"We are gathered together on this beautiful afternoon to share with Brinley and Shawn as they exchange vows of their everlasting love."
"As Brinley and Shawn take their vows today, we are privileged to witness the joyous love of a new family -- a family that will be nourished and nurtured through the devotion of two separate individuals growing together through the common bonds of love. May their marriage bring them the peace, joy, comfort and contentment that is known in the hearts of all Gods children. And may Shawn and Brinley both look forward to each new season of their marriage -- just as the world looks forward to each new season of the year. For all seasons bring with them their own special moments and memories."
"An essential requirement of a good marriage is a strong bond of real friendship and trust. Brinley and Shawn, your love for each other will grow deeper with every passing day, but it's important to remember that your love stands on a foundation of genuine, mutual affection and respect for each other. To truly LOVE another person is to be willing to accept both their strong points, and their weak points, with equal measures of understanding and respect. The vows you are about to exchange, will serve as a verbal representation of the non-verbal emotions that are as real as any thing that can be seen, heard or touched. For it is not the words that you will speak today that will bond you together as one -- but the strength of the love and commitment found deep within your souls."
((Let us pray...))
"At this time, I'll ask you, Shawn, and you, Brinley, to face each other and take each other's hands."
"Shawn, will you take Brinley to be your wife, your partner in life, and your one true love? Will you cherish her friendship and love her today, tomorrow, and forever? Will you trust and honor her, laugh with her and cry with her? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
Shawn stared into my eyes with the biggest smile on his face. "I do."
"Brinley, will you take Shawn to be your husband, your partner in life, and your one true love? Will you cherish his friendship and love him today, tomorrow, and forever? Will you trust and honor him, laugh with him and cry with him? Will you be faithful through good times and bad, in sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"
"I Do" I let a tear slip down my cheek.
"I now pronounce you Husband and Wife. You may now kiss the bride."
I felt Shawn's hands make their way onto my cheeks, and felt his lips attach to mine, making the marriage official.
In the front row I saw my Mom, Uncle Jessie, Karen, Manny, Andrew, Scooter and Aaliyah who was the flower girl, all smiling and clapping their hands.
I looked beside me and saw my best friend Chloe who was the maid of honour, and looked on Shawn's side and saw his three best men, who were Ethan, Grayson and Noah.
Shawn grabbed onto my hand, and we ran down the isle and into our honeymoon car.
Everyone followed us and stood on the sidewalk to wave goodbye.
We both blew kisses, before quickly driving off.
"I can finally call you my beautiful wife. I love you babe." Shawn whispered, pushing his lips against mine.
"And I can finally call you my handsome husband. I love you so much."
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I didn't fall in love with him because I was lonely or lost. I fell in love with him because when I saw him for the first time, I knew I wanted to make him a permanent part of my world. I never used to believe in myself. I had a dream that I thought would never come true, but he completely changed my mind. I now know that I have a heart as loud as lions, and I won't let my voice be tamed. It's crazy how one boy can change your whole world. Thank God I found him..
A/N
AND THATS A WRAP!! Thank you all so so so much for reading this far! Reading your feedback on chapters puts a smile on my face, and I'm so glad you guys loved Shrinley's love story!
I may end up writing a sequel, so stay tuned!
I love you all so much, stay beautiful! -Emma
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I Found You | Shawn Mendes
Fanfiction"I may have had a rough past, but this is just the beginning of my future, and I believe in myself. I believe that I can find happiness within, and I can show the world what I can do. I just gotta believe in myself like he taught me to do."
