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Wedding

Julie's POV

I still can't believe the day has finally come. Who would have thought that I would be standing here, in my long white wedding dress, ready to marry the man of my dreams in Paris, France. I stood with my father, waiting for the big brown door to open. After what seemed like an eternity, they finally did. My eyes immediately fell upon Adam, as the crowd stood, looking back at me. I can't remember him ever looking as handsome as he did standing up at the alter.

"It's not to late to change your mind." My father whispered in my ear.

"Daddy." I scolded him.

"Are your ready?" He asked.

"I've never been more ready." I told him as we started our march down the isle.

We reached the alter were my father handed me over to Adam and went to sit next to my already crying mother.

"We are gathered here in the sight of God and these witnesses to unite Adam and Julie in holy matrimony. As followers of Jesus Christ, they believe that God created marriage. In Genesis it says, "It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him." The Minister began

"Adam and Julie, as you prepare to take these vows, give careful thought and prayer, for as you make them you are making an exclusive commitment one to the other for as long as you both shall live. Your love for each other should never be diminished by difficult circumstances, and it is to endure until death parts you." He continued. "As God's children, your marriage is strengthened by your obedience to your Heavenly Father and His Word. As you let God be in control of your marriage, He will cause your home to be a place of joy and a testimony to the world. Now I ask that you please bow your head for a word of prayer."

"Our Father, love has been Your richest and greatest gift to the world. Love between a man and woman which matures into marriage is one of Your most beautiful types of loves. Today we celebrate that love. May your blessing be on this wedding service. Protect, guide, and bless Adam and Julie in their marriage. Surround them and us with Your love now and always. Amen. You may all be seated now." The minister motioned to the crowd. "Who gives this woman to be married to this man?"

"Her mother and I do." My father answered.

Let me charge you both to remember, that your future happiness is to be found in mutual consideration, patience, kindness, confidence, and affection. Adam it is your duty to love Julie as yourself, provide tender leadership, and protect her from danger." The minister began. "Julie, it is your duty to treat Adam with respect, support him, and create a healthy, happy home. It is the duty of each of you to find the greatest joy in the company of the other; to remember that in both interest and affection, you are to be one and undivided."

"Adam and Julie, you have made a very serious and important decision in choosing to marry each other today. You are entering into a sacred covenant as life partners in God. The quality of your marriage will reflect what you put into nurturing this relationship. You have the opportunity to go forward from this day to create a faithful, kind, and tender relationship. We bless you this day. It is up to you to keep the blessings flowing each and every day of your lives together. We wish for you the wisdom, compassion, and constancy to create a peaceful sanctuary in which you can both grow in love." Adam and I smiled at each other.

"Adam, do you take Julie to be your wedded wife, and in the presence of these witnesses do you vow that you will do everything in your power to make your love for her a growing part of your life? Will you continue to strengthen it from day to day and week to week with your best resources? Will you stand by her in sickness or in health, in poverty or in wealth, and will you shun all others and keep yourself to her alone as long as you both shall live?"

Adam smiled at me. "I do."

" Julie, do you take Adam to be your wedded husband, and in the presence of these witnesses do you vow that you will do everything in your power to make your love for him a growing part of your life? Will you continue to strengthen it from day to day and week to week with your best resources? Will you stand by him in sickness or in health, in poverty or in wealth, and will you shun all others and keep yourself to him alone as long as you both shall live?"

I smiled back. "I do."

"Now will the two of you please face each other for the reciting of your vows." Adam and I face each other. "Adam, please repeat after me. I, Adam, take you Julie, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part: according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I pledge you my love and faithfulness."

"I, Adam, take you Julie, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part: according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I pledge you my love and faithfulness." Adam then slipped the ring on my finger.

"Julie, please repeat after me." The Minster addressed me. "I, Julie, take you Adam, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part: according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I pledge you my love and faithfulness."

"I, Julie, take you Adam, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, 'til death do us part: according to God's holy ordinance, and thereto I pledge you my love and faithfulness." I told him before placing the ring on his finger.

"Because Adam and Julie have desired each other in marriage, and have witnessed this before God and our gathering, affirming their acceptance of the responsibilities of such a union, and have pledged their love and faith to each other, sealing their vows in the giving and receiving of rings, I do proclaim that they are husband and wife in the sight of God and man. Let all people here and everywhere recognize and respect this holy union, now and forever." The minister smiled at us and then turned to Adam. "You may kiss your bride." Adam's lips connected with mine in the sweetest kiss that we had ever shared. We eventually broke apart and the minister announced us. "May I present to you for the very first time. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Banks."

Adam and I did a sprint to the Limo waiting outside and we were whisked away to the wedding reception. Somehow, everyone was already there when we arrived. The reception seemed to go by rather quickly. Adam and I danced and my sister caught the bouquet when I threw it. I bet that didn't make Daddy happy. We were all indulging ourselves in the beautiful wedding cake when Charlie decided that it was time to make his best man speech.

"First, I'd like to join everyone in thanking the people who've made this possible – Julie and Adam, of course, and both Gaffney's and the Bank's –it's been a fabulous time, a really special event, and we can't thank you enough for everything." Who knew Charlie could be so gracious. "Most of you probably know that a large group of us here went to high school together. We've known each other since well before freshman year, and we've all been through quite a lot together. And through those experiences, I think we've grown pretty fearless – see me for stories later – but no matter how fearless we may seem at times, there's one thing that I think still… gives us pause. Yeah, marriage – we're all scared of it! "Oh my gosh, are we really that age now?" It's a shock to the system!"
Charlie paused catching his breath. "But Adam… has been different. He's been totally fearless, except for it taking him six years to ask Julie out. But other then that he has been completely confident about this whole amazing, almost bigger-than-life thing. But what really makes the difference is that whenever he's talked about this day, about Julie, about how they see their life together, he gets this smile on his face. And we can see in that smile alone that this is right, this is great, this is exactly what should happen. And we smile right back, because we know it too – and I'm smiling right now, because here it is, happening!"

I started to wonder how long he was going to be talking. " It's true – I can't imagine a couple more ready, more right for this blessing. And I couldn't ever have imagined a bride more perfect for Adam – thank you, Julie, for bringing him and all of us such happiness." I couldn't help but blush. "And Adam – thanks for blazing the trail for the rest of us. You've shown us that there's nothing to fear – just something amazing that we should all be so lucky to someday share. And thank you both for the state tittles you brought us, but that too is a different story."

After Charlie sufficiently embarrassed us both, he finally concluded his speech. "And now, if you would all raise your glasses for a toast to the bride and groom…
To Julie and Adam, who have so greatly enriched all of our lives, may you do the same for each other for all your days ahead."

"To Julie and Adam." The rest of the reception repeated as they toasted us.

"Well," Adam started. "Julie and I want to thank you all for being here for us, but we think it's time that we get our honeymoon started."

I nodded my head in agreement, while everyone just smiled at me. We headed out of the reception and to the hotel, ready to begin our lives as husband and wife.

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