11-02-2024, 12:06 PM
(This post was last modified: 11-02-2024, 12:14 PM by Emily Shale-Vanders.)
It had been some time since their parents had died, but Emily had noticed Rachel struggling more with it. Rachel had always been a good emotional support for others, but sometimes, this caused her to struggle dealing with her own emotions. Emily had seen it at home. Although Rachel knew her parents were gone, she had yet to fully process it. So when Rachel began to freeze during her wedding toast, Emily was ready. As soon as Emily saw Rachel's eyes move to the family table, she was on her feet and wrapping her sister in a hug. It wasn't long before Mara had joined them. Emily was not surprised at this. Mara had brought similar concerns about their sister to Emily who had told Mara Rachel would heal in time. It appeared to be happening now. The whole exchange took a little longer than a minute, but it was necessary. All three girls needed to take time to be sad about the fact that their parents weren't her on this important day.
The toasts over, the cake was brought out and Emily went with her husband to cut it. They had agreed that they wouldn't do the whole smashing the cake into the other's face thing. But Jared didn't know that Emily had lied. So she took her shot while feeding him his piece of cake. It was a wedding cliche - people expected it, but laughed all the same. He of course returned the favor, and not even caring, Emily gave him a kiss before they took their seat. Rachel helped Emily clean her face, and then they got to eatiing.
The waiters would bring cake out to the guests and inform them that wait service would be ending. The waiters would take final drink orders, let the guests know of the snack table, and would inform them that they could get drinks at the open bar for the rest of the night. They ate and the DJ approached Emily and Jared just to make sure of the timeline. Next up would be the first dance, and after that, the reins would officially be in the DJs hands.
At the appropriate time, the DJ turned the lights down and began to speak. "Ladies and gentlemen, the couple would like me to take this time to once again thank you for being here to celebrate their big day. I would also like to take this time to congratulate Emily and Jared as they take the dance floor for their first dance.
Jared offered her his hand and she took it, a big smile plastered on her face as the music for the song for their first dance began. While planning for the wedding, Emily had heard "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams on an oldies station and immediately knew it was their song. Emily had always thought it would feel awkward to dance while everyone just watched, but soon tunnel vision came into being, and she and Jared were the only two people there. Emily didn't resist when Jared pulled her closer, she rested her head on his shoulder, closed her eyes, and sighed contentedly. The moment was perfect.
The song came to an end and Emily looked up at him - her husband - and smiled before he kissed her. "This is the best day of my life. I love you so much."
Jared smiled, "I love you too - more than anything." This time she kissed him.
Another song began - once again a slow one. The DJ announced the dance floor to be open and other people began to join them. Jared and Emily did not separate. They would take another dance before mingling.
((OoC: thank you all - things are a lot more open now as most of the ceremonial stuff is done. Thank you all for your patience in getting here!))
The toasts over, the cake was brought out and Emily went with her husband to cut it. They had agreed that they wouldn't do the whole smashing the cake into the other's face thing. But Jared didn't know that Emily had lied. So she took her shot while feeding him his piece of cake. It was a wedding cliche - people expected it, but laughed all the same. He of course returned the favor, and not even caring, Emily gave him a kiss before they took their seat. Rachel helped Emily clean her face, and then they got to eatiing.
The waiters would bring cake out to the guests and inform them that wait service would be ending. The waiters would take final drink orders, let the guests know of the snack table, and would inform them that they could get drinks at the open bar for the rest of the night. They ate and the DJ approached Emily and Jared just to make sure of the timeline. Next up would be the first dance, and after that, the reins would officially be in the DJs hands.
At the appropriate time, the DJ turned the lights down and began to speak. "Ladies and gentlemen, the couple would like me to take this time to once again thank you for being here to celebrate their big day. I would also like to take this time to congratulate Emily and Jared as they take the dance floor for their first dance.
Jared offered her his hand and she took it, a big smile plastered on her face as the music for the song for their first dance began. While planning for the wedding, Emily had heard "Everything I Do" by Bryan Adams on an oldies station and immediately knew it was their song. Emily had always thought it would feel awkward to dance while everyone just watched, but soon tunnel vision came into being, and she and Jared were the only two people there. Emily didn't resist when Jared pulled her closer, she rested her head on his shoulder, closed her eyes, and sighed contentedly. The moment was perfect.
The song came to an end and Emily looked up at him - her husband - and smiled before he kissed her. "This is the best day of my life. I love you so much."
Jared smiled, "I love you too - more than anything." This time she kissed him.
Another song began - once again a slow one. The DJ announced the dance floor to be open and other people began to join them. Jared and Emily did not separate. They would take another dance before mingling.
((OoC: thank you all - things are a lot more open now as most of the ceremonial stuff is done. Thank you all for your patience in getting here!))