A New Beginning
By Tvdfanpam
Chapter 26
The Way You Look Tonight
Disclaimer: I don't own the characters or get paid to write this story. I just have fun writing it!
A/N: Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, followed or favored this story. And to the guest review who wanted to know if Ray was going to walk her down the aisle, yes he is. He is on a later flight.
Just before sunset while a small string quartet played classical music, Christian escorted his Grandmother Trevellan to her seat at his wedding. His Grandfather Trevellan followed behind and took his seat beside his wife. Christian kissed her cheek and shook his grandfather's hand then walked back down the aisle to escort his mother.
Grace Trevellan Grey was waiting for her son in an elegant pale grey dress with a lace overlay bodice with a belted waist and a simple flowing chiffon skirt. She was carrying a handkerchief that she kept dabbing at her eyes with. She took the arm offered by her son and walked quietly up the aisle with him as he led her to her seat and he hugged her and kissed her cheek before embracing his dad.
Elliott Grey escorted Mia Grey up the aisle next; she was wearing a floor length pale pink dress with lace overlay and a belted waist with a flowing chiffon skirt and beautiful pink Mary Jane pumps. She took her seat next her father on the first row. Elliott then joined his brother in front of the beautiful fountain along with the minister and patted his pocket to make sure he had Ana's ring.
The wedding planner had outdone herself. The courtyard was beautiful: twinkling lights strung strategically and flickering candlelight set the stage for the romantic wedding to come. The music changed as Kate took her turn walking down the short aisle wearing her champagne colored lace and chiffon dress carrying her small bouquet of white roses. She smiled at Elliott then Christian as she took her spot on the side opposite the men in front of the fountain. The music changed again as the wedding march started and those seated in the audience stood for the bride.
Ana escorted by her father Ray Steele walked slowly down the small aisle to the fountain where Christian and the others were waiting. She was a vision in her white off the shoulder lace and satin dress with lace sleeves down to her wrists. She had her hair up off her neck in an up do and was wearing a headpiece from Christian's grandmother. When the minister asked who gave this woman to be married, Ray answered: "I do." And kissed his daughter on the cheek then handed her to Christian and took his seat as he wiped his eyes.
Christian turned to Ana wide eyed. He was stunned into silence by her beauty. The minister began:
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here tonight to witness the joining of these two people: Christian Trevellan Grey and Anastasia Rose Steele. If anyone has any objection why they should not wed, speak now or forever hold their peace." No one objected so he continued. "Marriage is a sacred thing and should not be entered into lightly. Once you recite these vows to each other and before these witnesses and before God, there is no going back. Marriage is forever in the eyes of God. Please repeat these vows that will tie you to each other for life:
"I, Christian Trevellan Grey take you Anastasia Rose Steele to be your lawfully wedded husband. To have and to hold, for richer or poorer, in sickness or health, to love and to cherish as long as we both shall live." Christian said to Ana as he gazed into her eyes. She repeated the vows back to him in her soft clear voice. The minister then asked for the rings.
"These rings are a symbol of your never ending love for each other. The circle has no ending and no beginning. Please repeat these vows as you present your symbols to each other. With this ring, I give you my heart. I promise from this day forward you shall not walk alone, may my heart be your shelter and my arms be your home." They each took turns placing a ring on the other one's ring finger as they recited the vows and Christian reached up and wiped a tear from Ana's eye.
"By the power vested in my by the State of Nevada, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride." The minister said and Christian gathered Ana in his arms for a sweet kiss.
"I love you so much Mrs. Grey." He whispered in her ear. He gave a triumphant smile and kissed her hand that he had clasped in his. Ana blushed as she softly told him she loved him too.
They walked down the short aisle as the quartet played the processional and then Elliott and Kate followed behind them. The rest of the small party followed and everyone embraced the happy couple and congratulated them.
They moved over to another area for the wedding reception and sit down dinner. Elliott embarrassed his brother with his Best Man speech and Kate made Ana cry when she toasted her. The cake was beautiful, a white on white layer cake trimmed with roses. The champagne flowed freely as the guests danced to Pharrell Williams' Happy and other wedding appropriate songs.
Christian cleared his throat and raised his glass of champagne. "Thank you all for coming and celebrating our wedding. It means so much to me and to my lovely bride that you could share in our joy." They drank another toast to the newlyweds. "Now, I want to officially begin my honeymoon. Party's over." He said to the guests and Ana blushed beet red.
"Thank you all for coming, we will see you in the morning for brunch." She said, still red in the face. She gave her dad a hug. "I love you daddy." He hugged her back.
"I love you too baby girl. You made a beautiful bride. I won't ever forget the way you looked tonight. So radiant. So in love. Be happy." He kissed her cheek then walked away. Grace and Carrick hugged her next.
"It was a beautiful wedding and you were the most beautiful bride I have ever seen." Grace Grey gushed to Ana as she held her tight. "Thank you for making my son so happy." She wiped her eyes again with her handkerchief. Carrick gave her a quick hug and kiss on the cheek.
"I can see how happy you make our son. He adores you. I hope you and Christian have as happy a marriage as Grace and I have had." He said sincerely. They bid them good bye and all that was left afterwards was Christian, Ana, Elliott, Kate and Mia.
"Bro, we are going to party! Let's all change then hit the casino." He said rubbing his hands together. "You can wait a little while for the honeymoon to begin." He said knowingly, winking at his brother.
"Elliott, get out." Christian said. "I want to be alone with my wife." He ushered them out of the courtyard and turned to Ana. "It looks like it is just you and me Mrs. Grey." He said softly, taking her in his arms. "You made me very happy tonight Ana. I am so proud to be married to you. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen." He said softly, kissing her neck. "Let's go inside. I am ready to make love to my wife." He led her into the Villa where Taylor was waiting for them in the living room.
"The area is secure. We have extra security in place. No paparazzi have been allowed in. Enjoy your honeymoon. Congratulations on your wedding." He said shaking hands with Christian and Ana then walked out the front door. Christian locked it behind him.
"Alone at last, Mrs. Grey." He said leering at her. "Would you like another glass of champagne?" Ana shook her head no. He smiled at her. "As much as I like you in that dress, I can't wait to see what is under it." Ana blushed again.
"I can't wait for you to see what's under it either. I think you'll like it." She said shyly. "Will you help me out of this dress? I can't manage it on my own."
"I would be honored to help you, Mrs. Grey." He walked up to her and swept her up in his arms and walked with her into the master bedroom. It was lit with candles and there were white roses in vases giving off a light scent. The bed was turned down. He shut the door with his foot then let her down gently. He kissed the back of her neck as he slowly started unbuttoning the covered buttons down the back of her dress. "I can't wait to make love to you, my wife. This is the best day of my life and I am so happy you married me. Let me show you just how happy you make me." He helped her out of her dress and placed it on a chair.
Ana turned around and Christian gasped. She was wearing a white lacy push up bra and matching thong with a garter belt and sheer white stockings and her white Jimmy Choo shoes. She went to take off her shoes and he stopped her. "I like those shoes and the stockings, please keep them on for now." She blushed but kept them on.
He took off his jacket and Ana walked up to him and undid his tie. "I need you, my husband. Don't keep me waiting." She said as she surprised him by giving him a hungry kiss on the lips. He kissed her back just as hungrily.
"I'm all yours, Mrs. Grey." He said as he picked her up and carried her over to the bed.
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