October 5th, 2019
Wedding After Party
Mountain Laurel Farm in the Barn
Cleveland, Georgia

"Good evening ladies and gentlemen. May I have your attention please. The program will begin in 30 minutes. During this period, you may enjoy having your pictures taken at the photobooth and please locate your respective seats." Robert Johnson said.

"A very good evening to everyone and welcome to Alex and Gabby's Wedding Reception. Thank you for taking time to be part of this journey of love, especially to those who traveled for so many miles or to those who took a leave of absence. Ladies, gentlemen, friends, and loved ones, the Newly Weds extend their heartfelt gratitude to all of you to celebrate their new life as a couple. So sit down, relax and enjoy the rest of the evening." Robert Johnson said.

"Let us recognize the parents of the couple." Robert Johnson said.

"Mr. Robert and Mrs. Amanda Johnson, Parents of the Groom." Robert Johnson said.

"Mr. Blaise and Mrs. Pam Barrett, Parents of the Bride." Robert Johnson said.

"And now, may I request everyone to turn your attention to the parade of the Wedding Entourage." Robert Johnson said.

"The candle sponsors, Mr. Robert Johnson and Mrs. Pam Barrett, the pair that lit the paths of Groom and Bride." Robert Johnson said.

"The veil sponsors, Mr. Blaise Barrett and Mrs. Amanda Johnson, the pair that clothed Groom and Bride." Robert Johnson said.

"Chord Sponsors, Mr. Bob Franciose and Mrs. Mar Franciose, the pair that bound Groom and Bride." Robert Johnson said.

"The Groomsmen and Bridesmaids, Mr. Timothy Johnson, Ms. Demi Barrett, Mr. Blase Barrett, Ms. Ava Barrett, Mr. Tyler Rhodes, and Ms. Courtney Johnson." Robert Johnson said.

"The Handsome Best Man and The Beautiful Maid of Honor who assisted the couple in their needs: The Best Man: Mr. Gabriel Barrett and The Maid of Honor: Ms. Gypsy Barrett." Robert Johnson said.

"At this point may we request the lights to be dimmed and let us focus on the video wall. This is the Save The Date Video. Let's watch this." Robert Johnson said and everybody cheers.

(After the video, spotlight on couple's entrance)

"Today calls for a Grand Celebration and it is my distinct pleasure to introduce them to you for the very first time tonight as Husband and Wife. So without further ado, let us all rise and give our warmest welcome to Mr. Alex Johnson and Mrs. Gabby Barrett Johnson." Robert Johnson said and then me and Gabby enter with our arms with each other and everybody cheers.

"Thank you very much let's all be seated now. Truly, this momentous event marks a milestone of two hearts beginning a beautiful lifelong commitment." Robert Johnson said.

"And now we would like to clear the dance floor for everyone except our bride to have this special time with the first man in her life. May we request for Mr. Blaise Barrett, the father of the bride, to approach his daughter for the Father and Daughter Dance." Robert Johnson said and then Blaise goes to his daughter Gabby on the dance floor and dances with her.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, a round of applause for the Father and Daughter Dance. And now the father gives his daughter to the groom. The groom will now approach the father of the bride, and dance with her." Robert Johnson said and then I go to my Wife Gabby Barrett to dance with her.

"Tonight is indeed a special night, and will be forever etched in the memory of our beloved couple. On this joyful beginning what could be more fitting than to celebrate it with their first dance. The first dance is symbolic of the consummation of their wedding vows. This dance is the couples' first cooperative engagement and joint endeavor. Ladies and gentlemen, it is once again my privilege to present to you Mr. Alex Johnson and Mrs. Gabby Barrett Johnson with their first dance." Robert Johnson said and then I hold one of her hands and then I put my other hand on her waist and then she puts her other hand on my chest.

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"You look so beautiful and sexy babe." I said.

"You look so handsome babe." Gabby said.

And then everybody claps and tears up at the sight of the first dance.

"May we request the couple to proceed to the cake's table... Ladies and Gentlemen, please direct your attention to the cake cutting tradition. The Husband and Wife will put their hands together to slice the cake. The two hands moving as one with one purpose, symbolizes that the two will work in unity to reach common goals for their shared future and their life together as one. The sharing of this food symbolizes the couple's willingness to fulfill each other's needs, creating a bond so simple and yet so strong." Robert Johnson said and then me and Gabby cut the cake.

"It is said that a successful marriage involves three hearts becoming one. The hearts of the husband, the wife, and God at the center. So let us give thanks to the one who made this all possible, the author of life, love, and relationships. Our one true God. To lead us into prayer, and also to say grace before meals, let us welcome Mr. Robert Johnson." Blaise Barrett said.

"Thank you lord for letting all of us be here today for Alex's and Gabby's Wedding Day, thank you for the amazing weather today, and thank you for the food amen." Robert Johnson said.

"The food is now ready and dinner will commence shortly. At this point to maintain order, the coordinators will approach your table beginning and the guests from that table will be requested to proceed to the location of the couple for pictorial. Right after that, they can line up at the buffet counter to get their dinner. Please wait for the coordinators to approach your table." Robert Johnson said and then everybody gets there food.

"Ladies and Gentlemen, as you're enjoying your dinner, let's take a look at the couple's pictures growing up. A glimpse of their lives before they found each other, and how they've transformed and blossomed to who they are now. Friends, the growing up video. Let's watch this." Robert Johnson said.

"The beautiful lady who assisted our bride in all her needs to give her message, The Maid Of Honor. Let's Welcome Gypsy Barrett." Robert Johnson said.

"Hi everyone, I am Gabby's sister. As many of you all know, the two of us come from a big, happy, wacky family. Through all our years together, my many siblings and I have loved each other with everything that we have, but we would also often fight each other with all of our strength, especially when it came to sharing, taking turns, and agreeing on who got to be in charge. Throughout the years, there have been a lot of laughs and a few fights, but my brothers, sisters, and I have always maintained our shared belief that a family is life's greatest blessing of them all. When Gabby finally introduced all of us to Alex, I was a little worried for him. Maybe we would be too big of a family, or we would scare him away. But he was brave and ended up fitting right in, and now I can proudly say that he is one of us. He belongs to our clan now, and I certainly hope he feels that way. Welcome to the family, Alex. To Gabby and Alex, may they keep our family growing one day." Gypsy Barrett said and then I gave her a hug.

"Thank you Gypsy Barrett." Robert Johnson said.

"This time, let's fill our glasses with any drink that we can get and join the best man for the Symbolic Wine Toast, let's call in Gabriel Barrett." Robert Johnson said.

"There comes a time in everyone's life when they meet their one true love, their soulmate, the person that's going to know and love them for the rest of their life. On behalf of the bride and groom, I'd like to thank you all for coming. And I want to give special thanks to the parents of the bride and groom... it's amazing how far some people are willing to travel, just for some free food and drink. And finally, I'd like to thank my best friend Alex, for giving me the first EVER opportunity.... to be able to speak for five minutes without him interrupting! They say, in a good marriage the husband is the head, and the wife is the heart. So let us drink to the fact that our young people did not know in life either headaches or heartaches! Love is not a fire, it will catch fire, you will not put out. In the hearts of our young people, the fire of love burns. This is a sacred fire. So, fill our glasses and amicably drink to ensure that it never goes out in their hearts! I drink to ensure that our newly married and in 10 years and 20 years of family life, looking at his charming wife, lost his head, but not reason." Gabriel Barrett said.

"Let's give our Best Man a nice hand for a great toast!" Robert Johnson said and everybody gives a round of applause.

"It is said that our parents are our first teachers having raised us patiently from childhood to adulthood. They have been our source of comfort, support, and inspiration. Without them, our newlyweds will not be here. Let us welcome the parents of the couple to give their message." Robert Johnson said and then my parents and Gabby's parents come up.

"I may be a little more than biased, but I am sure I am not alone when I say that Alex is a person who is kind and generous. He has a heart of gold. As Alex's mother, it can be very tempting to take all of the credit for the wonderful person that he has grown up to be. While his father and I did our best to be great parents and to raise him with good values in a loving home, at the end of the day, we are not responsible for the person he is today. The plain truth of the matter is that Alex is the main person responsible for who he is now. And this person that sits before all of us today is a person of exceptional character. He is a beautiful individual, inside and out and I am so blessed to be his mother. I could not have asked for him to be any better than he is. Believe me, I do not just say this because he is my son. He is someone who makes the world a better, happier place. But Gabby, she makes him even better than he was before because she just brings out the very best qualities in him. Just when I thought my son could not be happier, Gabby came along and changed his world for the better. And during their relationship, she made him want to be the best person that he could be. And I really do thank her for that." Amanda said and then Gabby hugs her.

"Like many other moms, I have always prayed for my daughter. Not because she gave me trouble, but because no matter how great your child is, you still worry and want the best for them. She was a generous girl, a kind soul. I always wanted her life to be full of happiness. I never knew what I was praying for until Gabby met Alex. Even though she was always a happy girl, he brought out something in her that we had never seen before. With him, she was complete. And I have to thank god enough that they were able to find each other." Pam Barrett said.

"Gabby and Alex, separately you are two wonderful people but together, you are even better. You finish each other's sentences and can communicate without even saying a word. You know how to make each other laugh and smile and you know how to comfort each other as well. You are two peas in a pod, there is no question at all that you were always meant to be together. I have so much love and respect for the two of you, for the lengths that you would go to for each other to make each other happy. Never lose what you two have, because it is a priceless thing that you are lucky to be able to enjoy. Let us all raise a glass to the wonderful couple, my son Alex and his wife, Gabby." Robert Johnson said.

"As I look at my daughter, Gabby, I can't help but reflect on all the years I was lucky enough to watch her grow and become the beautiful woman she is today. She captured my heart on the day she was born, and I became more and more in awe of her as the years passed by. She's my little girl, my princess, and my ray of sunlight, and no matter what her age, she'll always be those things to me. But today, as I watch her marry a wonderful man, I'm filled with pride and am confident that she and Alex are about to embark on a beautiful journey filled with the love and happiness that can only come as man and wife. May the two of you always treat each other with love, compassion, and kindness. I ask you to join me today in congratulating the bride and groom and wishing them all the best for a long and happy life together." Blaise Barrett said.

"The night and this reception have almost come to an end but for our newlyweds it is just a start of their new life together. As we each go home, may this day be memorable for all of us as it is to them. To personally convey their heartfelt gratitude let us now lend an ear to the newlyweds Alex Johnson and Gabby Barrett." Robert Johnson said and then me and Gabby stand up.

"I would just like to thank everybody for coming today, especially those that have traveled quite a bit to celebrate this day with us. Ever since I first started dating Gabby, her family has made me feel welcome and, well, like a member of the family. Now, I am officially part of that wonderful family, and I'm very grateful. I would like to thank both sets of parents since neither Gabby nor I would be here today if it weren't for them. I would also like to thank you for all your love and support over the years, and for all the advice you have given us. If we can raise a family half as wonderful, then we will be very happy. I must also thank my new in laws for bringing up such a beautiful and intelligent daughter. And, to my wife, you look absolutely beautiful. Thank you for everything you have done. You know everything about me and love me just the same. I have my faults, yet you still agreed to marry me. I am extremely lucky today to be the one to marry you, and I hope this is the start of many happy years together. I would like to thank Gabriel for agreeing to be my best man and all the attendants for their help and support. Here's a toast to you all." I said.

"Alex and I feel so privileged to be sharing our day with all of our friends and family who have been so important to us throughout our lives. Many of you traveled for quite a long distance. Thanks to all of you for the efforts and sacrifices you have made to be with us today. I also want to thank the most wonderful parents a child could ever have. Not only for the love, support, and guidance over the years, but also for everything you've done to help make this day perfect. We would have never managed without you both, and today would not have been possible or so special. Thank you to both sets of our parents from the bottom of our hearts. Now it's time to thank my beautiful bridesmaids for everything they've done and for being the greatest friends ever. To my maid of honor, Gypsy, you have been a lifesaver. You truly are the definition of a best friend and sister. Thank you for always being there for me. Alex, I want to thank you for making my life complete. I am so lucky to be your wife, and I look forward to our life together. Finally, we would like to thank each one of you for being here with us on this special day." Gabby said.

"Who else wants to make a toast." Robert Johnson said.

"I do." My Sister Courtney said while she stands up.

"Ok go ahead." Robert Johnson said.

"Hello everyone, I am so happy to say that the groom and I are brother and sister. And Gabby is now my sister in law. I would like to express a few sentiments on their big day. Growing up, Alex was always my role model and someone I looked up to. He was always there for me, offering advice and support whenever I needed it. So it's no surprise to me that he's found someone as amazing as Gabby. Gabby, you and Alex are such a perfect match, and I'm so happy to see the joy and love that you bring into each other's lives. Your happiness is contagious, and I know that you will have a lifetime filled with love and adventure. To the newlyweds, congratulations and best wishes on this exciting journey. I'm so grateful to have you both as part of my life, and I can't wait to see all the amazing things you will accomplish together. Please join me for a toast to the newlyweds!" My Sister Courtney said.

"Ladies and gentlemen we have finally come to an end of our program. It has been a great day and a wonderful evening with you all. Again thank you all for your presence. God bless and goodnight to each and everyone." Robert Johnson said.

Wedding Send Off

Wedding Sparklers

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Me and Gabby leave in arm in arm and then get in my truck to go home.

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