Bette turned to Tina and took her hands. She cleared her throat before speaking, not sure if she would be able to say what she wanted without breaking down. She gazed into Tina’s beautiful eyes and smiled at her.

«The very first time I laid my eyes on you, I knew you were the one. You took my heart in one instant and it’s been yours ever since. We have shared good times and bad times and now we share the joy of motherhood with our two wonderful angels. All those years later, I still melt every time you look at me or touch me. You are my one and only Tina Kennard and I promise, here today in front of all our friends and family, that I will love you always».

By the time Bette was finished, Tina had tears rolling down her cheeks. «When I look back on our first meeting, I realised that you stole my heart on that day too… It just took me a little while to understand what was happening to me», Tina said, giggling. «Falling in love with you is still the most wonderful thing that has happened to me in my life. You complete me, you make me laugh and you’re always there to dry my tears. I want to spend the rest of my life with you Bette Porter.»

Bette put her arm around Tina’s waist and held her close. The celebrant gave Bette the ring that she slipped around Tina’s finger. «With this ring, I promise to love you, cherish you and protect you», Bette told her. Tina then took Bette’s hand and slipped the golden band around Bette’s finger. «I take you to be my partner in life and I’m blessed to have you by my side»

Bette didn’t wait for the celebrant to say something before cupping Tina’s face in her hands. She brought her lips to hers and gave her wife a gentle kiss, while the guests applauded. The music started again and both Bette and Tina took their shoes off so they could dance on the sand.

She’s got a way about her
I don’t know what it is
But I know that I can’t live without her