Clary, Jace, and everything The Mortal Instruments belongs to Cassandra Clare
Love is a Beautiful Thing lyrics belong to Craig Wiseman and Jeffrey Steele.
Love is a Beautiful Thing
"Come on Jace. We're going to be late!" Clary called up the stairs of the Institute.
"I'm coming, I'm coming. Hold up." Jace mumbled. His jaw dropped at the sight of the girl at the bottom of the stairs. Her flame red hair was done in soft curls and her emerald green dress fit her just right.
"You can put your jaw back to know." Clary said as she blushed deep crimson. Jace looked good too. Personally tailored suit, tie, and smile. Clary's heart backpedalled and sped up.
Jace jogged the last few steps down to Clary and took her in his arms, "You ready?"
"No, but i don't think i ever will be. Let's go."
Clary took Jace's arm as they walked to the church down the road. The wedding was going to be held at the Institute, but taking into consideration the number of Downworlder friends Jocelyn and Luke had, it was going to be held down the street at the local park.
A picture perfect wedding and it went as smooth as silk. The sun was shining. It was warm. Isabelle, and Clary looked amazing in their dresses. Luke was nervous, but a happy nervous. Alec, Magnus, and I were all at the front too, what for we weren't sure. Jocelyn looked amazing in her black and white gown. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief after the vows were said.
"Finally!" Magnus stage-whispered after Jocelyn said the magic words. Everyone cracked up laughing.
The after party was the real kicker. Instead of a cake, a towering pillar of assorted desserts were brought out. Iced drinks passed around, but the music was the best part. Everyone had something they wanted heard, and it made for an awesome mix. Heavy metal, classic rock, pop, indie, everything.
I went up to the DJ. Spur of the moment things never went well in my head, but i had to do this. For Luke, Mom, and i think myself a bit. The slow country chords started and i took the mic off the stand. Everyone looked at me.
I cleared my throat, "Hey y'all. Not sure why I'm doing this, but this is for everyone." I shucked my black flats to the side of the stage and started singing. The words came as easily as breathing. The perfect song for everything,
"Looks like everybody's here
Had to put some folding chairs in the vestibule
Yeah, it's getting full
Even old Aunt Ruby came
Her first time on an air plain, it's her sister's girl
She said she wouldn't miss it for the world"
Everything got easier as i went along.
"And all them kids jumpin' in the pews
Mr. Charlie in his lime green suit is a handsome man
Remarks widow Callahan
Uncle Joe and Uncle Jake
Haven't spoken since '98
Just said Hello
It's a good day to let it go"
The music picked up as the chorus drew closer, and i belted it out. Meaning every word of it.
"So let the angels gather, let the music play
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine
Love is a beautiful thing"
A laugh escapes my lips as i continue.
"Daddy's waitin' with the bride
As she helps him with his tie she sees a tear
He says, "Man it's hot in here"
He hugs his little girl and asks,
"How did you grow up so fast, God I wish
Your momma could be here for this."
Everybody stands and smiles
As she comes walking down the aisle in her momma's gown
And Daddy breaks on down
Gran and Gramps in the second row
Stood right there fifty years ago and said their vows
I guess it's workin' out"
The chorus starts back up again and i sing the final part with all my heart.
"So let the angels gather, let the music play
Let the preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine
Love is a beautiful thing
A little table full of gifts
Catering is cover dish and the wedding band
Well it's on her hand
Tommy's teasing Lorali
Pushed her down and made her cry
And neither one knows a day will come
When the angels gather, and the music plays
The preacher get to preachin' all the do you takes
Love is a beautiful thing
Throw the rice in the air let the church bells ring
Tie the cans to the back of that limousine
Love, two people in love
It's a beautiful thing"
As the final chords die away i look up at all the people gathered for the joining of the two people who were the best matches for each other. Jace had a huge smile on his face as i bowed and jumped off the stage. Mom gave me one of the tightest hugs ever as Izzy and the others laughed. As she looked at me, my mom had tears in her eyes.
"Momma, don't cry. Be happy."
"I'm not crying. I am just so proud of you. Love you."
"Love you too, Mom."
I looked to the top of the tent as the dance music started. Luke came over and asked Mom to dance. Soon after Simon and Isabel joined along with Maya and Alec. Jace came up behind me and put his arms around my shoulders.
"Care to dance?"
"Always."
That's how the second most perfect night of my life ended. Everyone dancing and having fun. Luke always said he never forgot my song. I don't think anyone did.