Rain, despite it being the most important day, thrashed against the metal roof of the church.

A day I thought would be only full of sunny rays, consumed by soggy ground and gloomy clouds.

The day went on and expectations were low,

Then the sun shone and reminded us that the storms we face never last forever.

Moments later, I walked out,

Veil softening my silhouette; dress shining with the sun,

and there I saw the one to whom my heart belongs.

Smiles and laughter shared between us alone, as I step closer towards the future.

Suddenly, the crowd around us blurred, and you were the only one I saw.

Hand-in-hand, we vowed forever to one another,

Through any storm we may face together.

Despite the day going by so quickly,

At that moment,

Time had never passed so slowly.

— Sarah Rich