"Don't trip over." Vanessa giggled, smiling at her friend. Eep. She was going to be married soon. That was a scary thought. "You're going to do awesome Lima." She sighed, giving her friend one last hug. Smiling one more time, she turned and entered the tent after Whitney, attempting not to fall over.
Ooh. There was a lot of people. She spotted Miles, as she walked down the aisle, trying to maintain the correct pace, and she smiled at him. When she reached the alter she stood next to whitney.

Piper smiled up at Emiliano as he spoke. " Yeah, I know. I loved growing up in my house, I never wanted to leave, I found it hard when Andrina and Brandon left, things were just not the same with them." Piper said referring to her older brother and sister. Piper's fingers tightened on Em's as he spoke of his sister. She knew he missed her alot.

"I'm sorry, we should schedule a time to see her, soon. How does that sound?" Piper asked gently.

Emiliano heard Piper speak about her siblings. "I'm sure you really missed them and I'm sorry." He said with a smile. "And...how about we schedule to see them all someday?" It was not a crazy suggestion, he was about to propose her and he needed to ask for her hand in front of her family, so soon he would be having to see both sides.

Reese looked over at Lima and tried not to show any expression of nervousness. She shouldn't be the one that was nervous. She wasn't the one about to get married. But, she was one of the people walking down the isle. What if she fell? She thought back at what Lima said earlier when Reese mentioned falling down the isle. Lima said she did a wonderful job during the practice reception. Thinking back at the practice reception, she smiled. She did do a wonderful job...she didn't fall!

"Okay," Reese told Lima. Feeling a little bit better now, she enterned the tent behing Vannie. She looked around at all the people, smiling at everyone. It was good to see so many familiar faces. She finally made it to the alter and went right over to Vannie and stood beside her.

Piper nodded, "I did miss them, and I still do, I haven't seen them both in awhile, but they are busy with their own families, so I really can't blame them." She said with a soft smile and a shrug. However her face lit up at his suggestion, " Yes! I love that idea! Thank you Love! I would love to see my brothers and sisters as well as my nephew's and nieces!" Piper's face was excited as she thought about seeing her family again. "We should do that soon, after we see your sister?" She suggested as she leaned up to kiss his cheek softly.

Anna slid quickly into the tent and found a nearby empty seat---nevermind which side her seat was on. She still hadn't had a change to speak to anyone but Rapunzel, but from the looks of things, the show was about to get on the road. Lima and her attendants were standing at the back preparing to go in, so Anna thought it wise to get seated as soon as possible. Wandering around aimlessly while the bride walked down the aisle wasn't exactly the polite thing to do. Once she was seated, Anna glanced around the room and smiled and waved to a few familiar faces. Hopefully she'd get the chance to talk to her friends as soon as the ceremony was over.

Rapunzel had fulfilled her Maid of Honor duties thus far very admirably, carrying Lima's train and greeting people and whatever she was supposed have done was already did.

And now it was time. Punz gently let go of Lima's train and smiled warmly at her and her brother. This was gonna be epic.

She slowly walked down the aisle behind the other bridesmaids then, smiling at the crowd - she couldn't help herself - before arriving at the alter and taking her place beside the others. The blonde patted her little clutch bag, certain that Mads' ring was still there, and then looked back to Lima. Here comes the bride!

She smiled as she hugged back her Bridesmaids and watched them enter before her. Then it was Pretzel's turn. She smiled and took a deep breath as she watched her best friend enter. It was going to be her turn now.

Squeezing her brother's hand gently, she entered with him, looking around her at all the people who had come. There were so many people! Some of them she had no idea who they were.

She turned her gaze to Maddox now and smiled at him. He looked so handsome.

She reached the alter and took her position beside him, ready to start the ceremony at last.

Tristian, who was still holding Lima's hand, walked up the isle beside her. Glancing at all the people in the tent, even winking at some of the cute ladies. Who knew his sister had so many cute girls as her friends? Ohmygosh. He was going to have a good time at the party afterward. Flirting with all the girls and everything.

When they finally made it to the alter, Tristian walked Lima over to Maddox. He handed Lima over to Mads, giving both of them a little smile.

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Maddox watched as all of the bridesmaids slowly started to walk in. All of them looking beautiful in their blue dresses. He took a deep breath, and slowly exhaled. This was it.

Finally, Lima walked into the tent. It was as if someone had placed the sun inside the tent. She was gorgeous beyond belief. He took a ragged breath, and suddenly....wetness. 'Bloody hell I've gone soft!' He thought to himself. At least he wasnt an ugly, or loud crier.


He watched as Lima slowly walked to him down the Isle. She was like a fallen angel. His fallen angel. Finally she reached him, and he smiled down at her, wiping the tears from his eyes. He turned them towards the minister, and waited for him to start.

It was time! Frederick was in the highest of spirits. Humming to himself in a satisfied kind of way, he stepped to the very front of the tent. It was filled with people. Approvingly, he noticed just how many people were sniffing into lace tissues. A wedding such as this was always a good time to clean out the old tear ducts, eh?

If possible, the groom looked even more excited and nervous than he had before when Frederick had checked in on him. He gave him a slow, reassuring nod as they waited for the bride to appear.

And she did... My, she is beautiful, Frederick thought. Young Mr Darcy was definitely a very lucky man. When she'd reached them, he raised his hands ceremonially, and said in loud and clear voice:
" We are here today to witness the joining in marriage of... Maddox Ryder Darcy and... Lima Kristine Whiggmeister. This occasion marks the celebration of love and commitment with which this man and this woman begin their life together."

Lima smiled as she looked up at Mads. She was startled to see that he had tears in his eyes. She never saw him with tears before. She looked at him, baffled, then turned her attention to the Minister as he started. She was still nervous, but she was also excited. Trembling slightly, she reached out and grabbed Maddox's hand.

Maddox smiled back at Lima. Goodness she was beautiful. When she grabbed his hand, he gave hers quick squeeze, noting her trembling. He gently rubbed small cricles on her hand with his thumb. Hopefully that would calm her. He turned back to the minister, and listened.

Frederick smiled at the young couple benevolently. Standing here in front of them, about to link them for life, he felt at least thirty years younger. He ho-hummed to himself like a bear who'd just found a pot of honey, and launched into the next part:

"This is a beginning and a continuation of their growth as individuals. With mutual care, respect, responsibility and knowledge comes the affirmation of each one’s own life happiness, growth and freedom. With respect for individual boundaries comes the freedom to love unconditionally. Within the emotional safety of a loving relationship – the knowledge self-offered one another becomes the fertile soil for continued growth. With care and responsibility towards self and one another comes the potential for full and happy lives."
The words rang clearly through the tent. It was dead quiet, apart from the occasional appropriate sob.

Maddox looked down at Lima, smiling. He didnt think he could be more filled with love. He felt as if he would burst at any moment. When did he become such a sap? He took a deep breath and turned back to the minister. He was taking a huge step right now, and it felt amazing.

"This relationship stands for love, loyalty, honesty and trust, but most of all for friendship. Before they knew love, they were friends, and it was from this seed of friendship that is their destiny. Do not think that you can direct the course of love – for love, if it finds you worthy, shall direct you."

Powerful words, so they were. But they felt... right. Frederick could see it. Those two young people in front of him were practically hovering above the ground.

She looked up at Maddox and squeezed his hand back. It sorta made her feel calmer. She loved him so much. She couldn't believe that he chose her of all people. She never deserved a guy so wonderful, and now he was her's forever. She was reluctant to turn her gaze away from him, but she somehow managed to turn her attention back to the minister.

"Marriage is an act of faith and a personal commitment as well as a moral and physical union between two people." Frederick paused for a moment. Now they were getting to the important part.
"Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between them. It is the construction of their love and trust into a single growing energy of spiritual life. It is a moral commitment that requires and deserves daily attention. Marriage should be a life long consecration of the ideal of loving kindness – backed with the will to make it last."

He paused again. The excitement and emotions in the tent were almost tangible now. Throwing a sweeping look across the mass of beautifully clothed men and women, Frederick took a deep breath that seemed to be going on forever. He focused on the two people in front of him, eyeing them seriously. "Would Mr Darcy and Miss Whiggmeister please turn to look at each other?"

Hearing that it was time for her and Mads to face each other, Lima turned to Pretzel and handed her her bouquet. When her Maid of Honor had her flowers, she turned away from her and towards Mads. She still had a stupid grin on her face.

Maddox smiled at the cute little grin Lima had on her face, as he turned to face her. This was it. They would be man and wife in a matter of minutes! He was very excited all of a sudden, smiling from ear to ear.

This was it. The best part. Eyes twinkling, Frederick turned towards the young gentleman. In his very best solemn voice, he intoned:

"Maddox, do you take Lima to be your wedded wife? Do you promise to love her, to honour and cherish her, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to be to her in all things a good and faithful husband as long as you both shall live?"

Maddox listened to the minister. This was it. The begining of his forever with Lima. He surely took her. He always would. "I do." He said in a very clam, yet shakey gentle voice. He smiled down at his bride, hoping she still took him as well.

Frederick nodded encouragingly. Well done, young sir. He turned towards the bride. With the same gravitas, he said:

"Lima, do you take Maddox to be your wedded husband? Do you promise to love him, to honour and cherish him, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, and to be to him in all things a good and faithful wife as long as you both shall live?"

She took a deep breath as she listened to the minister speak. This was it. Her last moments before she was married. This was her last chance the back out.. Not that she would ever dream of doing that. She just waned to be with him forever. She smiled at Mads as she said, "I do."