Chapter 6

The wedding

Saturday morning arrived with gray clouds. Tim and Tyra woke up together and Tyra groaned when she looked out the window. "I hope those clouds clear up and the sun shines for Julie and Matt's big day," Tyra said. "It'll be fine, baby. Even if it rains, Matt and Julie will have a beautiful wedding day," Tim replied. Tim and Tyra gathered their clothes for the wedding, made their way to the car, and Tim drove Tyra to the Taylor's house before making his way to the church to meet up with Matt, Landry, Smash, and Jason.

Tyra made her way into the Taylor house. It was absolute chaos. Gracie was running around throwing fake rose petals all over the place. Tami was sitting at the kitchen table crying. Eric was pacing the floor. In the midst of it all, Julie was calmly getting her hair done. She was the only one not in a state of panic. She looked perfectly serene. Tyra drifted over to Tami and hugged her, whispering that it would be okay in her ear. Tami smiled gratefully at Tyra. The bride's preparations continued. After hair, Julie sat to have her makeup done and then she went to her room to put her dress on. Everyone else was already dressed and waiting for the bride. Tami clutched her tissues as she helped her daughter into her wedding gown. Julie slipped her garter on her leg. She was beaming, one of the happiest brides Tyra had ever seen. "You ready for this, Taylor?," Tyra teased. "I'm so happy I feel like I'm gonna burst," Julie replied. "Let's go get you married, Mrs. Saracen."

Julie came out her room, Tyra behind her carrying the train of her dress. Eric and Tami held onto each other as they looked at their little girl in her gorgeous white gown. They each sniffled a little and told Julie how beautiful she looked and that they were so proud of her and how much they loved her and Matt. Julie sniffled a little, and took a deep breath, so as not too ruin her makeup. The bridal party climbed into one limo, with Julie and her parents in the other limo. The limos arrived at the church for the ceremony. There was a crowd outside awaiting the bride's arrival. Eric stepped out of the limo, held out a hand for his wife and helped her out of the car. Together, they turned back to the car and helped Julie out of the car. The crowd cheered.

The guys were in the church, anxiously waiting for the ceremony to begin. Matt got word that Julie was at the church. He looked a little sick, much like he had when Julie had told him he needed to ask her dad for permission to marry her. Tim looked at Matt. "Breathe, Seven, this is it, man. When we leave here, you're going to have a wife." Matt gulped, "Yeah, pretty wild, huh?" The guys all nodded. The minister came in and told Matt it was time to take his place. Tim, Smash, and Jason made their way to the back of the church to assist people to their seats. Matt and Landry take their places on the altar. Matt still looks so nervous. The ceremony is about to begin. The music starts and the bridesmaids start up the aisle. Next, it's the maid of honor's turn. Tyra starts down the aisle, flashing a brilliant smile at her man. Next, Gracie Belle rushes her way down the aisle throwing the rose petals as she goes. The music changes and Julie makes her entrance, flanked on either side by her mother and father. The trio make their way down the aisle toward Matt. Tami takes a seat in the front pew and Eric escorts his oldest daughter to the front of the church. He pauses to help Julie with her veil. He kisses Julie on the cheek, tells her how much he loves her and how proud he is and then he places her hand in Matt's. "Take care of her, son." Eric takes his seat next to Tami. The ceremony begins. Matt and Julie pledge their love for each other in front of all their friends and loved ones. They exchange their vows and their rings. There isn't a dry eye in the house. These two were meant to be here. The minister announces the couple and they walk hand in hand down the aisle, beaming.

The reception was in full swing when the bridal party arrived after the pictures. Everyone was talking and laughing, the beer and wine were flowing, and the food was bountiful. Matt and Julie were announced for the first time in public as Mr. and Mrs. Matthew and Julie Saracen to wild applause. The couple took their place at the head table with the rest of the wedding party as they were announced. Everyone had a great time. The DJ asked everyone to be quiet and asked the bride and groom to come to the dance floor. Matt and Julie walked to the center of the dance floor and TheWayYouLookTonight started playing. Matt took Julie in his arms and they moved together to the music. After a few verses of the song, the wedding party came out to join the bride and groom. Tyra and Landry danced together, as best man and maid of honor. Landry held Tyra close. "So, I still say something is different with you," he said to her. Tyra just shook her head and told Landry to let it go, it was Matt and Julie's day and that things would be clear soon enough. Landry nodded and let it go. The music ended and the bridal party made their way to their table. Everyone digs into dinner. After dinner, there is more dancing. Tim and Tyra end up on the dance floor together. They end up next to Eric and Tami. "What a beautiful wedding, Mr. and Mrs. T.," Tyra tells them. The newlyweds are ready to leave for their honeymoon, the reception is ending. Everyone heads outside to see Matt and Julie off. They are headed to Jamaica.

Tim meets back up with Tyra and slips an arm around her waist. He leans in to whisper in her ear. "We're next," he says. Tyra turns a brilliant smile his way and brushes her lips over his. "Can't wait," she replies.

The end.

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