Chapter 9

The next moring, Randy got up and took care of his son, while Stephanie slept in. Stephanie finally rolled out of bed at 9am and sat on the edge of the bed and looked at her engagement ring. She still couldn't believe that she was engaged to Randy Orton. Stephanie grabbed her phone and snapped pictures of her ring and sent a mass text message to all her friends and family.

Stephanie took a shower and headed downstairs. She didn't want to waste anytime in planning the wedding. She grabbed the calender and sat down on the couch with a cup of coffee. Randy walked into the room after putting Riley down for a nap.

"What are you doing?" Randy asked. "By the way you sent me a picture of your engagement ring this morning."

"Sorry, I forgot to take your name off the mass text list. I am looking at the calender to figure out when a perfect time to get married would be." Stephanie answered.

"It's ok. Well, how long of an engagement do you want?" Randy asked.

"Honestly, not a very long one. What do you think about a spring wedding with the theme color of silver and ice blue?" Stephanie answered.

"I like it. What about April 16th 2011?" Randy suggested.

"Perfect." Stephanie agreed.

Setting the wedding date in April only gave them about 4 months to get everything done. Stephanie and Randy spent Christmas with his family in Aspen and came back to St. Louis right after the first of the year.

Elaine helped Stephanie plan as much of the wedding as possible. Invitations were sent out and brides maids were picked and dresses choosen. Randy and Stephanie picked and ordered their cake and flowers and reserved the caterer with their menu selections. All that was really left was the pastor, Randy's tux, and Stephanie's dress.

As the weeks flew by, Randy ordered his tux as did John and Ted. Stephanie had asked Shanna and her friend Nicole to be her matron of honor and brides maid. Stephanie and Elaine were out having lunch one day when they passed by a bridal store. Stephanie headed in while Elaine parked the car and got Riley into his stroller.

While looking through the dresses, Stephanie spotted one that she thought was the perfect dress. After trying it on, Stephanie fell even more in love with the dress. It was a Satin halter A-line gown with beaded lace applique and cut-out-lace hem and Chapel train. After paying for the dress, Stephanie met Elaine and Riley at the café and enjoyed their lunch out.

April approached rapidly and there was only a two weeks left before the wedding. Randy and Stephanie made sure that everything was ready and paid for. At Randy's last show before the wedding, Stephanie and Riley went along. Stephanie and Riley wandered the halls while Randy worked. It wasn't until she came upon an office door that she relized that she didn't have anyone to walk her down the aisle to Randy, Stephanie started sobbing and one of the older WWE stars saw her crying.

"What's the matter?" he asked.

"I just realized that I am getting married in two weeks and I don't have anyone to walk me down the aisle." Stephanie answered as she dried her tears.

"When is the big day?" he asked.

"April 16th." Stephanie answered.

"If you would like, I will be honored to walk you down the asile to Randy." he responded.

"Really? You would do that for me?" Stephanie asked in shock.

"I sure would. Just write down the details here and I will be there." he answered.

Stephanie gave him all the information and then headed back to find Randy. Once they were back in St. Louis, the wedding week activities began. Stephanie told the pastor who would be walking her down the asile and asked him to keep it a secret until the wedding.

The day of the wedding came like a hurricane. Stephanie and Randy opted not to spend the night apart as it waan't worth it. John picked up Randy and headed over to the church to get ready, while Stephanie and the girls got their hair done before arriving at the church. Once everyone was dressed and ready to go, it was time to line up and the ceremony to begin. Stephanie was alone in her dressing room when there was a soft knock.

"Who is it?" Stephanie asked.

"I just wanted to let you know that I am here when you are ready." the person answered.

Stephanie took a deep breathe and opened the door. She took her escorts arm and they made their way to the entrance of the church. The brides maid, flower girl, ring barer and matron of honor all walked down the asile and the doors closed so that Stephanie could take her place.

"Shawn, I wanted to thank you for doing this for me. My father wasn't a father to me and I;m just thankful that you are here." Stephanie stated.

"You're very welcome. I am more than happy to step up for someone as sweet and special as you. Randy is very lucky to have you in his life." Shawn responded.

Shawn and Stephanie waited as patiently as possible for the music to start and the people to stand up. The doors opened as the music started and Stephanie kept her eyes on Randy who was standing at the front of the alter waiting for her. Stephanie smiled as Shawn walked her down the asile to Randy.

Once they were at the front of the alter, they waited for the pastor to speak. The first thing to be said was a wedding prayer. The pastor took his place and waited for everyone to quiet down.

"This marriage is a serious covenant made before God and before all of us as witnesses. In acknowledgment of its Holy Purpose and the power of the occasion, let us pray." The pastor stated. "God of Love, who gives us the longing for, and capability of loving, we give you thanks for Randal and Stephanie , for their open hearts and willing spirits, and for the example of love that they embody here in our presence. Be with them on this joyous occasion of showing their love and making their vows; and be with us, their witnesses, that we may all be changed by what is said and witnessed here."