Today was the day.

Today Carla was going to be a Barlow again.

The whole family were excited for the couple. They had overcome a lot and worked through issues other couples wouldn't be able to.

"There she is" Johnny said as he entered the hotel room Carla was getting ready in.

"Hello, Johnny" Carla said, sitting at the table with a mirror positioned in front of her.

"How is everything going?" he asked.

"Exactly how it is supposed to go" Michelle piped in, giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"Although someone might miss it if they carry on like this" Kate said gesturing towards a sleeping Lily.

"If she sleeps she will be happy to walk down the aisle, so let her sleep" Carla said, admiring her daughter sleeping.

"How are you feeling?" Johnny asked, taking the free seat next to her.

Carla was sitting at the makeup table with a makeup artist placing her makeup on. Maria was in the background ready and waiting to do her hair.

"I am calm" Carla said taking a small sip of her champagne "Last time I was so nervous, but this time it just feels right"

"Good" Johnny smiled.

"How are the boys doing?" Carla asked knowing that Johnny just came from Peter's room.

"They are fine" Johnny pulled something out of his pocket.

"What's that?" Kate asked, noticing the small box.

Johnny shot Kate a look "It's a present from me" Johnny said, turning back to Carla, handing her the small box.

"I know Aiden would have loved to be here today so I had this made so he could be here in spirit"

"Johnny, you are going to make the bride cry" Carla said, taking the box and slowly opening it.

"It's a bracelet with Aiden's birthstone on it, along with a small A, so he can be here with you" Johnny told her.

Carla wiped a small tear from her eye "Johnny it's beautiful"

"I have a matching one for Lily to wear when she walks down with Kate" He told her.

He stood up and placed a kiss onto Carla's head "Happy wedding day love"

"Johnny, I don't know what to say"

"Here you go girls" he said "Of course I couldn't let you two walk down without one" Johnny handed Kate and Michelle a small box each and placed one last box on the table for Lily.

After making all the women emotional Johnny went downstairs to join everyone else to wait for Carla as he was walking her down the aisle.

"That was lovely" Carla said, talking to the girls.

"He is so sweet sometimes" Kate said wiping her tears "good job my makeup hasn't been done yet" The girls laughed in response.

Over in the boys room, Peter was just finishing up getting ready.

"Very smart" Peter said as Simon approached him.

"I second that" Adam said.

"Thanks but you look great dad" Simon said.

"I hope so, do you think she will want to marry me in this?" Peter asked.

"Of course" Simon replied.

Peter was looking out of the hotel room window when Adam approached him.

"How are you doing?" Adam asked him.

"I'm nervous, what if she changes her mind?" Peter replied.

"She is not going too, if she wasn't going to marry you, she wouldn't have got back together with you in the first place" Adam told him.

"I know, I just love her so much, she is my life" Peter sighed.

"Listen, you two are soul mates, not many people can work through the issues you two have" Adam said "So stop moping and enjoy your wedding day"

"Thanks" Peter said smiling at him "Let's go get married" Peter walked to the door confidently.

Over in the girls room, they were nearly ready.

Carla had her hair and makeup done and just needed to get into her dress. Kate and Michelle were dressed and ready.

Lily was awake and just finishing a snack, which made Maria's life easier as she was sitting still so Maria could put her hair up. "When she has finished that, Kate can you put her in her dress, Michelle can you help me with mine" the two women went into the bedroom to put her dress on.

A few minutes later, Carla reentered the room.

"Carla, you look beautiful" Kate said.

Carla had her hair half up, half down with light waves put through. Her makeup was subtle but stunning and the dress was amazing. The dress was satin and sophisticated, tight all the way down until it hit the floor and spread out. Although it had sleeves, you could still see the Aiden bracelet. The dress was off of the shoulder, smart but sexy.

"I'm going to say what I said in the dress shop, Peter is going to die when he sees you in that" Kate said.

"He will want to rip it off of you" Michelle laughed.

"Chelle, not in front of little ears" Carla said with a smile.

"Look at you baby" Carla said to Lily "You look beautiful"

All the bridesmaids were in a light dusty pink colour, Kate and Michelle's dresses had one shoulder strap which then wrapped around the waist. Lily's dress was perfect for a one year old, with white lace around the hem. She had her hair in a bun on the top of her head, as she had a lot of hair for a girl of her age.

"Are you ready?" Michelle asked her, whilst standing directly in front of her. Kate had Lily in her arms, waiting by the door.

Carla simply nodded.

"Lily, mummy is going to marry daddy" Carla said approaching her at the door, placing a kiss on Lily's cheek.

"Is someone ready to get married?" Johnny asked as he entered the room, ready to take her down.

"Yes" Carla responded, taking a deep breath.

Downstairs, in the wedding room, the guests were all sat. The chairs were all backed with white satin and laced with dusty pink flowers.

Peter's suit was smart and had a dusty pink flower in, with Simon's matching his.

Everyone was ready. This was the moment.

Peter stood to the sound of the music, with his best man beside him. The photographer rushed in to capture magical moments.

Michelle walked down first, smiling at everyone as she slowly walked. As she reached the end she heard the guests all say in unison "aww". She turned to see Lily walking down with Kate by her side.

Peter couldn't help but well up.

"Daddy" She said as she finally reached the end.

"Hello, beautiful" Peter said, smiling at his daughter. Kate smiled at Peter and scooped her up.

This was it. Peter turned away from the door. He needed to take in this moment.

Carla entered the room with Johnny on her arm. All the guests were in awe. Peter couldn't help but turn.

Carla smiled her beautiful smile at him, causing him to well up. He couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. She looked breathtaking.

As Carla reached the end, Johnny gave her a kiss on the cheek, shook Peter's hand and took his seat.

Peter took Carla in his hands "You look breathtaking" He said to her.

The priest marrying them said his part to start but allowed the couple to say their own vows.

Peter smiles at Carla before beginning his vows "Carla, my beautiful soulmate. That is how I would describe you when anyone asks, because I believe that's what we are, soulmates. Everyone knows that we are meant to be together. We have had our ups and downs, mostly due to me but today is about the future. We are going to be together until we are old and grey, we are going to raise our children to be outstanding people and we are going to share so much love. I simply wouldn't be me without you. When I look at you I see the amazing person you have become, you don't need me to look after you anymore but that is what I promise today, I will always be there to hold you close, help you and guide you, not that you need any of my guidance." causing a little chuckle from the guests. "I promise to look after you, and to love you for the rest of my life"

"Anyone who knows you knows that you have so much love to give and I am very grateful to be the man that receives it, Carla, I really am" Peter let out a tear as did Carla. "I love you Carla, always have and definitely always will"

Carla wiped a tear from his face and gave him a gentle smile before beginning her vows.

"Peter, as I stand here in front of you, I am giving you all that I am, this time there is no room for mistakes, this time it is just you and me until we are old. I promise today to be there when you need me, I promise to back you and be on your side always but most of all I promise to love you. I am yours Peter, always have been, always will be. I love the way you make me feel, I love the way you are with our daughter and Simon, I love the way you love me"

She smiled at him, before continuing "I love you Peter Barlow, and from today I am yours eternally"

The whole room was silent, all the guests feeling the emotion that flooded the room.

The priest took that as his cue, "I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may now kiss the bride"

Peter smiled excitedly at his wife, he pulled her in and kissed her passionately, like no one else was in the room.

Kate comically covered Lily's eyes, causing the Connor family to laugh. The music started playing for the couple to walk back down the aisle too, causing them to stop. Carla blushed and began walking down the aisle with her husband to the clapping of the guests.

Whilst alone for a minute, the couple took this time to cherish each other. The guests were all making their way into the hall for the reception.

"I am so happy, Mrs Barlow" Peter told her, "Today was the best day of my life"

"Mine too, baby," Carla said, kissing him.

The photographer captured this moment. He then called for the wedding party to make their way outside.

Peter took Lily from Kate "Look at my princess" he said "you look so beautiful, just like your mummy"

"You are so cheesy sometimes" Carla told him, placing a kiss on his cheek.

They all posed for some photos, family ones, and single ones, most of the happy couple.

Once the photographer was finished with them, the wedding party joined the guests in the reception for one great big celebration for the newly married Barlow family.

Everyone broke into applause as the newly married couple entered the room. They smiled at everyone and took their seats on the top table.

It was just them on a table, then the two tables next to the top tables were tables, one with the Connor's on and one with the Barlow's. Lily was with Kate as it was her job to look after her. The rest of the tables were organised by Carla.

After everyone was settled, speeches began.

"Can I have everyone's attention please?" Johnny said, standing up.

Once the room was silent Johnny began. "I didn't really know where to start when writing this speech, I have known Carla all her life and although I have only been her dad for a few short years, I have loved her, her whole life. I always tried to look out for her, but less of the past. Carla, I am so happy you are happy. That is all a father wants for his daughter. You have given me a beautiful gift by letting me be in your life and giving me my granddaughter. Peter, has made me feel nothing but comfortable with the fact that he looks after you both the way you deserve. So please help me to toast the bride and groom, raise your glasses to Mr and Mrs Barlow"

Everyone raised their glasses and together said "Mr and Mrs Barlow." Carla blew Johnny a kiss to say thank you.

Next up was Simon, as best man.

"Right, this is the first time I have made a speech so please be kind to me" Simon said facing the crowd.

"I didn't like Carla when she first came on the scene" he started, causing everyone to laugh "no I didn't, I used to call her all sorts of names to her face and behind her back. I even drew her as a monster once" Simon chuckled to himself, looking at Carla who smiled in return. Peter looked a bit unsure of how this was going to go, took Carla's hand and gave it a kiss.

"I didn't want her around and I didn't like her with my dad, but now I am all grown up I realized that my dad would be forever empty inside without Carla by his side. She has completed our family by adding Lily to it, I see the way my dad looks at her and how much he loves her. My dad is a difficult man to live with, sorry dad" Simon paused looking at Peter.

Peter nodded and smiled and caused Simon to continue "He is, he comes with all sorts of difficult things to deal with, but Carla you deal with them all not because you have to but because you want too and that is what makes you amazing"

"Carla I love you and I love how happy you make my dad, finally he is complete" Simon smiled at the pair of them. "Thank you"

The room filled with applause. Peter winked at Simon. Carla rose from her seat and made her way to Simon. She pulled him in for a hug.

"Thank you" She whispered in his ear.

Simon sat back at his table. Ken said "well done Simon, that was lovely"

The last one to say a speech was Peter.

"Well firstly we want to thank you for coming and celebrating our special day with us. I know everyone here knows our history and I won't go into it but I love this woman so much and I am so happy that she said yes to marrying me again. So, Carla, thank you very much, and I can't wait to get you upstairs later" Peter said, winking at Carla.

"Don't need to hear that, dad" Simon shouted out.

"Yeah a father doesn't need to hear that either" Johnny shouted out.

"Enjoy the party everyone" Peter said, placing a kiss on Carla's lips.

"I can't believe you just said that to everyone," Carla said to him.

"It is so true though" Peter whispered in her ear, placing a hand on her thigh.

Carla smiled placing her hand on top of his "show some self control Mr Barlow"

"I can't when you look like that" He replied.

The couple wanted to take in every moment of this day. So far it had been the best day of their lives.