At noon sharp, music filled the hall, and the lights abruptly went out, leaving only the aisle in the middle illuminated.
Since this was a wedding between two men, some adjustments had been made. The emcee stood onstage, concealed in the darkness. "Good afternoon, dear guests. Today, we have gathered here to witness this couple's union.
"Please welcome Mr. Chi An and Mr. Fu."
Chi An and Fu Yanci stood on the deck in custom-made black-and-white suits, surrounded by golden arches entwined with white roses and golden vines, symbolizing the union of purity and prosperity.
Under everyone's gaze, the two walked forward hand in hand.
The emcee continued, "From this moment on, every step you take forward is one your past has paved the way for today.
"You are each other's today, and all the tomorrows to come. Together, you will write the story of your future..."
The emcee kept speaking until the two stood in the center of the raised platform. The spotlight shone on them as they turned to face each other, their eyes filled with each other's reflection.
The emcee said, "The setting sun returns to mountains and seas, where deep meaning lies hidden. Plains flow into mountains and seas, and mountains and seas enter my embrace. With a beloved by your side, no mountain or sea need be feared. The wind and moon are beautiful, and romance fills the world.
"Spring comes and summer passes; autumn brings harvest, and winter, rest. You have a long future ahead, long days filled with joy, four seasons with each other, sunsets and evening breezes, morning after morning and night after night. As days and years pass together, may you walk side by side into the light.
"Chi An, Fu Yanci, are you willing to greet every dawn and dusk