Amiee and Everett's Wedding Special

Everett stood at the altar, an anxious smile spread from ear to ear on his face; the cool evening breeze blew through his hair as he folded his hand in front of himself, patiently waiting. He expected to be much more nervous that he felt. He was cool, calm and collected as he waited for his bride to appear from the lush greenery that surrounded the little make-shift wedding site.

When she appeared, if it was even possible, his smile grew larger, his eyes widened and his heart had skipped a beat. She was breathtaking.

Amiee walked down the aisle slowly, a single red rose in her hand, symbolic of the first thing that Everett had ever given her, ironically plucked from the man’s garden just up the road from her apartment building. She had called the man and explained it all to him and he was kind enough to overnight to her.

She paced herself, trying to keep her mind clear and her eyes on her husband to be. She flashed a smile at him as she made her way to him.

Everett smiled bashfully as she joined him under the arch.

He placed her hands in his and leaned in, softly kissing her cheek and whispering into her ear.

“You look stunning.” He said to her just before his lips made contact with the soft and smooth skin of her cheek.

“You clean up pretty well yourself.” She whispered back. They had almost forgotten that the minister was standing there before them behind the podium as he coughed to get their attention.

 

“Everett and Amiee, today you enter and stand before God and myself as individuals, but you will leave as husband and wife, blending your lives, expanding your family ties, and embarking upon the grandest adventure of human interaction. The story of your life together is still yours to write. Everett and Amiee, you stand here before God and myself to witness and celebrate your love and commitment on this day - eager to a part of the story not yet told." The minister began as Everett and Amiee joined hands before him.

"Marriage is more than joining the bonds of two persons; it is the union of two hearts. It lives on the love you give each other and never grows old, but thrives on the joy of each new day. Marriage is love. May you always be able to talk things over, to confide in each other, to laugh with each other, to enjoy life together, and to share moments of quiet and peace, when the day is done. May you be blessed with a lifetime of happiness and a home of warmth and understanding."

 

"Do you Everett, take Amiee to be your wife, your life mate and one true love, promising to share in all that life offers and suffers, to be there for her  in times of need, and in times of pain, and to support her  in all endeavors, big and small for as long as you both shall love?” The Minister said turning to Everett.

“I Everett take you Amiee to be my wife, my life mate and my one true love, promising to share in all that life offers and suffers, to be there for you in times of need, and in times of pain, and to support you  in all endeavors, big and small for as long as we both shall love.” Everett repeated as he raised his hand and gently wiped away the stray tears that were lightly falling from her eyes.

"Do you Amiee,  take Everett to be your husband, your partner in life, to respect him in his successes and as well in his failures, to care for him in sickness and in health, to nurture him, and to grow with him for as long as you both shall love?” The Minister said now turning to Amiee.

“I Amiee take you Everett, to be my husband, my partner in life, to respect you in your successes and as well in your failures, to care for you in sickness and in health, to nurture you, and to grow with you for as long as we both shall love.” Amiee repeated, wiping the tears from her own eyes as Everett dropped his head to wipe his as well.

"Amiee, my love, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. As I place it on your finger, I commit my heart and soul to you. Let it be a reminder that I am always by your side and that I will always be a faithful partner to you. This most precious metal symbolizes that your love is the most precious element in my life. The ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between us will never cease.” Everett said as he placed Amiee’s hand in his and slipped the ring gently on her finger.

"Everett, my love, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and faithfulness. I give you this ring, as I give to you all that I am, and accept from you, all that you are. This most precious metal symbolizes that your love is the most precious element in my life. The ring has no beginning and no ending, which symbolizes that the love between us will never cease.” Amiee said she slipped her ring on his finger.

They placed their hands upon one another’s, smiles lighting up their faces, as the Minister declared their marriage.

“By the power vested in me, and before the eyes of God, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” He said.

Without hesitation Everett pulled Amiee into his arms, pressing his lips hard against hers. Suddenly everything around them faded, and it was just the two of them, the moonlight, the beautiful backdrop of the Eiffel tower behind them and the sounds of their heart now beating in unison. Nothing else in the world at this moment mattered.