Reverend Turner looked at them both and smiled.

“Ben and Emma, you have made your vows to one another in the presence of your family and friends. You have promised to love, honour and support one another through whatever life may bring.”

He looked at Ben and then at Emma.

“And now, by the authority entrusted to me, I pronounce you husband and wife.”

He smiled.

“You may kiss.”

Ben and Emma turned to face each other. Her hand came up to his cheek, and he pulled her closer. Then, for the first time, their lips met in a sweet kiss as husband and wife.