Owen Moreland's kiss was brief yet poignant.
Amelia Clarke opened her eyes and looked at Owen with her watery gaze the scent of his mature masculinity wafted over her with each breath, captivating her.
Owen straightened up, holding Amelia's hand with a firm yet gentle grasp.
"Next, the groom must find the bridal shoes and put them on the bride," Viola Harris said.
Dorothy Brown and Aunt Chester asked the onlookers gathered near the door to step aside, making room for the next ritual.
Ann Chapman instructed another young man holding a big red bag to distribute wedding candies and wedding cigarettes to the bride's relatives and friends.
The moment the wedding candies and cigarettes were brought out, there were exclamations of amazement.