Behind The Camera - Wroetoshaw

I Do (89)

The celebrant has said what she needed to say and the vows are about to be exchanged.

"Simon. The amount of things I could say about the person you are and the impact you've had on my life is infinite. Through any of my decisions since we met, whether they turned out positively or negatively, you always consistently support me and offer me advice.

I can rely on you to keep me safe and always be honest when I ask you something. The trust and respect I have for you is tremendous. You inspire me everyday to work harder and aim for higher goals.

Standing here today despite all the flowers and candles, the only thing that matters is that I'm marrying the man I love". Talia's hands shake slightly as she grips Simon's hands harder and a few tears have rolled down her face. "I love you" she finishes her vows. Simon releases one of his hands from Talia and wipes the tears of her face. The whole crowd sighs lovingly at his gesture.

"I don't know how I'm going to top that" Simon clears his throat. The whole room chuckles at his comment. He interlocks his hands with Talia's and begins his vows.

"Talia. When I was younger I dreamed of meeting the perfect woman. A woman who is ambitious, supportive and beautiful. She could be independent and put me into line when needed.

After our first date I was convinced that this was going somewhere. Just over 4 years ago when I met you, I knew that you had all of the qualities I was looking for. I even found myself loving the stubborn side to you". Simon and the crowd laugh.

"I have thought about all the different ways I would propose to you and all the things I'd say when I would be standing here. I love you Talia and I can't wait to share that love with our children one day and our grandchildren.

I cannot wait so see where we are in 60 years and everything we have accomplished together". Simon's eyes are pooling with tears. He's sniffing and smiling. Both of their vows are so beautiful. I'm so happy for the both of them. The celebrant begins with her next chapter of text.

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"Talia, do you take Simon to be your wedded husband to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honour and keep him for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to him so long as you both shall live?"

"I do" Talia smiles.

"Simon, do you take Talia to be your wedded wife to live together in marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honour and keep her for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and health and forsaking all others, be faithful only to her so long as you both shall live?

"I do" Simon winks at Talia.

"By the power invested in me by the state of the United Kingdom, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride" The celebrant begins clapping. Everyone stands up and begins to cheer and clap as Talia and Simon share a very intimate kiss.

Hundreds even thousands of red rose petals begin to fall from the roof of the church down onto the crowd and the ground. The cheering becomes louder as the newly weds walk hand in hand down the aisle and out of the brown doors. They hop into a black limo and begin to drive off.

The rest of the crowd begins to move quite quickly to get to the afterparty. Myself and Freya walk over to the boys and we all begin chatting.

"I honestly can't believe it!" JJ's mouth is wide open and his hands are resting behind his head.

"1 down 6 to go" Vik laughs.

"Don't say that!" Tobi slaps him slightly.

"That was a really nice ceremony" Josh looks around the church.

"They look so in love man" Ethan stares at the brown doors and all of the guests flooding out.

"It couldn't have gone any better" Harry looks at me. I nod my head in agreement,

"I agree. Everything was perfect and how it was supposed to be" I smile at Harry. He takes a few steps towards me and wraps his arms around me. We both look into each others eyes and giggle.

"You two will be next". Ethan's girlfriend Kaitlyn smiles at us. Neither Harry or I say anything. We just continue to look at each other and grin.

"Where is the after party at?" Freya looks at everyone.

"At my bar. Speaking of, we need to go". Kaitlyn looks at Ethan and they begin to leave.

"That's right, I forgot she owned the bar that we had Talia and Simon's engagement lunch at". Ellie smiles at Vik.

"We'll see you guys there". Vik and Ellie follow Ethan and Kaitlyn out.

"You look very nice in a suit JJ" JJ's girlfriend adjusts his tie.

"I can't wait to get it off". He laughs as they walk hand in hand down the aisle.

"We best be on the move to, see you guys in a bit" Josh smiles and takes Freya's hand, walking her to the brown doors.

"As the only single man, I'll see myself out" Tobi laughs and picks up a few rose petals off his suit as he walks out.

It's just Harry and I left. No one else, just us. "I could see it". Harry looks around the church. The big white windows letting in a cold beaming sun. The floor and the pristine white seats covered in rose petals. The beautiful arch behind us and the flora wrapped around it.

"See what?" I look and study everything he's looking at.

"Us. Us getting married, having a wedding. I could see us exchanging vows and you walking down the aisle in a ridiculously over priced dress that you'll only wear once" Harry laughs. I chuckle at his comment and make eye contact.

"So your thinking maybe we shouldn't wait until later down the track?" I question him. I play with his hair in my finger tips. He places one of his hands on my cheek,

"Maybe we should think about it" he leans in and kisses me. I feel all sorts of animals, not just butterflies. I don't even know what I'm feeling. Hearing Harry say that we should think about it makes me feel excited but also nervous. Maybe it's something that I'm also thinking about now.

Written 20-6-21
Published 21-6-21
Words 1114