(Author's note: After a whole lot of research I could not find a single article on how a Star Wars wedding is performed. Given that, I had to model this one after a regular wedding in Earth culture (i.e. "Here Comes the Bride", exchanging of vows/rings, first kiss, wedding reception, etc.) I realize this is extremely unlikely considering Star Wars is a fictional universe with completely different cultures and methods for ceremonies, but bear with me here. There really wasn't much I could do.)

Chapter 8

It had now been three months since Arakai's proposal and the day of the wedding had finally arrived. The two had decided to have it in Mos Eisley after all. Minister Jalene Miith was to preside over the ceremony. Naturally, Shetka had been chosen as the best man and Lara Tell was Amee's only bridesmaid. It was a very small event with only a few other people in attendance.

Arakai stood in front of minister Miith waiting for the music to signal the beginning. He eyed the two rows of chairs facing him, taking note that they were mostly empty and mainly there for aesthetics. Shetka was in the front right row with an ear to ear grin on his face. In the front left stood Lara and her children. In the remaining rows stood other friends such as Mmmkaffe Barg, a wookie from Kashyyyk, the arconan Bo Mala, and Amee's long time friend Kitster Banai.

Just then the music began. For the first time that day, Arakai laid his eyes on his bride as she made her way up the isle toward him. When she reached the end, she turned and faced Arakai. Everyone in attendance sat down. Minister Miith began with the traditional ceremonial words. All the while Arakai's focus was on Amee. They exchanged rings and said their vows. The minister then pronounced them as man and wife and they shared their first kiss. It was the happiest moment of both of their lives. All in attendance applauded.

"What a beautiful wedding," said Lara to Shetka who, for the reception, was the waiter.

"Just wait 'till Arakai starts trying to dance," Shetka laughed, "Your opinion might very well change."

During the reception, Shetka brought out a plate with a large pastry on it.

"It's one of my old Mandalorian recipes," he told Amee, "I learned it when I was ten years old."

"I look forward to tasting it," she replied.

There weren't any gifts as no one could afford them but Arakai and Amee were very gracious and thankful just the same. The band that Shetka had been able to rent out started to play some music and the dancing commenced. Arakai proved to be a terrible dancer as he often confused the few moves he knew with his martial arts skills. Amee simply laughed as he happily embarrassed himself in front of all.

"What did I tell ya," Shetka followed up with Lara, "He's awful."

"Why don't you go in there and show him how it's done," Lara suggested.

"Hey, I never said I was any good," Shetka quickly backed out.

When it came time for a slow dance Arakai was still trying to refresh himself with some of the blue milk at one of the tables. Amee actually had to drag him back onto the dance floor to finish the night.

"Come on," she said, "We have to dance together now."

"Alright, alright," Arakai conceded, "Just let me finish drinking this last cup."

As bad a dancer as Arakai was, he was able to follow Amee's instructions and dance ok. When the two had finished they spent some time talking with their guests. Arakai talked with Shetka and Lara at their table but Amee went to Kitster and told him all about her run in with Anakin at the spaceport.

"And you invited him here, right?" Kitster was surprised.

"Of course," Amee said, "but he couldn't come. He said the war was too large and the council probably had another mission for him when he got back."

"That's too bad," Kitster was disappointed, "It would've been nice to see him again after all these years. I still can't believe he's actually a Jedi now."

"I know what you mean. I was just as surprised as you."

"Well if you ever see him again tell him Kitster says 'hi'."

"I will make sure to do so."

"Just wait till Wald hears about this."

"Didn't Wald end up getting Watto's shop?"

"Sure did. It's cool to think most of us are free now. Suppose maybe I'm next?"

"Maybe," Amee was hopeful. After the reception Arakai, Shetka, and Amee all gathered in the landspeeder and headed home. When they arrived they were all very tired.

"Well I'm off to bed then," Shetka stated, "Good night you two."

"Uh, where do you think you're going?" Amee grinned.

"To… the… bedroom?" Shetka looked confused.

"I think you mean the sofa," Amee said, "It's my turn to sleep in the bed."

"Oh… um, ok."

Arakai smiled at Shetka as he changed direction and headed to the sofa. Up until this point, that had always been where Amee had slept. But things were different now, and everyone knew it. He and Amee went back to the bedroom and closed the door.

"Man," Shetka said to himself, "I never realized how uncomfortable this was until now."