I woke up today feeling pretty disoriented. I couldn't figure out why I was in a hotel room all alone until the events of the previous night flooded over me. My friends had taken me out for a wild bachelor party. Nobody took any girls home but there was a lot of flirting and drinking while we were playing pool and just goofing off. It didn't get wild until I came back to their hotel room after though. I told them time and time again that I didn't want any strippers, but of course they didn't listen to me. They got around it by hiring big hairy male strippers dressed as construction workers. They came in saying they had a job to do on me and it took skilled hands. I couldn't believe that my friends would do this to me and they were all doubled over laughing. I went along with it because I had to admit that it was a good joke and I'm sure there were tons of embarrassing photos around that I hoped they never blackmailed me with.
I had been texting Brenda on and off all night, and by the naughty things she said with the even racier photos I just thought she was bluffing when she said she wouldn't let me in. So I found my way over to the castle only to have her mom shut me down. I was so confused, and pretty embarrassed for the second time of the night, so I had to make up a story of why I was really there. I couldn't tell her I came over to fuck her daughter and then leave again. I was sure that she didn't believe my story because if anything was seriously wrong I would have insisted on seeing Brenda and she wouldn't have kept me away from her. She might have made me go to bed and talk to her in the morning, but I knew she wouldn't have sent me away if she thought it was important. So I left back to the hotel room Brenda and I had been sharing. I didn't want to go back to my friends because I knew it was a pig sty there and I wanted to be able to actually get some rest for the big day ahead of me.
Once I was up I texted Brenda back that she wasn't the sweet girl she claimed she way, but I still loved her and couldn't wait to marry her. Then I took a shower and went back to bed until someone started banging on my door. I opened it to find Demi and we ate and talked about the day. She really helped with any nerves I might have had and she told me to hurry up and get ready before all of my family came barging in here. She was right because as soon as I got on my tux, my whole family appeared to ask me a million questions and throw a million more suggestions my way. I tried to calm them down, but they seemed even more excitable about this than I was if that was even possible. I figured it was because none of them ever thought this day would come, let alone so soon. Finally my mom did her last little touches to make sure I was looking my best and told everyone to be quiet so we could go to the castle.
It really was beautiful there. I was so pleased that we chose and stuck to this location. It was going to be the fairytale princess wedding that she always wanted and I smiled big, so happy that I was able to give it to her. After a little bit it was time to take photos with my groom's party and also just pictures with my family. In between all of this and the eating and waiting, my extended family came by to see how I was doing. It was nice to get all of this support since it had been slow to pick up. It also felt good to hold Brenda's hand and talk to her for a little bit because we barely ever spent a day apart and I wasn't ashamed to admit that I missed her. After all of that was over though, I was alone because I made everybody get out so that I could have time to think to myself. I thought about how I was really going to be an adult now and how there was no turning back. I was ready to take this step though. A few minutes later my dad came in and I was nervous that he might tell me something devastating, but instead he told me that he was proud of me and that I had really grown up. I looked at him dumbfounded. This was the most approval I had ever gotten from him and I couldn't stop myself from giving him a tight hug. He laughed and pushed my away after a tight squeeze and told me that it was time.
My excitement grew as I saw everyone taking their seats or their places next to me around the gazebo. I knew that as more people came it was getting closer and closer to when Brenda would come to me. I had been fantasizing about this moment for so long and now it was finally about to arrive. Everyone stood up and I followed their eyes as I saw the horse drawn carriage pull up. I smiled because I really did feel like I was prince charming and I was about to get my happily ever after with the princess of my dreams. After an eternity, Brenda stepped out of the carriage with help from her father. Man, she looked gorgeous in her dress. She was absolutely breath taking. As she walked down the aisle towards me all I could think about was how she really was an angel and all of my dreams were coming true. I was so blessed to have her and she just looked so beautiful with her heart so exposed. She looked happy and excited and I mirrored those feelings. I also mirrored her love because mine poured out of me in waves. I was just so taken with her and I knew in my heart that I would never mess this up. She was mine forever and I would always prove to her the obvious truth that we were soulmates.
Once she finally got there, her father agreed that he and Brenda's mom were giving her away to me, but not before shooting me a death glare as a warning. I nodded my understanding because I wouldn't do anything, and I wanted him to hurry up and leave and not feel the need to say anything. After she gave her bouquet to her maid of honor I held both of her hands and looked her in her eyes. I was so happy to be here and I wanted her to know that she was my whole world. After a few moments my father decided that it was time to start since he was the one marrying us. we turned our attention between him and each other, giving each other little squeezes and glances as he spoke.
"Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today in the presence of God to join my son Joseph Adam and his fiancee Brenda Julietta in the holy bond of matrimony. As many of you know, none of us were expecting this day to come for at least another 10 years if at all!" My side of the guests all started laughing softly and I blushed some at my dad's teasing. "Admittedly, I wasn't sure if this was the right choice when they moved in together I knew marriage would be right around the corner, but when they invited me into their home and I spent more time around them I came to see that their love was the true form the Bible speaks of. In the Songs of Solomon it says place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame." My father read the verses in a powerful voice for more impact and then softened. "If you ever see these two together, especially in the quiet moments to themselves before it is time to go back to visiting, you can see that they have already done this. Their devotion is seared onto each other's hearts from the burning and enduring flame of true love. I, nor anyone else, could never stand in the way of that. I can only congratulate you both on finding God's greatest gift." I looked up at my father shocked at his words. It meant so much to me for him to give us his blessing so resolutely and I looked out into the audience at my mom who was smiling as tears streamed from her eyes. I could feel the pinpricks behind my eyes and the tightness of my heart from the love coming from my family as smiled elated. "Now both Brenda and Joseph have prepared something that they would like to share with each other before they profess their commitment through their vows. Brenda?" My father turned to Brenda so that she could start and I was so happy and open with that first emotional display that I was sure that hers would knock me right over.
I smiled as I finally made my way to Joe. God, he was gorgeous in his tux with his little scruff going on and his eyes bright with excitement. His dad asked my dad if he was ready to give me away and my father agreed. I saw him throw a warning look to Joe and I bit my lip to keep from laughing. I leaned up and kissed my daddy and gave him one last hug, whispering that I loved him again, before I let him go and took Joe's outstretched hand. I squeezed it tightly as we walked up to his father and waited for him to start talking. I couldn't help but smile and look in Joe's eyes while we waited and if his dad hadn't of been speaking so everyone could hear, I might not have paid attention to what he was saying. I couldn't help but laugh some at how he was teasing Joe about him getting married. We both knew that it was a shock to his family when we announced out engagement and plenty of them didn't think we were going to make it. Well neener neener neener to them 'cause we did and here we were getting married.
I did start to tear up though when his dad started saying how he could see how strong our love was. To be honest, I never thought that he had paid attention to us at all. We got lost in our own little worlds so often though, that if they had paid attention to how sweet we were to each other, Joe and I wouldn't have noticed much. His dad was being so sweet so I sneaked a glance at his mom and was pleasantly surprised to see her crying and not in the sad way that I imagined her to do. I could see how much what he said meant to Joe and for the first time, I actually felt some respect for his dad that was more then just the respect he got for being Joe's father. I might actually feel a little more love for him and Mrs. Jonas now. I felt Joe squeeze my hand and it brought me back enough to realize that his father was telling everyone how we wrote something for each other. I smiled nervously as I turned to Stacy so she could hand me what I wrote. 'I had to write it down because I was worried I was going to forget everything in the middle," I said softly as I smiled at Joe and unfolded the paper. I took a deep breath and smiled at him.
Without words, without even understanding, Lovers find each other. The moment of finding is always a surprise, Like meeting an old friend never before known..
I think it is safe to say that this fits us perfectly. When we first reconnected, I never thought that this would be the outcome of watching movies and laying on your rooftop looking at stars and making up new constellations. I was always amazed at how attracted to each other we were and how we couldn’t get enough of each other. I still smile when I think about our talks and how you would always end them with ‘I shouldn’t have told you that’. I know that I had those moments too but I’m thankful for every one that we had together because it brought us closer to each other and it helped us understand each other better.
We’ve been through a lot together but you are still as perfect for me as now as you were when we first met. You are beautiful, you leave me speechless, you turn tears into happy bliss; you make bad things seem not so bad. You astonish me and you brighten every aspect of my life. It’s amazing that we grew so close in such a short amount of time. My feelings blossomed rapidly and I know that I won’t lose them. I have fallen madly in love with you. You are everything and more than what I have dreamed of my entire life. I never thought that I deserved someone like you. You make me happier than the richest person in the world because you share your love with me. I really can’t believe that you are mine and that now you always will be.
Honeybear, you complete me. You make my life so amazing and I don't know how else to repay you but to love you just as much as you love me. The world is a better place to be in because of you. You make me feel beautiful. Thank you for giving me so much more than I ever could have wanted. I am so thankful for what we have, and for everything we will have. You are the only man I ever want to share my life with. I could never imagine spending the rest of my time here with anyone else.
When my parents got married, my mom read this poem to my dad and my grandmother did the same for my grandfather, so now I want to read it to you.
When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze; and when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts, their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.
What we have is stronger than anything on this Earth and I know that it is never going to change. You are a constant in my life and I am so thankful for that. I wouldn’t trade what we have or what we’ve been through for anything. You are so special to me and I’ll love you for an eternity and then some.
So now that I’ve gushed and probably embarrassed you, in fact, I know I have because I see your cute blush, I just wanted to say that I love you and I’m proud to be your wife.
I folded the paper up and handed it back to Stacy before I looked up at Joe again. I could see the blush on his cheeks and how much he loved me in his eyes. I knew that I had done well with my letter and I couldn't wait to hear his as his dad told him it was his turn.
Brenda told me that she had to write what she wanted to say and I was going to tell her it was okay because I did too, but she was already turning around to Stacy to get the paper. I couldn't hold my hands at my sided since I had too much energy inside of me so I held them together in front of me. She started speaking and I'd never heard her say my full name with so much love behind it. I was used to it being reserved for scolding, but it sounded really nice to me. Then she read me a poem and the last line really struck a chord with me. That was exactly how I felt about her. I felt like I had known her and loved her all of my life even though I knew it happened very suddenly and quickly. She went on to say how it fit us perfectly and I nodded pretty amazing that she found something so perfect.
Then she talked about what it was like when we were first dating and it was probably a good thing that she was looking down because seeing the knowing grin on my face may have flustered her. She left out how we really got together and I had to keep my grin from turning into a proud smirk when she said we couldn't get enough of each other. It meant a lot to me that she thought I was just as great as she did when she first fell for me. Then she had to go ahead and call me beautiful which got me to blush. She didn't have to put it like that and from her tone I knew that she really meant it. It was weird to hear myself talked about in that way, but I enjoyed it and it went straight to my heart. It touched me how she said that even though she loved me so much early on, that her love would never fade and she would always feel this way.
It was amazing to hear about how she, the most loving most perfect girl in the universe could feel some sort of doubt to me for my love. My love was nothing compared to hers, but I let out a shaky breath soaking in all of her appreciation. I loved being her honeybear and I loved that she wanted to always be mine. She decided to read me another poem and I thought it was special how she wanted to pass down family tradition because we also did that in my family through names. She told me that I was her rock and that she would love me past eternity. I had a fierce determination not to cry and that is the only reason why a few stray tears didn't fall, but my eyes were definitely glassy.
I blinked away the wetness so that it was mostly gone with just a little bit around my eyes and laughed when she pointed out my blush. Of course this got me to blush even harder and I smiled at her so in love when she looked back up at me again. All I wanted to do was take her in my arms and kiss her and tell her that I loved her, but I knew that wasn't allowed. "That was amazing," I whispered to her before I took a few deep breaths to collect myself so that I wouldn't become a gushing mess and ruin the ceremony. My father signified that it was my turn so I pulled my letter out of the inside of my jacket. "I wasn't even going to try to memorize this," I said with a laugh and then gave her a small smile before I started reading.
All my life I’ve been a wanderer. Sometimes I called myself an explorer or even a conqueror, but the truth is that I was just lost. At the time I didn’t know this. I thought I had a path that I was following. Well no, a path that I forged for myself. I was seeking greatness and stomped down anything in my way. I relished in my freedom, breaking free of any chains, real or imagined, just to show that I could. I lived life as a man who stood as tall as mountains with the whole world for the taking. Yet, in the quiet of the midnight hours, there was no escape that I was just a lost boy wandering through the wilderness with no shelter, no security, and no place to go.
This charade was all I had ever known, and I came to a point in my life where I was ready to accept it as truth because there couldn’t possibly be anything better out there for me. I was ready to stand up taller than ever, so tall that even my dearest dreams would be too far beneath me to cloud my mind. I was all set to strap on my armor and keep my heart forever locked away when something miraculous happened.
You alighted into my life. With your open eyes, you looked past the facade of a fearless hunter and saw the scared boy inside. Amazingly enough you didn’t turn away in disdain as one might expect. I looked back up at you and saw the untainted goodness radiating out of your soul. You reached out your hand and lifted me up out of the cold and lonely darkness and into your heart warming light.
You are my angel. With your kind heart and limitless patience, you showed me the way. With you I didn’t have to find ways to endure the suffering any longer. There is only happiness when I am with you. I feel it in every bone of my body. I feel it in my very soul. Every part of me was longing for you and now that I have you, I am complete. You banished away any pain. Not only did you change my life and inspire me to be a better man. You gave me a life, one with meaning and one worth living.
With you by my side I can do anything. I really can stand on top of mountains and race with the falcons. I didn’t have to settle for your sweetness. I am the most free with you because there is nothing that we won’t have together. With you, I have everything.
The cold emptiness has been replaced by the tenderest love. My quest for greatness is over because I have found it in you. In beautiful, exciting, loving, perfect you. I am invincible because I have you. With you I have comfort, with you I have fulfillment. I never have to go anywhere in search of anything ever again because with you I am home.
I lowered my hands to my sides and looked in her eyes as I told her, "Babygirl, I love you. I will always love you until forever and back again. I promise you that I will do everything I can every day of my life to make you happy and honor you because I know that having you is a gift. You are my soulmate and I couldn’t be happier to finally have our lives together as one and be your husband."
I folded the paper back up and put it away before reaching out to clasp her hands tightly. I had been on the verge of tears for at least a half hour now and I wanted her to see how deeply my love for her ran without hiding a thing from her. After a few moments my father brought us back to the actual ceremony and said now it was time for us to repeat after him and say our vows to each other.
I sighed gently as I waited for Joe to read his vows. I was so ready to hear them but at the same time I knew that he was going to make me cry and I knew that would ruin my makeup and make me less pretty and I wasn't really looking forward to that. But I would get ugly for him because I knew that no matter what he said, he would mean it and it would be truly heart felt and sincere. I laughed gently as he told me that he wrote down what he was going to say too and it made me feel a lot better that I wasn't the only one with a bad memory. I looked at him full of love as he started reading. I smiled gently at him talking about being a wanderer because he really had been before I got a hold of him. I thought back to our first date and how sad he was when I brought up Chelsea and how much my heart hurt for him in that moment. I felt myself tear up and as I swallowed hard I felt some tears spill out. I just wanted to pull him to me and kiss him until I got my fill. I didn't expect the beginning of his vows to be so sad. I didn't realize how lonely he had been. I mean, he had always told me but I just didn't think it was true until now.
But I started to smile again as he told me how much I changed his life and more tears spilled out. I loved him so much. He had changed my life for the better too but in this moment, I really did feel like his angel. I knew that I was put on this Earth to find him and take care of him and I just hoped that I would always do that for him. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly as I tried to stop myself from really opening the flood gate of tears that was behind my eyes. They were definite tears of happiness but I didn't want to mess up my look too much. I reached up and gently wiped away tears as he told me how beautiful and perfect and loving I was and for once, I just couldn't argue with it. I felt it in that moment. And when he told me that he was home, I closed my eyes and looked down so I could get ahold of myself. He was my home too and nothing would ever change that. I looked back up as Joe finished and took my hands. I laced my fingers with his and smiled. "You ruined my pretty," I whispered to him and he laughed gently and told me I was still beautiful. We got lost in each other's eyes until his dad brought us back and told us it was time for our vows.
I ran my thumbs over Joe's fingers as his father spoke. "Brenda, do you take Joseph to be your husband?" I smiled as I looked in Joe eyes and said "I do." I couldn't believe we were almost husband and wife. His dad asked for Joe's ring and I reached down and took the ring from Frankie when he brought it up. I took Joe's left hand in mine and smiled as I repeated after his father. "I, Brenda, take you, Joseph, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life," I said as I slowly slipped his ring on his finger. I smiled as some tears slipped down as I squeezed his hands again and mouthed 'I love you' to him. I was ready for him to give me my ring so that I could finally be his for the rest of my life and then some.
I laughed that after everything I had just said, the first thing Brenda says is that I ruined her pretty with that adorable little pout on her face. "You still look beautiful, baby," I assured her with a gentle smile. I knew that my words had gotten to her because of the way she was crying and trying hard to keep it together and I was very proud that I accomplished my goal of being able to touch her like this. I was mesmerized when Brenda looked at me and was only momentarily shaken when my father spoke up. I just kept on staring at her, unable to turn away. I listened as my dad began and I felt like my smile would break my face when she said I do. I had never been happier in my entire life. Nothing was better than this. She was becoming mine right now. I was getting everything I had ever wanted. I watched as she finished putting on my ring and then I beamed up at her, so proud to be her husband. I silently told her, 'I love you too,' and cursed the no kissing until it was over rule. I felt like a definite make out session was in order before the reception started because the closer we came to belonging to each other the greater my need to have her in my arms became.
Now my father turned to me and asked, "Joseph, do you take Brenda to be your wife?" I was never more sure of anything. I smiled at her confidently and stared at her sincerely as I promised, "I do." Frankie brought up Brenda's rings and I took them from him and slowly began to slide them on. I repeated my vows after him and said, "I, Joseph, take you, Brenda, to be my beloved wife, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life." I loved seeing Brenda's rings on her. She was mine. She was finally officially and always mine, now and forever for the whole world to see. I was oh so proud and my heart filled, threatening to burst from all of the love that I felt.
I slowly took a deep breath and raised my eyebrows looking at her as if to say, 'this is it.' I felt like Xavier when his ears perk up when he hears something because my whole body was tense focusing on when my dad would finally say that we were married and I could kiss my wife. After a few more excruciating seconds he finally said the magic words and I let out the breath I was holding with a smile. I took another one more carefully and released her hands to pull her to me by her waist. I swept up her lips in a swift kiss. I only kissed her harder at her whimper, holding her bottom lip between mine for longer. I felt her hands cup my face as she kissed me back and we shared a sweeter kiss before opening our eyes. I looked at her and was ecstatic to see all the love I felt for her shining through her own eyes at me. This moment belonged to us and no one else even existed as far as I was concerned. I kissed her slowly and sweetly again before trying to pull away, but she brushed her nose up against mine. My smile didn't only reach my eyes, it consumed them as I laughed and nuzzled her nose before giving her a peck and stepped away. She let me go this time and I kept one of my arms around her waist as we turned to face all of our family and friends. I heard my father boom proudly, "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jonas!" As proud as he was, my pride exceeded his by a million times and I beamed to the crowd and then looked back at Brenda and we shared our excitement. I let go of her waist to reach for her hand and I squeezed asking if she was ready to go. She gave me a nod and with that we stepped back down to the aisle and finally took the first steps that started our life together.
I couldn't believe it was finally time for me to get my rings! I hated that I had gone a few hours without my engagement ring. I really felt naked without it but I knew that Joe wanted to put it back on my finger with my wedding ring so I had givent it to Frankie with the promise that if he lost it, I would end his little life. I smiled as I listened to Joe promise that he would be there for me and treasure me from now on. His words were never truer then what they were right now. I knew that he meant everything that he said and I knew that he would never take me for granted or hurt me terribly. He would always love me and I would love him. I smiled up at him as my heart pounded in my chest. I was so sure he could hear it and see it and as I took his hands again and squeezed, I couldn't stop the look of pure happiness that was spreading across my face. We were almost husband and wife. We just had to wait for those few words from his dad and then we could make it official.
My eyes got wide with Joe's and I could barely contain a giggle and shriek of happiness that was growing inside of me. I just wanted to kiss him! I'd gone so long without one of his kisses that I just couldn't stand to be away from him anymore. Finally, after what seemed like hours his dad finally said the magical words that made us offically husband and wife. I took a deep breath as Joe pulled me to him and pressed his lips to mine. The world melted away and all there was in that moment was me and Joe. I whimpered as I melted into the kiss and into him. This was amazing and wonderful and special and the best kiss I had ever gotten. I reached up and placed my hands on his cheeks as he kissed me again and then we leaned back a little for some air. I beamed up at him and felt warmed by all the love that was shining through in his eyes. He smiled at me and then leaned down and kissed me sweetly again and I couldn't get enough. He tried to pull away but I held him and laughed gently as I ran my nose over his before I finally let him go. He gave me his asian smile and I felt a happy giggle escape as he wrapped an arm around my waist as we turned to look at our families and friends. I squeezed his waist as his dad finally announced us to everyone. I smiled at everyone as Joe took my hand and gave it a squeeze. I nodded and took my bouquet from Stacy before Joe and I finally walked down the aisle together as man and wife. Nothing could ever top how I was feeling and nothing would replace this day as my favorite.
I had been texting Brenda on and off all night, and by the naughty things she said with the even racier photos I just thought she was bluffing when she said she wouldn't let me in. So I found my way over to the castle only to have her mom shut me down. I was so confused, and pretty embarrassed for the second time of the night, so I had to make up a story of why I was really there. I couldn't tell her I came over to fuck her daughter and then leave again. I was sure that she didn't believe my story because if anything was seriously wrong I would have insisted on seeing Brenda and she wouldn't have kept me away from her. She might have made me go to bed and talk to her in the morning, but I knew she wouldn't have sent me away if she thought it was important. So I left back to the hotel room Brenda and I had been sharing. I didn't want to go back to my friends because I knew it was a pig sty there and I wanted to be able to actually get some rest for the big day ahead of me.
Once I was up I texted Brenda back that she wasn't the sweet girl she claimed she way, but I still loved her and couldn't wait to marry her. Then I took a shower and went back to bed until someone started banging on my door. I opened it to find Demi and we ate and talked about the day. She really helped with any nerves I might have had and she told me to hurry up and get ready before all of my family came barging in here. She was right because as soon as I got on my tux, my whole family appeared to ask me a million questions and throw a million more suggestions my way. I tried to calm them down, but they seemed even more excitable about this than I was if that was even possible. I figured it was because none of them ever thought this day would come, let alone so soon. Finally my mom did her last little touches to make sure I was looking my best and told everyone to be quiet so we could go to the castle.
It really was beautiful there. I was so pleased that we chose and stuck to this location. It was going to be the fairytale princess wedding that she always wanted and I smiled big, so happy that I was able to give it to her. After a little bit it was time to take photos with my groom's party and also just pictures with my family. In between all of this and the eating and waiting, my extended family came by to see how I was doing. It was nice to get all of this support since it had been slow to pick up. It also felt good to hold Brenda's hand and talk to her for a little bit because we barely ever spent a day apart and I wasn't ashamed to admit that I missed her. After all of that was over though, I was alone because I made everybody get out so that I could have time to think to myself. I thought about how I was really going to be an adult now and how there was no turning back. I was ready to take this step though. A few minutes later my dad came in and I was nervous that he might tell me something devastating, but instead he told me that he was proud of me and that I had really grown up. I looked at him dumbfounded. This was the most approval I had ever gotten from him and I couldn't stop myself from giving him a tight hug. He laughed and pushed my away after a tight squeeze and told me that it was time.
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Once she finally got there, her father agreed that he and Brenda's mom were giving her away to me, but not before shooting me a death glare as a warning. I nodded my understanding because I wouldn't do anything, and I wanted him to hurry up and leave and not feel the need to say anything. After she gave her bouquet to her maid of honor I held both of her hands and looked her in her eyes. I was so happy to be here and I wanted her to know that she was my whole world. After a few moments my father decided that it was time to start since he was the one marrying us. we turned our attention between him and each other, giving each other little squeezes and glances as he spoke.
"Dearly beloved. We are gathered here today in the presence of God to join my son Joseph Adam and his fiancee Brenda Julietta in the holy bond of matrimony. As many of you know, none of us were expecting this day to come for at least another 10 years if at all!" My side of the guests all started laughing softly and I blushed some at my dad's teasing. "Admittedly, I wasn't sure if this was the right choice when they moved in together I knew marriage would be right around the corner, but when they invited me into their home and I spent more time around them I came to see that their love was the true form the Bible speaks of. In the Songs of Solomon it says place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame." My father read the verses in a powerful voice for more impact and then softened. "If you ever see these two together, especially in the quiet moments to themselves before it is time to go back to visiting, you can see that they have already done this. Their devotion is seared onto each other's hearts from the burning and enduring flame of true love. I, nor anyone else, could never stand in the way of that. I can only congratulate you both on finding God's greatest gift." I looked up at my father shocked at his words. It meant so much to me for him to give us his blessing so resolutely and I looked out into the audience at my mom who was smiling as tears streamed from her eyes. I could feel the pinpricks behind my eyes and the tightness of my heart from the love coming from my family as smiled elated. "Now both Brenda and Joseph have prepared something that they would like to share with each other before they profess their commitment through their vows. Brenda?" My father turned to Brenda so that she could start and I was so happy and open with that first emotional display that I was sure that hers would knock me right over.
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I did start to tear up though when his dad started saying how he could see how strong our love was. To be honest, I never thought that he had paid attention to us at all. We got lost in our own little worlds so often though, that if they had paid attention to how sweet we were to each other, Joe and I wouldn't have noticed much. His dad was being so sweet so I sneaked a glance at his mom and was pleasantly surprised to see her crying and not in the sad way that I imagined her to do. I could see how much what he said meant to Joe and for the first time, I actually felt some respect for his dad that was more then just the respect he got for being Joe's father. I might actually feel a little more love for him and Mrs. Jonas now. I felt Joe squeeze my hand and it brought me back enough to realize that his father was telling everyone how we wrote something for each other. I smiled nervously as I turned to Stacy so she could hand me what I wrote. 'I had to write it down because I was worried I was going to forget everything in the middle," I said softly as I smiled at Joe and unfolded the paper. I took a deep breath and smiled at him.
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Without words, without even understanding,
Lovers find each other.
The moment of finding is always a surprise,
Like meeting an old friend never before known..
I think it is safe to say that this fits us perfectly. When we first reconnected, I never thought that this would be the outcome of watching movies and laying on your rooftop looking at stars and making up new constellations. I was always amazed at how attracted to each other we were and how we couldn’t get enough of each other. I still smile when I think about our talks and how you would always end them with ‘I shouldn’t have told you that’. I know that I had those moments too but I’m thankful for every one that we had together because it brought us closer to each other and it helped us understand each other better.
We’ve been through a lot together but you are still as perfect for me as now as you were when we first met. You are beautiful, you leave me speechless, you turn tears into happy bliss; you make bad things seem not so bad. You astonish me and you brighten every aspect of my life. It’s amazing that we grew so close in such a short amount of time. My feelings blossomed rapidly and I know that I won’t lose them. I have fallen madly in love with you. You are everything and more than what I have dreamed of my entire life. I never thought that I deserved someone like you. You make me happier than the richest person in the world because you share your love with me. I really can’t believe that you are mine and that now you always will be.
Honeybear, you complete me. You make my life so amazing and I don't know how else to repay you but to love you just as much as you love me. The world is a better place to be in because of you. You make me feel beautiful. Thank you for giving me so much more than I ever could have wanted. I am so thankful for what we have, and for everything we will have. You are the only man I ever want to share my life with. I could never imagine spending the rest of my time here with anyone else.
When my parents got married, my mom read this poem to my dad and my grandmother did the same for my grandfather, so now I want to read it to you.
When two people are at one in their inmost hearts,
they shatter even the strength of iron or bronze;
and when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.
What we have is stronger than anything on this Earth and I know that it is never going to change. You are a constant in my life and I am so thankful for that. I wouldn’t trade what we have or what we’ve been through for anything. You are so special to me and I’ll love you for an eternity and then some.
So now that I’ve gushed and probably embarrassed you, in fact, I know I have because I see your cute blush, I just wanted to say that I love you and I’m proud to be your wife.
I folded the paper up and handed it back to Stacy before I looked up at Joe again. I could see the blush on his cheeks and how much he loved me in his eyes. I knew that I had done well with my letter and I couldn't wait to hear his as his dad told him it was his turn.
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Then she talked about what it was like when we were first dating and it was probably a good thing that she was looking down because seeing the knowing grin on my face may have flustered her. She left out how we really got together and I had to keep my grin from turning into a proud smirk when she said we couldn't get enough of each other. It meant a lot to me that she thought I was just as great as she did when she first fell for me. Then she had to go ahead and call me beautiful which got me to blush. She didn't have to put it like that and from her tone I knew that she really meant it. It was weird to hear myself talked about in that way, but I enjoyed it and it went straight to my heart. It touched me how she said that even though she loved me so much early on, that her love would never fade and she would always feel this way.
It was amazing to hear about how she, the most loving most perfect girl in the universe could feel some sort of doubt to me for my love. My love was nothing compared to hers, but I let out a shaky breath soaking in all of her appreciation. I loved being her honeybear and I loved that she wanted to always be mine. She decided to read me another poem and I thought it was special how she wanted to pass down family tradition because we also did that in my family through names. She told me that I was her rock and that she would love me past eternity. I had a fierce determination not to cry and that is the only reason why a few stray tears didn't fall, but my eyes were definitely glassy.
I blinked away the wetness so that it was mostly gone with just a little bit around my eyes and laughed when she pointed out my blush. Of course this got me to blush even harder and I smiled at her so in love when she looked back up at me again. All I wanted to do was take her in my arms and kiss her and tell her that I loved her, but I knew that wasn't allowed. "That was amazing," I whispered to her before I took a few deep breaths to collect myself so that I wouldn't become a gushing mess and ruin the ceremony. My father signified that it was my turn so I pulled my letter out of the inside of my jacket. "I wasn't even going to try to memorize this," I said with a laugh and then gave her a small smile before I started reading.
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All my life I’ve been a wanderer. Sometimes I called myself an explorer or even a conqueror, but the truth is that I was just lost. At the time I didn’t know this. I thought I had a path that I was following. Well no, a path that I forged for myself. I was seeking greatness and stomped down anything in my way. I relished in my freedom, breaking free of any chains, real or imagined, just to show that I could. I lived life as a man who stood as tall as mountains with the whole world for the taking. Yet, in the quiet of the midnight hours, there was no escape that I was just a lost boy wandering through the wilderness with no shelter, no security, and no place to go.
This charade was all I had ever known, and I came to a point in my life where I was ready to accept it as truth because there couldn’t possibly be anything better out there for me. I was ready to stand up taller than ever, so tall that even my dearest dreams would be too far beneath me to cloud my mind. I was all set to strap on my armor and keep my heart forever locked away when something miraculous happened.
You alighted into my life. With your open eyes, you looked past the facade of a fearless hunter and saw the scared boy inside. Amazingly enough you didn’t turn away in disdain as one might expect. I looked back up at you and saw the untainted goodness radiating out of your soul. You reached out your hand and lifted me up out of the cold and lonely darkness and into your heart warming light.
You are my angel. With your kind heart and limitless patience, you showed me the way. With you I didn’t have to find ways to endure the suffering any longer. There is only happiness when I am with you. I feel it in every bone of my body. I feel it in my very soul. Every part of me was longing for you and now that I have you, I am complete. You banished away any pain. Not only did you change my life and inspire me to be a better man. You gave me a life, one with meaning and one worth living.
With you by my side I can do anything. I really can stand on top of mountains and race with the falcons. I didn’t have to settle for your sweetness. I am the most free with you because there is nothing that we won’t have together. With you, I have everything.
The cold emptiness has been replaced by the tenderest love. My quest for greatness is over because I have found it in you. In beautiful, exciting, loving, perfect you. I am invincible because I have you. With you I have comfort, with you I have fulfillment. I never have to go anywhere in search of anything ever again because with you I am home.
I lowered my hands to my sides and looked in her eyes as I told her, "Babygirl, I love you. I will always love you until forever and back again. I promise you that I will do everything I can every day of my life to make you happy and honor you because I know that having you is a gift. You are my soulmate and I couldn’t be happier to finally have our lives together as one and be your husband."
I folded the paper back up and put it away before reaching out to clasp her hands tightly. I had been on the verge of tears for at least a half hour now and I wanted her to see how deeply my love for her ran without hiding a thing from her. After a few moments my father brought us back to the actual ceremony and said now it was time for us to repeat after him and say our vows to each other.
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But I started to smile again as he told me how much I changed his life and more tears spilled out. I loved him so much. He had changed my life for the better too but in this moment, I really did feel like his angel. I knew that I was put on this Earth to find him and take care of him and I just hoped that I would always do that for him. I took a deep breath and let it out slowly as I tried to stop myself from really opening the flood gate of tears that was behind my eyes. They were definite tears of happiness but I didn't want to mess up my look too much. I reached up and gently wiped away tears as he told me how beautiful and perfect and loving I was and for once, I just couldn't argue with it. I felt it in that moment. And when he told me that he was home, I closed my eyes and looked down so I could get ahold of myself. He was my home too and nothing would ever change that. I looked back up as Joe finished and took my hands. I laced my fingers with his and smiled. "You ruined my pretty," I whispered to him and he laughed gently and told me I was still beautiful. We got lost in each other's eyes until his dad brought us back and told us it was time for our vows.
I ran my thumbs over Joe's fingers as his father spoke. "Brenda, do you take Joseph to be your husband?" I smiled as I looked in Joe eyes and said "I do." I couldn't believe we were almost husband and wife. His dad asked for Joe's ring and I reached down and took the ring from Frankie when he brought it up. I took Joe's left hand in mine and smiled as I repeated after his father. "I, Brenda, take you, Joseph, to be my beloved husband, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life," I said as I slowly slipped his ring on his finger. I smiled as some tears slipped down as I squeezed his hands again and mouthed 'I love you' to him. I was ready for him to give me my ring so that I could finally be his for the rest of my life and then some.
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Now my father turned to me and asked, "Joseph, do you take Brenda to be your wife?" I was never more sure of anything. I smiled at her confidently and stared at her sincerely as I promised, "I do." Frankie brought up Brenda's rings and I took them from him and slowly began to slide them on. I repeated my vows after him and said, "I, Joseph, take you, Brenda, to be my beloved wife, to have and to hold you, to honor you, to treasure you, to be at your side in sorrow and in joy, in the good times, and in the bad, and to love and cherish you always. I promise you this from my heart, for all the days of my life." I loved seeing Brenda's rings on her. She was mine. She was finally officially and always mine, now and forever for the whole world to see. I was oh so proud and my heart filled, threatening to burst from all of the love that I felt.
I slowly took a deep breath and raised my eyebrows looking at her as if to say, 'this is it.' I felt like Xavier when his ears perk up when he hears something because my whole body was tense focusing on when my dad would finally say that we were married and I could kiss my wife. After a few more excruciating seconds he finally said the magic words and I let out the breath I was holding with a smile. I took another one more carefully and released her hands to pull her to me by her waist. I swept up her lips in a swift kiss. I only kissed her harder at her whimper, holding her bottom lip between mine for longer. I felt her hands cup my face as she kissed me back and we shared a sweeter kiss before opening our eyes. I looked at her and was ecstatic to see all the love I felt for her shining through her own eyes at me. This moment belonged to us and no one else even existed as far as I was concerned. I kissed her slowly and sweetly again before trying to pull away, but she brushed her nose up against mine. My smile didn't only reach my eyes, it consumed them as I laughed and nuzzled her nose before giving her a peck and stepped away. She let me go this time and I kept one of my arms around her waist as we turned to face all of our family and friends. I heard my father boom proudly, "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jonas!" As proud as he was, my pride exceeded his by a million times and I beamed to the crowd and then looked back at Brenda and we shared our excitement. I let go of her waist to reach for her hand and I squeezed asking if she was ready to go. She gave me a nod and with that we stepped back down to the aisle and finally took the first steps that started our life together.
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My eyes got wide with Joe's and I could barely contain a giggle and shriek of happiness that was growing inside of me. I just wanted to kiss him! I'd gone so long without one of his kisses that I just couldn't stand to be away from him anymore. Finally, after what seemed like hours his dad finally said the magical words that made us offically husband and wife. I took a deep breath as Joe pulled me to him and pressed his lips to mine. The world melted away and all there was in that moment was me and Joe. I whimpered as I melted into the kiss and into him. This was amazing and wonderful and special and the best kiss I had ever gotten. I reached up and placed my hands on his cheeks as he kissed me again and then we leaned back a little for some air. I beamed up at him and felt warmed by all the love that was shining through in his eyes. He smiled at me and then leaned down and kissed me sweetly again and I couldn't get enough. He tried to pull away but I held him and laughed gently as I ran my nose over his before I finally let him go. He gave me his asian smile and I felt a happy giggle escape as he wrapped an arm around my waist as we turned to look at our families and friends. I squeezed his waist as his dad finally announced us to everyone. I smiled at everyone as Joe took my hand and gave it a squeeze. I nodded and took my bouquet from Stacy before Joe and I finally walked down the aisle together as man and wife. Nothing could ever top how I was feeling and nothing would replace this day as my favorite.
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