***Four months later**
Today is Luke and I's wedding day and I have to say I am quite happy it's here. The planning had Luke and I stressed out so much we actually got in a few fights. However so much is happened in the last four months. School ended, for us forever. We moved into a small apartment together and we have none stopped tried to get pregnant. Which still hasn't worked. I look at myself in the mirror. My wedding dress on, white heels, diamond earrings, engagement ring, and of course every piece of jewelry Luke's every gotten me.
"Time to put your veil on sweety." My mum says with tear brimmed eyes.
All the One Direction boys are here and I am honestly quite surprised Harry showed up to my wedding. My mum puts the veil on me and her and the girls get in line to walk out. My dad takes my arm and when it's our turn we walk out and everyone looks and smiles. I look around at everyone and I have to admit I have tears sting the back of my eyes. We stop just in front of Luke and the minister.
"Please be seated." The minister says to everyone.
"We are all here today to celebrate the relationship of Charlotte and Luke and to be witnesses and supporters of the commitment they share with each other. Together we are a group of the most important people in their lives and they've brought us here today to publicly recognize that we've all played a part in the love they share today. Charlotte and Luke would want me to thank all of you for being here and to recognize how important you are to their relationship. They would also recognize those of you who couldn't be here today. You are certainty missed but never forgotten. Speaking of important people, there were none more important in influencing the lives of Charlotte and Luke then their parents. With that being said, who gives the bride away to marry this man?" Minister Dan says.
"Her mother and I." My father says.
My dad lets go of my arm and gives me a hug and kiss on the cheek. He gives my hand to Luke and sits down. I hand my flowers to my maid of honor who happens to be Allison. Luke and I hold each others hands and stand in front of each other.
"Marriage gives permanence and structure to a couples love. It's a way to tell each other no matter how much you snore or how much money you spent at the mall you're in this together. It's more permanent then the scar Luke got while falling out of a tree when he was younger and has more staying power then the record of Charlotte beating a girl up for Luke. Marriage is telling the person you love that you're not going anywhere and that's a powerful commitment for two people to make to one another. The rode that has brought Charlotte and Luke here today hasn't been easy. It's been filled with challenges they weren't necessarily ready for. But together they have taken each one on and have used those experiences to strengthen not weaken their love. " Minister says.
I look around to see everyone smiling and a few even crying.
"In the bible, first Corinthians chapter 13, Verse four through eight tells us: love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self seeking, its not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preservers. Love never fails. Charlotte and Luke the vows you are about to make are a way to share your love and commitment to each other in your own words. Sometimes poems, verses, and quotes just don't get the point across the way you need them and the best option is just to do it yourself. These vows are a way to openly declaring your promise to one another as well as the people attending today. The bride will go first." He says.
"I promise to love you without condition to honor you each and every day. To laugh with you when you're happy. To support you when you're sad. To guide you when you ask for directions. To challenge you to be a better person, and allow you to do the same for me. To be your biggest fan and your ever present audience." I finish my hands shaking.
Luke smiles and clears his throat.
"I Luke, take you Charlotte Lilly Payne to be my wife, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever. I will trust you and honor you. I will love you faithfully through the best and worst, through the difficult and the easy. Whatever may come I will always be there. As I have given you my hand to hold so give you my life to keep." Luke says.
I wipe a tear that has fallen down my cheek.
"Charlotte and Luke will now exchange rings to symbolize their commitment. Rings are derived from humble beginnings of imperfect metal to create something to create something striking where there was once nothing at all. It is customarily worn on the ring finger as it is the only finger with a vein running directly to the heart. The wearing of the ring is a visible symbol that they have committed to each other. Luke please take Charlottes hand and repeat these words." Minister says.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of our love," He says.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of our love," Luke repeats.
"For today and tomorrow, and all the days to come," He says.
"For today and tomorrow, and all the days to come." Luke repeats.
"wear it as a sign of what we have promised here today." He says.
"Wear it as a sign of what we have promised here today." Luke repeats.
"And know that my love is present." He says.
"And know that my love is present." Luke repeats.
"Even when I am not." He says.
"Even when I am not." Luke repeats.
Luke slips the ring on the same finger as my engagement ring.
"Charlotte, please take Luke's hand and repeat these words." Minister says.
"I give you this ring as a symbol of our love." He says and I repeat.
*Repeats everything Luke said*
I slip the ring on Luke's finger and smile.
"Charlotte and Luke you have professed your love by exchanging vows. You have symbolized your commitment to exchanging rings. With all of this there is just one more question I need you to answer." He says.
"Charlotte, do you take Luke to be your husband; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health? and forsaking all others be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?" He asks me.
"I do." I say.
"Luke, do you take Charlotte to be your wife; to live together in the covenant of marriage? Do you promise to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health? and forsaking all others be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?" He asks Luke.
"I do." Luke says.
"By the power invested in me I now pronounce you husband and wife. Luke you may now kiss your bride." He says.
Luke looks in my eyes and smiles wide. He takes my face in his hands and attaches our lips. I smile into the kiss and so does he. The same butterflies as the first kiss.
"It is my honor to be the first to present to you Mr. an Mrs. Luke Hemmings!" Minister says.
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