The Wedding

It was a beautiful day. The sun was just climbing towards the center of the sky, and the trees rustled in the gentle breeze. The seating area was slowly filling in with people. Amelia smiled, looking out from the changing area. Nothing could make today better.
Everyone was gathering at the local garden outside the city’s museum. It was considered one of the most beautiful places in the country, and Amelia wondered how Veronica booked it. The garden had three flower lined lanes going up to a massive tulip poplar tree. Each lane was also lined with small trees, shading them wonderfully at various times of the day.  The designers had even worked in a small creek that circled around the tree, looking like an omega from above. The pathways themselves were paved with light gray stones, appearing almost white when the sun was overhead.
Despite the day’s events and how wonderful the weather turned out, Amelia still felt bad for Marie. Marie volunteered to stay home with Baldr so the day wouldn’t be ruined by attention to him. She looked into the mirror, and made sure her dress was straight. She took a deep breath, and waited for the music to start.

Veronica was waiting at the altar when the music started. She was wearing a light blue dress, and was extremely nervous. The crowd had turned it’s attention to the start of the aisle, and Veronica’s nerves calmed down when she saw Amelia. She felt even more in love with her today than before.
As Amelia walked down the aisle, Veronica turned red from the sight of her. She felt ugly in comparison. Amelia was wearing a pale yellow dress that seemed to radiate light from her. It fit her perfectly, and Veronica felt she looked shabby. Amelia got to the altar and stood next to Veronica, turning red.
“Nervous?” whispered  Veronica.
Amelia shook her head and replied, “No, just amazed at how beautiful you are.”
Veronica blushed and turned her attention to the person in front of them. Elizabeth went through the droll of how two people should wed when they find themselves truly in love, should be respectful of each other, and loyal until death do them part. Amelia recited her vows first, almost unable to speak at the end out of nerves. Veronica took her time with her vows.
“Amelia, since we met all those years ago, I have never had eyes for anyone else. I have felt that you were worth my full devotion. Whenever you cry, I'll be the one to dry your tears. When you laugh, you will bring music to the room. When you're scared, I will comfort you. I want you to never want, never worry, and never struggle. I will always be yours, and always take care of you. If anyone should ever prove to you to be a better companion than me, I will begrudgingly step down.”
“Y-you won't have to.”
Amelia's words could barely be heard, but one look at her face could tell you how happy she was. Elizabeth had them exchange rings, and they walked down the aisle together. At the end of it, they turned and Veronica reminded them that they would be serving food at their house. She turned to Amelia and kissed her with such passion everyone in the crowd just stared, most of them turning red.