Chapter 5: The Wedding
It was the Monday before her Tuesday wedding and all the women were at her home preparing the things for tomorrow. Making sure all the food was there and dresses were finished. Ethan and the man made sure the living room was set up for the ceremony. That whole day Leah couldn't stop thinking about how much she loved Ethan and couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life with him.
The next morning Leah woke a little earlier to do the chores. As the helpers started to arrive to do last minute details Leah began to get ready herself.
By 7:00 everyone was ready and waiting in the kitchen for the guest to arrive.
Leah's wedding dress was navy blue and plain just like the rest of her dresses. She had a black prayer cap on (this was done to differentiate for the white one she wore daily) and wore black high-topped shoes. Ethan wore a black suit (no buttons), a black hat and black high-topped shoes.
"Leah you look so beautiful!" Roberta said with a tear in her eye.
"Thanks mom" Leah replied. "I love you."
The ceremony started at 8:30 and while the congregation sang the hymns the Minster counseled Ethan and Leah in another room.
Can we just get this over with Leah thought to herself while the Minster was talking? She just wanted to start the ceremony so she and Ethan could be together.
When the Minster was done they walked back into the room. Leah and Ethan sat in the front row while the Minster took his place up front.
"Welcome everyone to this wonderful time." He began. "Let us pray." Everyone bowed their head.
'Now I would like to read 1 Corinthians 13:4-7…
Love is patient, love is kind.
It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.
It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,
It is not easily angered; it keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth.
It is always protects, always trusts,
Always hopes, always perseveres.
God placed this in the Bible to show us how he wants us to love. He loves us this way and wants us to not only show him this but also others. A marriage is a bond of love and without it a marriage can not last. The young people here today re ready to join in this bond of love called marriage. I would now like for the couple to come forward."
Leah and Ethan stood and walked up to the Minster.
"Ethan Longarce in font of all do you promise to love and cherish Leah Lewis-Hall all your days."
"Yes"
"Leah Lewis-Hall in front of all do you promise to love and cherish Ethan Longarce all your days."
"Yes"
With that the Minster blessed them. Some of the men got up and spoke. Leah was touched by what Ethan father had said. After the men were done a prayer was said and the 3 hour ceremony was over.
After the ceremony the women rushed around to get the dinner ready. It was a great meal with roast, mashed potatoes, cherry pie, salad and many more things. This meal began at noon.
Games and matchmaking were done after the meal. At 5 the eveing meal began then more game.
The day drew to a close around 10:30p.m.
"I feel like I could sleep for a year." Leah told Ethan as they walked to bed.
"I know what you mean." He said with a little laugh.
Tomorrow was going to be a long day of cleaning, but Leah didn't care. She and Ethan were finally together. Leah fell asleep with Ethan next to her.
Ethan laid there for a few moments looking at Leah as her chest rose and fell with each breath. She looked so peaceful and with that thought he fell asleep.