Jesus’ name I pray. May Thy will be done. Amen.”
The music began just as Bryan opened his eyes. It was beautiful, soft and yet cheerful. The beauty of the Sanctuary struck him as he noticed the flowers and greenery artistically placed all around the room. The light brown stone of the walls with darker brown swirls provided a perfect backdrop for the red and white flowers that were in amongst the greenery. The fresh flowers scenting the air made him take a deep breath for the sheer joy of breathing in their fragrance. Randolph and Gilbert took their places. Taking another deep breath for courage, Bryan took his place and looked to the rear of the Sanctuary.
The Ministers walked out and took their places behind him as the music changed again. The honor guards snapped to attention and the doors at the back opened.
Two young girls dressed in pale pink fluffy gowns walked slowly down the aisle. With each step they each dropped a small handful of various shaped and sized flower petals. Coloring the white fabric that covered the aisle with yellows, pinks, reds, blues and purples. The effect was a stunning contrast to the simple neutral hue of the Sanctuary stone.
As the girls reached the front of the Sanctuary they turned, one on each side of the aisle. Facing each other they each threw a large handful of petals up into the air. Side stepping they continued until the steps up the dais where covered with petals. Then they stopped and took their seats in the front row.
A trumpet blast startled everyone as it sounded from the balcony at the back of the Sanctuary. The back doors ope ned again and this time two bridesmaids dressed in matching bright red gowns with a white lace overlay stepped forward. Between them they held a large white screen framed in gold. As they stepped forward the congregation stood to their feet and turned to watch them.
As they passed, each row of guests would turn back toward the front of the Sanctuary. Confused, Bryan just watched and tried to calm his racing heart. T he women walked up the steps. When they reached him, the closest one stopped and the other continued until they were right beside him. Still confused Bryan looked to the back of the Sanctuary, but everyone was looking at him, not the doors.
Just then Gilbert tugged on his sleeve and Bryan turned toward the ministers. From the look on Gilbert’s face, Bryan realized that Princess Kalea must be on the other side of the screen and that they had forgotten to tell him. They appeared to be both sorry and embarrassed.
With a slight shrug Bryan turned his back on the audience and faced the ministers as the wedding ceremony was performed in both languages. Prayerfully he said his vows, knowing this was forever.
In the front row Queen Nadia quickly dabbed at her eyes. The tears were tears of joy but with a touch of sadness. When Prince Bryan hadn’t turned to the ministers right away she realized he didn’t understand the traditions. For just a moment regret clenched her heart. He wasn’t one of them.
Then she heard the minister finish the ceremony and changed her thinking. For, as of now, he was one of them.
The ceremony finished and Bryan turned to face the congregation. Both ministers introduced them and Bryan expected the ladies with the screen to move but they didn’t. At least, not until Edward signaled him to start down the aisle and then they kept in perfect step with him.
Hundreds of people smiled and a few waved as they walked out of the Sanctuary. Edward had somehow managed to make his way around the building and meet them just outside. The honor guard had also followed them out and stood at attention behind them.
Prince Bryan was tempted to call forward his captain and ask him what his bride looked like but then remembered that she could speak his language. Instead he waited for someone to tell him what he was to do now. However, he did make a mental note
The music began just as Bryan opened his eyes. It was beautiful, soft and yet cheerful. The beauty of the Sanctuary struck him as he noticed the flowers and greenery artistically placed all around the room. The light brown stone of the walls with darker brown swirls provided a perfect backdrop for the red and white flowers that were in amongst the greenery. The fresh flowers scenting the air made him take a deep breath for the sheer joy of breathing in their fragrance. Randolph and Gilbert took their places. Taking another deep breath for courage, Bryan took his place and looked to the rear of the Sanctuary.
The Ministers walked out and took their places behind him as the music changed again. The honor guards snapped to attention and the doors at the back opened.
Two young girls dressed in pale pink fluffy gowns walked slowly down the aisle. With each step they each dropped a small handful of various shaped and sized flower petals. Coloring the white fabric that covered the aisle with yellows, pinks, reds, blues and purples. The effect was a stunning contrast to the simple neutral hue of the Sanctuary stone.
As the girls reached the front of the Sanctuary they turned, one on each side of the aisle. Facing each other they each threw a large handful of petals up into the air. Side stepping they continued until the steps up the dais where covered with petals. Then they stopped and took their seats in the front row.
A trumpet blast startled everyone as it sounded from the balcony at the back of the Sanctuary. The back doors ope ned again and this time two bridesmaids dressed in matching bright red gowns with a white lace overlay stepped forward. Between them they held a large white screen framed in gold. As they stepped forward the congregation stood to their feet and turned to watch them.
As they passed, each row of guests would turn back toward the front of the Sanctuary. Confused, Bryan just watched and tried to calm his racing heart. T he women walked up the steps. When they reached him, the closest one stopped and the other continued until they were right beside him. Still confused Bryan looked to the back of the Sanctuary, but everyone was looking at him, not the doors.
Just then Gilbert tugged on his sleeve and Bryan turned toward the ministers. From the look on Gilbert’s face, Bryan realized that Princess Kalea must be on the other side of the screen and that they had forgotten to tell him. They appeared to be both sorry and embarrassed.
With a slight shrug Bryan turned his back on the audience and faced the ministers as the wedding ceremony was performed in both languages. Prayerfully he said his vows, knowing this was forever.
In the front row Queen Nadia quickly dabbed at her eyes. The tears were tears of joy but with a touch of sadness. When Prince Bryan hadn’t turned to the ministers right away she realized he didn’t understand the traditions. For just a moment regret clenched her heart. He wasn’t one of them.
Then she heard the minister finish the ceremony and changed her thinking. For, as of now, he was one of them.
The ceremony finished and Bryan turned to face the congregation. Both ministers introduced them and Bryan expected the ladies with the screen to move but they didn’t. At least, not until Edward signaled him to start down the aisle and then they kept in perfect step with him.
Hundreds of people smiled and a few waved as they walked out of the Sanctuary. Edward had somehow managed to make his way around the building and meet them just outside. The honor guard had also followed them out and stood at attention behind them.
Prince Bryan was tempted to call forward his captain and ask him what his bride looked like but then remembered that she could speak his language. Instead he waited for someone to tell him what he was to do now. However, he did make a mental note
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