The Opening Act (H.S) {Completed - Editing}

Forever and For Always

A/N: I've created a mood board for Harry and Ava's wedding on pinterest. It has the decorations, the set up, the dress, and more. If you want to see it, it's located at this link: https://www.pinterest.com/hazxbee/the-wedding-mood-board/

(or you can follow the link in my bio to take you there).

I worked really hard on finding visuals for their wedding to help myself write, so I hope you guys get a chance to look at it. ♡

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"You ready, peaches?"

I nod my head, not being able to form any type of word to say to him. He extends his arm out for me to take, which I grasp onto with my own arm, my hand shaking out of nerves and a little bit of adrenaline.

"Just take deep breaths Miss. Ava Mae, it'll calm you down," he mumbles. The way the house was set up was two floors, but the stairs were outside. Due to this, we decorated the stairs beautifully with candles and flowers. Trey runs ahead of us, heading down the stairs so he can give us the cue we need.

He motions to somebody, and then turns back towards us, giving us a nod to step out. Once we're facing the stairs straight on, the music starts. My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest. The butterflies in my stomach had turned from butterflies to a full zoo. My hand clutches onto the bouquet, my knuckles probably turning white from how hard I was holding onto it.

I finally see Harry as we're about a quarter of the way down the stairs. It feels like time has slowed down and everybody that's standing in the crowd are just blurry surroundings. His smile could be seen for miles – his dimples deeper in his cheeks than I'd ever seen them. His hair is slicked back nicely, something that I've seen maybe once or twice since he cut it. He looked so handsome. Charming is sitting not too far behind him, being held on his leash by Lux who had the basket from the petals sitting at her feet. She's got an adorable smile on her face as she looks at Harry and I.

As I pass everybody, I start to glance around a little (keeping my eyes on the love of my life at the end of the aisle for the most part). Lacey and Rachel both have tears in their eyes, while my mom is practically sobbing already. Anne and Gemma are both smiling at me, their smiles strikingly similar to Harry's.

The walk down the aisle seems to be taking an eternity, the song starting to become boring to my ears. I just wanted to be up there with him and holding his hand.

We finally get up to the front, which is when the music stops and my uncle, who's officiating the wedding, speaks up.

"Who gives this young woman today to be married?"

"Her mother and I," my dad says, his tone proud. He unhooks my arm, hugging me and kissing my cheek. He takes my hand gently, guiding me up the few steps that had been laid down in our alter design. Lacey steps up from where she's standing, taking my bouquet.

"You may all be seated," my uncle announces.

He smiles, his eyes flicking back and forth between Harry and I. He goes through the welcome speech, but his words start to go in one ear and out the other. He's talking for who knows how long, going through the typical ceremony script.

"Please face each other and join hands."

I turn, facing Harry fully for the first time today. Harry squeezes my hands as he takes them, a shy smile coming over his face. My uncle continues, reading from the tablet in his hands.

"Do you Harry, take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

Harry nods, his full smile returning. "I do."