Five minutes later, well, closer to six, actually, the door of the room opened again and Matthew and Father O'Malley both stepped back out.
"I assume someone will come for us when the time is right?" Father O'Malley said.
"Let' head down to the Veranda," Matt suggested, "so you can set out your props."
With the groom and friends all present, Kalina invited everyone to the verandah,
where the ceremony would take place.
From the shaded overhang, which supported the master suite balconies, one could
see a grassy, palm-tree covered lawn that opened to a white sandy beach with an
unobstructed sunset ocean view from horizon to horizon. To the right, flooring
covered the swimming pool and a luau-styled setup was arranged with buffet
tables nearby.
To the left, a single archway was festooned with native flowers. There was also
a table that been covered with a white cloth, clearly intended to serve as an
altar if needed. Overhanging paper lanterns waited to be lit when needed.
The sun was only minutes from setting, and the archway was off to the right so that no one would have to look directly into any glare. There were no chairs in this area. Clearly, all were expected to stand throughout.
He helped place the lei over Samuel's head and the three headed downstairs. they arrived just as Ael and Kay stepped out onto the back veranda. The two women gave Matt quick hugs and appriate kisses on the cheek while Father O'Malley opened his bag and quickly set up the few thigns he had brought with him. There was a ceremonial candle, which would serve not only as a Catholic emblem, but also as Fire. He also set out the decanters of Wind, Earth and Air, and then rejoined Matthew and Samuel.
Kalina, who had been playing hostess and seeing that all appeared to be ready, walked over to the men. "Gentlemen, are you ready to begin?" she asked quietly.
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