149 Ceremony 2 (1/2)

After a while, the couple was still hugging each other.

*Cough*

”Ahem, you two can do that for as long as you wish tonight. Shall we continue with the rest of the ceremony before heading to the wedding hall?” Mother Yang reminded them that the camera has been running for the past ten minutes focused on their loving hug. At the same time, Grandparents Xu, Grandparents Yang, Parents Yang, and Parents Xu were already seated, waiting for the couple to serve them tea.

The couple quickly separated and kneeled in front of their elders. In the order of grandparents to their parents, Ya Nuo and Huan Hei presented them tea, received their red envelopes and blessings. Finally, the tea ceremony is completed, and they headed towards the wedding hall.

- Wedding Hall -

Even though they called it wedding hall, the location was actually a garden venue. The breathtaking view of blossomed flowers around the bride and groom blinded the guests effectively. It was a pain for singles to see, but also a very beautiful picture to capture in their memories. The nature theme didn't require much decoration as flowers were colorful and the sky was blue.

The ceremony began as the pianist played You Look So Beautiful In White as the opening tune. Ya Nuo held onto her father's arm as they stepped onto the flower petal path. Huan Hei was waiting on the other end of the path smiling brightly at his bride. When they reached Huan Hei, Father Yang gave her a tight hug, whispering to her, ”You look so beautiful today. Daddy wishes you two a lifetime of happiness.”

”Thank you daddy.” Her eyes turned pink.

Father Yang turned to Huan Hei and placed her hand into his, ”I'm leaving my daughter to your care from now on. You better treat her well.”

”Yes, dad” He smiled, showing his teeth.

It was time for the couple to exchange their vows. They decided to write their own and take turns saying it to each other. He gazed into her deep, sincere eyes as he placed the microphone closer to his mouth.

”Many people make the mistakes when they think that vows are only said during the highest point of their relationships. Vows mean so much more than just words spit out at the moment or out of impulsion. In front of everyone here, I pledge to be your companion and friend until we grow old that our hair turns white.”

His hands held hers gently and his thumb rubbed her palms, ”Since our first date, I've been telling myself and you, 'maybe,' 'someday,' 'Somehow,' and many other words that hints to our future. Now that we're standing side by side, ready to call each other husband and wife, I can finally say to you that when I made the promises to you, I meant every word. From the transition of 'I will,' 'you will,' to 'we will,' we've gone from two individuals to us.”