The next few months flew by and it was soon time for the wedding. Allie smiled as she stood with her father waiting to be told to walk the aisle. She had planned the perfect wedding and now it was finally here and she would be married to Bobby. She heard the music start and the director let her know it was time. She smiled as the doors opened and she and her father walked in the door. Her eyes immediately went to Bobby standing at the end of the aisle waiting for her. He looked so handsome in a suit. She got to the end of the aisle and smiled at him as her father handed her over.
"Be seated." The officiant said. "Who gives this woman in marriage?"
"I do." Her father replied and then sat down by her mom.
"We are gathered here today to join in marriage, Alison Katherine Brooks and Robert Francis Roode. Marriage is an honorable institution and not one to be taken lightly. Marriage is a lesson of give and take. Each day, you must compromise and be willing to be there for each other. Know that every day will not be perfect and you will have good and bad days. You will fight but in the end, you both will be there for each other. Is it your intention to be married today?"
"It is." They both said.
"Is there anyone who can show cause why they shouldn't be married, speak now or forever hold your peace?" He waited a minute and then proceeded. "Bobby and Allie, you come here today to be joined in marriage. Face each other." He said as they did. "Bobby, do you promise to love and protect Allie. To be faithful to her. To love and cherish her. To be there for her in sickness and in health. In good times and in bad. To live your days together forever."
"I do." He said with a smile.
"Allie, do you promise to love and protect Bobby. To be faithful to him. To love and cherish him. To be there for him in sickness and health. In good times and in bad. To live your days together forever."
"I do." She answered with a smile.
"Now a song." He motioned for the music to start. 'Lost in this moment' by Big and Rich played through the place. Once it stopped, he turned to Bobby and Allie. "The rings please." Both turned to their best man and matron of honor who handed them the rings. "The wedding ring is a visible symbol of an invisible bond. It has no beginning and no end. Bobby, take the ring and place it on Allie's hand and say, I, Bobby, take you, Allie to be my wife and I join my life with yours."
Bobby took the diamond eternity band and placed it on Allie's hand. "I, Bobby, take you, Allie, to be my wife and I join my life with yours." He slid the ring on her.
"Allie, take the ring and place it on Bobby's hand and say, I, Allie, take you, Bobby, to be my husband and I join my life with yours."
"I, Allie, take you, Bobby, to be my husband and I join my life with yours." She smiled as she slid the platinum wedding band on his finger.
"Bobby and Allie are about to do something special to symbolize their love for each other by literally tying the knot." He handed the ropes to them."Each of these ropes represents your past, your own individual and separate lives before today. As you intertwine your ropes, you are joining your two lives into one, representing the present. The finished knot symbolizes your future, and how your love and marriage will continue to be strong. Bobby and Allie, please tie the knot." They tied the rope into a fisherman's knot and turned to the officiant. "Bobby and Allie have tied a fisherman's knot. This knot, when the ends are pulled, becomes so strong that the rope will break before it comes undone. Please pull the ends of your rope." Bobby and Allie did as he said. "May this love knot be a reminder of the strength of your love and the binding together of your two hearts." He looked at them and smile. "By the giving and receiving of rings and saying their intent, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride." Bobby smiled as he leaned in to kiss her. They turned to the guests. "May I present Mr. and Mrs. Robert Roode."
They headed up the aisle after and waited for the guests to leave and head to the reception. They then headed back to the altar and took the pictures. Once the pictures were done, they headed into the reception. They made their rounds talking to the guests before the dinner was served. Once it was and everyone had enjoyed the dinner, they cut the cake and got ready to leave for their honeymoon. They were staying at the hotel for their wedding night and then leaving out for Greece and Italy the next day.
Once they were in the honeymoon suite, Allie changed out of her wedding dress, which her sister had promised to pick up the next day, and into her night gown, she had gotten for that night. She walked out of the bathroom once she was done.
"You look beautiful as always," Bobby said when he saw her. She smiled and walked toward him. He pulled her into a kiss and soon they were rid of their clothes and making love as husband and wife.
Allie laid there with him quietly afterwards. "This day was perfect." She said softly.
"I agree." He replied. "I couldn't imagine anything better. And now we get to go to Greece and Italy and then come back here and start our life together." She smiled and kissed him again. They were both soon asleep as they knew their flight was early.
They flew out the next day and soon arrived in Italy, their first stop. They arrived at Ca Maria Adele hotel in Venice and were shown to their suite. Allie loved the view from the room. Italy was beautiful and she couldn't wait to see the rest of it.
"This is amazing." She said as they were on the balcony.
"I knew you would like Venice." He replied. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him. "And this is just the beginning." He whispered into her ear. She smiled and turned to face him. He kissed her and they headed into the bedroom.
"I bet Allie's having a great time," Brianne said to her husband and family as they were having dinner. She and Chris had eloped a few weeks before Allie's wedding.
"I'm sure she is," Greta replied. "She's on her honeymoon."
"She was so excited to go to Italy and Greece."
Greta smiled. "She's lucky to marry a well-off man." She looked at her other daughter. "Both of my girls are lucky in that." She looked at her son. "Phil, you've been very quiet. Is everything okay?"
"Yeah," Phil replied. He was still keeping the secret about his financial setback.
"You don't approve of Bobby, do you?" Brianne asked him.
"No, I don't." He replied. "Something is just off about him."
"Off?" Brianne asked. "What do you mean?"
"I don't know. Just something isn't right, I guess. He seems to be a rich, conceited man. I just think Allie could do better."
"Philip," Greta replied. "Bobby is a great guy and he loves Allie. He can take care of her."
"I think Wade was a better choice. I mean he was rich too. Granted, not Bobby Roode rich but still well off."
"Yes, Wade was a good guy. But he and Allie weren't meant to be." Greta replied. "Phil, if Allie wanted to be with Wade, she wouldn't have broken up with him."
"Still. I just don't like Bobby." Phil said getting up.
Greta sighed as Julia followed her husband out. "I don't know what's going on with him."
"I don't either," Brianne replied. "Maybe he will come around and like Bobby."
"Maybe." Great replied. She hoped Phil would come around. She didn't want anything to cause issues with her children. She wanted them all happy and healthy.