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Dearest.

Today we begin something new, a life together. Do not mention the time, the day, the place, think only of the time, days, and places to come. A promise, if you will, and our mark in life, this is the oath I support and my wish, that we might share our troubles and love, unblemished, without regret. Recognize my words, my hand, I will speak to and touch only you, Dearest, there will never be reason for doubt or question. I will define my character on principles and logic, perhaps hesitant, at first, though I will always pursue a higher purpose and I will never make you wonder of my sincerity. Have faith, patience, and purpose, Dearest, I believe we can do no wrong together.

It is a warm evening, though the wind is bound to pick up sooner or later. I see you are shy, quiet and thoughtful, and I could not honestly say that I am not overwhelmed with the day's events. Our picture on the Kema Boardwalk is simple, and genuine, I am glad we took the time to take it. For all that we know we missed out on, the flowers and friends and family, I believe our treasure will be great, a somewhat mishandled tribute to our independence and potential. Where do we go from here? Who do we tell, where do we live, how do we work? Who can really know...I will be honest, there was a great deal of life which brought me to you, Dearest, and I cannot begin to imagine the journey we are embarking on, together. The anticipation you have brought to my life is nearly indescribable, I love you and love you for it.

I am watching you now, soft heels, white dress, red flowers coaxing your dark skin, holding back your smile but radiant regardless. My wife. You are the story of my being, and our existence as a pair will impress itself on others. It is easy to see we are newlyweds, our rings only recently exchanged and awkward on our fingers...but they fit well. I am proud to answer the wait staff when they inquire as to our relationship, happy to look across the table at you, excited, exhausted, and perhaps ready for a celebratory drink. Cheers to our marriage, to our love and compromise, because we bring out so much good in the other. Cheers to us!

This letter has been written with some degree of distraction, as it is difficult to take my eyes off of you and perhaps even more difficult to restrain or channel my thoughts. The words put to paper here will be a mere reminder of all that took place on this amazing day, and of all that can now be possible because of it. I can think of nothing more perfect than this moment, looking at you sitting across from me, against a backdrop of the marina at midnight. I am overwhelmed with my fortune for being in love with you.

-Tony