The morning of their wedding bloomed crisp and clear. The sun was shining, and not a single cloud was in the sky. The morning dew glistened off the flowers in the garden. Cassandra floated through the house with the feeling of ultimate
peace. The Mamas had invaded their home the night before, taking their kitchen hostage. The ladies had been so nervous, anxious and excited that they didn't complain.
The Mamas made a big breakfast with bacon, eggs, sausages, waffles, yogurt,
and almost every other breakfast food one could imagine and a few that one couldn't. Both ladies tried to decline breakfast, but after a few hard looks and some threats of force feeding from both mothers, they ate.
The ladies rode in a limo together
to the theater where they retired to their individual dressing rooms. They were waited on hand and foot while they relaxed and got ready.
The scene on the stage was beautiful. The best man and maid of honor on each side looked stunning.
There was a cascade of flowers that spilled over the ceremony arch and covered the entire floor of the stage. The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire auditorium.
When the bridal march started both brides entered at the same time
from opposite sides of the stage. Each woman on the arm of her father. Julie shared a quick secret smile with her best man Mitchell as she walked by.
They stood next to each other in front of the Justice of the Peace. Their dresses,
while each seemed unique and beautiful, when they stood together completed a picture of a sun in beautiful rhinestones rising behind lace hills.
"Dear friends and beloved relatives," the Justice of the Peace began. "We gather together
today to celebrate the union of these two honorable ladies as their two separate paths in life converge to make one."
"You have each written your own vows, so Cassandra Ellen Brownwood, would you please recite your vows."
Cassandra took a deep
breath. "My dearest Julie, When I first considered your proposal I thought it was the craziest idea I ever heard. When I thought it over, it made the most sense in the world. There is no one else I would trust to help raise my son.
There is no one else I would trust to stand by me in all my endeavors. There is no one else I would trust to grow old with me and share my golden years.
"With this ring I promise to be your helpmate as we forge through life's joys and sorrows.
Till death do us part.
With one glistening tear on her cheek, Julie presented her hand and accepted the ring that Cassandra offered.
"Julie Ann Brownwood, will you please recite your vows."
"Darling Cassandra," Julie started without
hesitation. "No one has been closer to my heart for nearly as long as you have. From my earliest memories you were there to share and create joy, as well as a support during the sad times. I feel closer to you than mere friendship.
My platonic connection to you runs deeper than even that of a sister."
"With this ring I vow to always be there for you, reguardless of what life throws in our path. Until my dieing breath I will always call you my beloved wife."
Not a
dry eye could be found in the entire theater as Julie placed the ring on Cassandra's finger. Even the Justice of the Peace had to clear his throat before continuing.
"By the power invested in me by the State of Colorado, I present to you Julie
and Cassandra Brownwood."
A roar rumbled through the theater as everyone cheered the newly married couple.