Logan's POV:
Let me skip through all of the awkward silences I had to witness together with Rory in the past couple of weeks. Of course some of you might even be amused by the looks of Emily Gilmore and Shira Huntzberger when we announced that we are indeed getting married, better late than never, right? Lorelei was surprisingly calm, as if she knew, well, it wasn't supposed to be a shock, we were both at age and she was pregnant with my baby, it was the most obvious thing about to happen. Lane had that „Talk about something funny, I'm going to cry" look on her face, she has been with Rory along the whole ride, the good and the bad and I appreciate anyone who took care of my Ace when I wasn't around.
Honor was exceptionally happy, I think this even compared to her own announcement to me, she told me how she knew this was right and how this was how things were supposed to be from the start, and I couldn't help but to agree more. My dad was happy about the news, I don't think he would always agree with my choice, but I was a decent man, marrying someone strong and capable, he was very pleased to see us running his legacy with even more success.
Oh yes, I should probably tell you how that is going. Rory is a chameleon. She has this incredible ability to creep into any scenario and make you believe this is exactly where she belongs, and our Publishing Head Quarters in New York were no exception. She befriended everyone, they loved her, they bring her coffee and look up to her. Sometimes, I can catch myself watching her from afar, in her open office, just burying that beautiful head of hers into paperwork and I cannot help but to think to myself that if all of my decisions from now on were wrong, I have this one thing, to that is always right, that is always good and I don't have to worry about a thing. She could bring sunshine into a room without windows, which is exactly what she did with some of our conference rooms, people loved her and she motivated them. She was a successful, powerful woman, just like she always deserved to be.
I have to be honest with you, I am still a little bit petrified of Paris after we announced our engagement. She smiled and congratulated us on the happy news, she opened some champagne and pulled me aside promising me that she would pull my spine out of my ass if I do anything to hurt „our girl". I nodded, scared, knowing very well that she wasn't kidding about that. She was Rory's maid of honour, It was a fascinating friendship If I may say so. Rory has been the only competition Paris has ever had and they have developed this bond of friendship, with an unspoken set of rules that included protecting each other at all cost, I was happy Rory had Paris by her side.
We set a date, and the two girls were very excited to plan everything, and for the first time, I was actually interested in guest lists, food menu and playlists, and we promised each other that we are doing this alone and together, with no one included, especially not Emily or Shira. It was going to be a beautiful wedding. We have invited about 80 people, rented a beautiful wedding venue next to a small lake just outside of Stars Hollow.
Rory and I were just discussing fairy lights when she asked me. „So… bachelors party?" She raised her eyebrow and smiled, putting her wedding planner away for a moment. „What about it?" I chuckled a little bit and took her hand from across the table. „Are you… having one?" She asked shyly, obviously nervous about that topic. „Nothing big, I think the guys and I will just go for a drink." She nodded, obviously not believing me. I smiled at how cute she was. „Really Ace, I'm not really into partying right now, I'd much rather be with you." I said and she giggled at that „Well me and the girls were…" She looked around the room with the worlds biggest smile. „Have fun Ace" I interrupted her, mirroring her smile.
It was an extraordinary day, I wasn't sure about the whole summer wedding, you know, uncomfortable heat and all, but it was a breezy summer day. The whole venue was decorated in white roses and wooden tables and chairs. I was just hoping nothing would spill on my beige suit. The band was already playing some jazz music in the background as the first guests started arriving. Honor had this huge smile plastered on her face from across the room, she walked over to me with her glass of champagne. „I suppose you're not smiling like this because you're already drunk?" I asked with a laugh, to which she rolled her eyes annoyed. „Oh shut up, I think it's amazing how you've put all of this together in such a short notice." She looked around impressed and I modestly nodded. She resumed having that look on her face, I looked at her confused and finally she said „This is right Logan." She rubbed my upper arm slightly. „I'm just very nervous." I had to admit. „You don't have to be, Rory loves you." This warmed my heart each time. „Honor, the thought of ever being without her makes me insane." She placed her hands on her heart in complete awe. „I'm so happy for you." She said before being dragged away by Paris, apparently to go over her speech for the wedding reception, to see if she like it and if her speed of speech was sufficient.
Who knew Rory had so many people carrying about her, people from Stars Hollow started to arrive and hug me with a new interesting and horrifying threat. Babette and Miss Patty already joined the band and Jackson and Luke were talking about the structure of the venue. It was a lovely atmosphere, everyone was chatting, drinking and avoiding Paris at all cost. Finn was playing with Steve and Kwan and Collin was having the most confused look on his face after talking to Kirk and Lulu. The finger food was excellent, Rory wanted a mixture of fast food and fancy food, which was all decorated adorably by Sookie. Paris has done her finest work in helping us make this day a special one, just the way we wanted it.
She has informed us that Rory is ready and that everyone should be seated outside. Luke has prepared a special wedding chuppah and Paris decorated it with fresh flowers. It was all set up next to the lake. Everyone was getting into their seat and I became more nervous each second. I felt my palms sweat as Finn and I walked up to the chuppah to turn around and see all of our dear friends and family. Lorelei was in the first row, holding Lukes hand, waiting in anticipation for Rory to walk up to us. We have left a special seat free for Richard next to Emily. My parents were also sitting in the first row, Honor was keeping them in tact. The band started playing „Moon river" and my adorable two nieces started walking up to us, throwing rose pedals and I knew, the moment is coming. My knees were starting to get all weak and I had to hold my hands very tightly so nobody would see how much they were shaking, I was a wreck. Finn tapped me on my shoulder smiling and making sure I was okay.
And then she appeared. All of the nervousness and fear disappeared the second she looked into my eyes. She was barely showing in that elegant lacy a-line dress and her hair was up, the way I liked it, she looked amazing. She was so beautiful, so beautiful and she had no clue about it. Everyones heads turned to her, nothing new. Due to the lake her eyes looked even more blue than usual and it was hypnotising. She walked up to us and I whispered „You're so beautiful." She handed her bouquet to Paris, I took her hand and I swear, the room was suddenly completely empty, nobody was there but the two of us.
It was a beautiful ceremony, the priest talked about love and faith… and about knowing Rory since she was a little girl, I guess that was inevitable since the priest was from Stars Hollow. Almost everyone cried at some point, I swear, even my mother cracked a semi-loving smile. Rory wanted to read her vows out loud. She was very shy about this, I could tell. She pulled out a little piece of paper and started speaking as I held her other hand in mine.
„I wish someone would have experienced the kind of love Logan and I have, before us, so maybe he could have found words to explain it. Because nothing that I seem to come up with matches up to the extraordinary feeling that I get when he looks at me." She wiped a tear away from her face, at this point I wasn't even trying to hide mine, there was no use. „I have read so much about love, about how it lifts your spirit up and makes you do crazy things. I have read words of Jane Austin and Charlotte Bronte and still… nothing comes even close to us." She smiled and I whispered a soft „I love you." Before she continued. „Logan, there is no other love like ours, has never been and will never be and I promise you to always be by your side and on your side, to comfort you and to support you in anything you wish to conquer. " She put the paper away. „You are the man that makes me a better version of myself and for that I'm thankful. I love you, I will always love you." After a deep breath and wiping the last of her tears she pulled me to her and kissed me. Everyone clapped and we were announced Mr. and Mrs. Huntzberger.
This was the very most meaningful and honest moment of my life, everything felt good, everything felt right. We walked hand in hand back inside to the beautiful reception all put together by Sookie and Paris. Soon the room was filled with music, chatter and laughter. Before the dinner was served, I made a toast.
„I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for coming tonight to celebrate what is by far the most amazing day of my life. From today on I will have my best friend by my side as my wife and for that I am infinitely grateful. I am also grateful to you, Lorelei Gilmore, for raising such a beautiful soul that I fell in love with so many years ago. You are all amazing friends and now if you could raise your glasses for my incredible bride. Ace, you make every day feel like magic." And with that we all toasted to Rory.
Paris and Finn both gave incredible speeches, explaining how we met, how our relationship evolved and how they would always be there for us, that we can count on our dearest friends forever. I held Rory's hand as she laughed at Parises slight inappropriate remarks how my love life wasn't always monogamist. When she laughed though, I wanted to make all other sounds go still, I probably would If I could.
We have danced our first official dance as a married couple and from then on, we enjoyed dancing, drinking and catching up with everyone. Laughing when Kirk asked Emily to dance with him was inevitable just as much as seeing Michel bust his moves to a Beyonce song. It was a beautiful night, everyone was having the best time and I just couldn't help but to stare at Rory most of the time, she was breathtaking without even being aware of that. „How did I ever get so lucky?" I asked her when she finally sat down next to me after a long dance with her mom. That kind of surprised her so she didn't have a smart answer, she just smiled brightly and we enjoyed the music together, eating the spectacular wedding cake with a ton of little umbrellas all over it, a reminder of our first Life and Death Brigade event.
It was a legit question though. As long as I had her I had everything and more than what I have deserved. And tonight was just one of the many more incredible nights that I have planned for us. I have found my piece of heaven and there is no way I would ever leave it again.
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