Brady stood tall and proud when John told him he was going to be ring bearer at the wedding.

Chelsea and Brandon were part of a hard scene. They were playing and making lots of noise, and then John yelled at them. It was hard because they had to pretend to be upset. They both gave a great look of shock as Drake yelled "Stop." All three kids have a great relationship with Drake. They got big hugs after the scene was over.

Eric and Brandon have become very close friends with Chelsea Butler and Shawn (seen here) and Taylor Carpenter. During the days the wedding was filmed, the five children played together most of the day, taking just a bit of time out for resting.

Belle walked down the aisle with big brother Brady following. The kids work so well together that you probably didn't notice that Brandon stepped on Chelsea's dress. They just worked around it.

When the kids got to the altar John was waiting for them. He gave Brady a big high five and Belle got a kiss and hug.

Brady took his seat next to Abe {James Reynolds} and Lexie Carver {Renee Brooks} and Roman Brady {Josh Taylor}. He sat on Billie Reed's {Krista Allen} lap.

John and Marlena wanted to include all of their children in the wedding. When the priest started talking about uniting a family together, not just a couple, Eric turned and looked at his little brother Brady.

John and Marlena named Brady their "Sunflower," because he is so big and mighty. Brandon gave the greatest monster face and growl. This was our last chance for a closeup of one of the Billings as Brady.

Marlena helped Brady place his sunflower in the bouquet. This was finally bringing Brady into the family he had already loved so much. He was now truly the little brother of Eric, Sami and Carrie.

Brady watched everyone as the wedding went on. Here he was watching Carrie make her way back to her seat after placing her flower in the bouquet.

Brady looked as everyone clapped as his father and new mother kissed.

Brady stood and took a photo with little sister Belle and his dad. John told Brady to make that great monster face again.

The wedding party for the wedding of the decade: Bride Marlena Evans, Groom John Black, Best Man Eric Brady, Maid of Honor, Samantha Brady, Ring Bearer Brady Black {Brandon} and Flower Girl Belle Black. {photography by John Paschal}

Eric Billings and his onscreen big brother Jensen Ackles took a break during the taping of the wedding. The taping was hard on the adults because of the extended hours they were on the set. The children were troopers, sticking it out for a good portion of three days.

Brady {Brandon} and his little nephew Will {Taylor} took a chance at catching the garter. With a little help from Roman and Uncle Bo, they almost did.

Brandon caught it once during rehersal and Taylor (shown here) caught it during one of the tapings. They had to tape the scene again.

This is our last picture of Brandon and Eric as Brady. They have grown up a lot since that first scene 5 years ago. We will always and forever remember young Brady as Brandon and Eric Billings. This will be the picture that will forever be in our minds of young Brady and Belle: Chelsea and Brandon dancing. This episode marked the 67th appearance for Eric and Brandon in the role of Brady Victor Black.

*Here is the Billings family on vacation in the summer of 1999. Clockwise from top: Dave, Barb, Brandon, David Jr., and Eric.

Where Are They Now? October 2002 Eric and Brandon began fifth grade this fall. They spend much of their time playing soccer and being Boy Scouts. Their family still contemplates putting the boys back into showbiz one day, but they enjoy life as it is right now.

To see more of Eric and Brandon, check out our Belle and Brady Black page

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