A Witch Thing

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She threw the flower petals out in front of her as she walked, earning coos from the crowd at how adorable she was.

Freya stood a little taller as she awaited their cue on Elizabet's left, Carlisle on her right. Elizabet took in a breath and Carlisle gave her a smile before they walked out. The crowd stood when they saw the beautiful bride coming out.

Elizabet had not yet seen what her wedding looked like, so the reveal was amazing. There were butterflies in the air, setting a magical mood to the air, courtesy of Celene and her creature witches.

There was water spouting from the ground as if it was coming from an invisible fountain at the mouth of the isle, courtesy of Eileen.

The drapes and bushes were beautiful and there were thin golden string-like streamers swaying in the trees, also courtesy of the witches.

It was absolutely beautiful and such a magical sight. A witch wedding was always magnificent.

But none of the beautiful could compare to that of her groom. When she finally caught the sight of Jasper, her eyes locked on to him in wonder. He was such a precious sight to behold.

The magic of him being a Chosen One only worked to make him even more wonderful. He smiled at her, unable to keep the look of enchantment from his face.

It took everything she had not to sprint down the isle just to get to him quicker. Freya smiled proudly at having the privilege to walk next to her and the crowd was entranced in the beauty of the event.

It seemed like forever before they finally reached the alter, Romina standing there, ready to wed the lovers. She had the authority to, since she was a coven leader.

Carlisle offered Elizabet's hand to Jasper, who took it gently. He found his seat and Elizabet handed her bouquet to Alice, as her maid of honor, and turned back to Jasper, who took her other hand.

She announced the crowd to sit and began, "Welcome friends, family, and loved ones. We are gathered here today to witness the union of Elizabet Mikaelson and Jasper Hale. You have come here to share in this formal commitment they make to one another, to offer your love and support to this union, and to allow Serena and Casey to start their married life together surrounded by the people dearest and most important to them."

Elizabet could only bring herself to halfway listen to Romina as she stared into Jasper's eyes, finding herself completely enchanted by him.

"Marriage is perhaps the greatest and most challenging adventure of relationships. No ceremony can create your marriage; only you can do that through love and patience; through dedication and perseverance; through talking and listening, helping and supporting and believing in each other; through tenderness and laughter; through learning to forgive, learning to appreciate your differences, and by learning to make the important things matter, and to let go of the rest. What this ceremony can do is to witness and affirm the choice you make to stand together as life mates and partners."

She handed them each a candlestick. Romina lit Elizabet's stick as she spoke. "Elizabet, repeat after me. I, Elizabet Mikaelson,"

"I, Elizabet Mikaelson,"

"take you, Jasper Hale,"

"take you, Jasper Hale,"

"to be my husband, my constant friend and partner, and my love."

"to be my husband, my constant friend and partner, and my love."

"I will work to create a bond of honesty respect and trust."

"I will work to create a bond of honesty, respect, and trust."

"One that withstands the tides of time and change, and grows along with us."