apology to hers when he finished.
“Th ank you for your concern but I’m fine. As you can see I am almost ready, so all is forgiven. Now I need someone to show me the way to the Sanctuary,” Bryan grinned at the look of relief on both their faces.
“I will be happy to do that , Your Highness,” Edward volunteered.
“Thank you, ” Bryan said as he adjusted the sash over his suit coat.
“No, thank you, for being so understanding,” Alexis said as she turned and hurried out of the room and down the hall.
Bryan watched her go as he sat down and put on his shoes. “Edward, I hate to bring this up now , but there was no rehearsal for this ceremony. I don’t know if your wedding ceremonies are the same as ours. I would really like to know what is expected of me before I make a fool of myself in front of everyone.”
“Oh, my , how could we have forgotten?” Edward exclaimed. “Well, Your Highness, your part is actually quite simple. At the beginning of the ceremony you step onto the dais and face the crowd. Gilbert will show you were to stand.” As he continued to explain they began walking to the Sanctuary, with Leo and the prince’s honor guard close on their heels – dressed to the nines.
“Princess Kalea will enter the Sanctuary at the rear and walk up the aisle to stand beside you. You will turn and face the ministers. The minister that came with you , as well as Pastor Joseph, will each perform part of the ceremony. They worked out the particulars yesterday and this morning.” Reaching the main floor, Edward gestured to the right and they entered the garden.
“At the end of the ceremony you will turn back to the congregation and be introduced by both ministers. Then you will both walk down the aisle and back to the palace. Any questions?”
“Yes, do I hold her hand or kiss her during the ceremony?” Bryan asked.
“No. This is the traditional ceremony so no contact is involved,” Edward answered as they approached the side door to a large stone building, two stories tall with large windows and enormous wooden doors.
Stepping inside, Edward le d them to the front of the Sanctuary. Edward showed Leo where to sit. Prince Bryan’s honor guard automatically lined up opposite Princess Kalea’s honor guard, which stood on her side of the church.
Gilbert and Randolph were standing before the front row of seats and they approached as soon as they saw Crown Prince Bryan and Edward enter. With Edward translating they soon explained where they would be standing and where Bryan would stand.
Feeling a little more comfortable about the ceremony, Bryan turned toward the front of the Sanctuary and closed his eyes to pray. “Father, I thank you for an interesting and rather rapid day. I was so busy that I didn’t have time to fret and I appreciate that. However, now is the moment that I have wondered about for months - my wedding.
“Please help me not to make a fool of myself. Though my greatest concern is that I not make a fool of You. Please grant me peace and wisdom as I enter into this holiest of unions. I am not sure what Princess Kalea expects of me, but I know what You expect of me. I pray that You will help me to be the husband, and when the time is right, the father, You want me to be.
“Please be with Princess Kalea as she also takes this step tonight. Give her peace and understanding, just in case I do make a fool of myself.” Releasing a slow sigh, he refocused and continued, “Thank You Father for being everywhere, especially here with me tonight. Please be with my family as they are so far away and may they enjoy the holographic copy of the ceremony that will be on the next transport home. Let them know that I love them and miss them but also that I understand they couldn’t be here tonight. Thank You Father for loving all of us, and for giving my world another chance through this union. May we glorify You in our lives. In
“Th ank you for your concern but I’m fine. As you can see I am almost ready, so all is forgiven. Now I need someone to show me the way to the Sanctuary,” Bryan grinned at the look of relief on both their faces.
“I will be happy to do that , Your Highness,” Edward volunteered.
“Thank you, ” Bryan said as he adjusted the sash over his suit coat.
“No, thank you, for being so understanding,” Alexis said as she turned and hurried out of the room and down the hall.
Bryan watched her go as he sat down and put on his shoes. “Edward, I hate to bring this up now , but there was no rehearsal for this ceremony. I don’t know if your wedding ceremonies are the same as ours. I would really like to know what is expected of me before I make a fool of myself in front of everyone.”
“Oh, my , how could we have forgotten?” Edward exclaimed. “Well, Your Highness, your part is actually quite simple. At the beginning of the ceremony you step onto the dais and face the crowd. Gilbert will show you were to stand.” As he continued to explain they began walking to the Sanctuary, with Leo and the prince’s honor guard close on their heels – dressed to the nines.
“Princess Kalea will enter the Sanctuary at the rear and walk up the aisle to stand beside you. You will turn and face the ministers. The minister that came with you , as well as Pastor Joseph, will each perform part of the ceremony. They worked out the particulars yesterday and this morning.” Reaching the main floor, Edward gestured to the right and they entered the garden.
“At the end of the ceremony you will turn back to the congregation and be introduced by both ministers. Then you will both walk down the aisle and back to the palace. Any questions?”
“Yes, do I hold her hand or kiss her during the ceremony?” Bryan asked.
“No. This is the traditional ceremony so no contact is involved,” Edward answered as they approached the side door to a large stone building, two stories tall with large windows and enormous wooden doors.
Stepping inside, Edward le d them to the front of the Sanctuary. Edward showed Leo where to sit. Prince Bryan’s honor guard automatically lined up opposite Princess Kalea’s honor guard, which stood on her side of the church.
Gilbert and Randolph were standing before the front row of seats and they approached as soon as they saw Crown Prince Bryan and Edward enter. With Edward translating they soon explained where they would be standing and where Bryan would stand.
Feeling a little more comfortable about the ceremony, Bryan turned toward the front of the Sanctuary and closed his eyes to pray. “Father, I thank you for an interesting and rather rapid day. I was so busy that I didn’t have time to fret and I appreciate that. However, now is the moment that I have wondered about for months - my wedding.
“Please help me not to make a fool of myself. Though my greatest concern is that I not make a fool of You. Please grant me peace and wisdom as I enter into this holiest of unions. I am not sure what Princess Kalea expects of me, but I know what You expect of me. I pray that You will help me to be the husband, and when the time is right, the father, You want me to be.
“Please be with Princess Kalea as she also takes this step tonight. Give her peace and understanding, just in case I do make a fool of myself.” Releasing a slow sigh, he refocused and continued, “Thank You Father for being everywhere, especially here with me tonight. Please be with my family as they are so far away and may they enjoy the holographic copy of the ceremony that will be on the next transport home. Let them know that I love them and miss them but also that I understand they couldn’t be here tonight. Thank You Father for loving all of us, and for giving my world another chance through this union. May we glorify You in our lives. In
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