand in his and continued "I Randall Keith Orton..."
"I Randall Keith Orton..."
"Promise to love, honor, and cherish..."
"Promise to love, honor, and cherish..."
"As long as we both shall live..."
"As long as we both shall live..."
The preacher then turned to Alexis "Alexis repeat after me, I Alexis Nicole Jindrak..."
"I Alexis Nicole Jindrak..."
"Promise to love, honor, and cherish..."
"Promise to love, honor, and cherish..."
"As long as we both shall live..."
"As long as we both shall live..."
"Now may I have the rings" Trish and John handed the preacher the rings and he continued the ceremony "I place a blessing on these rings so that these two people shall never stray from the vows that they have made today in front of God and all the witnesses, I bless these rings in the hopes that Alexis and Randall live a long and happy life together and have all needs met". He then handed Alexis' ring to Randy "place the ring on her left finger and repeat after me" Randy put the ring on her finger "with this ring I thee wed..."
"With this ring I thee wed..."
The preacher then handed Alexis Randy's ring. "Repeat after me with this ring I thee wed..."
"With this ring I thee wed..."
"I now pronounce you man and wife" the preacher said before turning to Randy "you may kiss your bride" Randy pulled Alexis gently to him and kissed her softly. It was the most pure, soft, beautiful kiss either of them had shared and it topped off what had been a perfect ceremony. After their kiss Randy and Alexis walked back down the aisle and to the waiting limo that was taking them to the reception.
"So how does it feel to be Mrs. Randy Orton?" Randy asked Alexis as they sat in the limo on the way to the reception. He brought her hand up to his and kissed it softly.
"It feels really good" Alexis was practically beaming. She couldn't remember the last time she had felt as good as she did at that moment. The limo drove a few minutes and then arrived at the site for the reception. Randy and Alexis had decided to have it at the ballroom of the Hilton. It held a capacity of 1,000 people. Not that they invited that many to the wedding but it gave everyone they DID invite plenty of room to move around. "Oh wow Randy this place is gorgeous" Alexis said as they stepped into the ballroom. They let the wedding planner hire decorators to decorate it in the colors they chose. There were tables set up with white table cloths, vases of red roses sat in the middle of them and rose petals were scattered around. Each table had four black chairs with them. There were chandeliers giving off soft light and silk maroon sheets were hung as draperies on the windows, keeping out the natural sunlight from outside.
"Yes you are" Randy said smoothly, bending down to kiss Alexis. After they pulled apart everyone began arriving. They all looked around in awe at the decorations. Everyone was almost afraid to sit down, not wanting to mess up the tables. The mood was broken though by Marcus and Breanna running off to sit at the kids table that had been set up especially for them. Instead of a silk table cloth it was cotton and instead of real roses they were plastic. After the mood was broken everyone sat down. Waiters came out and served everyone a meal of chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, and steamed broccoli. Everyone sat and ate as they made conversation, most of it centering around the wedding. After everyone had eaten the dj said it was time for the father-daughter dance. Alexis met up with Mark and they made their way to the dance floor. COPYRIGHT TO THE SINGER OF THIS SONG PLEASE DONT REPORT ME
From the moment I first held you And rocked you to sleep In my heart I knew A child is never yours to keep I knew one day you'd learn to fly But I never dreamed what I'd feel inside As I dance the last dance With my little girl And the first with the woman Who's found her place in the world I see the woman in you But for my whole life through You'll always be my little girl.
"Mark I can't believe you got them to play this" Alexis said, laying her head on his chest.
"Well Lexi, this was the song Dad would sing to you when you were little. I figured you'd want something close to him today" Mark replied, bringing Alexis' face up to meet his. When he did, he saw the tears already welled up in her eyes. Quickly wiping them away, the two continued dancing.
You wrapped me around you finger Your smile made me melt I wished so many times I would've told you what I felt From your first steps To sweet sixteen The rush of memories Feels like a dream As I dance the last dance With my little girl And the first with the woman Who's found her place in the world I see the woman in you But for my whole life through You'll always be my little girl I see the woman in you But for my whole life through You'll always be my little girl.
"I love you Mark. Thanks for always being there for me, and protecting me, even if I didn't always show it, I appreciated it" Alexis said, as the song came to and end and she stood on her tip toes, to give Mark a hug.
"I love you to Alexis. You've made us all so proud of you today, including Dad" Mark answered softly, returning the hug. After they danced the dj called for Randy and his mom to have a dance. Randy went over to his mother and took her hand, leading her to the dance floor. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he put his around her waist.
You taught me everything
And everything you've given me,
I'll always keep it inside.
You're the driving force in my life, yeah.
There isn't anything or anyone that I can be,
And it just wouldn't feel right,
If I didn't have you by my side.
You were there for me to love and care for me,
When skies were grey.
Whenever I was down,
You were always there to comfort me.
And no one else can be what you have been to me,
You'll always be,
You will always be the girl in my life for all times.
Mama, Mama you know I love you,
(Oh, you know I love you,
Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heart.
Your love is like tears from the stars.
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul.
"I can't believe my baby boy is married, and having babies himself" Ellen said the tears gathering in her eyes, as she and Randy danced to the song that was picked out for them.
"Mom, don't start crying. You know I hate to see you cry, especially on what is a happy day" Randy said, trying to lighten the mood, while they were dancing.
"Someday, you'll understand why I'm crying. I'm happy for you, but it's just sad to see that you're not my baby anymore. You're all grown up now, and it's still hard to let go" Ellen said wiping away at the tears, before giving Randy a watery smile.
You're always down for me,
Have always been around for me,
Even when I was bad.
You showed me right from my wrong,
(Yes you did.
And you took up for me,
When everyone was downin' me,
You always did understand,
You gave me strength to go on.
There was so many times
Looking back when I was so afraid.
And then you come to me and say to me
I can face anything.
And no one else can do
What you have done for me.
You'll always be
You will always be the girl in my life.
Mama, Mama you know I love you,
(Oh, you know I love you,
Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heart.
Your love is like tears from the stars.
Mama, I just want you to know
Lovin' you is like food to my soul.
"Thanks for always believing in me Mom. I mean, I know it was hard at times, but you never once doubted me" Randy said his eyes finally betraying him, as two rebel tears slowly fell down his cheeks.
"You're my son, and I could never doubt you. You have grown up into such a fine and decent young man. You have a beautiful new wife, and you're about to become a father yourself. This is another time, where I will not doubt that you're capable of standing on your own, and raising your family" Ellen told him, as the two shared one more hug, while the song finished in the background.
Never gonna go a day without you.
Fills me up just thinking about you.
I'll never go a day without my Mama.
Mama, Mama you know I love you,
(Oh, you know I love you,
Mama, Mama you're the queen of my heart.
Your love is like tears from the stars.
Mama, I just want you to know,
Lovin' you is like food to my soul.
"Now ladies and gentlemen its time for the couple's first dance as man and wife" the dj said. Randy met Alexis on the dance floor and they seem to mold together as they danced their first dance as man and wife, two halves that had came together to make a whole.
Everytime our eyes meet.
This feelin inside me
Is almost more than I can take
Baby when you touch me
I can feel how much you love me
And it just blows me away
I've never been this close to anyone or anything
I can hear your thoughts
I can see your dreams
I don't know how you do what you do
I'm so in love with you
It just keeps getting better
I want to spend the rest of my life
With you by my side, forever and ever
Every little thing that you do
Baby I'm amazed by you
"Randy, I never knew how a song could say so much about anyone. This song though, is so true about how I see myself with you" Alexis said, as the newly married couple shared their first dance as husband and wife, out on the dance floor in front of their family and friends.
"Lexi, I want you to know that I can not imagine spending my life with anyone but you and our kids. I've never been so in love with anyone, like I am with you" Randy said, placing a light kiss on her lips.
The smell of your skin The taste of your kiss The way you whisper in the dark Your hair all around me Baby your surround me You touch every place in my heart You know it feels like the first time, everytime I want to spend the whole night In your eyes I don't know how you do what you do I'm so in love with you It just keeps getting better I want to spend the rest of my life With you by my side, forever and ever Every little thing that you do Baby I'm amazed by you.
In a move that shocked Lexi, Randy quietly sang the ending chorus to her, while they finished dancing to their song.
"I love you Mrs. Orton" Randy said, smiling down at his new wife, and the future mother of his children.
"I love you too, Mr. Orton" Alexis' replied, smiling back up at him. The love they felt for each other, shining in both their eyes, to all that was there. After they pulled back Randy and Alexis heard everyone applauding them, they blushed and went to mingle. The dj started playing random songs everyone could dance to. Randy and Alexis went around and introduced each other to members of their family they hadn't met yet.
When I'm lost In the rain In your eyes I know I'll find the light To light my way When I'm scared Losing ground When my world is going crazy You can turn it all around And when I'm down You're there Pushing me to the top You're always there giving me all you got For a shield from the storm For a friend For a love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you For the strength to be strong For the will to carry on For everything you do For everything that's true I turn to you
"Did you request this song on purpose?" Randy asked in a teasing voice, walking up behind Jessie. "I mean, if you wanted to dance with me, all you had to do was ask" He finished, when Jessie turned around to face him.
"Well if I would have known you were that easy, I would have" she giggled, walking out onto the dance floor with Randy.
"You remember when we first danced to this song? Man, it feels like ages ago, since that night" Randy said, holding Jessie close to him.
"Yeah, you really have been there for me through a lot. It's weird, I mean, just a little over 2 years ago I was a huge fan of yours. Now, it's weird saying that I know you, and seeing you getting married. You know how many hearts are breaking over this right now?" Jessie joked, fighting to keep the tears at bay.
When I lose The will to win I just reach for you And I can reach the sky again I can do Anything Cause your love is so amazing And you love inspires me And when I need a friend You're always on my side Giving me faith To get me through the night For a shield from the storm For a friend For the love to keep me safe and warm I turn to you For the strength to be strong For the will to carry on For everything you do I turn to you
"Sweetie, you know that you mean a lot to me. I know I've said this to you before, but I honestly can't remember what my life was like, before you showed up that day" Randy said, twirling Jessie around the dance floor.
"I know Randy. You mean a lot to me too. You're that big brother I never had; I mean you treat me just like a little sister. I'm really happy for you and Alexis. You both deserve to be happy for once, and your kids are going to have awesome parents. Just promise you won't forget about us" Jessie said, the tears now making their way down her face.
"Jessie girl, I could never forget about you. You'll still get to see my handsome face all the time, just like you do now. Maybe not as much, but I'll never just forget about you" Randy said, hugging her tightly to him, as a few tears managed to escape his own eyes as well.
For the arms to be my shelter
Through all the rain
For a truth that will never change
For someone to lean on
For a heart I can rely on through anything
(You can rely on me)
For the one who.
I can turn to
I turn to you
For a shield from the storm
For a friend
For the love to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong
For the will to carry on
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you
For everything you do
For everything that's true
I turn to you.
"I love you Randy" Jessie said simply, before hugging Randy once more around the waist, before letting go.
"I love you too sweetie" Randy replied, leaning down and kissing Jessie softly on the cheek. They shared another hug and pulled apart, Randy going to Alexis and Jessie going to mingle with people she knew. "Hey honey" Randy said coming up behind Alexis and putting his arms around her ample waist "ready to leave to go on our honey moon?" Alexis turned around in his arms, giving him a slow sensual kiss.
"Oh yes" she said softly "I still don't know why you won't tell me where we're going" Alexis whined as Randy lead them through the crowd.
"You're about to find out" Randy said "JOHN!" he called over to John who was dancing lightly with Trish, contented smiles on their faces. "I need those tickets now" John pulled back from Trish and reached in his coat pocket, pulling out two tickets. Randy took them from him and handed one to Alexis. She looked at it and squealed so loudly that a couple of people looked over at her.
"OH MY GOD RANDY!" she yelled excitedly "I CAN'T BELIEVE WE'RE GOING TO THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS!" Randy smiled and lead Alexis out of the ballroom to the awaiting limo. The limo rode off into the night carrying the newlyweds to their destination paradise.