Erik and Christine didn't have much time to prepare for the wedding. Christine was still wearing the dress Erik had kept for her in his labyrinth underneath the opera house. Erik himself was still wearing his Don Juan costume. Though they had little time, they still were able to write their own vows.
The justice began the ceremony and then asked for them each to say their vows.

Erik went first. "Christine Daaé, since the moment I first heard you sing I have needed you with me. I have loved you for so long, and have waited for the moment where I can call you my wife. Now, I'm here, with you, beside you, to guard you and to guide you. Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime. Lead me, save me from my solitude. That's all I ask of you," he said.

"Erik Destler, Angel of Music, guide and guardian, I love you. You have shaped me into the person I am today. If you hadn't taken me under your wing, I wouldn't have met the perfect man standing in front of me. Please, say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime. Say the word and I will follow you. Share each day with me, each night, each morning. Say you love me. That's all I ask of you," Christine said.

With that, Erik took the ring and said "With this ring, I thee wed," and placed the ring on Christine's finger. Christine repeated the same words and placed a ring on Erik's finger.

"I now pronounce you: husband and wife. Erik, you may kiss the bride," the justice said.

Erik leaned in to kiss Christine, but she stopped him. "Wait," she said. Christine gently reached up and took of Erik's mask. Then, she engaged him in a passionate kiss.

"Anywhere you go, let me go too! Love me. That's all I ask of you," they whispered to each other and kissed again. Both were elated. They immediately secured a hotel room for the night. They hadn't any money, but the hotel manager let them have a room for free because they had just been married. The couple was told to "consider it a wedding gift."
Erik and Christine spent the night talking and declaring their love for one another. Erik had longed to hear Christine say the words "I love you" and Christine longed to say them. The night was just as they had imagined: perfect.