That Summer | Aaron Carpenter

fifty seven

I stood right outside the church, my arm looped with my fathers. In my free hand I had a bouquet of flowers. My dress was a staples ball gown with a sweetheart neckline. I had gone with Taylor, my dad, Aaron's mom and his sister to get it just months before. Taylor told me it really made me look like a princess.

I made a deal with everyone that if I got a big dress, I could wear a white bandanna with it. Which was exactly what I did, it was tied on my head with my natural bun. My makeup had been done by Aaron's sister.

"Are you ready for this?" My dad asked.

"I've never been more ready for anything." I stated.

"That's what I like to hear." He said.

The traditional wedding music started as the church doors flew open. I took a deep breath as my dad and I started down the aisle. I looked straight ahead at Aaron whose eyes looked to almost fill with tears. We got to the end and my dad kissed my forehead. I handed the flowers off to Madelaine Petsch, who happily agreed to be my maid of honor after basically being best friend since the award show.

She smiled widely at me with her hair done nice. Her pastel pink dress hugged her body. I turned to Aaron and he grabbed my hands.

"Are you ready?" He asked.

"Beyond."

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"By the power vested in me by the state of California, I know pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." The priest stated.

Aaron pulled me in, placing his lips on to mine. Everyone clapped as we pulled back. Madelaine handed the bouquet back and Aaron grabbed my hand. We walked fast out of the church as I threw the flowers behind me, not bothering to see who caught it.

We got in the limo we were driven off to the venue place. I went to get changed into my second dress. I was greeted by Aaron's mom and sister.

"How are you feeling?" Kandice asked.

"Amazing." I said as she unzipped me.

We all wiggled my body out of the dress and into the venue dress. This one was also strapless and had a sweetheart neckline but it was shorter, resting at my knees.

"Go get our boy." Becky smiled at me.

I kissed her cheek and walked out at the same time Aaron did. He had taken off his blazer and was in just a white button down.

"You look hot." He told me.

"So do you." I chuckled as he grabbed my hands. We walked into the main area as Whitesides song Open Book played.

We took the dance floor; he spun me around as I laughed. He pulled me into his body and I wrapped my arms around his neck. We connected our lips and smiled as we pulled back. The song switched to Hands by Sabrina and The Vamps. We danced through the song until the end.

"And now for the father-daughter dance." I hear Taylor say into the mic.

Aaron took a step back as my dad joined me. My Wish by Rascal Flatts started playing. I smiled at my dad, because of the fact that we both really loved the song. We swayed back and forth.

I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow. And each road leads you where you want to go. And if you're faced with a choice and you have to choose. I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.

Tears started to form in my eyes, my dad wiping them away. I hugged him as we swayed to the song. I closed my eyes and thanked that Candice used water proof makeup.