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Meredith had a slept very well last night. When she woke up she went to coffee with Christina, when she arrived back at her house, Izzie had made a full course breakfast.
"Good morningMs.Grey. I thought we should all have a decent breakfast before we begin the festivities. I confirmed our nails and pedicure appointments for ten-thirty. So we might want to be there by ten fifteen. Christina, what time do we need to be at the salon?" Izzie instructed as she handed Meredith and Callie their breakfast.
"We are supposed to be at the salon by noon. Since we only have two stylists reserved I was thinking that we ride in two separate cars. That way as soon as the first two of our party are done, we could head to the salon and get our hair started." Christina said. "Meredith is that alright with you?"
"Yes. Is that alright with Izzie and Callie?" She asked.
"I think that is a great idea. When we are done with the hair, we will go straight into the makeup, which is luckily done in the upstairs of the salon. We should be done there by four. Then we will head to the church." Izzie said as she checked off the list.
"What do we do at the church?" Meredith asked. "I mean what is their left to do?"
"Well, we will drop you off there. You and Callie will sit in the back room. Look through gossip magazines and do whatever. Christina and I are going back to the hotel ballroom to finish setting up with George." Izzie said.
"But I thought you all went there at like seven this morning." Meredith said.
"We did. But now we are setting out all of the favors and gifts. We should be back their by a quarter after five. The guys are getting their pictures first and by the time we get back it will be time for us."
Callie cut in by saying, "Wait. But what time will Derek's sister get here with his niece. Isn't she the flower girl?"
"Her name is Meghan. She will be at the church the same time you and Meredith get there. I Derek's sister Irene that we could take care of Meghan's hair and makeup. So that will be up to Meredith and you Callie." Izzie said. "I suggest curling her hair."
"What about makeup she is four. I don't want her looking like a three dollar whore on her first day as my niece." Meredith argued.
"Meredith, just put a little bit of blush and lip gloss on her. She has a hair clip that I picked up that the mall yesterday morning. I put it in your duffle Mer. It goes matches with your wedding colors perfectly. Now Megan is going to get impatient. So I'm sending a few movies that are more appropriate for her age. Don't tell George I got them from his room. Or else he will go on a huge rampage about being a man and why he still refuses to but tampons." Izzie rambled on. "Alright now everyone lets finish eating and then we will get on our way."
"Deal. Now let's just get me married off." Meredith said with her mouth full. The girls all managed to crack up at the sight.
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The day ran smoothly. The guys were at the church on time for pictures. Derek's groomsman considered of Burke as his best man, his brother in-law Kenneth and the Chief. The ring bearer was Derek's nephew Jared. As soon as the men finished the pictures the women moved into the church while the men went back to playing a game of poker.
While Meredith posed alone for some pictures and with Meghan, the rest of her party prepared a little special gift for Meredith in the back room. After pictures Meghan led Meredith by the hand.
"Aunt Meredith, follows me, but be careful or Uncle Derek will see you." Meghan said.
When Meredith went to the back of the room she saw a big cluster of roses and the remainder of her bridal party.
"Meredith, we all love you. We are so happy for you and we want you to be happy." Izzie could barely finish as she was tearing up.
Meredith began to tear up, "Oh guys. Thank you so much for everything. Really, I could not have done this without you."
The girls all joined in for a group hug.
A moment later there was a knock on the door. Christina went to get the door. Burke came in, "I have a special delivery for Meredith Grey." He handed Christina a small white rectangular box with an ivory ribbon on it. Christina took the box over to Meredith.
Meredith first took the small note card off of the box and opened it. In Derek's writing the note said:
Meredith,
I'm sure by now you are a nervous wreck. It's okay, because I'm scared too. It's the best kind of scared I could possibly be, because I know that at the end of the day you will be my wife. I will be your be your husband. We will be "The Shepherds." I know this sounds cheesy, but we could put it on our Christmas card. Maybe even something like, "Merry Christmas, Love Derek, Meredith and Baby Shepherd. I know I'll stop rushing things by rambling. But I just can't wait until I can call you my wife. I love you more than anything Meredith. Meredith. M-E-R-E-D-I-T-H. I love saying your name. I can't wait to wake up to you every morning. So when I see you walk down that aisle, I will be the happiest man in the whole world. I LOVE YOU.
Derek.
Meredith began to cry as she folded the card and opened the box. Inside was a charm bracelet with a wedding bell charm, bouquet of lavender charm and a snowflake charm. In the box was another small note folded.
Meredith,
You can stop tearing up now. I love you. I wanted to give you a charm bracelet as a way to remember all of the important mementos of our love. The wedding bell stands for today (the wedding, but you probably figured that out.) The snowflake stands for the engagement, and the lavender was because of your hair is one of my many favorite things about you. I can't wait to add more charms as we begin this adventure.
Again,
Love,
Derek
Meredith wiped away the last tear. "Alright, I'm ready to get married. How much longer?"
As the girls looked over the notes, Callie answered "About ten minutes. The guys should be in here momentarily and we can get lined up outside of the doors. Then we will get this show on the road.
For the last moments in the back, the girls gawked over Derek's gift to Meredith. A moment later, the men returned to the room. George had to walk out with Derek, since he was an usher and he was doing a reading.
Alex walked in and kissed Meredith on the cheek. "You ready Grey?"
"More than ready. You won't be able to call me Grey for much longer." She giggled.
"Hey, you're always going to be just Grey to me. It's our thing." Alex said as he patted Meredith on the back and led her to the door.
Izzie quickly jumped into action when she realized it was time to start. "Alright everyone line up. First I need Meghan and Jared. Then Callie and Chief, then myself and Kenneth. Christina and Burke stand behind us. Then Meredith and Alex." Izzie said proudly. "Meredith, after Burke and Christina go, then the doors will close once more. When they do I need you and Alex to stand directly in the center of them so you are right there when the doors open."
Meredith's voice began to get shaky. "Alright. I'm ready."
We'll do it all
We don't need If I lay here
Everything
On our own
Anything
Or
anyone
If I just lay here
Would you lie
with me and just forget the world?
The wedding party proceeded towards the main chapel and the music began. Meredith began to pull herself together with the help of a small pep talk from Alex. He told her that if she kept crying (out of happiness) that her makeup would smear. That was enough for Meredith to stop. The pep talk made the entrance go a lot faster, because before they knew it, it was time to stand on the other side of the doors. Suddenly the doors opened and Meredith could see the church full of people and Derek at the other end of the aisle.
I don't quite know
Those three words
How to say
How I feel
Are said
too much
They're not enough
Meredith and Alex began the walk down the aisle. The walk felt like an eternity to Meredith.
If I lay here
Forget what we're told All that I am I don't know where
Let's waste time
Chasing cars
Around our heads
If I just lay here
Would you lie with me and just forget the
world?
Before we get too old
Show
me a garden that's bursting into life
All
that I ever was
It's here in your perfect eyes
They're all
I can see
Confused about how as well
Just know that these things
Will never change for us at all
Finally Meredith reached the end of the aisle. Alex gave her away with a tear in his eye. Meredith had always been there for him and now he was able to be there for her. He felt proud and honored that she chose him to give her away.
Meredith and Derek stood in front of the pastor more excited then ever. Derek could not believe how beautiful Meredith looked. She was stunning and looked somewhat angelic. Meredith in return was amazed by Derek. She was amazed by how handsome he looked.
After George's reading, the unity candle and the rest of the ceremony Derek and Meredith took their vows. They both said "I will without hesitation.
The ceremony was a blur for Meredith. She could not seem to look away from Derek's eyes. She snapped out of it when the Pastor said, "You may kiss the bride."
One that note Meredith and Derek leaned in and kissed. He put his arms around her and whispered into her ear, "I love you."
"I love you too."
When they broke apart, the Pastor ushered them to turn around and he said, "I am honored to announce Mr. and Mrs. Derek Shepherd."
The congregation stood as the wedding party marched out. Before the rest of the party got lined up to meet guests, Derek and Meredith stood together outside.
"Derek, I love you so much." Meredith said as she wiped away a tear.
"I love you too. Now we just have to get through the reception. Then maybe we could get on with the 'thing' we have been waiting all these months for." Derek said as he kissed Meredith again.
"Yes, we can." Meredith giggled. "Derek?"
"Yes Meredith?"
"Get me pregnant." She said with a smile on her face.
"What?" Derek laughed. "Tonight."
"Well, I want to start trying. I know we should enjoy being newlyweds and we still can. But I want to try right away. Even if that means I get pregnant tonight. I don't think I can resist having a family with you much more."
"Meredith, I love you." Derek said. "I can't wait to start a family with you."
With that they went back inside to greet their guests.
OKAY, well I hope you liked the wedding. I felt like Derek and Meredith needed to walk outside to have that last bit of the convo. I will write more soon…please review…PS there is a small fashion section in a separate chapter after this one….ENJOY ….PLEASE REVIEW