A Blessed Union of Stafyr and Colborn

[AndrewTech 2811]

A Blessed Union of

Stafyr & Colborn

17th of Jonna and Umund, 447ES

 

It is with utmost joy that the Houses of Stafyr and Colborn do announce the nuptials of the Hon. Arthur Konrad Stafyr and Lady Elia Eryka Colborn. After five holy months of proper betrothal, and a courtship lasting over a four year period, we are content to announce that the pair finally sought to bind their souls in holy union. 

 

Inspired by Lady Elia’s great-great grandfather, the couple decided to travel abroad to a locale that was foreign to them, an island off the coast of Hyspia. Only a select few family members were invited alongside four guests, two per partner. 

 

Witness to this ceremony was Her Eminence, Cardinal Katerina, who performed the rite. We ask that GOD keep her in good health, and thank her personally.  Furthermore, we hope that GOD may guide us to our next chapters in life when we return to the mainland of Haense at the end of this year.

 

The Hon. Arthur Konrad Stafyr

Lady Elia Eryka Colborn-Stafyr

 

 

    The abrasive beams of sunlight deadpanned upon the grains of sand below, reflective off of each particle as the specter of aureate glowed above. Upon the bank of the given aisles rested the idle curls of foaming water, each flick of the waves caressing the sandy edges. Further into the center of said land was the collective patches of lush green grass blades, vibrant flowers, and other lively foliage. 

 

    It was very different from the lands of the north, but guests from both families had come regardless. The couple had wanted the wedding to be a private affair on a small island off the coast of Hyspia, a land with great meaning to the groom.

 

    Arthur stared upward at the blistering sun, sweating a little bit. The climate reminded him of that which he had endured whilst he was still studying in the far south. He tugged nervously at his collar, remembering the days in which he practiced under the name of “Raul Freeman,” his beloved attorney persona.

 

    There he stood at the altar of the island’s chapel, Cardinal Katerina of the Church of the Canon prepared to administer the couple’s vows. He spared the crowd a nervous gaze, though he did meet the eyes of his Uncle Thondorus. The dyer simply offered him an approving nod, his stoic demeanor almost reassuring.

   The Stafyr’s siblings were also in attendance. Or, at least, Cedric and Morwenna were. His heart faltered a bit as he saw that Rhosyn was presently missing. But, deep down, he understood that a falcon must fly.

 

     At the end of the makeshift aisle decorated with fallen petals stood the beaming bride, lithe digits clasped over the bundled stems of her bouquet. Roses and mullein complimented her abnormal attire; mixed with her heritage and that of Almannir’s. Embraced about her torso was a gorgeous bunad of white colored silk, embroidered with small cross-stitching to reflect not only her heritage but that of her to-be husband’s. The traditional Colborn attire was complimented by a long veil of Almannir origins, flowing against the ground in a careless drag. 

 

     It was evident the young woman silently wept as she trailed down in careful steps, carrying only herself. A rightward glance was spared to her family, festering only further tears as she choked up, overjoyed. And to her left she spotted her two guests, lips quivering now as she reached the end of her journey to the altar at her front.

 

     Cardinal Katerina stood at the altar as she slowly brought the palms of the couple together, beginning to boast the words of GOD as she joined them in Holy matrimony, allowing the pair to bask in the heat of the sun. As prayers were said, vows exchanged, and rings granted the ceremony had started to conclude. As to finalize the wedlock the pair had moved toward one another, sparing the audience a display of a simple kiss. The ceremony had concluded, and the two were now married. 

 

 

LIST OF INVITATIONS

The House of Stafyr

The House of Colborn

Wolfgang de Vilain 

Viorica Barrow

Johanna Barclay

Fuyuki Osanawa

 

Spoiler

Only those specified on the above invite list or within the text of the post itself would have been physically able to attend the wedding, although those who read the penned missive would have had knowledge of the marriage transpiring itself.

 

[beetle 2712]

Ada Natalya Colborn, Elia's younger cousin also the maid of honor, sat in the front row with a baby goat. Both of them cheered and cried for the newlyweds.

[sarahbarah 5008]

Viorica cheered for the newlyweds, hoping her own wedding was soon to come!

[Adstrom 547]

Somewhere within the accumulated audience of family and friends, a pair of thumbs up extended from beyond a theatrically flowing cloak of dark green - the figure starkly contrasted  against the golden sands beneath.  An unmistakable bellow of joy paired with the call of a falcon soon followed thereafter from the source of the gesture.

[CopOwl 1668]

New Mother, Anabel Colborn, ventures in fatigue down to the shores off Hyspia, accompanied by her disfavoured Husband - Sebastien Olivier - and rambunctious toddling baby son, Erik Edvard. The absolute exhaustion one feels when parenting - nearly single-handedly - an energetic toddler is immeasurable, and even as Anabel arrives at an inn down south where they were to stay for the occasion she finds herself wishing her own fate onto dear Elia, her sister and the bride. Nevertheless, she steels herself the morning following and bears a bright grin onto her face as she watches her adored youngest and only sister marry the man of her dreams - despite her own private reservations about the man in question.

 

"I'm so very happy for you, my favourit-est systir-!" Spoke the Mother to the Bride after the ceremony. "I love you, dear Eli. Gudi luck in married life."

[Greehn 1828]

Wolfgang de Vilain sat in the front row as he applauded to the two newlyweds as proudly as an older brother could be. He looked up to the sky briefly before mumbling to himself:

"I hope you are watching, papa. Your daughter has just gotten married."

[tcs_tonsils_ 2829]

6 hours ago, CopOwl said:

New Mother, Anabel Colborn, ventures in fatigue down to the shores off Hyspia, accompanied by her disfavoured Husband - Sebastien Olivier - and rambunctious toddling baby son, Erik Edvard. The absolute exhaustion one feels when parenting - nearly single-handedly - an energetic toddler is immeasurable, and even as Anabel arrives at an inn down south where they were to stay for the occasion she finds herself wishing her own fate onto dear Elia, her sister and the bride. Nevertheless, she steels herself the morning following and bears a bright grin onto her face as she watches her adored youngest and only sister marry the man of her dreams - despite her own private reservations about the man in question.

 

"I'm so very happy for you, my favourit-est systir-!" Spoke the Mother to the Bride after the ceremony. "I love you, dear Eli. Gudi luck in married life."

Sebastien de Savoie sat in the back. Despite their hatred towards him, he would be there to support the newly weds. He tapped his half-thigh, right arm cradled around his first child in a loving embrace. Only at the end did he congratulate the pair before falling back into obscure silence.