"The Weight of Love"
Half an hour later, the ceremony was finally about to begin. Logan was about to make his way to the front, where he would wait with Finn and Colin, to once again make Rory his wife.
Back in one of the rooms of the inn, Lorelai was helping her daughter add the finishing touches of her wedding day ensemble.
"Ok, dress is on and looks amazing."
"Check."
"Shoes are securely on your feet, so that you won't trip and fall, oh what an entrance that would be." laughed Lorelai.
"Check."
"Ummm… you have your something old, new, borrowed and blue?"
"Yes, my something old and borrowed is Grandma's tiara."
"The dress and the baby count as my something new." laughed Rory.
"Oh, God, I don't have anything blue."
"Mom, I don't have anything blue."
"Ok, relax." said Emily as she walked back into the room.
"We have something blue for you." she said, smiling at her daughter and granddaughter.
"What is it?" asked Rory.
"This is a sapphire bracelet that was Gran's, she would have wanted you to have it."
"Thank you Grandma."
"You're very welcome sweet heart."
"I wish Gran was here, I miss her, I know that Grandpa does too" stated Rory.
"I wish she was here too." said Lorelai.
"But hey, she is here, she's here when we remember her, right?" asked Lorelai.
"Right." all three said.
"Ok, let's go get you married." said Emily.
With that they headed for the door, but Rory stopped and turned back around to face the two women.
"I love you, both, so much."
"We love you too, so much." they said in unison, as Rory enveloped them in a hug.
Finally, Rory walked towards the stairs where she was met by Lane, her best friend since Kindergarten.
"Can I say my peace now?" Lane asked her best friend.
"Sure, I think you've earned it."
"I'm so happy for you."
"Now, I know that you were really mad when we were all butting in, sticking our noses in where maybe they didn't belong, but we all did it out of love."
"I know you just wanted what was best for me, and you knew that it was Logan." responded Rory.
"I can't believe you're getting married, oh God, I always knew you'd be the first."
"Really, I didn't." was Rory's reply.
"Of course it would be you, I knew that someday, some guy would turn around and realize that you were the one for him."
"I knew for sure, the first time I saw you and Logan together, I knew that he was the one."
"Well, Lane, I'm so glad that you were right."
"Me too."
"Ok, I just want you to know, before you walk down those stairs to become his that you have been the best friend a girl could ever ask for and that I love you lots."
"Dido." was Rory's reply as she stood to face her other bridesmaid; Paris, Stephanie and Logan's sister Honor.
"Gilmore, if he ever hurts you, I'll kill him!" Paris stated with a stern look on her face. Rory just laughed, because that was her Paris.
"If he ever gives you any crap, call me, I can handle him." said Honor.
"Just be happy Rory." all four agreed.
"Look at what you are all doing to me today." responded Rory wiping away a handful of tears.
"Hormones." Paris said.
The four headed down the aisle, as Rory turned to both of her parents for reassurance and took both of them by the arm to lead her down the aisle.
Being a non-traditional couple, Rory and Logan had decided that Jesscia Simpson's song "Be" would be the perfect song for her to walk down the aisle to. Yes, normally the duo would make funny of Jessica Simpson, but this song just seemed to have the perfect rhythm and tone.
Neither one of them was nervous; they just couldn't wait to once again become husband and wife. As soon as Rory started down the aisle, it was as if no one else was in the room; she and Logan locked eyes, smiled at one another and waited to be united as one.
When they reached him, Rory kissed both of her parents and took Logan's hand. Once again he gave her a reassuring squeeze. Then Rev. Nickels (Remember Paris said "is he like Dr. Feelgood?" in season 2) began…
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here together today to unite these two as husband and wife."
"Who presents this woman?"
"We do." answered Lorelai, Christopher, Luke, Richard, Emily, Lane and Paris, which prompted a laugh from the audience.
"If there might be anyone who does not feel that this marriage fits, speak now or forever hold your peace."
And with that the fireworks began; Mitchum Huntzberger stood and announced Armageddon.
"This marriage is ridiculous!" stated Mitchum.
"Dad, please don't do this." begged Logan.
"No, you will listen to me Logan."
"I am your father, I know what is best for you and this is not it."
"You are to run a multimillion empire, this girl and her baby are not going to help you rise to the top where you belong, they will just hold you back."
"Your grandfather and I have worked too hard to build this empire, we built it up for you, but I will be damned if I am going to hand it over to you, so you can destroy it." screamed Mitchum.
"Then don't Dad, if I'm so unworthy, such a disappointment, than don't hand the company over to me."
"What!" asked a stunned Mitchum and Shira.
"You heard me, find somebody else to bully around and do your dirty work than."
"I love Rory, and she and our daughter will never hold me back, they bring me up."
Very calmly Logan looked his father in the eye and said,
"Now as you can see, we are trying to get married, so stay if your going to keep quiet and be supportive and happy for us, otherwise don't let the door hit you on the way out."
"You're making the biggest mistake of your life, you'll see, but I am not going to sit here and watch you throw your life, your destiny out the window."
"Then don't dad."
"Leave, and we'll send you a card at Christmas, maybe we'll include a picture of your grandchild."
And with that Logan's parents exited the scene and the wedding continued.
Both of them being writers, Rory and Logan expressed self-penned vows to each other.
Logan: "Not too long ago we stood up in front of our family and friends and each other like this. So much has happened in this past year, you happened to me Rory. You changed me, you made me happier, better, I am a better person because I have you. I promise you today that I will always love, honor and respect you."
Rory: Logan, I have known a lot of men in my life and as you know I have allowed quite a few into my heart. But never had I ever met anyone quite like you; cocky, overly confident, ready for anything, a real bad boy. Never would I have thought that I would end up with you. Over the past year I have seen a complete and total metamorphosis take place within you. That bad boy exterior faded and I got to see and know and love you for you; your compassion, your heart, your needs, you hopes and dreams. Thank you, Logan, for allowing your heart to choose me. I love you.
We will grow old together
Even for worse or better
Nothing will ever keep us apart
"And with that I declare that you be man and wife. You may now kiss your bride."
As soon as Logan heard those words he swept Rory up in a kiss and dipped her backwards. A roar of applause rang from the audience.