Lorelai pinned the veil in Rory's hair and then stood next to her, both of them studying their reflections in the mirror. Rory's hair was in a simple low chignon and her makeup was light and natural, highlighting her natural beauty.
"You look beautiful, Sweets," Lorelai whispered with teary eyes. Rory smiled and took deep breaths, trying to avoid messing up her makeup by getting too emotional.
"Thanks, Mom. I'm so grateful that you guys are here. I wanted to do it this way - quiet and intimate - but I can't imagine getting married without you and Dad."
"No, that wouldn't work at all," Lorelai agreed. "I mean, who would give you the wedding night "you just have to suck it up and do your wifely duty" talk," she joked, and Rory started laughing.
"I think you can skip the talk, Mom," Rory deadpanned. "I'll manage without your helpful tips."
"Are you sure, Kiddo? I mean, your dad loves it when I -"
"Stop!" Rory yelled and Lorelai started laughing hysterically.
"Maybe your dad needs to have the fatherly talk with Logan then, since his dad isn't here and he likes Chris better anyway? Although I'm not sure your dad could stomach telling Logan how to deflower his baby girl."
"Ew, Mom! Stop it! And that ship has long since sailed, and you know it," Rory shot back, sticking her tongue out at her mom.
Just then there was a knock on the door. Chris stuck his head in the door and took a deep breath when he saw Rory standing there in her wedding dress.
"You look absolutely stunning, Ror," he whispered as he walked toward the two women. "I can't believe I'm about to give my little girl away. Are you sure about this?"
Rory nodded and hugged her dad. "I'm absolutely certain, Dad. I love him more than anything, and I know it's right."
"Then I believe this is for you," Chris said as he pulled a jewelry box out of his pocket.
Rory took the box and opened it to find a beautiful white gold bracelet with blue sapphires. "It's beautiful," Rory whispered.
"Your mom wore that on the day we got married," Chris explained.
"And we'd like for you to wear it on yours," Lorelai added. She took the bracelet out of the box and placed it on Rory's wrist.
"And now, these are from your husband-to-be," Chris said as he produced another box from his pocket.
Rory opened the box and saw the stunning necklace and earring set that matched her engagement and wedding rings. "Oh!" she exclaimed. "I can't believe that he got this for me."
"I can, Sweets. That man adores you," Lorelai replied.
"She's right, I wouldn't give you away to him if he didn't," Chris agreed.
"And you gave him his gift, right?" Rory asked as she put on her new jewelry.
"Yes, he loved his watch. Now, I believe it's time. Are you ready?" Chris asked.
"Wait! Last-minute check," Lorelai interjected. "Something old is your shoes, something new is your dress, something borrowed and blue is the bracelet. Alright, you're good."
"Then yes, I'm ready. Let's go get me married!" Rory exclaimed excitedly.
"I'll see you out there, Kiddo," Lorelai said before excusing herself from the room.
"Last chance to run," Chris offered when he and Rory were alone. "You could stay my baby forever."
"I'll always be your baby, but the only place I'm running is to my groom," Rory giggled.
"Then let's go before I change my mind."
Rory picked up her bouquet and laced her arm through her dad's as they walked out of the private room where she'd gotten ready. They walked out the doors and onto the rooftop garden at Coq d'Argent where the wedding ceremony would take place with the sun setting over the London horizon. She looked across the roof to where their friends and family were standing in a circle around the simple lighted arch that had been decorated with beautiful summer flowers. They had decided to wed while surrounded by the friends and family that they had invited to share in their special day. She smiled when she got the first glimpse of Logan. He looked so handsome and she couldn't wait to meet him under the arch.
Logan saw Rory walk out onto the roof and his breath caught in his throat. She looked so stunning, and he suddenly found his eyes watering as he watched her approach. His friends were all around him, but all he could see was his bride getting closer to him. He took a deep breath as Chris placed Rory's hand in his, and he couldn't help but lean forward and kiss her on the forehead.
"You look...there aren't even words," he choked out.
"You look quite handsome yourself," she whispered.
They joined hands and turned toward the justice of the peace to begin their simple ceremony.
"Friends and family, we are here this evening to witness the marriage of Logan and Rory. You have been invited here tonight because you are their closest friends and biggest encouragers. By witnessing their marriage vows, you are also committing to support them as they enter into matrimony."
He turned his attention toward the couple. "Logan and Rory, do you both come here freely and willingly to join your lives together in marriage?"
"We do," they answered certainly.
"Then I will ask that you make your vows to one another. Logan, you may begin."
Logan cleared his throat and entwined their fingers. "Rory, I never saw myself willingly standing here getting married. I thought for certain that I was destined to follow in my parents' footsteps and have a huge society wedding to someone who I could barely stand. When I met you that night at your grandparents' house I was still an eternal bachelor, but you captured my attention within minutes. I was in awe of the amazing woman who handled our families so well. I agreed that night to spend more time with you, and I quickly realized that you would change my entire life. You have made me a better man, Rory - a man who works hard for what he wants rather than just taking what's handed to him, and a man who wants nothing more than to spend the rest of his life in love with you. Rory, I promise to hold your hand for the rest of our lives as you stand next to me, my equal in all things. I promise to remember that I am fighting with you on my side, not fighting against you. I promise that I will always put you and our family above work any other less important things. I promise that I will help you to achieve all of your dreams and won't try to change you into what society expects of you. I will spend the rest of my life loving you and will be faithful to you - to us - because you are my other half. These are my vows to you," Logan said emotionally. He paused to slide the ring on her finger. "Rory, with this ring I thee wed."
Rory smiled and wiped a tear off of Logan's cheek. "Logan, I love you more than I could begin to tell you. When I first met you I was determined not to fall for your charms. I was so surprised when you weren't some charming playboy - you were just you. I fell in love with you little by little as you made me part of your life. You have treated me with such tenderness, respect, and love. I knew that you were the one for me when I thought about my future children and realized that you are the kind of man I would want for my daughter. Logan, I take your hand today and I offer you all of me. I vow to always be your biggest cheerleader and your most honest advisor, I will be in your corner every day of our lives. I will always be honest with you and will consider your wants and needs as equal with my own. I promise to remember that our arguments aren't fights to be won, but struggles to be shared. I will love you fiercely and without reservation, just as you love me. Today, I declare in front of family and friends that you are the only man I will love and share myself with for the rest of my life. I make these promises to you joyfully and freely. I love you." Rory then slid the ring onto Logan's finger. "Logan, with this ring I thee wed."
"I love you, Ace," Logan whispered emotionally. He leaned forward and caressed Rory's face and kissed her tenderly.
"It's almost time for that," the justice of the peace teased, and everyone laughed. "Logan and Rory, you have made your promises to each other and have exchanged rings. By doing so, you have expressed your desire to be husband and wife. Remember this day during the good times and the bad times. And now, by the power vested in me, I pronounce you husband and wife. Logan, you may kiss your bride."
Logan took Rory into his arms and kissed her soundly as he dipped her while their friends and family cheered around them. "I love you, Mrs. Huntzberger," he whispered when he stood her back up.
"And I love you, my husband."