chap 1
Rayna and Deacon had trouble deciding where they would hold their wedding. They wanted a perfect location as most couples want. A place that means something to them, not a beautiful place in general. They first discussed a semi public wedding at the Bluebird Café. The Bluebird have a very special place in their hearts, it is where they met for the first time. Where they fell in love with each other in just seconds. They started their career at the Bluebird and tried to end each tour playing at the Bluebird during the years. It was homecourt and a sense of family atmosphere. A wedding at the Bluebird would allow more guests and a few other country celebrities that they considering close friends. Not the megaton size as Luke planned but there would be press and media who would do anything to get pictures and a story to tell. They know they are public figures but privatlife has always been a strong principle in Rayna´s life and career.
Rayna woke up by kisses against her shoulderbone and neck, followed by a warm naked body pressed against her from behind.
"Time to wake up my darling."
"Mmmmh. This feels good, what if I don´t want to get up?"
"Well we can stay in bed all day but I think this afternoon will be worth it."
"Oh what happens this afternoon? Anything fun?"
"Only the small thing today is our wedding day, we are getting married. Does that ring any bell?"
Rayna turned around in his arms and kissed him.
"Now that you mention it, I think I recall something about today is going to be our happiest day for a long time." Rayna said with a smile and kissed him again. After a while in each others arms they got up and went downstairs to have breakfast with the girls.
When they went upstairs again to get ready, Rayna stopped dead in her tracks on her way into their bathroom. So abruptly that Deacon walked right into her.
"No no, you can´t be in here now. We have already risked it with the not see the bride the night before. You can´t see my wedding dress until the right time."
"I don´t want to spend one day or night without you. I like having you in my arms."
"I know, so do I. But for this time only I have to kick you out from our bedroom. You go shower and change in the guest room. My makeup and hair team will arrive soon."
Deacon was about to turn around and walk out when he noticed in the mirror rayna had almost taken all her clothes off. Deacon felt the desire he had for her rushed through his body and instead of walking out, he walked towards her and put his arms around her.
"Deacon, diden´t you hear what I said?"
"Yes, but I thought maybe you need help in the shower? I could wash your back."
"If you join me in the shower there will not be that much washing going on."
"Would that be so bad then?" Deacon said with a big smile.
"No I can live with that, but after you are considering kickout mister!"
"Yes ma´am."
Rayna, Tandy, Maddie, Daphne and Bucky arrived to the Bluebird in a limo. Having the wedding in a public place meant a bit of trouble keeping the press away. Bucky and the security team did a very good job, they had sealed off part of the streets. So they press was a few yards away and not directly in front of the entrance. Rayna had been waiting for this day for so long, nothing will dampen her spirit. She even waved to the press before entering the Bluebird. When inside she scaned all the familiar faces and took an all their happy smiles, searching for the most important one in her life. She saw him standing in the back, where else would he be, next to the wedding officiant. Watty was standing besides Deacon as his best man, Rayna had Tandy as maid of honor and the girls as junior bridesmaids. Rayna took Bucky´s arm and with the girls infront of her, they started walking forward. Deacon took Rayna´s hand when she got close enough. Even that little touch sended chills down her spin. This was the man she had loved all her life in one way or another, and now he was going to be her husband. Finally after all these years. They turned to the wedding officiant.
"We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life´s greatest moments. The joining of two hearts and to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and add our best wishes to the words which shall unite Rayna and Deacon in marriage."
"Do you Rayna Jaymes take Deacon Claybourne to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold, to love and cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer until death do you part?"
"I do."
"Do you Deacon Claybourne take Rayna Jaymes to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold, to love and cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer for poorer until death do you part?"
"I do."
"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."
They both leaned forward for the kiss that lasted a long time. The girls was the first to gradulate the newlyweds. As the day prograssed there was a number of music performances. Deacon started with a newly written song about them two. Juliette sang one of Rayna´s songs. Vince Gill and Pam Tillis did a special appearance with No One Will Ever Love You. Scarlett and Gunnar surprised them with a song they wrote special to them, and so did Maddie and Daphne, sang a song about them and their love. They were gonna spend the wedding night at the cabin, actually a few days at the cabin before going to Mexico for two weeks honeymoon.