Alexander’s POVHer gown dazzles like stars, so big and artistic. But her face captures my entire being. I’m transfixed as I stare through the sparkling veil. I shiver just thinking about lifting it.The officiant clears his throat, stealing our attention.“Declaration of intent, first,” he says with a smile as if he’s just suddenly remembered. “Alexander and Sophia, please join hands and look into each other’s eyes.”I glance at Sophia, and at the same time, we take a step forward. We pass our vows to him. He holds on to them while I take Sophia’s open-fingered, gloved hand. She grips her tulip bouquet in the other hand. I hold her dreamy gaze through the veil, squeezing her hand. She responds with a warm, teary smile.It’s that time.My heart is racing.The officiant turns to me. “Alexander, do you take Sophia to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward? Do you promise to love, honor, cherish, and support her, in trials and in health, for as long as yo
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