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The wedding had only been planned for a couple of months. It was a hasty decision at best. They agreed that there was no need for the traditional and expensive ceremony. After all, they had both been here twice before. Neither of her first weddings were beautiful. One took place at a chapel in Vegas and the other at the courthouse. This time she wanted it to be beautiful. It was the one thing she asked of him. He had made her that promise.

Times were hard for the two of them though. Recent misfortune had allowed them only a few hundred dollars to proceed with the nuptuals. She forgave the dress, the flowers, the band, and reception spirits. She loved him. She was in love with him. It was the first time in her life she had ever been in love.

She woke up early, around four in the morning to make herself as lovely as she felt. After several cups of coffee, a very hot shower, and an hour of staring at the dress she had made for herself, she went on to ready for the day. His best and only friend had arrived to pick her up. "He's a lucky man today," he said with a tear subtly forming in his eye. They exchanged a quick embrace and left.

The drive was mostly silent. Her mind had drifted to an unknown place. When they arrived, her eyes flooded with tears. His friend, knowing what awaited her, hadn't told her anything about the changes he had made. He too was in love for the first time in his life. He wanted to make this day the best he could possibly make it for her.

He had spent the past few months growing a garden for the flowers. Wildflowers, her favorite. He even had a flower for her hair. He arranged for a violinist to play the music. Pacabel's Canon in D. A table was spread with a cake and glasses of champagne, enough for everyone there. And her brother, whom she had not spoken with in years stood smiling and ready to walk her down the aisle. He couldn't give her much, but he gave her all he had in him. It was more than she could have hoped for. She knew then that everything her heart had told her was right.