"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the sight of God to join these four people in holy matrimony...".
Ben flashed Heather a smile as they stood on the pink sands of St. Lucia on their wedding day. This wasn't just Ben and Heather's wedding. It was a double wedding, with Paul and Helen too.
Friends and family sat watching the ceremony, which was being held by the glistening blue Caribbean Sea. Docked on the water's edge was a huge old steam boat, in which the wedding reception party would be held.
As Heather took her vows, she looked right into Ben's deep blue eyes. It was the happiest day of her life so she couldn't help smiling.
Ben smiled back at her. He thought Heather looked beautiful in her long strappy white dress, with flowers nestled in her hair.
Standing opposite them were Helen and Paul, who were equally as happy. Helen looked stunning in her dress, which was a similar style to Heather's. Paul looked as gorgeous as ever, in a dark blue silk suit, his hair dyed the same colour to match. Ben was wearing the same suit, but it was maroon instead of blue.
Naomi and Sarah stood holding bunches of wild flowers in matching blue shimmery dresses. They were the bridesmaids, while Christian and Mark were the best men. "I can't wait until my wedding!" Sarah whispered, admiring the diamond ring on her finger. Mark had recently proposed to her.
In the audience, Linda was sitting holding baby Nicole, who was gurgling happily. She was just beginning to talk and walk now. "Auntie Linda!" she squealed, making people nearby turn around and smile.
Linda had a date with her, but it wasn't Shane. They'd split up now, and Mark had asked her out. He'd fancied her since the day Linda had seen the group at CD:UK and now they were going out.
Next to Linda, Mark and Nicole sat Lucy and Nick. Behind them were Sam and Tasha. The girls were looking after the twins, who looked ever so cute in their matching sailor suits, complete with little mohicans.
"You may now kiss the bride," the vicar announced as a steel band began to play.
The two couple walked down the aisle onto the boat, while guests threw confetti over them. "Watch it, this stuffs ruining my hair!" Ben complained.
Heather laughed. "Don't worry, it looks fine," she said as she flicked the confetti off his head.
When everyone was on board, dinner was served. Speeches and toasts were made then it was party time.
"Hello Mrs Adams!" Tasha greeted Heather as they danced on the wooden decks of the boat.
"I'll have to get used to being called that," Heather said. "Where's Marat?".
"He's at the bar getting a drink," Tasha said. "Have I introduced you to Enrique?". She pointed to Enrique Iglesias who stood next to her, she had been good friends with him for a while since meeting him at a celeb party.
Heather shook his hand. "Nice to meet you,".
Marat came along and noticed how close Tasha was standing to Enrique. "She's mine so back off," he warned.
"She's my friend, so shut your mouth!" he cried, placing a hand firmly on Marat's shoulder.
As the guys started fighting, Heather walked away to find Ben. She found him in a cabin cooing over Nicole. "She's had her nap so I thought she could have a wander around," he said, as he held Nicole's hand and led her out onto the main deck.
The twins Jamie and Kris were also toddling around on the decks, playing with Lego. "Me want Lego," Nicole cried, wobbling over to join the twins.
It wasn't long before the babies were chasing each other, squealing loudly. "Calm down boys!" Helen warned them, but they responded by throwing Lego at her, making Paul laugh.
Heather handed Nicole her bottle to have a drink, but she threw it away, landing on Ben's lap. "Oh no, I'm covered in spilt milk!" Ben laughed, seeing the funny side.
"Naughty girl!" Heather said sternly to her daughter, wagging her finger. "You mustn't do that to daddy!".
Ben wiped the milk off his suit and picked up Nicole. "I think it's bed time for daddy's beautiful little girl," he said, giving her a cuddle. "Heather, I'm taking her to her cot,".
"Don't wanna go bed!" Nicole screamed, pulling hard on Ben's hair.
Once the babies had been put to bed, Heather and Ben rejoined the party. Heather's mate Solma was there, along with her boyfriend Ricky Martin. Ricky was singing a duet with Enrique on the karaoke, they were performing 'Livin' La Vida Loca'.
After that, a1 went up and performed a few tracks including the Beatles Medley, much to everyone's delight.
"Helen,".
Helen turned around to see Katy and Jenny. "We both want to wish you all the best with Paul," Jenny said with a friendly smile.
"Yeah, we wanna put everything that happened behind us and be mates,".
Helen nodded. "Of course,".
Paul had over heard and he smiled. "Thanks girls, I'm glad we're all friends again,".
Helen went up to the microphone and addressed the guests. "I want to sing a special song, dedicated to my new husband Paul," she announced, as 'Two In A Million' by S Club 7 started up. As she sang, she looked directly at Paul.
Heather and Ben danced slowly, staring into each other's eyes. Ben lent forwards and they passionately kissed under the moonlit sky.
"This is the last dance," the DJ announced late that night. "Specially chosen by Ben,".
Heather's eyes lit up when she heard the opening notes to 'Never Had A Dream Come True'. "Great choice," she whispered to her husband as they swayed to the song.
After the song had ended, Ben led Heather down to their elaborately decorated cabin.
"Nicole's sleeping peacefully," Ben noted as he took off his silk tie. "Now we'd better get some sleep, we have a tiring day ahead of us!".
The next morning, the boat docked on the coast of Florida and the two couples spent the day at Disney World.
Helen and Paul stood queuing up for the Dumbo Ride with the twins in their double-buggy.
"Yesterday was the best day of my life," Helen told Paul as she held his hand.
"I'm glad you enjoyed it as much as I did," Paul replied.
"You know," Helen continued. "I always dreamed of having a fairytale wedding to a handsome prince, and it happened yesterday,".
Paul returned her smile. "And you were my beautiful princess," he said.
"Thank you Paul," Helen said, thinking of her favourite a1 song. "Now I'm living the dream,".
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