BLUE SKIES • RICHARD MADDEN

real life

"Ladies and Gentlemen. Please welcome the bride and groom."

The guests cheered as Richard and Eleanor entered the reception as husband and wife. The two could not help their smiles as everyone clapped. Richard led Eleanor to the head table and pulled out her seat. She sat down and faced Richard, who sat beside her. She kissed him on the cheek and smiled.

"I love you," she whispered.

"I love you too, my love."

Richard held Eleanor's hand and watched as the guests sat down. Taron walked over to the altar and ushered the guests to be quiet.

"Family and friends. Welcome to the wedding reception of our new bride and groom, Richard and Eleanor Madden."

The cheers erupted again causing the two to blush.

"I mean, I wouldn't take credit for introducing these two but, I introduced these two."

Eleanor shook her head and laughed but she mouthed a 'thank you' to Taron.

"Richard and Eleanor. I've watched as you two created an unbreakable bond. You may not have seen it then, but I knew you guys liked each other more than friends, however through the power of friendship, came love. I am so proud of you two for coming this far and finding eternal love within each other. Now that you're married, I can only hope that the eternal love will grow stronger.

Richard. I met you on set of Rocketman and we instantly became friends. You are incredibly talented and such a funny guy. You have always been a happy man however, I've seen a new side of you after meeting Eleanor. She has expressed this side to you and I am thankful that it was her who showed you.

Eleanor. I've known you since, well, since I can remember. You are so kind and generous. You have a motive of inspiration and love and with Richard, you have gone far and beyond to show more of who you are. He has inspired you, he has made you happy, he has given you love. Now, you two are sitting here as husband and wife and I could not have asked for anyone better. Sorry Dacre and Kylie, Richard and Eleanor are my one true pairing."

The crowd laughed and clapped as Taron ended his speech. It was no doubt that he was one of the happiest guests there. He watched as the two friends became lovers and now partners. He was forever happy to have seen them grow together and become one.

Kylie rose from her seat and walked to the altar.

"You've heard from the best man, and now it's time to hear from the maid of honour. Now, as a lady, I've had this speech prepared for a long time because I knew one day, my younger sister would be sitting here with her new husband ready to embark on the next chapter in her life. Eleanor, I remember at my wedding, you quoted a lyrics from Harry Styles' song Sweet Creature, 'two hearts, one home.' You saw the love that Dacre and I had and how we became, as Harry said, 'two hearts, one home.' But now, it's you and Richard; two hearts, one home.

Richard, I know that as a husband, you will love my baby sister and protect her at all costs. You have given her so much happiness and love that I'd never thought I'd see in a very long time. I know that you will be an amazing husband to Eleanor and I know that Eleanor will be an amazing wife to you. I pray that your marriage is filled with eternal love and positivity. I love you both."

Eleanor couldn't help but let the tears fall from her eyes. Kylie walked over to Eleanor and Richard and gave them both a hug.

"Congratulations, you two."

"Thank you, Kylie."

Richard looked at Eleanor and kissed her cheek. He rose from his seat and stood at the altar.

"I find that, as a husband, it is my job to welcome such an incredible lady into my life as my wife. Eleanor Teresa Mitchell, you have given me so much the past ten months. I am so grateful to have met you. Taron, I do thank you for introducing us because this incredible lady is who I can now call my wife. Eleanor, it feels like I've been waiting for so long to have someone like you become my other half, but how time flew fast and here we are. My beautiful wife, with you, I vow to love forever."

Richard walked over to Eleanor and placed a passionate, loving kiss on her lips.

"Thank you, Richard. I love you so much," she spoke as she wiped her tears.

"Anything for you, my love."