After the ceremony, there was the usual bunch of photos that seemed to take hours before they were let go to join the guests at the nearby reception.
They made their way through the buffet and sat at the head table to eat with the rest of the wedding party. After plates were cleared and some of the tables picked up to make room for dancing, Matt stood. He waited several seconds for the noise of the guests to quiet then someone from the band handed him a microphone.
“If I can have your attention please.” He watched the guests as they quieted and turned to face him. “I met Steve on our first day of Kindergarten. I’m not sure why but we bonded instantly. Throughout school we were the best of friends. When we got out of high school we went our separate ways. He joined the Marines while I wen
