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NINETEENFINAL
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**BOKANG**
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BK: Not too tight, bro
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I yelled at my friend, Max as he fixed my tie.
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Max: Are you nervous?
BK: Look at my hands shaking
Max: It comes with the package. Relax you'll be fine
BK: I can't believe the day is finally here
Max: I'm really happy for you
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I stood in front on the mirror and I couldn't get over my perfect wedding suit. My son entered the room and sat on the bed
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Gosiame: Where's mommy?
BK: She's still getting ready
Gosiame: Can we go to her?
BK: We'll see her later
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I fixed his little suit and hugged him. We went to the car and drove to the wedding venue
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**PULANE**
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I stood inside my huge wedding gown and I looked like a princess. My hair and makeup were on another level and I couldn't believe I was really getting married.
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Tshidi: Come on Chomi you can't cry now you'll ruin your makeup
Me: I know but I'm just overwhelmed
Tshidi: Today is your big day and I'm really happy for you
Me: I'm going to be Mrs Mokoena
Tshidi: And you'll have the perfect family you've always wanted
Me: I just hope I'll be able to walk in this huge wedding dress and these heels
Tshidi: I hope so too
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We both laughed as we walked out. We got to the wedding venue and everyone was there. They stood up as I made my way down the aisle. My soon to be husband stood handsomely at the podium waiting for me. I held tears in my eyes as I approached him and I finally got to the podium and he held my hand. We smiled at each other and I just wanted to kiss him right there and then.
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Priest: We are gathered here today in the sight of God, and the presence of friends and loved ones, to celebrate one of life's greatest moments. We are here to give recognition to the beauty of love that is shared between Bokang Mokoena and Pulane Masemola as they complete their family in holy matrimony. Let's bow our heads and pray. Heavenly Father, we humbly bow before you today praising You, Lord, and Your Son, Jesus Christ. Lord, we ask for your blessings upon Bokang and Pulane as we celebrate this momentous occasion in their lives. Grant them happiness and contentment, as their two lives become one, as they create a new family and explore the depths of their love for one another. Bless their families and friends and the relationships, which have supported, strengthened and sustained them throughout their lives. Bless their home as a place of love and of peace. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray, Amen. Please face one another and hold hands."
**BOKANG**
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I looked into her beautiful eyes as I held both her hands.
Priest: Pulane, do you take Bokang to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?
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A smile grew on her face before she said "I do"
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Priest: Bokang, do you take Pulane to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, to love, honor, and cherish, in sickness and health, forsaking all others, for as long as you both shall live?
BK: I do
Priest: The ring, an unbroken circle, represents unending love. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you be reminded of this moment and the love you have promised to one another
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It was time for our vows and I could see the happiness in her eyes as she held the ring in her hand
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Pulane: I love you with my whole heart with a passion that can't be expressed in words, only in kisses, glances, and years of adventure by your side.I promise to be your honest, faithful, and loving wife for the rest of my days. I pledge to honor you, love you, and cherish you as my husband today and every day
BK: Today I say, "I do" but to me that means, "I will." I will take your hand and stand by your side in the good and the bad. I dedicate myself to your happiness, success, and smile. I will love you forever. You were my reason back then, my reason now, my reason every day. You strengthen my weaknesses, bring focus to my dreams. Here and now I pledge my life to yours, that your dreams become my dreams. No matter where life leads me, I know that as long as you are there, that is where I am meant to be
Priest: By the power vested in, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss your beautiful bride
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I put both my hands on her neck and kissed her passionately than ever before. The crowd cheered to us as newly weds and I couldn't wait for my first night with my wife.
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Priest: Family and friends, I am proud to present for the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs Mokoena
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We took a lot of photos and videos and Pulane was overly excited about the honeymoon.
The wedding was perfect and so was my new family. I took over my father's businesses and Pulane continued with her degree. My son and I continued to bond each day and I was loving it. I couldn't wait for my wife to complete her studies because I wanted baby number 2 and hoped to get a girl. Until then, Mr and Mrs Mokoena painted the town red with nothing but love.
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THE END
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