A/N: Going to the chapel…or the beach…gonna get married.
Rehearsal Dinner…
Casey stood on the deck of the beach house looking down on the new make shift decking that Charlotte had arranged to hold the dinner tables for the rehearsal dinner and wedding reception along with the dance floor for the reception. Everything had been setup while Alex and Casey were out today with their friends getting pedicures, manicures and massages. All in all, it was a very relaxing day for Alex and Casey and a very stressful day for their mothers. Needless to say, their mothers had done a spectacular job everything looked beautiful.
Currently the spot they'd decided to actually hold the wedding on the beach just had chairs setup and the driftwood arch that they would be married under. Tomorrow those would be accented with fabric matching their colors and flowers. However, just an hour earlier it worked perfectly for their rehearsal wedding.
Standing now waiting for the rehearsal dinner to start Casey was getting a sneak peek at what their wedding reception would look like. The main deck of their beach house held the make shift bar and the already present table and Adirondacks. The make shift deck below held just enough round tables to seat the wedding party and guests on one side and the dance floor on the other side and Charlotte and her mother had lantern lights strung from the deck over the tables and dance floor. It all looked so magical. She and Alex owed their parents a vacation for all their work they had done to make this so special.
Suddenly Casey felt a pair of warm arms wrap around her waist and a kiss placed on her neck. "Hey beautiful," Casey says to her bride to be. Turning in Alex's arms Casey takes in just how beautiful Alex looks again. "Have I told you lately how stunning you look in that dress?" Casey asks.
"Umm, about every time you have me alone since I put it on tonight." Alex begins, "Plus, you have made a few R rated comments about the V-shaped neck line. By the way, have I told you how insanely hot you look?"
"Yes, you have with a few comments about how you'd like to rip this dress off of me. One of which almost turned our wedding into a funeral for Elliot instead."
Laughing at the memory Alex says, "Yeah, I don't think Kathy found that nearly as funny as we did."
Kissing Alex softly Casey whispers, "I am so happy to be marrying you tomorrow."
"I am ecstatic about marrying you Casey. I couldn't ask for a better wife." Alex says kissing her back.
"Hey lovebirds!" Morgan calls from one of the tables that their rehearsal dinner guests are starting to sit at, "Do you think you could hurry it up and sit down already we are ready to eat!"
All the guests seem to laugh at Morgan's rowdy outburst while Caroline shakes her head in disapproval. Elliot chimes in the fun, "Yeah, we would like dinner to progress a little faster than it takes Novak to get a warrant."
"Hey! Bring me something substantial Stabler and things tend to move a little faster." Casey calls back from Alex's arms.
"We bring you plenty!" Olivia calls out as Serena ducks her head trying to dodge the line of verbal fire that is probably going to break out soon. "Sure do!" Munch and Fin yell at the same time.
Alex takes Casey's hand and starts to walk down the steps. Giving the detectives a shake of the head and an icy glare she begins, "Casey and I would like to thank all of you for coming this weekend to celebrate our wedding tomorrow. We love you all because you are either family or like family to us and we wouldn't want to share this happy moment in our lives without you by our sides. So again, thank you for coming. Now as my over eager soon to be sister and law has so kindly pointed out dinner is ready so let's eat. However, I would like to quickly say Detectives, we ADA's can't do your jobs too!" As she finishes she sticks her tongue out at the detectives who all erupt in laughter from her playful banter.
Dinner is easily enjoyed as it is a very relaxed setting amongst friends. The night is filled with love and laughter as everyone celebrates. Before the night ends, the couple makes a stop off at every table to thank their guests for coming and for being a special part of their lives.
While saying goodbye to guests Alex is pulled aside by Judge Donnelly and District Attorney Branch. "Alex, we would like to talk to you for a moment in private if it is at all possible," Liz asks. Alex looks over in Casey's direction and sees her enthusiastically talking to the lively Serena and clearly buzzed Liv, turning back to Liz and Arthur she replies, "Sure, let's have a seat out on the back deck."
James Novak watches as his soon to be daughter in law follows her former boss and mentor outside. Looking back at his daughter he shakes his head as he smiles. He knew Casey was right in the end to give Alex her time to heal, but he underestimated how quickly she would rebound to her old self. Clearly all she needed was Casey's love and support and that made him very happy because the one thing Casey needed was Alex and that had been clear from the moment she'd met the blonde.
Wedding Day!
The morning of the wedding Alex awoke to the sun shining in the windows. She and Casey had gone to bed early exhausted from the day and she now lay snuggled in her beautiful bride's arms. Quietly reaching for her phone Alex grabs it and quickly snaps a picture of her smiling on a sleeping Casey. Casey always loves to take pictures of every moment of their lives, so now she will have this one from the morning of their wedding.
Pushing up Alex leans over and kisses Casey. "Good morning beautiful." Alex whispers as she continues to kiss down Casey's neck.
"Good morning to you too." Casey says rather breathlessly for having just woken up. Starting to feel revved up Casey begs, "Alex please stop or we will blow our pack to wait until tonight."
"Oh, will we now?" Alex says as she lightly bites Casey's shoulder.
"Ah, no marking me where it can be seen!" Casey shrieks as she pulls away from a now laughing Alex.
Quirking an eyebrow Alex asks, "So your dress is strapless is it?"
Frowning Casey replies, "Now I know why couples are supposed to spend the night apart. You are evil Cabot."
"And you love me for it."
Smiling Casey kisses Alex, "Yes I do." Kissing her once more she adds, "And I can hardly wait to call you my wife tonight!"
"Well," Alex says climbing out of bed, "Let's get this show on the road."
The whole day seemed like a blur to Casey as she stood in front of the mirror looking at herself in the wedding dress. She and Alex parted ways the moment they walked downstairs this morning and from there it was as if someone had pressed fast forward to her day. She could barely remember having her hair done or any conversation. But now here she stood in front of the mirror taking in her appearance overly aware of everything. In about thirty minutes she would walk down the beach to be reunited with Alex, but this time it would literally be for the rest of their lives. She was so excited she wanted to cry.
"Don't do it Red." Olivia called from the couch.
"I am not going to I promise." Casey responded.
Kim who had been obsessed with texting Abbie all day, suddenly tuned in from 'planet Abbie Kim' as Olivia had nicknamed it to ask, "What? What is she not supposed to do?"
"You are the worst maid of honor!" Olivia teases with a smile.
Kim scowls, "Leave me alone, it's a wedding it's making me excited. But seriously what is Red Hot not supposed to do?"
"Cry." Casey says with tears running down her cheeks.
"No!" Olivia and Kim yell as they jump from the couch grabbing tissues and a magazine to fan Casey's face with so hopefully she would not ruin all of her makeup.
"I am sorry, I am just so freaking happy. I can't help myself."
"I know but seriously it took us forever to do your makeup and I really don't want to have to redo it so stop. Seriously stop right now or I am going to hit you and give you something to cry about." Kim says is a deadly serious tone.
Olivia shakes her head, "Damn, I never get to be bad cop, even when Elliot isn't around."
This statement makes Casey laugh. Shaking her head and grabbing onto Olivia for support she thanks her friends for helping her pull it together. Now, it would only be a little while longer till she walks down the aisle hopefully she could keep it together.
Meanwhile, Alex stood at the windows of the beach house looking out at where her wedding would take place. She would be walking outside any minute to stand at the arch and wait for her bride. She could hardly breathe she was so nervous.
"Here," Elliot said handing her a glass of whiskey.
"Thanks," Alex replies taking the glass, "Abbie gave me a beer a bit ago, but it was no help."
Laughing Elliot adds, "Yeah, beer isn't strong enough for the nerves for this moment in life. I remember how much of a wreck I was on my wedding day. The only thing that helped was a flask."
Alex nods, "Thank you Elliot for everything."
"Anytime Alex, I love you and Casey like sisters. I'd do anything for you two you know that right?" he adds wrapping an arm around Alex's shoulder.
"I sure do, thank you. I couldn't have a better best man." She adds as she watches Abbie open the door to the house from the porch.
"Okay, we need to head down now they are ready for us." Abbie says excitedly.
Quickly finishing her drink, Alex and Elliot follow Abbie outside and take their places at the front of the ceremony. Standing at the front of the wedding under the arch Alex watches Olivia walk down the aisle, then Kim. Their dresses are pretty gray strapless dresses that are knee high with teal sashes and they are barefoot. Alex smiles she can't wait to see what Casey is wearing.
Hearing Casey's favorite Claire de Lune, Alex see's Casey and her dad make their way down the aisle. Casey looks so beautiful Alex practically can't breathe. Her hair was down and in loose curls, her makeup was simple yet perfectly done, and her dress was breath-taking on her. The dress was white with a plunging neck line, but not too low to not be classy. It was A-line, floor length and fit her body perfectly. Plus, she had a matching teal ribbon around her waist. She was gorgeous and Alex was so captivated by her beauty that it took James saying 'Alex, breathe' for her to realize the priest had started the ceremony.
Smiling at Casey, Alex turned to give the priest her attention. Soon James had given Casey away to Alex and they were on to the vows. The priest turns to Alex to start with her vows first.
Taking a breath Alex begins, "Casey, I have known that I love you since I first kissed you, although I think I truly have been in love with you since I first met you, I just didn't know that's what love was until you showed me. From the moment I met you I have wanted to spend every moment of every day with you. Not being with you causes me pain that I don't ever wish to experience again. Like I said when I proposed, without you my life is dark, cold and empty, but you bring an unbelievable warm light to every day and moment I spend with you. I love you Casey Diane Novak with every fiber of my being. I look forward to spending every day with you, having children with you, watching us grow old together. I look forward to everyday of our lives Casey simply because you are in my life. So today Casey I stand here before you to give you all of my heart and to promise to always fill your heart every single day with all of my love, I promise to make sure every day you are happy and that you know you are loved." By the time Alex finished she had tears running down her cheeks that Casey reached up and wiped away.
Casey began her vows next, "I always hate going last, but for you Alexandra I would do anything. I would give you every star in the night sky, or every sunrise if I could but I can't, but what I can give you is my whole heart. You have had it since the first time I saw you standing in the coffee shop. I fell in love in with you in that coffee shop and my love has only grown every day since. Waking up in the morning next to you instantly makes my day the best day, I can't sleep without you Alex, and it is almost impossible for me to breathe without you by my side. I look forward to every moment we will share as we grow old. Good times and bad times I want you by my side throughout all of them. Today I am giving all of myself to you because I want all of you for eternity. I love you Alexandra Elizabeth Cabot and I intend to love you for the rest of all time."
The priest moves on to the rings and then announces they can kiss the bride. Alex pulls Casey close and captures Casey's lips in hers savoring the moment of finally kissing her wife. Breaking the kiss, Alex whispers, "I love you forever Casey." Casey replies with, "I love you always Alex."
The dinner for the reception was fantastic. Leo's salmon was delicious as always and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Moving on to the dancing Alex and Casey prepared to share their first dance.
Hearing the band start to play These are the Days, Alex stood and walked Casey out to the dance floor. Pulling her gorgeous bride close Alex began to slowly dance Casey around the dance floor. "You are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen Casey." Alex says.
"Objection Counselor," Casey says with a smirk, "I think you are the most beautiful bride I have ever seen." As she finishes she places a chaste kiss to Alex's lips and lays her head on the blonde's shoulder. Holding each other close as they danced, they took in the beautiful words of the song.
The party continued in fashion. The couple getting to visit with everyone and enjoy the company of their friends helped them to all have a wonderful time. Munch caught the garter which of course spurred an enormous round of teasing from the squad, while Serena caught the bouquet which caused Olivia to pale a few shades. All in all, the couple couldn't have asked for a better reception.
Finally the band started playing their final dance song and this time Casey took Alex's hand and led her to the dance floor. Wrapping her arms around Alex, Casey just took to swaying to this song unlike the rest. To their surprise, as the band started to sing the songs the lantern lights overhead started to dim until the lights above them were the only one's lit. Looking into Alex's blue eyes Casey whispers, "I love you. Thank you for coming home to me." Smiling at her bride's words Alex says, "Casey home is only where you are. I will always love you." Finishing she kisses Casey as the song ends. With that their friends cheer them on as they head out front to the limo.
Arriving in their hotel room, Alex turns to Casey, "We only have five hours till we have to leave for the airport. I say screw sleeping and well let's just screw."
"Okay," Casey says capturing Alex's lips in a heated kiss, "By the way remind me later to make fun of you for that statement." Nodding Alex unzips Casey's dress and helps slip it from her shoulders immediately revealing Casey's blue lace underwear.
"Wow, Casey" is all Alex can say while she admires the redhead. Casey quickly removes Alex's jumpsuit taking in Alex's braless torso and white lace underwear before pushing her onto the bed and climbing on top. Kissing Alex passionately she begins to move her kisses downwards but pauses at Alex's pulse point, to huskily ask, "What do you want Alex?"
"You," Alex answers shakily.
"Where?" Casey asks biting and kissing Alex's neck as she runs her hands up and down the blondes body.
Letting out a soft moan Alex arches into Casey, the sensations are driving her wild and she needs much more to satisfy her. Moving to Alex's nipple Casey asks again breathing over the stiff bud as she speaks, "I asked where?"
"E-Everywhere," Alex finally manages.
Casey smiles as she takes the nipple in her mouth and runs her hand to Alex's wet center causing another round of erotic sounds to escape her lover. She really won't be getting any sleep till they are on the plane. Come to think of it hopefully she won't get much sleep at all for the next two weeks.
A/N: Next chapter is the last chapter in this story. I have been toying with the idea of writing a prequel sometime in the future. If interested let me know.