Early the next morning, Kayla's mom and Stephie went to her hotel room to wake her up. She took a shower and pulled her hair up and asked her father to take her bags down before they took a car to the castle. When Drew woke up, he was hung over and his brother told him he had better clean up and look presentable. "Look bro, I am not taking an ass-chewing from Kayla because you look like death warmed over. I can't let you look bad on your wedding day." He let Drew shower and shave first, before he took his shower.

Drew parent's met Kayla and her parents, along with Stephie at the castle. Olivia took her to the bridal chambers so she could get ready. Stephie changed into the sapphire Vera Wang V-neck bridesmaid dress that matched the flowers in the Kayla wanted. Ginny and Angela helped Kayla with her hair and make-up. She knew she could do most of it herself, but she thought back to her first wedding and her parents not being there so she let her mom do it for her. They dried, curled and teased it before pulling her soft black hair up and securing it with clips.

While they were finishing getting ready, Andrew's friend from work had shown up in full Highland dress and was set up in front of the castle. He was playing the bagpipes for the guests as they arrived. Stephen and Stu were charged with seating everyone and watching out for Brett to make sure he didn't show up. Drew was getting nervous and John was in the groom's chambers trying to ease his mind. "Everything will go fine, mate. Chill out. Nothing is going to happen."

"It just felt like we would never get here, now we are and I just don't want anything to happen. Kayla was upset when I talked to her last night."

"Yeah, because you should have kept your mouth shut about Brett."

"I know, and I wish I would have. Bastard."

"Forget him. This should be the happiest day of your life. And you had better not fuck this up. No more weddings for you, bro. You have met your quota."

"Yeah, I know. But this is different. So shut it. I sure as hell don't want to be thinking about her today."

They both put on their kilts, with their kilt jacket, sporran, sgian dubh and ghillies.

Back in the bride's room, they were helping Kayla into her wedding gown. She had picked out a diamond white, A-line Vera Wang dress, with white Jimmy Choo patent leather high heeled-sandals. Ginny took the veil and put it on her head "this is something old, baby. I know your grandmother would want you to have it."

Angela showed her a horseshoe brooch and told her "this is something new. It is a symbol of good luck." She pinned it to the dress and Kayla thanked her.

"Now, this is something borrowed. It is tradition to wear something from a happily married couple to bring you marital bliss. Heath gave this to me on our wedding day. I wish you and Drew all the happiness that we have." She placed the pearls around Kayla's neck and smiled.

"Thank you, girl. Well, I have my something blue already: my garter I got yesterday and my flowers."

"You look so lovely, Kayla. I am so proud of you" her mom said.

"Thank you everyone. I am so ready to get this show started." Shortly, Stephen and Stu arrived to escort her and his mother to their seats and her father came in to see her.

"Well, sweetheart, you look beautiful. I am very happy for you. Drew seems like a good man, and I told him he had better take good care of you and this baby or it's his ass."

"Daddy!"

"Hey, you're my little girl and that is my prerogative."

"He is a wonderful man, and you have nothing to worry about."

Soon, the minister came and said it was time to start. She could hear that the pipes had stopped and the harp music was playing so they left the room to go to the foyer. Stephie went first and once she was to the front of the altar, the wedding march started to play. Everyone stood and faced the walkway and waited for her. She took her father's arm and they started down the aisle. When she saw Drew, her face lit up. He and his brother, and most of their guests were in Highland dress as well, including the minister. Drew felt a lump come up in his throat when he saw her in her gown. She looked like an angel to him. He had to take a deep breath to calm himself down. Joe and Kayla walked down the aisle and when she made it to Drew, she smiled at him through her veil.

They turned to face the reverend, and he began. "We gather in the presence of God to give thanks for the gift of marriage, to witness the joining together of Andrew and Kayla, to surround them with our prayers, and to ask God's blessing upon them, so that they may be strengthened for their life together and nurtured in their love for God. God created us male and female, and gave us marriage so that husband and wife may help and comfort each other, living faithfully together in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, in sickness and in health, throughout all their days. God gave us marriage for the full expression of the love between a man and a woman. In marriage a woman and a man belong to each other, and with affection and tenderness freely give themselves to each other. God gave us marriage for the well-being of human society, for the ordering of family life, and for the birth and nurture of children. God gave us marriage as a holy mystery in which a man and a woman are joined together, and become one, just as Christ is one with the church. In marriage, husband and wife are called to a new way of life, created, ordered, and blessed by God. This way of life must not be entered into carelessly, or from selfish motives, but responsibly, and prayerfully. We rejoice that marriage is given by God, blessed by our Lord Jesus Christ, and sustained by the Holy Spirit. Therefore, let marriage be held in honor by all."

"Let us pray: Gracious God, you are always faithful in your love for us. Look mercifully upon Andrew and Kayla, who have come seeking your blessing. Let your Holy Spirit rest upon them so that with steadfast love they may honor the promises they make this day, through Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen."

He turned to Drew and asked him "Andrew, understanding that God has created, ordered, and blessed the covenant of marriage, do you affirm your desire and intention to enter this covenant?"

He answered "I do."

He then turned to Kayla and asked the same "Kayla, understanding that God has created, ordered, and blessed the covenant of marriage, do you affirm your desire and intention to enter this covenant?"

She responded "I do."

He asked for Drew's parents to stand first and asked "Andrew and Angela, do you give your blessing to Andrew and Kayla, and promise to do everything in your power to uphold them in their marriage?"

They both nodded and Andrew replied "We give our blessing and promise our loving support."

Then he called for Kayla's parents to stand. "Joseph and Virginia, do you give your blessing to Andrew and Kayla, and promise to do everything in your power to uphold them in their marriage?"

They responded "We do."

The minister asked the congregation "Will all of you witnessing these vows do everything in your power to uphold Andrew and Kayla in their marriage?"

They all replied "We will."

"Andrew and Kayla, as you are about to speak your vows each to other, remember that openness, honesty, forgiveness and loyalty are the foundation of an enduring love. No other ties are more tender, no vows more sacred, and no promises more profound, than these you now make. Since it is your intention to marry, join your right hands, and with your promises bind yourselves to each other as husband and wife."

Kayla handed Stephie her bouquet and took Drew's hand. The minister asked "Andrew Samuel, will you have this woman to be your wife, and will you pledge your loyalty to her, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with her and cherish her according to the ordinances of God in the holy bond of marriage?"

"I will."

"Kayla Jo, will you have this man to be your husband, and will you pledge your loyalty to him, in all love and honor, in all duty and service, in all faith and tenderness, to live with him and cherish him according to the ordinances of God in the holy bond of marriage?"

"I will."

"Now you may recite your vows."

Drew spoke first "I, Andrew Samuel, take you, Kayla Jo, to be my wife; and I promise, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful husband; in plenty and in want; in joy and in sorrow; in sickness and in health; as long as we both shall live."

Kayla smiled and replied with her voice cracking "I, Kayla Jo, take you, Andrew Samuel, to be my husband; and I promise, before God and these witnesses, to be your loving and faithful wife; in plenty and in want; in joy and in sorrow; in sickness and in health; as long as we both shall live."

The minister turned to John and asked for the rings. He took them and said "In the giving and receiving of rings, the man and the woman give to each other an outward sign of an inward commitment. Each takes a circle of gold which is unbroken, and will not tarnish, as a symbol of enduring love. Andrew and Kayla, the rings are tangible reminders that you each give the gift of yourself to the other. Let them be signs of your love. O Lord, we ask your blessing upon these rings. May the rings truly be signs and reminders of sacred love and union. Especially do we pray your blessing upon they who give them and wear them. May they abide in your peace now and forever more. By your blessing, O God, may these rings be symbols of unending love and faithfulness, reminding them of the covenant they have made this day, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen."

Drew took her ring and placed it on her finger "This ring I give you, as a sign of our constant faith and abiding love, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

She took his ring and slid it on his hand as well, and repeated her vows "This ring I give you, as a sign of our constant faith and abiding love, in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."

They knelt down and bowed their heads as he spoke "Let us pray: Eternal God, Creator and preserver of all life, author of salvation, and giver of all grace: look with favor upon the world you have made and redeemed, and especially upon Andrew and Kayla. Give them wisdom and devotion in their common life, that each may be to the other a strength in need, a counselor in perplexity, a comfort in sorrow, and a companion in joy. Grant that their wills may be so knit together in your will and their spirits in your Spirit, that they may grow in love and peace with you and each other all the days of their life. Give them the grace, when they hurt each other, to recognize and confess their fault, and to seek each other's forgiveness and yours. Make their life together a sign of Christ's love to this sinful and broken world, that unity may overcome estrangement, forgiveness heal guilt, and joy conquer despair. Give them such fulfillment of their mutual love that they may reach out in concern for others. Give to them, if it is your will, the gift of children, and the wisdom to bring them up to know you, to love you, and to serve you. Amen."

When they stood, he spoke to the congregation and they followed his lead "As our Savior Christ has taught us, let us all pray: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen."

"Before God and in the presence of this congregation, Andrew and Kayla have made their solemn vows to each other. They have confirmed their promises by the joining of hands and by the giving and receiving of rings. Therefore, I proclaim that they are now husband and wife. Blessed be the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Those, whom God hath joined together, let no one set asunder."

"May the Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord be kind and gracious to you; the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace. Amen."

"Andrew, you may kiss your bride."

Drew lifted her veil and touched her cheek, bringing her face close to him. He kissed her softly and everyone clapped. He reached into his kilt jacket pocket and Kayla wondered what he was doing. He took a strip of cloth out and she looked at him confused. "Kayla, this is the tartan of my Clan. You are now part of me and part of our family." He took the piece of tartan and pinned it to her dress.

They faced the crowd as the minister introduced them "May I present Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Galloway." She took his arm and they made their way back down the aisle. She led him back into the bride's chamber to give their guests a chance to make it into the State room for the reception. While the ceremony was taking place, all the arrangements were being made for them. The DJ Drew hired had made it and was setting up. Guests started filing out of the Circular Saloon, and followed Olivia to the State room.

Kayla dragged Drew inside the room and wrapped her arms around him. "I love you very much, Drew Galloway."

"I love you too, Mrs. Drew Galloway."

She giggled and reached her hands around his neck, pulling him down to her. She pressed her lips to his and moaned softly. When he pulled back he told her "I didn't get a chance to tell you, but you look so beautiful, love."

"Thank you. You look gorgeous. I really could get used to this look, baby. I am so relieved that part is over."

"Me too. We are one step closer to our honeymoon" he said, raising his eyebrows.

"YES! Also a bonus. I can't wait. I am really looking forward to it, even though we may never leave the hotel!" she answered with a wink.

"We may not! Alright love, let's go join everyone else. They should be in there by now." He offered his and they walked back to where the reception was being held. Everyone was taking their seats, but stood and clapped when the two of them walked into the room. They went and took their place at the front next to John and Stephie. The servers started bring out the plates and people sat talking and eating. When it was time, John stood and clinked his glass, wanting to make his best man's speech.

"Well, I am not one for making speeches so I will keep this short and sweet. I am very proud of my brother. He has found a woman to love him, even though he is mental. I don't think he has ever been happier and I am happy to welcome Kayla into our family. I can't wait to be an uncle and I know Drew will make a great father and husband. We are thrilled for them and wish them all the happiness in the world."

Drew stood up and shook his hand. "Cheers, mate."

Then Stephie stood to speak as well. "I have known Kayla for a long time. She is like my sister. She is a warm and loving person, kind and considerate. I am so glad that she and Drew found their way to each other. I know they will be happy together and deserve to have the family they always dreamed of. We pray that you will always be as blissful as you are today."

Drew smiled and stood up, taking Kayla's hand and leading her to the dance floor. The band started to play the song Kayla had chosen just for Drew. He pulled her into his arms and they swayed to the music, all eyes on them.

"What if I never knew
What if I never found you
I'd never had this feeling in my heart.

How did this come to be
I don't know how you found me
But from the moment I saw you
Deep inside my heart I knew.

Baby, you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
You were always meant to be my destiny.

I wanted someone like you
Someone that I could hold onto
And give my love until the end of time.

But forever was just a word
Something I'd only heard about
But now you're always there for me
When you say forever, I'll believe.

Baby, you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
You were always meant to be my destiny.

Maybe all we need
Is just a little faith.
Cause baby, I believe
That love will find a way.

Oh baby, you're my destiny
You and I were meant to be
With all my heart and soul
I give my love to have and hold
And as far as I can see
From now until eternity
You were always meant to be
My destiny."

After their dance was over, she danced with John and then with her father. Then she went to find Heath "dance with me."

He smiled at her "sure thing."

He put her hand in his and they talked as they danced. "You know, you should really have been my maid of honor."

He started laughing "but I don't have the boobs to wear a dress, baby girl."

Kayla chuckled "well, maybe not. Heath, you are my best friend in this whole world. Sometimes I don't think I know how much I love you and am grateful for you in my life."

"I know sweetheart. I am glad I can be here for you, and you are here for me too. I know Drew will take good care of you, because he knows what is good for him." She started laughing again and nodded, laying her head on his shoulder.

When it was time to cut the cake, Kayla's eyes went wide. She couldn't believe how big it was and how ornate. She and Drew stood by it and the piper, his dad's friend Kevin handed her his dirk to cut the cake with. She looked at the knife confused and Drew whispered "old Scottish tradition, lassie." She had an 'a-ha' look come over her face as she took it from him. She cut the cake and she stuffed some in Drew's mouth. He grabbed a piece and smushed it in her mouth too. Olivia finished cutting the cake to make sure everyone got some, and told Kayla she would give the top to her mom to take home.

Soon Drew took off her garter and threw it at Stephen, then Kayla tossed her bouquet and Drew's cousin caught it. Lots of the guests went for a tour of the castle in groups, most of them never having been inside one before. When it was time for them to leave, they went and changed clothes so they could go straight to the airport. Their guests went outside to send them off and the piper started to play again. They ran through the crowd and were showered with rice on their way out.

They climbed into the limo and asked the driver to take them to the airport. Drew pulled Kayla into his embrace and she melted into his kiss. "Thank you so much for this, Drew. Today has been absolutely perfect."

"You're welcome, love. Thank you for marrying me and making me the luckiest bloke in the world. I am so happy I could just about burst at the seams." Soon they were in the air, flying to St. Andrews to start their honeymoon and their new life together.

A/N Wedding vows from the Book of Common Worship

Destiny – Jim Brickman