A long moment after Alicia finished her vows, Zograf tapped Viktor on the shoulder and he released one of Alicia's hands to take the ring from his best man. Behind Alicia, Ginny wiped a tear from the corner of her eye and tried hard not to sniffle as she slipped the ring off her thumb, placing it in Alicia's free hand with a reassuring pat before she stepped back again, grinning like a fool.
The Bulgarian Minister blessed both wedding rings and then Viktor slipped the band gently onto Alicia's finger. Holding his hand steady for her, he smiled as the gold band slipped into place on his own finger. The Bulgarian Minister again blessed the rings, holding both their hands in his for a moment. Kingsley coughed discretely, leaning over to say. "You may kiss your bride now."
Viktor needed no more encouragement, slipping his hand around Alicia's waist and pulling her close as he bent his head, pressing a warm, heartfelt kiss to her lips. He drew back just enough to press his forehead to hers, smiling as he whispered. "Mrs. Krum!"
It was the Bulgarian Minister's turn to make a soft noise to get their attention back, then he read a prayer over the both of them, one that Kingsley repeated to the crowd. "Join with me as we ask God's blessing on this new couple. Eternal Father, redeemer, we now turn to you, and as the first act of this couple in their newly formed union, we ask you to protect their home. May they always turn to you for guidance, for strength, for provision and direction. May they glorify you in the choices they make, in the ministries they involve themselves in, and in all that they do. Use them to draw others to yourself, and let them stand as a testimony to the world of your faithfulness. We ask this in Jesus name, Amen."
Viktor made the sign of the cross and nodded to the Bulgarian Minister, taking Alicia's arm and curling it through his as he turned to face the assembly. Behind him, Kingsley said. "With the powers given to me, I pronounce you man and wife," he paused for a moment before turning to the gathered crowd as well. "It is one of the greatest duties I have, presenting to you, Viktor Krum and Alicia Spinnet Krum!"
A cheer went up in the building, carried by most, and Viktor led Alicia slowly down the aisle, followed by Zograf and Ginny, then the rest of the team. The building cleared out slowly as their family and friends melted out onto the path leading to the reception hall, some taking up song again, filling the air with bold voices.
Re: Wedding
Date: 2013-09-08 10:39 pm (UTC)The Bulgarian Minister blessed both wedding rings and then Viktor slipped the band gently onto Alicia's finger. Holding his hand steady for her, he smiled as the gold band slipped into place on his own finger. The Bulgarian Minister again blessed the rings, holding both their hands in his for a moment. Kingsley coughed discretely, leaning over to say. "You may kiss your bride now."
Viktor needed no more encouragement, slipping his hand around Alicia's waist and pulling her close as he bent his head, pressing a warm, heartfelt kiss to her lips. He drew back just enough to press his forehead to hers, smiling as he whispered. "Mrs. Krum!"
It was the Bulgarian Minister's turn to make a soft noise to get their attention back, then he read a prayer over the both of them, one that Kingsley repeated to the crowd. "Join with me as we ask God's blessing on this new couple. Eternal Father, redeemer, we now turn to you, and as the first act of this couple in their newly formed union, we ask you to protect their home. May they always turn to you for guidance, for strength, for provision and direction. May they glorify you in the choices they make, in the ministries they involve themselves in, and in all that they do. Use them to draw others to yourself, and let them stand as a testimony to the world of your faithfulness. We ask this in Jesus name, Amen."
Viktor made the sign of the cross and nodded to the Bulgarian Minister, taking Alicia's arm and curling it through his as he turned to face the assembly. Behind him, Kingsley said. "With the powers given to me, I pronounce you man and wife," he paused for a moment before turning to the gathered crowd as well. "It is one of the greatest duties I have, presenting to you, Viktor Krum and Alicia Spinnet Krum!"
A cheer went up in the building, carried by most, and Viktor led Alicia slowly down the aisle, followed by Zograf and Ginny, then the rest of the team. The building cleared out slowly as their family and friends melted out onto the path leading to the reception hall, some taking up song again, filling the air with bold voices.