A/N: It's wedding time for Mia and Ben. I found out the day I chose for their wedding, September 19, is also the anniversary of one of my readers and friends shan36. Since the wedding day has arrived in the story, Happy Anniversary Shanda!

A POV

"This is your last day as a single woman. Thoughts?", I ask Mia while we sit in the living room of Carrick and Grace's house. Mia and Ben decided to not have a rehearsal dinner, but both bride and groom are spending some time with friends before finally tying the knot tomorrow. Since I'm with Mia and Christian's with Ben, Jamison's staying overnight with my dad and Mary.

"I'm ready. It's been a long time coming, and I can't wait to say I do to Ben. The moment we're pronounced husband and wife is going to be the most memorable moment of my life."

"You and Ben are going to have a long and joyful marriage.", Grace smiles. "I knew the moment the two of you met that you had something truly special. Both of you had a glimmer in your eyes when looking at the other. It's been wonderful watching you fall deeper in love."

"I had the same feeling.", Spencer says. "You're perfect for each other."

"Don't get me wrong, our relationship hasn't been perfect. We've had to work on things like everyone else. There have been times where I haven't been happy with things he's done and vice versa, yet no matter how frustrated we may get, we always find our way through it.", Mia replies. "Isn't that how all of you are with your guys?"

"Oh yes.", Grace laughs. "Your dad used to be terrible about leaving the toilet seat up. It would drive me up the wall. It seemed like the more I complained the more he did it." She clasps her hands together and sighs. "He finally started doing better."

"You already know Elliot and I haven't had an easy relationship.", Spencer murmurs. "I never thought things would have gotten so bad that we would break up, but I think it was what needed to happen in order for us to grow. We're now in a better than ever. Next week, we'll be moving into our new place." Elliot and Spencer's search for a new place came to an end last week when they found a three bedroom, ranch style house on the eastern part of Seattle.

"Every single relationship takes time and dedication.", I say. "If you truly want it to work, you'll do whatever it takes to make it happen. I was so stubborn when Christian and I first met. I was in a bad place, trying to get through each day. I told myself I shouldn't fall in love because Natalie wasn't going to get that chance." No matter how much time passes, I still miss my mom and Natalie. It's something that's never going to end. "Christian refused to give up on me. I'd push him away, and he'd come back fighting harder than ever. My point is there will be obstacles and trials, but in the end, it's going to be more than worth it."

"I'm getting goosebumps just thinking about tomorrow.", Mia shrieks while jumping up.

"You're just now getting home?", Christian asks as he sits up in the bed and looks at the clock which reads midnight. I take off my jacket and sit on my side of the bed. "I know when we talked earlier you said you were going to be out late, but I didn't know it would be this late."

"I didn't know it was going to be this late either, but I'm home now.", I shrug. "And some people don't consider midnight as late."

"Those people aren't seven months pregnant and in need of rest. Aren't you at least going to explain why you were out so late?"

"We decided to watch that movie Bridesmaids which Spencer surprisingly hadn't seen until tonight. Your mom can actually quote most of the scenes word for word."

"So you were late because you watched a movie?", he sighs, running his hands through his hair.

"It's not like we were out at a club.", I scoff as I lean back on the bed. "I'm sorry for not being home earlier. I don't get many nights like tonight, and I guess I was taking advantage of it as much as possible."

"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have been so harsh towards you. I'm glad you had fun."

"What did you all do tonight?", I ask.

"We ate pizza and played Trivial Pursuit.", Christian chuckles. "We all wanted a laid back night, and according to my dad, board games is the perfect way to go about it. It was calm yet fun."

"I'm happy to hear you also had a nice evening." I lean over and kiss him on the lips. "I'm going to get up and get changed for ready. We have an early day tomorrow. I told my dad we'd pick Jamison up at ten. That'll give us plenty of time to get him ready for the wedding."

"The wedding.", Christian repeats with a smile. "My little sister is getting married."

C POV

"You're so cute.", Ana tells Jamison. She's just finished dressing him in a navy blue button up short sleeve shirt and khaki shorts. I stand in the doorway of his room, dressed similiar to him except I'm wearing khaki pants. Ana's glowing in a light pink sundress which has a yellow and white polka dot bow on the waist. She turns and blushes when she sees that I'm watching them. "Isn't he cute?"

"He certainly is. You're looking very beautiful. Are you feeling ok?"

"I'm feeling great. Mia's getting married, and I'm going to be spending the day with some of the best people in the world."

"It's also hot outside."

"Eh. The temperature isn't supposed to be as high as it has been, and there will probably be a breeze blowing off the water." She sets Jamison down on the floor and groans, placing her hand on her stomach. "Delaney's wired up today. She's been kicking nonstop." I take one of Jamison's hands and one of mine and place them on her stomach.

"Baby kick.", Jamison giggles as his baby sister practices her soccer moves. "Baby come out."

"The baby will be out soon.", I tell Jamison. "Are you ready to meet her?"

"Uh-huh." He leans closer to Ana's stomach, surprising both Ana and I by placing a small kiss. I don't have to look at Ana's eyes to know she's crying because the sniffling is giving it away. Of course, I'm crying as well.

"This is lovely.", April sighs as she and Bryce sit down in the row of seats behind Ana and I. The guests are seated in simple white folding chairs which have teal satin wrapped around the back and tied into a bow. Decorative starfish hang from the sides of the chairs.

"Where's Alex?", Ana asks.

"He's with my parents.", Bryce replies. "We were going to bring him, but they wanted to watch him for us." He waves to Elliot and Spencer who are sitting down in the row across from us. "Hey."

"Hey.", Elliot smiles. Jamison tries to wiggle out of my lap, wanting to go over to his uncle. "Let him down."

"Behave.", I say while standing and taking Jamison over to Elliot.

"I'll make sure he behaves."

"I was talking about you."

"Hi everyone.", my mom says. Standing next to her are Ben's mom and Beverly. Like my relationship with Charles, Mia's relationship with her birth mother continues to grow. It's nice seeing her here.

"Hey. Where's Dad?", I ask my mom who points to one of the small white tent that's been set up a few feet away from the seats. Another tent is set up on the other side of the chairs.

"He's in there with Mia while Ben's in the other tent with his dad. Neither of them seem nervous."

"I think I'm the nervous one.", Ben's mom laughs. "But it's a good kind of nervous."

"I could hardly sleep last night.", Beverly adds. "This is such special time for them." As she speaks, Ben and his dad along with the justice of the peace walk to the end of the aisle and stand underneath the arch that's been constructed from bamboo. "It must be close to time."

"We're almost ready.", Ben announces while everyone sits down. The sound of the crashing waves is soon joined by the melody of the wedding march being played. Ana's fingers loop around mine as we rotate our heads to the sight of my dad and Mia. My dad's appears as if he's already been crying, but it's only after I see Mia's eyes lock with Ben's that her eyes water. She and my dad ease their way down the aisle and towards a waiting and smiling Ben. Once they're at the arch, my dad kisses Mia's cheek and takes a seat next to my mom.

"You're stunning.", Ben tells Mia. The justice of the peace takes a step forward and begins the ceremony.

"We're gathered here today to join Ben and Mia into one. Mia and Ben have asked me to recite a piece by Wilferd Arlan Peterson. It's titled the Art of Marriage.

Happiness in marriage is not something that just happens. A good marriage must be created.
In the art of marriage the little things are the big things…

It is never being too old to hold hands.

It is remembering to say "I love you" at least once a day.

It is never going to sleep angry.

It is at no time taking the other for granted;
the courtship should not end with the honeymoon,
it should continue through all the years.

It is having a mutual sense of values and common objectives.
It is standing together facing the world.

It is forming a circle of love that gathers in the whole family.

It is doing things for each other, not in the attitude
of duty or sacrifice, but in the spirit of joy.

It is speaking words of appreciation
and demonstrating gratitude in thoughtful ways.

It is not looking for perfection in each other.
It is cultivating flexibility, patience,
understanding and a sense of humor.

It is having the capacity to forgive and forget.

It is giving each other an atmosphere in which each can grow.

It is finding room for the things of the spirit.
It is a common search for the good and the beautiful.

It is establishing a relationship in which the independence is equal,
dependence is mutual and the obligation is reciprocal.

It is not only marrying the right partner, it is being the right partner.

It is discovering what marriage can be, at its best.

The entire audience has been hanging on to every word amid tears.

"Ben and Mia will now say their vows and exchange rings. Ben will go first." Ben reaches into his pocket and pulls out Mia's silver wedding band, sliding it on to her ring finger.

"Mia, I take you to be my partner for life. I promise above all else to live in truth with you and to communicate fully and fearlessly. I give you my hand and my heart as a sanctuary of warmth and peace and pledge my love, devotion, faith and honor as I join my life to yours."

"And now the bride." Mia's puzzled as she spins around before my dad finally hands her Ben's ring.

"I thought I had lost it.", Mia giggles. "Ben, I believe in you, the person you will grow to be and the couple we will be together. With my whole heart, I take you as my husband, acknowledging and accepting your faults and strengths, as you do mine. I promise to be faithful and supportive and to always make our family's love and happiness my priority. I will be yours in plenty and in want, in sickness and in health, in failure and in triumph. I will dream with you, celebrate with you and walk beside you through whatever our lives may bring. You are my person—my love and my life, today and always."

Ana's emotions are at an all time high as the vows conclude.

"I love weddings.", she sniffles.

"Ben and Mia have proclaimed their love for each other and are now ready to embark on their new journey as husband and wife. Ben, you may kiss your bride." Ben eagerly takes Mia into his arms and kisses her while everyone stands and applauds them. Spencer quicky hands out the small plastice beach balls which Ana suggested. The newlyweds stroll down the aisle and laugh as the beach balls are launched with the Imagine Dragons song "It's Time" playing."

"They did it.", I say softly.

"They sure did.", Ana smiles.

A/N 2: The song at the end of the wedding was "It's Time" from Imagine Dragons. Besides being a huge FSOG fan, I'm also a fan of Gossip Girl, and the song was used in the episode in which Blair and Chuck tied the knot.