I must have looked in the mirror at least a dozen times.
I just had to make sure I looked worthy of the title.
Mrs. Roy DeSoto had a very nice ring to it.
I couldn't believe I was so lucky.
Out of everybody, he picked me.
Joanne.
He picked plain Joanne to be Mrs. Roy DeSoto.
Lucky me.
"Oh Joanne!" My mother gasped when she saw me. "You look so beautiful!"
I felt beautiful. Clothed in a lovely taffeta-and-lace gown, I felt just like a queen. Was that really me in the mirror? Miss Joanne Elizabeth Sanders? I could hardly recognize myself.
"Well, isn't he lucky?" Grandma June said as she entered the room. "Oh Joanne darling! You look so grown up!"
"Thank you, Grandma June," I replied. "I hope Roy likes the dress I picked out."
"He'll forget about the dress once he sees the pretty young lady that's in it." My mother winked at me as she placed a white veil on my head.
I threw my arms around her and then Grandma June. I was so happy! I had no idea how any bride could even think about getting cold feet! I couldn't wait for the wedding to begin!
"I can't believe the day has come already!" I gushed.
"Neither can I," Mother said.
"I'm so glad everybody could be here... I don't think a single invitation was turned down."
"Good."
Flo appeared, wearing a pretty pink bridesmaid's dress. "You ready Dolly? It's gonna start any minute."
Mother smiled at me once more. "Grandma and I'd better get to our seats, dear."
Grandma June kissed my cheek. "Good luck Joanne, dear."
"Bye! I'll see you later! I love you!" I blew them a kiss as they went out the door.
I then turned to Flo. "Oh Flo! I hope I don't cry!"
"Why Dolly? Cold feet?"
"No! I'm just so happy!"