Chapter 10
Sorry for the long wait, I've been having some internet problems. Without further ado the chapter we've all been waiting on, well the one I've been waiting on anyway. It's wedding day! Ok so I know April 16, 2015 isn't on a Saturday but I'm going to say it is ok. Enjoy.
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You are cardinally invited to the joining of
Mr Daniel Jonas Humphrey and Miss Serena Celia Van Der Woodsen
In holy matrimony
On
Saturday April 16, 2015
St. Mary's Cathedral Starting at 2pm.
Reception follows at 4pm at the Plaza Hotel Ballroom
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It was 8:30am on Saturday April 16, 2015. Serena woke up with a sharp pain in her lower abdomen. "Come on babies no kicking mommy's kidneys today please" Serena said rubbing her tummy. With that Serena got out of bed and headed into the bathroom. A few minutes later Blair and Brooke burst into the bedroom. "Today's the day S. How are you feeling?"
"Not good." Serena replied as she emerged from the bathroom.
"What do you mean by not good? What's wrong?" Brooke asked beginning to get a little worried
"I'm just nervous that's all and the babies are kicking my kidneys or bladder"
"What do you have to be nervous about? You and cabbage patch have been waiting on this all your lives. This is what you still want right? Because if it's not I'll help you to get away I promise" Blair said as she sat on the bed beside Serena.
"Of course this is what I want. But what if he decides it's just too much for him? What if this is not what he wants anymore? What if…" But before she could continue Blair stopped her.
"Look Dan loves you and for some reason I can't understand you love him too. I know He will never change his mind. He wants to marry you S and he wants to have those babies and many more with you ok?"
"Yea ok" Serena said wiping the tears that had begun to fall.
"Plus if he breaks your heart. I promise you he will wish he was dead." Brooke said lightning up their moods.
"Thanks Brooke" Serena said hugging her. "Thanks Blair" She said as she hugged her as well.
"How about we go see what Dorota made for breakfast." Blair said and led Serena downstairs where Dorota was just finishing the setting of the table and Vanessa and Jenny was already there waiting on them.
"Hey guys. Good morning" Vanessa and Jenny greeted them as they entered the dining area
"We were just about to come find you. Serena you look like you were crying is everything ok?" Jenny asked
"I'm fine. I was just having little wedding jitters that's all. And for some reason your niece and nephew decided today is the day to play kick ball with my kidneys and jump on mommy's bladder" Serena said reassuring her soon to be sister-in-law."
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"So Dan today is the big day excited or nervous?" Nate asked
"I am definitely excited. But I have to admit I am a little nervous." Dan said as he poured himself a cup of coffee.
"Nervous? Why?" Nate asked recalling just a couple days ago when Dan said he had no reason to be nervous.
"Well Serena is pregnant with twins and she should be taking it easy she will be spending so many hours on her feet, and I had a dream last night that something is going to happen to them. Could you call Vanessa and find out if they are ok?" Dan replied
"Sure no problem" Nate said as he took out his phone and pressed the speed dial number assigned to Vanessa. "She said Serena is complaining that the babies are playing kick ball with her kidneys and bouncing on her bladder" Nate said as he hung up the phone.
"Thanks man that really helps me out a lot" Dan said.
"No problem man" Nate replied as Chuck entered the kitchen.
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A few hours later and the guests were beginning to arrive at the church and Dan was greeting everyone at the door. Serena and the bridesmaids just arrived and Dan was ushered inside so they could enter as he was not allowed to see Serena before she walks down the aisle. As soon as they were safely led into the dressing room Dan was allowed back at the entrance to continue greeting the guests.
Meanwhile inside the dressing room…
"Dan was looking very handsome wasn't he" Jenny asked Serena
"Yes, but he always looks handsome" Dan was dressed in a black jacket suit with a white shirt, lime green vest and fuchsia neck tie.
"Ok come Serena I have to do your make up it is already 12:15" Brooke said handing Savannah to Jenny who was the only other person she was willing to go to without a fuss apart from Brooke, Julian, and Serena and for some reason unknown to everyone Chuck. There was a knock on the door right after Brooke handed Savannah to Jenny and Jenny went to see who it was.
"Daddy" Savannah said as Jenny opened the door and stretched her hands out to Julian for him to take her.
"Hi princess how are you" Julian said as she took her and Jenny let him in.
"I fine daddy" Savannah said hugging him. Julian, like the other groomsmen was in a Black suit like Dan's however instead of lime green vest he had fuchsia and lime green bowtie.
"Serena I was asked to deliver this to you" Julian said handing her a small box wrapped in silver wrapping paper and a small envelope attached.
"Thank you Julian" Serena said and went into her bag and took out a box which was a little bigger than the one she had just received wrapped in blue wrapping paper. "Give this to Dan for me please"
"Sure no problem" He said and with that he handed Savannah back took Jenny and left the room.
"Open the gift now Serena" Vanessa said eager to find out what was in the box
"No the letter first" Jenny said
"Ok people calm down" Serena said and then hastily ripped the wrapping off the box. She opened it to find a small jewellery box inside. Inside the box was a pair of earrings matching the necklace Jenny had gotten her.
"Those are beautiful Serena. I gotta say Dan has really good taste" Brooke said when she saw the contents of the jewellery box.
"Yea they really are." Everyone else agreed even Savannah
"Now open the card S" Blair said eagerly.
Serena complied and read the card. "I know you already got your something new but this is actually the other part of the gift Jenny got you. I really hope you love it cause Jenny said you would. Anyway I just wanted to remind you that I love and I can't wait to make you my wife. See you soon. PS. Tell the babies that daddy loves them and they should behave themselves today."
"Awww!" was all that was said after she read the card.
"Ok Serena now sit still so I can finish doing your make up" Brooke said
When Brooke was finished doing Serena's make up Blair started on Serena's hair. "Hold on Blair before you start my hair I need to go to the bathroom"
10-15 minutes later Serena had not emerged from the bathroom so Vanessa went to check on her. "Serena are you ok" When the others heard that they rushed to the bathroom door.
"Serena sweetie you've been in there a long time are you all right" When no answer was heard Blair opened the door to find Serena crouching on the floor clutching unto her bump and looking like she was in a lot of pain. "Oh my gosh S" Brooke said as she and Brooke lifted her off the floor and took her out of the bathroom.
"Do you want me to go get Dan?" Jenny asked worried
"No!" Serena all but screamed "This wedding is going to happen today and I don't want him to see me. Just tell Jason, Nate or Julian to tell him after I have already left so he doesn't think that I'm leaving him"
"Ok I will but call and let me know as soon as you know something so I can tell him ok" Jenny said as they got into the limo.
"Of course we will" Vanessa said closing the door.
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At the hospital
"Hi my name is Blair Bass and my friend here is Serena Van Der Woodsen and she is pregnant and having some really bad pains" Blair said to the nurse at the desk.
"Ok a doctor will be right with you. How far along is she?" The nurse asked
"about 5 and a half months twins" Blair replied
"Ok just take a seat, fill out this chart and a doctor will be with you in just a sec" the nurse replied
"Thank you" Blair said and they took a seat
A few moments later Blair had finished writing up the chart and handed it back to the nurse. "Thank you the doctor is on his way down he'll be here in a minute"
No time after that a doctor walked up to them. "Serena Van Der Woodsen?"
"That's me" Serena said raising her hand
"Come with me" The doctor said and took her hand and led her down to an exam room.
'The doctor is with her now' Blair texted to Jenny
Back at the church
Dan came running up to Jenny who still had Savannah in her hand. "Was that the limo driving away? Where is Serena? Oh my gosh she is leaving me"
"Oh calm down Dan. Do you think I would stand there and let Serena leave?" Jenny asked
"No I guess not. But who was in the limo then?" Dan asked
"That would be Serena, Bro…" But before Jenny could finish Dan interrupted her
"If she wasn't leaving me, why is she in the limo that just left here?" Dan asked beginning to get angry at his sister.
"Would you just calm down and let me finish" Jenny asked frustrated and handed the baby to Julian
"Ok continue then" Dan said
"Ok. So she went to use the bathroom but she was in there for almost 15minutes so Vanessa went to check on her but when she called in there she didn't get an answer so Blair came and tried but to no avail also so she tried to open the door and it opened and we found Serena on the floor crying and curled up in pain so they brought her to the hospital."
"What I have to go be with her then and we have to tell everyone that the wedding is postponed" Dan said
"No. this is why she didn't want you to know until after she left. She says the wedding is still on for today and you should just tell them that it will start a little late" Jenny said pushing back her brother who was currently trying to get out the door.
"What but suppose she is losing the babies?" Dan asked
"They said they would let me know as soon as they know something. Just relax Dan they are going to be fine. Just then Jenny got a text on her phone "They said she is with the doctor now"
"Ok" Dan said taking a seat on the bench
Back at the hospital
"You're going to be fine" The doctor told Serena as he walked back into the exam room.
"Oh thank God. But are you sure doctor?" Serena asked
"Yes" He replied "Liberal pain brought on by stress is very common. Your test results don't reveal anything abnormal. Here's the term of your pregnancy, your babies' sex and your T-cell count is normal. You just need to take it easy and not stress over anything" He said showing her chart to her.
"That will kind of be hard to do seeing as today is my wedding day" Serena said
"Well in that case congratulations but these pain killers should ease the pain and please just don't overdo it today" The doctor replied
"Thank you Dr Giles" Serena said and then left the exam room where she was greeted by Brooke, Blair and Vanessa who she quickly told the good news
"Well that's good because Jenny says Dan is threatening to call off the wedding and come here" Vanessa said
"Could you lend me your phone so I can call him then?" Serena asked and Blair handed her phone to her. She quickly dialled the very familiar number and Dan picked up after the first ring. Serena quickly told him what the doctor said and after she promised she would not overexert herself he decided he would allow the wedding to precede as planned except for the hour long delay.
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By the time they got back to the church it was already 2:05 and everyone's makeup and hair either had to be redone or retouched. By 2:50 everyone was ready except for Savannah who needed a diaper change and to put on her dress. By 3:00pm everyone was dressed and ready and the music was cued for the bridesmaids and groomsmen to march up.
Dan and Nate were already standing at the alter waiting. Vanessa was the first to walk down the aisle with Eric who were followed by Jenny and Jason then Brooke and Julian, then Blair and Savannah. Finally the wedding march was cued and Serena and William made their way down the aisle.
"Oh my gosh she looks so beautiful" Dan says the moment Serena appeared at the entrance of the aisle and with that he made his way down to meet her. They met up close to the alter and William kissed Serena before telling Dan "you better take care of her"
"I most definitely will" Dan replied and with that William handed Serena over to him and they made their way to their place at the altar.
"Ok who gives this woman to be married to this man" The priest asked
"I do" William answered.
"Dearly beloved we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Today Daniel and Serena proclaim their love to the world with these words Daniel" The priest continued
"Thank you. Serena before I met you I thought my world had everything I needed to be happy but I had nothing else to compare it to. Then on October 8, 2005 you bumped into me and that's when everything changed. I realised from that moment that I couldn't live without you, who was I kidding there was no way I was ever going to have a chance with you, after all I was from Brooklyn and you the UES. But the day you came from boarding school I walked into you in the bar and you dropped your purse causing your cell phone to fall out and when I brought it back to you, you asked me out it was the second happiest day of my life well at the time it was the happiest. From that day I knew I could no longer be happy, not without you. I love everything about you Serena. I love that you are going to make me be a father in a couple of months. I love the way you are able to ignore what everyone says and just do what's in your heart. I love the way you look at me like no one ever has. I love the way you laugh like a four year old and I love the way you love me like no one ever has. I can't imagine spending my life without you and if you say yes to me in a few minutes I won't have to. You look beautiful by the way" Dan said.
"Serena" The priest said turning to her.
"Dan…before I met you my world revolved around four things…me, partying, drinking and sex." Serena said and everyone laughed. "And I liked it that way, but then I met you and you saw through the facade you saw…me. You've thought me to trust, how to let someone in and what it truly means to be loved. I can't possibly describe how much I love you so let me tell you what I love about you. You see the world in a way that no one else does, and you appreciate everything…including me. There is no one in the world like you and if you say yes in a couple of minutes I'll get to spend the rest of my life trying to see the world through your eyes. Appreciating everything…including you. The most unique, wonderful and terribly handsome man I've ever met."
"Serena and Daniel you came here today to exchange these vows…Daniel do you take Serena to be your lawfully wedded wife, to have and to hold from this day forth, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish as long as you both shall live?" The priest asked
"I do" Dan replied
The priest then turned to Serena "Serena do you take Daniel to be your lawfully wedded husband, to have and to hold from this day forth, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish as long as you both shall live?"
"I do" Serena replied
"The rings please." The priest asked. With that Nate handed them to Dan who then handed them to the priest. "Ok Dan take the ring and place it on the ring finger of Serena's left hand and repeat after me" Dan did as he was told "With this ring I thee wed" Dan repeated it. "Now Serena you do the same. With this ring I thee wed" Serena complied so the priest continued "If anyone shows just cause why this man and this woman should not be joined together in holy matrimony, speak now or forever hold your peace" The church remained quiet and Dan breathed a sigh of relief. "Well then in that case…by the power invested in me by God and the state of New York I now pronounce you Husband and wife. You may kiss your bride". Before the priest could finish his statement Dan removed the veil and planted his lips on Serena's in a long, deep and passionate kiss. Everyone erupted in laughter and clapped.
They all then filed out of the church after the bride and groom and the bridal party. Pictures were then taken on the lawns of the church before they head to the plaza for the reception.
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When they arrived at the hotel all the guest were already there and waiting on them. The DJ was informed of the presence. "Ladies and gentlemen at this time I'd like everyone to direct your attention to the dance floor as I introduce to you for the first time anywhere Mr and Mrs Daniel Humphrey" Everyone cheered and applauded as they entered the ballroom "For their first dance" The DJ announced.
Dan and Serena entered the ballroom and stepped onto the dance floor just as the song begun to play. They rocked slowly breathless by Shayne Ward. When the song ended they kissed and the crowd cheered as they made their way to their table.
"I love you" Dan said staring into Serena's eyes
"I love you too" Serena replied before she pecked him on the lips.
A few minutes later the DJ began to speak again "Once again ladies and gentlemen I would like to direct your attention to the dance floor it's time for the bride and her dad and the groom and his mother to lead us in a dance."
"Are you sure you are ok to do this?" Dan asked Serena "Cause if you are tired I can ask the DJ to wait a few more minutes before he calls the father daughter dance"
"I'm fine. We are fine Dan. I promise" Serena answered and took her father's hand and they made their way to the dance floor.
The song faded and they all made their way to the dance floor. "Alright everyone it's time for the best man to make his way up here and say a few words"
"J. K. Riley once wrote the consequences of our actions are so complicated, so diverse that predicting the future is a very difficult task indeed. J. K. Riley was right, but what most of you don't know is that Dan was able to do it. You see Dan knew from that very first date that very first kiss that Serena would be the one for him. The one he would marry. The one he would spend the rest of his life showing all his love. Congratulations Dan I know you will take very good care of Serena and she you." Nate said then took a sip from his wine as he made his way back to his seat. Everyone applauded and Dan and Serena kissed.
Blair then made her way up to make her Maid of honour speech. "I thought I would borrow a few words from Shakespeare love is not love which alters when it alteration finds when life gets hard, when things change true love remains the same. You know I look at Dan with Serena and I wonder what the hell does she see in him, I mean I get what he sees in her…she's a great person…but what does she really see in him…but then I see the way he looks at her, the way he treats her knowing all that she was and all that she is and yet he still accepted her for her. S if it's one thing I know it's that he loves you and I can assure you Dan she loves you too, your love is unconditional. So here's to Dan and Serena and here's to a love that will not alter"
By the end of the speech Serena was tearing up. A few toasts were given and then Dan made his way up "Excuse me ladies and gentlemen" He says getting everyone's attention "First of all My wife and I would like to thank each and every one of you for coming today to share in this our special day. It really means a lot to us. To show you our gratitude small keepsakes will be handed out to you in a moment. Once again thank you for your presence, love and support, oh and the many gifts. We will see you in two weeks when we return from our honeymoon. Goodnight and enjoy the rest of your night" Once again the place erupted in applauds and cheers.
After Dan said thanks the guests began to come up to them one by one bidding congratulations and saying their goodbyes. "Hey son, I didn't get a chance to say congratulations earlier so here I am telling you now. Congratulations you two, you deserve each other. Have fun on your honeymoon, but not too much now. We don't want anything happening to my gran babies now." Rufus said as he hugged them goodbye.
Next was Allison followed by William, Jenny & Jason, Erik and finally Blair, Abi and Chuck. To all the persons who remained Dan told them bye and then he, Serena, Brooke, Julian and Savannah left in the limo.
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There you have it folks. Now all of the bridal party's clothes and accessories can be found on my profile so feel free to go and take a look, everything is the same except for the waist bodice on the bride's dress and the colour of the Bridesmaids and maid of honour dresses. The bridesmaids' dresses are fuchsia (same as the trim on the flower girl dress) the maid of honour's is lime green. Oh and instead of white and fuchsia for the flowers on the flower girl dress, they are lime green and fuchsia. Now please I know you guys are reading the story cause I see the hits so please I'm begging you guys just 7 reviews. I need them for the inspiration. So I'm only asking for 7. 7 just 7 reviews. Remember constructive criticisms are also taken. I've already started chapter 11 so it will be up soon.
AN. I'm not really good with words so for those of you who watch OTH you may recognize the vows were taken from Brooke and Julian's wedding with some tweaking to fit Serena and Dan. The best man and maid of honour speeches were also taken from OTH. The best man's speech was a part of Jamie's speech at Brulian's wedding S08E13 and the maid of honour's speech was taken from Brooke's speech at Nathan/Haley's second wedding reception S03E22.
-Cavine