Wedding Bells

by Danielle Gee

 

I had just poured myself a steaming hot cup of coffee, and sat down in our sunny breakfast nook, It was late April and life was good. The trees were beginning to bud; the crocuses were pushing through the damp soil, and I had already seen several Robins poking around in our garden.

As I sat down I looked over at Kathi, she was reading the Saturday Tribune business section. Her reading spectacles were perched on the end of her nose, and she absentmindedly held her coffee cup halfway between the table and her lips.

"You're going to spill that if you're not careful" I said "what's so interesting "? I then picked up my pen to start the crossword puzzle. She just grunted and continued reading. "Hmm" I said aloud "a five letter word for the root of all evil"

Just then Kathi raised her head and looked at me excitedly….."Wedding" she said…"Darling" I smiled "Wedding is seven letters, and besides I'd hardly call it the root of all evil…..I think they're looking for money".

"Forget the crossword puzzle silly" she laughed " I was just reading about the wedding industry trying to survive a financial crisis……It says here that only four out of every ten marriages began with a formal service in a church'.

"Well, you can't include us in that sixty percent"….I said "We had a beautiful wedding in Gatlinburg right after High School graduation. " Remember how we had to rent everything….the chapel…..the justice of the peace…..even the witnesses"?

"Well I do include us in that category……I'd hardly call a wedding that took place in a chapel the size of a yard building, In front of a Justice standing in wrinkled trousers and shirt , his wife (our witness) in her bathrobe, a beautiful wedding"?

"Well, now that you mention it, that is a good description; but I didn't care….it was all we could afford at the time"

"That's my point Dani" she said, holding my hand to her lips "We can afford a wedding now….A big fancy church wedding with lots of guests"

"That's true" I said, "But have you forgotten that it's against the law for two women to marry in this state"?

"Well" she snorted "you're the one who's forgotten…….. Forgotten what's between those pretty thighs of yours……Forgotten that there is still an M on your drivers license under SEX….I'll bet Linda could help us get it together…..She knows all about dealing with stuff like this…….We could rent a big church…..You could get fitted for a wedding dress…..I could wear a Tuxedo……….We could Honeymoon in Florida……Oh Dani, I'm getting excited just thinking about it" !!!!!

"Whoa darling" I cut in "You're getting ahead of yourself" I got up to get us another cup of coffee.

"I'd love to have a church wedding, wear a beautiful gown and veil, Pledge our love in front of our friends…..but just the logistics of it seem impossible to me".

Kathi kissed me on the nose and said "Let me do some asking around in the next week or so…..if you'll have me, I'll do my best to arrange a dream wedding for us".

"Well, I don't know" I rolled my eyes and scratched my chin "You can get pretty mean sometimes…..You spanked me pretty good last week…….Ummmmm I'm not sure if I want to be married to someone who beats their wife"

"You're going to feel it again" she said with pretend sternness "If you don't stop acting like a Bitch"…Now go get dressed and do your house work….even though it's Saturday, I need to drive into the office for a few hours and do a little work"…."After all" she winked "I intend to spend thousands just on your wedding trousseau".

Drinking the last gulp of her coffee, she kissed me on the cheek and was gone. "Hmmm" I said to myself…….."I wonder if she was serious"?

 

I ran upstairs to get dressed; I had a lot to do today! If it warmed up enough I was planning to go out in the afternoon and begin cleaning up my flower beds for the spring plantings. I'd been pouring over the seed catalogs all winter and had ordered several different varieties of plant seeds.

Peeling off my nightgown and stepping into the hot shower, I couldn't help but think about what Kathi had suggested. I was both excited and scared at the same time. Even though there were literally hundreds of Kathi's friends, business associates, and customers who knew of our "arrangement" it was still frightening to think about standing up as a woman in front of them all. This was going to be another turning point in my life, a life with seemingly dozens of turning points. Still wearing the dress & lingerie was exciting, and the idea of walking down the aisle in front of all our friends……It had me a little hot and bothered just thinking about it!!!

Thinking these thoughts and the hot soapy water cascading over my body was causing a stir in my body. I found myself caressing my erect nipples with one hand, while rubbing my oversize "clit" with the other. Soon a warm and pleasurable feeling was coursing through my body. After masturbating myself to a climax, I turned off the water and opened the shower door. The steam in the air, combined with the heat from the wall heater combined to make me almost giddy. I quickly dried off and went back into the much colder bedroom.

Looking through my lingerie drawer I decided on a crème colored "wonder bra" and matching thong panties, I loved the way this bra pushed up my breasts. The bra was very lacey and had a red silk rose one between the cups.

The panties had a matching rose on the center of the waistband and were made of crème colored lace to match the bra. I loved the delicious feeling of them in the crack of my ass.

I had decided to wear Levi's and a sweatshirt today, so I sat in the chair to pull on my white socks and pants. The Levi's were deliciously tight around the crotch; this flattened my tiny penis and gave me a very feminine flat front. They also formed the cheeks of my bottom in that most wonderful manner that only Levis can do. I'd had them almost from the beginning of my transition to "almost" a woman and they had that "broken-in" feeling that all of us girls love. Next I grabbed a pair of old, dirty white Keds and laced them up.

Standing up I went to the drawer to get my sweatshirt, passing the mirror I couldn't help but stop to admire my body. "Looking good girl" I said to myself "You didn't look this good in Levi's when you were a boy".

Donning my sweatshirt, I went back into the bathroom to run a brush through my hair and put on a dab of cologne. I decided to put on a wide white elastic headband to pull the hair away from my face. "No makeup today" I thought and after a last look in the mirror, I rushed down the stairs to start on my chores.

It only took an hour or two to straighten the house, and put a few clothes in the dryer, and then I headed outside. The temperature was in the mid 40's but it still felt chilly after being in the warm house. I worked for an hour or two, raking up the dead leaves and other trash that is the result of a long Illinois winter. I had my wheelbarrow completely full when Kathi pulled in the driveway in her Beemer. While she was still pulling into the garage I could see the big smile on her face.

She leapt out of the car and threw her arms around me, saying "you still look better in a pair of Levi's and a shirt than most women look in an evening gown". With that, she planted a kiss on my cold lips, and caressed my bottom.

"Oh Kathi" I blushed "You're just being silly…..Look at me, my hands are dirty….My nose is red from being out in the chilly air……But thank you"

"The flower beds are looking good, have you decided what you're going to plant yet?.....Kathi said…."Why don't we go in and have a drink and talk about it"…."I have some good news for you"

After fixing us both a large Brandy, I went into the Den to talk with Kathi. She was looking through a stack of pamphlets that appeared to be from various Gulf Coast resorts. Seeing me enter she folded them in her lap and reached for her Brandy.

"Ok she said "I spoke with Linda today and she said this wedding is easier to accomplish then one would think……She knows of a large cathedral in the city where the priest will perform ceremonies that aren't exactly legal either to the church, or to the law….It seems he just feels good about joining up two people who love each other"

"We shouldn't have a problem" I said….Since we're already married. And since we're actually ….technically….and man and woman"

"That's so true" smiled Kathi, "But it's still gonna seem unusual to some folks because the man is going the be the Bride, and the woman is going to be the husband….But Linda said she thought he could work with that"

"So tell me what else Linda said "I said excitedly….."How soon can we make all the arrangements"?

"OK…OK" laughed Kathi…." It's late April now right? I think we should shoot for a late June wedding, and then head for Tampa for a week or two for our honeymoon. I have some pamphlets for some really great beachfront resorts" I picked Florida because if we leave the country we'll need passports. With you being legally a man, obtaining a passport for you would be a nightmare.

"I see, but is there going to be a problem in that area of Florida for people like us, or more specifically a person like me?" I said "I mean, Chicagoans are pretty blasé about it, but what about folks in Florida"?

"Well now you're just being a worry-wart" Kathi said ….."You look to be exactly what you are……A pretty, shapely, mid thirties woman who just happens to be married to another woman…In other words a Lesbian, and nobody but nobody looks twice at a lesbian couple anymore….even in old Dixie."

"That's probably true" I smiled "We haven't attracted any attention around here in quite a while"

"Yes, and besides…the resort I've got in mind is Gay/Lesbian & Transgender friendly….So we'll probably run into other couples just like us…..Wouldn't that be grand?"

Later that evening we ordered a pizza and spent the evening "Vegged" out in front of the television. We went to bed early, around eleven; and after cuddling for awhile we both fell fast asleep. Visions of women in long dresses, men in tuxedos, and churches full of smiling people danced through my head and I lay awake for hours after Kathi was softly snoring.

The next thing I heard were the bells of the local Catholic Church pealing off in the distance. I loved waking up on Sunday morning to the sound of theses bells; they reminded me of a church near my home in my youth. I pulled off the covers and tiptoed through the dark bedroom, beginning my morning routine….A stop at the bathroom, then downstairs to get the newspaper, start the coffee, and back up stairs to wake Kathi.

After using the toilet, then washing the sleep out of my eyes with cold water I went back into the bedroom. That's when I realized that Kathi wasn't in the bed at all! Tiptoeing down the stairs, I thought I heard voices in the kitchen. Walking through the archway I was surprised to see Kathi and our friend Linda chatting at the kitchen table. They were both holding a steaming hot cup of coffee, and were munching on some pastries.

"Hi Sweetie" they both said in unison. "Grab a cup of coffee, and sit down said Kathi "Linda's got some interesting information for us."

Pouring myself a cup and picking out a pastry, I sat down with one leg tucked under me.

Now, if you don't already know: Linda is a part time salesperson in Kathi's real estate office. However she's also a beautician, and full time owner of a shop in the city. This is not just any shop however….it caters exclusively to Transvestites, Cross dressers, and transgender folks. She was responsible for my partial transition several years back, and I often went into her shop for haircuts, facials, and any other work she deemed necessary. We had become fast friends, and we gossiped like two old hens whenever we were together.

"Ok Linda…..tell us your news" said Kathi

"Well" smiled Linda "there's a lot to tell so pay attention, and if you have any questions you can ask them when I'm finished…… I spoke with the Priest and he has no problem with this wedding. So I booked the church for the 27^th of June. That's the last Saturday of the month……. I have a source that can supply a tuxedo for Kathi, but fitted for a female body…… Dani and I can go out next week and go shopping for a wedding dress, don't even ask about it Kathi because it's bad luck…… I'll take care of all the arrangements, for a small fee of course….the invitations, the wedding party and their tuxes and gowns…..the flowers…..the reception afterwards….the limo to the church, and after to the airport….. There are no legalities to contend with since you're both already married and this is just as renewal of your vows. So I'm thinking no more than four in the wedding party, two for each of you….we'll keep the guest list to under one fifty…..specify no gifts….have a short reception in the basement of the church…..Champagne….cut the cake….make a toast or two……then haul ass to O'Hare for the trip to Florida…..Whew!!!!...my lips are tired….I'm going to open the floor for questions and discussion"

"Well" said Kathi "speaking for myself, I not going to ask any questions….. Linda, you've always handled the assignments I've given to you with a great degree of professionalism and I trust you completely…so all I need to know is where to go, when to be there, and how much to make the checks out for".

This caused Linda and I to look at each other and giggle like two schoolgirls. "Oh you'll be signing lots of checks" I cooed "I'm going to need lots of stuff, for the wedding, the reception, and for our vacation in Florida….And I suspect Linda isn't going to take me to the discount stores "

"Oh we'll go to a discount store all right" she said "The kind of store that gives a discount after your bill has enough zero's in it" ……We all had to laugh at that! Swallowing the last of her coffee, Linda stood up and started toward the door.

"Enjoy you Sunday….don't worry about a thing, I'm on it like white on rice……"Dani, I'll call you Monday morning and we'll drive into the city for some preliminary shopping and develop a game plane for the big day…….Tootles" she cried and was gone.

After she left it was like the "Cheshire Cat"…..Her presence seemed to linger for a few minutes after she left. Kathi looked at me, and I looked at Kathi, and we both laughed and said "WOW" at the same time.

 

Kathi and I spent the next hour or so drinking coffee, nibbling our pastries and looking through the various brochures. Finally Kathi retired to the living room to watch the Sunday morning talk shows while I gathered up the cups and saucers and cleaned up the kitchen. Later I joined her for a little television.

"Come over here and sit on your Daddy's lap" she cooed "I've got something I want to show you"

"And what would that be"? I asked coyly "Your etchings"...This caused a snort from my wife as I snuggled into her lap.

"UMMMM you smell good" she said, burying her nose in my cleavage "New perfume?"

As I giggled playfully, she slowly peeled back my robe and unbuttoned my nightgown to expose one of my breasts. She gently took my now erect nipple gently between her teeth and sucked gently. In the meantime her other hand was sliding up under my robe, fondling the underside of my thighs and ass.

"Oh Dani" she panted "Your skin is so soft and smooth…..Almost like a little girls….I really envy you…..I never get tired of playing with your ass…….It's nice and plump….Just like I wanted it"!!!

Kissing her cheek and neck, I spread my legs slightly to allow her access to my anus. It had been used like a vagina for so long; it was almost beginning to respond like one. I swear it has had so much KY Jelly in it over the years it seems to stay permanently lubricated these days.

Slowly I felt her finger begin to probe my anus causing me the grunt and squeal just like a little girl. Oh how I loved these spontaneous sessions, and was sure I'd soon be on the living room floor be taken by my wife.

I grabbed her head by both ears and turned it toward me……I then tried to see just how far I could bury my tongue into her mouth. I was rapidly passing the point of no return and soon began trying to pull her out of the chair and down on the floor.

With a yelp of surprise Kathi and I fell out of the chair and were soon side by side on the floor…..She was now on her back, and I was fumbling with the buttons on her masculine pajama tops. I soon had her breasts exposed and was greedily sucking on her tiny nipples.

"OH…..OH…..OH" she moaned "You're pushing my buttons girl"

I didn't respond except to kiss her lips, neck and breasts even harder!!!

In the meantime Kathi was doing her best to remove my robe and nightgown, and after a few minutes tugging and pulling I was completely exposed... She was holding my nightie and robe in her hand and laughing.

"I'm gonna have my way with you girl" she gasped "I've got a big surprise for you"

When she said that, I took her completely by surprise…..I reached down and yanked her PJ bottoms down around her ankles!!!!

"Is this it"? I laughed fondling her life-like rubber penis in my hand… "I think I've seen BIG JOHN before"

With that I proceeded to pop the life-like head of the penis in my mouth……Sucking, and moving my lips up and down the length of its veined shaft. This was causing Kathi to go completely over the edge; you see the other end of this dildo was buried about seven or eight inches into her vagina. So every movement I made with my lips caused a corresponding reaction inside of her pussy…….I had always felt that sucking Kathi's penis had to be a glimpse into what Heaven must be like!!!!

I t wasn't long till I felt her struggling against my head at her crotch……I knew what was coming next….she'd throw me on my back and roughly spread my legs….and sure enough…that's exactly what happened next.

"Gimmee…..gimmee….gimmee" I gasped…."Put it up my ass"!!!

I heard her squirt on a bit of lube, and soon felt the head of the dildo bump against my rosebud……I pressed back against it and soon felt its purple head plop past my sphincter muscle. Further and further in it went, till I could feel the testicles bounce against the cheeks of my ass.

Resting for just a second, it soon began it's trip in the opposite direction……I felt the head stop just inside my anus…….then she settled long to a long slow in and out motion, bringing me to the edge of reason each time. The lube was doing its job and soon I felt a warm sensation spread through my pelvic area. In and out like a piston went 'Big John'……I could tell by Kathi's breathing that she was approaching her first orgasm. I could hear that low grunting sound that seem to come up deep from her throat. Her pace was getting faster and faster

"Oh…….Oh….Oh" she panted, kissing my earlobes and sucking on my neck…"I'm getting ready"………..I'm getting ready"……….."I'm gonna drive you home Dani" she panted.

"Take me Kathi" I screamed……"Take me like the woman I've become"

Faster and faster she pumped….

."YES….YES ….YES "she screamed

We both orgasmed at the same time, and collapsed into each other, completely spent. We lay in the floor and held each other for a long time.

"Oh Dani" purred Kathi "You made me the happiest girl in the world"

"I thought I was the girl" I said in pretend sternness…"You promised"

"Well" she retorted "I'm a girl too, so let me get up and get my penis washed off….I have work to do today"

"Was that supposed to make sense"? I shouted at her retreating figure as she ran upstairs.

 

The rest of our Sunday passed as usual……Kathi refused to leave the family room, or take off her Pj's for that matter. We drank gallons of coffee, watched the talking heads on television, did the Tribune crossword (in ink)…..finished off the pastries, and every other leftover in the fridge. I straightened up the house a little, washed a few dishes, and ironed Kathi's clothes she planned to wear to work tomorrow.

In spite of our lazy day at home, I was still tired at bedtime. After performing my nightly routine in the bathroom , I walked into the bedroom to discover Kathi in bed….glasses perched on her nose……book in her hands….She was sound asleep. I removed the book and glasses, and pulled up the covers and with a kiss on the nose I turned out the lights and crawled into bed myself. I was soon dreaming of tomorrow and all the fun Linda and I were going to have spending Kathi's money!!!!! "I love being a woman"!!!

The alarm clock went off as usual on Monday morning. The sun was blazing through our bedroom windows like it can only do on a spring morning. Robins were singing and I could see a red squirrel running up and down the Oak tree in our side yard. I threw the covers off, turned my legs to the side of the bed, and slipped and feet into my slippers. Kathi was beginning to stir as I went into the bathroom.

Rushing downstairs I grabbed the newspaper from the porch and started a pot of coffee. Looking through the cupboard I retrieved a package of English muffins, split one and popped it in the toaster. For some reason I felt positively giddy today….I had the most overwhelming feeling that today was going to be something special. Linda was supposed to call and if her schedule permitted we were going into the city for some shopping.

My mind was wandering, thinking about my upcoming wedding ceremony. I was imagining what my dress was going to look like and how I intended to wear the sexiest, frilliest lingerie under it. I was imagining what it would feel like to walk down that long aisle with every eye in the room fixed on me alone. I could imagine the oohs, and aahs that I would hear, and the whispered comments from our friends. All these thought were racing through my mind, when I smelled something burning!!!! "Oh my" I yelped "I should have been paying attention"

I threw the burnt muffin out the back door for the birds or squirrels and split a fresh one for the toaster. I then poured a hot cup of coffee and placed it on the tray along with the morning newspaper. When the muffin was finished, I buttered it and placed it on a saucer.

"Wake up darling" I whispered in my lovers ear "You're sleeping your life away"

Sitting up in bed, Kathi allowed me to set the tray down across her lap. "Thanks Sweetie" she smiled "Smells good"

"What smells good" I laughed "Me or the muffin'?

"I'm gonna take the fifth on that question" she laughed "Are you and Linda still going into the city today"?

"I think so, she's supposed to call around nine" I said. Kissing her forehead I said "Eat your muffin before it gets cold…..I'm going downstairs and check the weather forecast, then straighten up the kitchen…..just shout when you're finished and I'll come up to gat your tray"

As I puttered around downstairs, my mind started wandering again.

"Hmmm" I thought " I think I'll look for a dress with a tight bodice and very low cut….Be kind of nice showing off my breasts to someone besides Kathi……Maybe I'll ask Linda if I could be fitted for a corset……Yeah!!!!.....then I could wear a strapless dress……Maybe garters and a pair of those sparkly stockings…..with about four inches of lace around the top……..and maybe"……………………………

"Dani………….Dani…………..Danielle"!!!!

I snapped back to reality, and realized Kathi was calling my name. I turned and rushed up the stairs to the bedroom.

"Sorry dear" I panted "I was distracted for a minute

"Yeah I know" Kathi said with smirk "And I can guess what was distracting you…..You've got wedding bells on your mind don't you….You're positively glowing this morning".

"Well I must admit" I said "I getting absolutely thrilled with the idea and can't quit thinking about it….Now you'd better get your ass out of bed, you're going to need to earn a lot of money in the next few months"

"OK" she threw up her hands in mock surrender "I know when I'm whipped…..I've unleashed a monster."

"Well I'll take your tray, and you take your shower…..after you've left for work, I'll get ready for shopping today….Hey, I have an idea" I said "Why don't I call you late this afternoon, and maybe Linda and I can meet you for supper….Then we'll all talk about what we've bought today…..I can ride home with you and save Linda the trip to the 'burbs, then back into the city".

"That's a great idea" said Kathi "Maybe we can meet at McDonalds'?

"McDonalds" I whined "Why McDonalds...I was thinking someplace dark and swanky".

"Well if you and Linda spend as much of our money as I suspect you will, McDonalds may be all we can afford."

"Don't try to be a comedienne darling….it's not your style"

Dipping my finger into the remains of her coffee, I touched it to the end of her nose.

"Go take your shower now" I smiled "Your face is dirty"

And with that I ran out of the bedroom and downstairs.

Kathi soon came running down the stairs, immaculate as usual….all business…..Kissing me on the nose she said "See you later sweetie……call me around five and tell me where you are….we'll make plans to meet then…"tootles"

And she was gone. Sometimes her morning routine reminded me of the Tasmanian devil from the old Bugs Bunny cartoons. I had learned long ago not to stand between her and the door!!!

 

I was just stepping out of the shower when Linda called

"Can you be ready in forty-five minutes" she asked "I'm calling from my car, and I'm just pulling out of my driveway"

"Sure" I said "I just need to get dressed, brush my hair and put on a little makeup"

"That good " she said "I caught you in time…..So listen…Just wear slacks and a blouse, because you're going to be dressing and undressing a lot today…..Wear comfortable underwear, and slip on loafers. Put your hair in a pony tail, because it's going to get messed up…….No make-up either…..You're going to be trying on a lot of white clothes, and we don't want to stain them……I've talked to Kathi, and I'm aware of our dinner plans so bring a set of evening clothes, and shoes …. You can change at my salon"

"Sure thing" I smiled to myself. Linda didn't speak in sentences, she spoke in paragraphs!!! "I'll be waiting, just toot when you pull in the drive"

I dressed quickly, deciding on a pair of dark knit slacks and a kind of loose fitting knit top. I had chosen a sports bra and matching cotton panties. I then pulled on some anklet socks and my Keds.

After brushing my hair into a ponytail, I washed my face and brushed my teeth.

"Not bad" I thought…the hormones had done their job well. I had a fresh-scrubbed complexion of a girl in her twenties.

I went back into the bedroom and picked out an ensemble to wear to dinner tonight along with the appropriate lingerie and shoes. Then I went downstairs to wait on Linda.

It wasn't long till I heard her pull in the driveway and toot her horn. Locking the door, I rushed out and opened the rear door of her Lexus. After putting my overnight bag on the seat, I carefully hung up my dress on the hook over the door. Jumping in the front seat, she smiled and gave me a kiss on the cheek.

"Are you ready girlfriend?" she said

"I've been ready for this my whole life" I smiled "I just wish my parents and sister were still alive……They could attend my wedding and see how their little Melissa turned out" a tear formed in the side of my eye, and I daubed it with a Kleenex. "Still, it would have been nice to have my daddy walk you me down the aisle"

Hey Dani" said Linda seriously "This isn't a day to look back, it's a day to look forward…..Beside, I have an idea on the back burner concerning someone to give you away at the ceremony……But don't even ask, because I'm not telling till the day of the ceremony"

With that she backed out of the drive and we began our drive into the city.

After a half hour or so of idle chitchat, Linda became serious. "First we're going to stop at a friends shop, her name is Angie and she specializes in wedding clothing……..She knows about your situation, so there won't any surprises'

"What part of the wedding attire does she specialize in"? I asked ….."I sort off had it in the back of my mind to ask about being fitted for a corset…….You know, so I can wear a strapless gown"

"Well duh" laughed Linda "Do you really think most of the brides you see have such tiny waists because they're anorexic...I'll bet 90 % of all brides wear a corset, and you're going to be no exception luv!!!!....." What's your waist size now, twenty seven or twenty eight right"?

"That's right "I said "It was thirty four or so when I was a man"

"Well, when you're laced into one of Angie's corsets you can figure a reduction of three to four inches when fully laced" said Linda. "And in case you haven't heard, you're going on a strict diet in the next five weeks"

We soon pulled into the parking lot of Angie's Bridal Shoppe. Walking thru the door I almost swooned, I had never seen so much silk, lace and ruffles in one place. I just reeked of "Feminine" I loved it!!!

A well dressed middle-aged woman strode forward and gave Linda a big hug and a kiss on the cheek; all the while she was studying my face.

"Is this the blushing bride? She said "She's very pretty, beautiful really"

"Thanks" I smiled "I suppose you know that I'm not exactly what I appear to be, don't you"?

"Yes" she smiled "Linda filled me in on the situation, but I must admit I wasn't expecting someone so feminine and pretty"

Thanks" I blushed "I've worked really hard and learning to be a woman"

"Well" snorted Linda "If we can bring an end to the mutual admiration society meeting, maybe we can get some work done today"

"Oh hush Linda" snorted Angie "Why don't you look around the shop and see if you can find a gown or two you think will be appropriate; Danielle and I will go in the back for a measuring session"

Leaving Linda to her browsing, she guided me through the curtains into the back room. It was all pink, and decorated with lacy throws here and there. Against one wall was a small round table and wrought iron chair. On the table was an opened bottle of wine and two glasses. There were also several magazines and a small plate of dainty cookies.

The room itself was hexagonal shaped and had massive mirrors on six of the eight walls. In the middle of the room was a raised platform about a foot tall. On one side of this platform was a brass pole about three inches in diameter extending for the floor to the ceiling, It almost looked like a fireman's pole.

"Ok" said Angie "Strip all of you clothes off and step up on the platform. I need to take a lot of measurements.

"You want me to take off all my clothes"? I blushed

"Well, you can leave your shoes on if you want" said Angie

Blushing from my face to the end of my toes, I peeled of my clothes and stepped up on the stool. I was shivering slightly, but I don't think it was because it was cold in the shop.

Turning around and brazenly checking out my naked body Angie said "Very nice"…..It won't be hard to make you look good……..It's going to be nice working with a curvaceous woman for a change, most of these young woman now days look like they haven't eaten since fourth grade"

Wrapping a cloth tape around my breasts at my nipples, then again below my breasts she wrote on her notebook and muttered "thirty eight C". Moving the tape to my waist she said "Twenty eight….good". Then the tape was moved to my hips …"Hmmm" she muttered "thirty eight inches…..nice bottom too!!!!"

"What kind of gown do you have in mind sweetie" said Angie "Or would you like to try on a couple I think would look great on you"?

"Well I'm not an expert on wedding gowns, so let's try your ideas first, and if I don't love them I'll say so….how's that"?

" Ok" said Angie "Here's what I'm thinking…..you're kind of buxom so we'll start with a corset…..a severe one that'll reduce your waist at least three or four inches. It'll have a shelf bra that will push your breasts up and make them look like they're almost falling out of your gown"

"On the other hand, since it stops just below the waist it'll squeeze your bottom out and make it look even shapelier" said Angie. "We'll go with white stockings with a lace top…four or maybe five inch heels will look good. As for the gown, I have one out front with a halter top, very décolleté, with a full skirt and petticoat stopping just above your ankles. Think of the famous Marilyn Monroe shot, you know the one in "Seven Year Itch" where she's standing on the subway vent with her skirt blowing up….. We'll go with just a small veil, and forgo the train completely"

"I'm getting a mental picture" I giggled "and I like it"

"Ok, I'll need to take a few more measurements, then you can put on this robe, sit down over there and have a sip of wine….Linda and I will get a few things together and join you in twenty minutes or so".

Putting on the robe and pouring myself a small glass of wine, I sat down and thumbed through a recent copy of "Cosmo". I could hear Linda and Angie talking in the front room, but their conversation was too low for me to understand what they were saying.

Taking a sip of wine and looking at my reflection in the multiple mirrors I sighed

"I love being a woman"

"OK Danielle" said Linda causing me to snap abruptly out of my daydream "Drop the robe and climb up on the platform, we have some lingerie ready for ya"

Linda walked up to me holding a beautiful white brocade corset; it had six lacy garter straps dangling down from the bottom. The quarter cups were covered with beautiful lace and seed pearls. It looked like they would leave my nipples very exposed.

"Here Dani" said Linda "I got it completely loosened just hold on to the brass pole and step into it".

After doing so she stepped up onto the platform behind me and pulled it in place around my torso. Holding it up by the side of the cups, she asked Linda to begin tightening the laces. Up and down went Linda's fingers on the back of the corset till it was finally tight enough to stay up by its self.

"Now" said Angie "stand up straight and let me adjust a few things"

Walking around me and studying me intently she began to tug here, and twist there….She actually cupped her hand under each of my breasts in turn making sure they were lying on top of the cup and not pinched between.

"Danielle, I want you to stand with your back straight and grab hold of the fireman's pole…..I'm ready to begin tight lacing now"

Up and down her nimble fingers went on the corset laces causing it to get tighter and tighter. After about three trips up and down its back, out came the cloth tape.

"Twenty six inches" she smiled "I think we can go for twenty four easily….Are you doing ok Dani"?

"I'm wondering if I'll ever take another breath, but yes I'm fine" I squeaked

The next two inches were really bad; up and down she went always starting at my waist. I felt like all the breath was being squeezed out of my lungs. After a few minutes of so of this, again out came the cloth tape.

"Twenty four inches" she boasted "I knew we could do it……Let go of the pole and let me adjust you again"

The tugging and pulling started over and over again. After getting the torso the way she wanted, she started on my breasts. She pulled them up from the cups, then laid them back down as they were supposed to look, and believe me they looked great! I was getting excited by the procedure and my nipples began to involuntarily harden.

"Oh look" said Linda and Angie in unison, staring at my breasts "someone likes her new corset"

"Maybe it's just cold in here" I smiled "Did ya ever think of that"?

"Oh sure" they laughed "I'm sure that's it……..Well next comes the stockings"

Handing me the first one, I soon discovered I couldn't bend over….I looked at both of them helplessly.

"Now you know why the Victorian era women had ladies maids" said Angie "They were tight lacers too"

Taking the stockings from my hands she knelt down and smoothed them up my legs and attached them to the garters.'

"Ok" said Linda "Next come the shoes and panties, and then we'll let ya look in the mirror….I know you want to!"

Dropping to one knee she guided my feet into the four inch "Fuck Me" pumps and buckled the ankle straps. Angie came forward with a pair of lacy white thong panties that looked like a wisp.

"Step into these" she said, "and remember, panties always go on last".

"And are the first to come off" laughed Linda

Looking in the mirror was the best thing ever. I was scrumptious even if I do say so myself. My breasts looked absolutely fantastic and threatened to fall completely out of the cups. My nipples were rock hard and my areoles were swollen. All this combined to fulfill all my fantasies of becoming a woman'

My waist looked as slender as I always wished it could. The pumps and stockings made my legs look a mile long.

But my ass, how can I describe it? I've always thought it was my best asset (no pun intended) it was still plump (but appeared more so) and perky … the line of my thong disappeared into my crack in a most delightful way.

The front of my panties had a small bump where my tiny penis and testicles were located. But that didn't bother me, I knew that Kathi liked 'em because I had often asked her if she wanted me to go "all the way" and have SRS…...She had dismissed that idea so often I quit mentioning it.

"Well "said Angie "What do ya think so far"?

This feminine atmosphere of the room combined with the sensuous feel of the clothes, and the feeling of genuine love and affection shown by Angie and Linda, and maybe a little of the effects of the wine. They all combined to send me to an emotional place I'd never been before. I felt tears welling up in my eyes and couldn't seem to find my voice.

They hugged and kissed me, then looked at each other and said "I think she's happy".

"Hang on Dani" said Angie "Linda and I have found two gowns we think will suit you….I'll have her bring in the first one.

Linda came through the door at that instant carrying what appeared to be a cloud. It was sooooo fluffy and full that at first I couldn't tell the top from the bottom. It was the "Marilyn Monroe" dress according to Angie.

"Stand on the floor near the edge of the platform while Linda and I lower it over your head" said Angie "Point your arm straight up"

Down over my arms the dress was lowered, Angie soon got it straight on my body and buttoned the strap around my neck. Then, as Angie hooked the snaps in the back and adjusted the dress; Linda was taking out my pony tail and styling my long hair.

"Hang on Sweetie" said Angie "You'll be able to look in the mirror in a minute".

Linda worked for a few minutes on my hair, and then backed off the platform. "My word" she said "Even I'd enjoy seeing that skirt blown up over your head…..Hop down and take a look"

The dress was something to behold all right….It was sort off an off white color…Very low cut causing my breasts to appear on the verge of falling out. The bodice was very tight emphasizing my now tiny waist. The long skirt however was very full and extended down to just above my ankles. My white stocking and pumps were emphasized in a very feminine manner. Looking in the other mirror I gushed

"I love it…..It's perfect…..I don't even want to try on another one okay"?

Linda and Angie couldn't help but smile……"Now Danielle" said Angie "There is a petticoat that goes with this dress, and I want you to try it on before you decide…okay"?

She then handed me a petticoat that was frilly and nice, it didn't have as much tulle as my "Donna Reed: petticoat I wore last winter for Kathi, therefore it wasn't as full. It was nice nevertheless.

"Jump back up on the platform and I'll help you with it" Said Linda

As I stepped into it Angie helped by holding up the skirt of my dress. After pulling it up around my waist and adjusting it, they stepped back again.

"Take a look now" said Angie "I think you're right, this is the perfect look for you…Do you have any questions or comments"?

"I have a million questions" I laughed "Unfortunately my mind is blank at the moment, and I can only think of a couple"

"Ask away" said Angie "I'll do my best to answer them"

"Well" I began "I guess the first question is how am I going to manage to put on this outfit and ride in a Limo to the church"?

"I can answer that one" said Linda " you get dressed after you arrive at the church….in a dressing room….with Angie and myself helping….the limo ride is done in sweatpants and a tee shirt….next question"

"Ok" I said "Don't take this the wrong way….I love showing off my breasts, but I really don't want one or both to flop out in front of the priest".

"That easy" said Angie "The dress is going to fit you much better on your wedding day than it does now….I have lots of alterations to do….and concerning your breasts, that an easy solution too…..We glue them to the dress so they can't fall out"

"Right" I snorted "What kind are you planning to use Elmer's"?

"I'm serious" laughed Angie "Models have been using Medical Adhesive for years to avoid baring something they shouldn't".

"Okay" I said skeptically "I'll take your word on that….that leaves only one last question"

They both looked at me expectedly while I was framing the question.

"Listen carefully" I whispered "And don't interrupt till I'm finished okay"?

Smiling, but saying nothing they waited for me to begin

"Linda " I smiled "With the exception of Kathi, you've been my best friend and closest confidant……You helped make me what I am today……A healthy and happy woman (almost) who can truly appreciate the feminine aspects of life…….You helped me fill the role I was born to play……Kathi's wife, lover, and friend"

"Danielle" began Linda

"Hush girlfriend" touching my index finger to her lips "I'm not finished……I'm asking you to be the Maid of honor at my wedding next month"

Suddenly gushing tears and sobbing Linda wrapped her arms around me, kissing my lips, my neck, and my ears…."I was hoping you'd ask" she cried "I'd feel honored to be stand by your side at the wedding.

Turning my gaze to Angie I said "Angie, I've only know you for a few hours, but I can tell you're a quality human being…..you knew my situation, but weren't disapproving or judgmental in any way……You've turned this morning in to one of the most memorable days of my life….So I like for you to be my bridesmaid…Please"?

It was Angie's turn to hug me then as she said "Oh course I'll do it….Hell I'll have to be at the church anyway……You and our klutzy friend could never manage to get you dressed properly anyway"

Staring at Angie with pretend sternness, Linda said "OK, we've made a lot of progress so far today….Let's get you out of this dress and hit the bricks….we have a lot more to do today….here let me help with the snaps"

They both fussed over me for another half hour or so, and I was soon wearing my street clothes and saying goodbye to Angie.

"Well that went well….you was beautiful….smiled Linda…."Next stop the printers"

We putzed around Chicago the entire day before winding up at Linda's salon. "Go in the back and put on your dinner dress and shoes, and I'll give you a quick hairstyle and makeup job then we'll go meet Kathi for dinner" she said "Her treat of course"

"Linda" I whispered "I know we have almost all of the wedding together, but I'm worried". I lowered my eyes and dropped my chin to my chest.

"What worrying you sweetie" said Linda, taking my chin in her hand and lifting it.

"I've got no family left…they're all gone now…..I need a man to walk me down the aisle and give me away" with that I broke out into a crying jag like I hadn't experienced in quite awhile….."Sometimes I feel so alone" I sobbed

"There there" she whispered, laying my head on her shoulder "You've just got the jitters and it'll soon pass…..besides you're not alone in the world…you have Kathi, now Angie, and myself too. Wait till those big doors open at the church, the Wedding March begins to play, and everyone stands up and turn to look at no one but you…..You'll see then that you're a long way from being alone in the world….And as to the "Man" problem…you'll have to trust me on that….your father has passed, but I'm working on getting another man from your past…..it's not a done deal yet, but it close…..Can you trust me darling Danielle"?

"Sure I can" I said kissing her lightly on the lips "I've always trusted you"….But I was very curious as to whom she could be referring to.

Half an hour later I'd recovered and we were in the car and on our way to the restaurant for dinner with Kathi. I was so excited; I had a million things to tell her.

The three of us met at a downtown bistro and had cocktails and a light supper. The conversation, as you may have guessed was all about Linda and my exploits with the various shops and wedding vendors. We took turn bombarding Kathi with every detail….We could hardly stop long enough for the waitress to take our order. Around eight, Linda begged off on the grounds of being exhausted. After hugs and kisses all around Kathi and I walked through the parking lot toward her BMW.

"Oh Kathi" I swooned "I must be the luckiest girl in the whole USA….To have such a wonderful wife, and such lovely friends…..It's a dream come true"

Settling in the car, inserting the key, and fastening her seat belt, Kathi turned to me and looked at me in a manner that spoke volumes!!! Her love and devotion to me was apparent in everything she did. Kissing me on the forehead she said.

"The best of our life is still to come….Now why don't you try and doze a bit on the way home…you've had a big day"

The next six weeks were consumed in an endless round of shopping trips, meetings with the Priest and the various wedding vendors. I asked Linda several time about someone to walk me down the aisle, but all she gave me was an enigmatic smile.

"I have that part covered" she smiled "You'll find out on Saturday the 27^th just before the wedding"….I have a girl form the salon to act as a fill in on Friday the 26^th at the rehearsal" No matter how much I whined and pleaded she refused to divulge his identity.

Soon all the planning was over….it was Friday the 26^th of June….The day before my wedding day. Kathi and I picked up Linda and Angie in the city, and we all drove together to the church. Kathi introduced me to her Best Man and groomsman…They were a gay couple from her office and I'd met them once or twice at parties. Everything went off without a hitch, and after the rehearsal dinner Kathi and I went our separate ways for our Bachelor and Bachelorette parties. We agreed to sleep in separate bedrooms and not see each other again till we met at the altar. This was the first time I'd slept without Kathi in years and I was feeling apprehensive about it.

After partying till midnight or so, Linda dropped me off at the house with this warning…."be careful not to run into Kathi or you'll jinx your marriage. … I'll stop by around Ten to get you in the limo…Just get up in time to take your shower… wear sweats and a tee……I have your trousseau at my house and will bring it…….In fact, don't bring anything except yourself".

Leaning toward me and wrapping her arms around my neck she said "And be ready for a perfect day……You deserve it girl, you've been a wonderful companion for Kathi…..And don't forget, I'll have the surprise of your life drop by your dressing room just before you go upstairs"

Giving her a long kiss on the lips and a big hug, I opened the car door and ran into the house.

I didn't sleep much that night, between reaching for Kathi all night and anticipating our big day tomorrow it was fitful to say the least. I was waiting in the foyer the next morning at ten as the Limo pulled in. Hopping In the back seat I was surprised to see that Angie was on board too. After kisses and hugs all around we began our journey.

Pushing a button in the side of the limo caused a bottle of Champagne on ice to appear along with three flutes.

"Angie and I want to make a toast before we get to the church and the madness sets in "said Linda as the cork popped with a loud bang.

She deftly poured three flutes of Champagne and hand one to each…." I propose a toast" she began smiling at me "A toast to the love between two of my close friends…..a toast to the wonderful future you'll share……So here's to ya….may you live happily ever after".

"Amen" smiled Angie….."Kathi is getting something special today"

We were just downing the last of the bottle as the limo pulled into the rear parking lot of the church.

""Well" said Angie "Here goes nothing" and we ran into the church basement.

Getting ready was basically a re-run of the experience at Angie's shop except everything fit better just as she promised. Sitting in the makeup chair Linda had me turned away form the mirror as she did my hair and makeup.

"You can't look till Angie and I are finished" laughed Linda.

Finishing my hair and make up: Linda spritzed some White Diamonds behind my ears, on my wrists, and into my cleavage.

"There ya go" said Angie "you're almost ready to see and be seen….now stand up"

Standing up she began to tug and pull on my gown…..adjusting it till it suited her.

"Now let's work on those boobs" she laughed pulling a small white aerosol can from her bag of goodies. Pulling my gown away from my left breast, she sprayed a coat on lightly, then pressed the dress back down and held it for a minute. Repeating the procedure on the right one she told me…

"Bend over at the hips….I need to see if your boobs are going to stay put"

Following her instruction the best I could she seemed satisfied

"Now" she smiled "when the priest goes to confession in the morning, he'll only have to ask forgiveness for what he's thinking during the ceremony, not for what he's actually seen….Ok you can turn around now"

Turning slowly to take my first peek, I couldn't help but gasp!!! My long gown was perfection, framing my breasts in a most delicious way….emphasizing my tiny corseted waist, then billowing out and falling to my ankles with a waterfall of lace and satin. The lacy petticoat peeked out demurely from the hem of my gown. My stockings were sparkly just as I'd dreamed; the four inch pumps shaped my calves and caused my ass to strand out in a most provocative manner.

The hair was perfect too…my auburn hair cascading down to just below my shoulders, the make up was truly artwork….Lush full ruby lips, ivory powder with rose blush on my cheeks, eyebrows mascara'd and highlighted with liner and shadow….It sounds vain, but what the hell…a girl only has this experience once (usually) …I WAS BEAUTIFUL!!!

"Ok" said Linda "Sit your ass down on this chair…we're almost finished……You need jewelry and something old, so I'm lending you my grandmas diamond pendent to wear…Come to think of it that'll take care of the something borrowed also….because I want it back'!!

Lifting my hair and hooking it behind my neck, she then adjusted it to fall between my breasts.

"Beautiful" smiled Linda "Now its Angie's turn"

Reaching in her bag, she pulled out a beautiful blue lace garter.

"Sit down "she said, then pulling up my gown she slid the garter to just above my right knee. "This will take care of the something blue."

"Ok" they said "Just sit here quietly an we'll go tell your escort you're ready to meet him….Then we'll get ready and be back in forty-five minutes or so….don't do or go anywhere till someone comes to fetch you"

It seemed quiet in the dressing room as I sat alone with my thoughts, but soon I heard a gentle tapping on the door"

"Come in" I squeaked, standing and turning toward the door "its open"

The door opened slowed with a slight squeaking sound…..my pulse was racing….."Who could it be"? I wondered

Suddenly a handsome tuxedo clad man was standing in the doorway. He was about my age, tall and slender, slightly balding but very debonair looking. He had a silly looking lopsided grin on a lined and careworn face that seemed very familiar to me…..Then I realized the truth!!!!

It was a ghost from my childhood…the boy who had helped me learn to kiss and pet with girls….the boy who had gladly shared his sisters wardrobe with me, and spent hours and hours in bed…naked sweaty bodies pressed against each other….The boy who I always suspected that, if not for Kathi would have caused me to go in another direction in life ….we were friends, schoolmates and sometimes lovers but had never been intimate in a Biblical sense

"John……John Kelly….could it really be you"?

"Yes it's really me, smiled John…but I'm having trouble believing it really you….You're a far cry from a skinny teenage boy parading around in my sister's bra stuffed with tissues.

I could help myself; I rushed forward, threw both arms around his neck, and planted a big fat kiss on his lips. He hugged and kissed me back, then pushed me an arms length away.

"Look at you……You haven't changed a bit….Your wedding day and you're necking with an old boyfriend" He then smiled and kissed me again "Be careful, don't want to ruin your makeup or Linda will kill me….Lets sit and chat for a bit"

Sure" I gushed "we have forty five minutes or so…fill me in on your life since I saw you last"

"Well the last time I saw you was at High School graduation" He began " I bummed around that summer, and started collage that fall……I didn't work out too well however, I got into smoking Reefer and soon flunked out. Taking a deep breath he continued…"It wasn't long till I was joined the Marines, and was sent to Somalia…..I don't like to think about it, because I was shot up pretty bad and spent a lot of time recuperating in a stateside hospital…..It gave me a lot of time to think"

"I soon realized why I was so dissatisfied with my life… I was using the Macho, Male, Clueless Asshole persona as a cover up….I thought a lot about you and I, and all of our experiences in school….that's when it hit me……I was Queer….I was a Homo….I was GAY….and every thing I had done was calculated to cover up that fact"!

"I heard stories of you from time to time" he said "some of our so called friends took great joy in filling me in on how you'd turned Queer and was living as a woman…..But I knew you weren't a Queer….I knew you were just being honest with yourself….This knowledge gave me the strength to be honest with myself too"

"After finally healing from my wounds I was released from the hospital and vowed to live my life honestly…..Honestly like my friend Dani"

Tears were welling up in my eyes as he finished his story

"Well" he smiled wryly "I went to group therapy to deal with my war issues….both the physical and the mental ones….and one day I met a guy…..A guy with whom I felt an immediate kinship with……Nothing about him screamed "Gay"….I just felt comfortable with him…..we soon began going to dinner, sporting events and bars together…it soon became obvious to both of us that something was developing between us.

Taking another deep breath he continued "Then it happened one evening….we was sitting in my truck talking…smoking some weed….both a little buzzed…..I decided to make my move!!!

"Reaching over to him I took his face in my hands, then planted a long sensual kiss on him"….Well, he reciprocated….One thing led to another…and soon we were living together in a form of marriage too, and have been happy every since".

"Linda came snooping around the old home town a month or so back" He said "she put the word out she was looking for me ….Apparently Kathi remembered we were close friends in school"

Squeezing my hand he continued "it didn't take her long to track me down and put the proposal to me……I talked it over with my lover James, and he thought it would be fun"

"So here I am….and here you are…..I'm gonna walk you down the aisle, and when the priest asks "Who shall give this woman in marriage? I'm going to say proudly "I DO"

"Oh John" I gushed "I'm so proud of you and all you accomplished after your experiences…..I'll be proud and humbled to take your arm and allow you to walk me down the aisle'

With that I grabbed him around the neck again and gave him another big kiss……Just then the door burst open and in walked Linda and Angie in their gowns.

"Wow" they both laughed "Making up for lost time….by the way John, you'd better wash the lipstick off your face so Kathi won't know you've been making out with her wife" we all laughed loudly at that comment!

Ok John" said Linda suddenly serious again "get your ass out of here, we have some women stuff to do…….Wash up, then wait in the vestibule….we'll be up in ten minutes"

Favoring me with his lopsided grin once again, John disappeared through the door and was gone.

"I'll just check you out and make any last minute touch ups then we'll head up stairs" said Linda "Now stand up straight and let me look…Hummmm "no major problems… she freshened up my lip gloss she said.

"Let's get the veil attached". Pinning the short veil into my hair, she pulled it forward over my face and smoothed out the wrinkles. Making a few tugs and pulls on my dress, she freshened up my lip gloss she said

"Hold on" said Angie "These are for you too, and she produced a bouquet of yellow Tea Roses. These have been my favorite for years.

"Oh my" I squeaked in delight "Aren't they pretty"?

"They're very pretty" smiled Linda "And they go beautifully with your dress….are you ready"?

"Yes Linda" I said "I've been ready for this for a long time".

"Ok then, Angie whispered in my ear "it's time …let's go"

Up the stair to the lobby we quickly went Linda on one side and Angie on the other. Each were holding up the hem of my dress and making sure it didn't get snagged or dirty.

Upon reaching the lobby, I looked at each person in my party in turn. John was handsome in his dark Tux, Linda and Angie in their Bridesmaids gown was each lovely in their own way.

Linda was dark, serious looking woman, with dark hair and eyes. She was tall and lean with small breasts and hips and looked great in her gown. With the exception of Kathi, I guess she was most responsible for my transition; there was nothing she could possibly ask of me that I wouldn't do. As I held her hands and looked into her eyes, I was sure she loved me as I loved her.

Angie on the other hand was shorter and more voluptuous…..Nice breasts and ass….with a sultry look on her face most of the time. We hadn't been friends but a month or two, but I was sure we would remain so for many years to come. I held her hands in mine for a minute, looking into her eyes I said "I love you Angie….thanks for everything"…..Her smile and peck on the check was all the response I needed.

John was next…..what can I say about John? He'd been my friend and lover, my teacher and my student, and much of the way I am is due to his influence in my early life. I merely gave him a hug and a peck on the cheek.

"Thanks for coming John, I sniffled "You don't know how much it means to me".

He just smiled that crooked smile, gave me a wink and said "Thanks to you too….For giving me the courage to accept myself.

"Ok" said Linda "we all know our places so I'll cue the music" Returning a second later I heard that familiar processional music begin. Angie winked at me and said "Well here I go" and disappeared thru the door. I could hear those in attendance stirring in their seats.

About a minute later Linda looked at me "almost my turn" she smiled "You look great and so does Kathi". And she disappeared through the doors of the church.

"Well John" I smiled at him through my veil "Here goes nothing…..are ya ready"?

"I'm ready" smiled John as we paired up at the door, him on my left.

Soon I heard the familiar sounds of the Wedding March, and then we stepped through the doors. I heard a gasp in the crowd and everyone stood and turned in our direction at once. I don't believe I ever had so many conflicting emotions at the same time. I honestly felt as though I may faint.

But then, as we moved forward one step at a time; I realized these smiling faces were for Kathi and I. These were our friends, all wishing us well. Every step forward brought me closer to the altar. I could see Kathi looking sharp in her tailored tuxedo. I saw the proud and adoring look on her face, and I realized everything was going to work out fine, and that I'd made the right decision in life.

As I approached the front of the aisle I almost stumbled, I thought I saw my Mother, Father, and Sister sitting together. They were smiling and nodding their approval too. Then I realized they weren't there in person, but in spirit…showing their approval for my actions.

Reaching the area in front of the altar, John and I stopped, turned and faced each other.

Staring into his dark eyes I heard the priest say "Who gives Danielle in Holy Matrimony"?

Lifting my veil and kissing me on the forehead he said "I do Father" then he let go of my arm and I turned toward the Alter.

I stepped up on the altar and turned toward Kathi…She smiled and mouthed the words: "I love you" We then turned toward the priest. He looked at Kathi, then he looked at me, then I swear he looked directly at my cleavage, then looked up and said.

"Dearly beloved…………………..

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