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Saturday finally came. Todd was busy at the restaurant getting things in order while Madeline was at home getting ready. She put on her dress, the only maternity dress she could find in town that even resembled a wedding dress. “I shouldn’t wear white anyway.” She laughed to herself.
She stood at the mirror to put on her makeup. Thankfully the bruise on her face was mostly faded away. She got out her curling iron and started to curl her hair. When she was finished getting ready, she looked at herself in the reflection.
“It’s really happening.” She said to herself. She felt a rush of butterflies in her stomach. She put her hands on her belly. “I’m going to marry your daddy today.” She said with a big smile. Her eyes started to fill with tears of happiness. “Oh no!” She said, wiping her eyes frantically. “My makeup, and I have to go!” She checked herself in the mirror one last time, slipped on her shoes, and headed out the door.



By the time 7 o’clock came around, Todd was a nervous wreck. He walked up to the alter through the crowd of his co-workers and new friends sitting in the event hall. The decorations were beautiful, thanks to the help of Kimberly and Tracy. When he got to the front of the room, he brushed his suit with his hands. Tracy’s husband was about his size and offered to lend Todd a suit for the evening. It fit perfectly. He turned and looked at the door where his bride-to-be would be walking through any second. His hands started to tremble. What if she changes her mind? He thought. What if this is it, she leaves me here? He felt like he might pass out. Just then, the door opened slowly. Madeline was there, her hair curled softly by her face, her dress flowing at her side as she walked toward him. For a moment, the room was silent. Todd didn’t hear the music, the crowd, anything. All he could think about was the woman of his dreams walking to him with that warm smile he loved so much. It was like a dream. She got up to him a the alter and reached out her hand.
“Are you ok?” she whispered. He took her hand. “Yes, I’ve never been better.” he whispered back.



Todd and Madeline held hands while the vows were read to them. “Who holds the rings?” the preacher asked the crowd.
Tracy got out of her seat and handed the preacher a box holding two golden bands.
“Todd, I understand you have written vows of your own?” The preacher asked.
Madeline looked surprised. “You did?” she mouthed silently.
Todd smiled and took a deep breath. “Madeline, when I sat to write these vows I felt like there weren’t enough words in existence to tell you how I feel.” He paused. His face got serious. “You are my world, my everything. You’ve given me hope, happiness, and a whole new life I never thought I would have.” He took the ring and slid it on her finger. Her hands were shaking. “From this day forward, I promise to make you as happy every day of our lives as you have made me.”
She looked at the ring, and then at Todd, a tear and a smile on her face.
“I now pronounce you husband and wife. Todd, you may kiss your bride.” The preacher said as he closed his book.
Todd reached out and gently pulled Madeline to him, sharing the first kiss of their new lives together.

The wedding was everything they dreamed it would be. They toasted with their friends,

cut the cake,


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and shared their first dance. While they were dancing, Madeline said “I can’t believe you did all this for me, Todd.” He smiled. “Did I do good?” She laughed. “I absolutely love it. It’s perfect.” She leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.



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They finished the dance and everyone clapped. When the reception music cut on, people started dancing, drinking champagne, talking and laughing.
Todd leaned over to Madeline’s ear and whispered “Do you wanna sneak away from all this excitement for a few minutes?”
Madeline whispered back. “You read my mind.” She said.
Todd grabbed her hand and lead her outside the event room to the bar. It was pretty quiet for a Saturday night. He pulled out a chair for her.
“Thank you, Todd.” she said. “I thought all that was supposed to stop once people get married.” she joked.
He laughed, then cupped her face in his hands. “I’m only just beginning to spoil you.” He said, smiling.