When I woke up today I looked beside saw Ana. I cannot believe that she said yes. Our parents will be here soon, so I need to get her up so we can get a move on. We are meeting with the wedding planner here at 12:00. Ana and I are going to have our parents watch the twins while Taylor, Gail, Ana, and I go plan the wedding. Ana wants Gail to be her maid of honor while Taylor is going to be one of my groomsmen. Elliott is the best man and Mia is a bridesmaid. Alex is the flower girl and Adam is the ring bearer. As we are finishing breakfast, we heard a knock at the door.
Always on guard, Taylor got up and answered it. Both sets of parents, Mia, and Elliot came in. We introduced Alex and Adam to them. When asked if they would watch the kids while we went to see the wedding planner, they were agreeable, saying that would be a good time to get acquainted with each other. Jason, Gail, Ana, and I left. When we got downstairs, we met with our planner. When she saw us she said" Hi my name is Cara."
I then said" My name is Christian and this is Ana."
She led us to a room and we all sat down. She then said,"The only day we have open is Friday. Is that ok?"
Ana and I looked at her and then I said, "Yes, that is perfect. We are leaving for the beach on Saturday so that will work."
She continued, "Okay. The only place we have free for that day is Disney's Wedding Pavilion. Will that be okay?"
Ana looks at her and says, "Yes, it's been my dream to get married there."
"Good. We have a 10:00 am or 12:00 pm."
We all say together, "10:00 am."
She looks at all of us and says, "Okay. The next thing is a package. We have the Brilliance Package, the Atmosphere Package, and the Jubilee Package."
I look at Ana and then she asks, "What comes with the Atmosphere package?"
"With the Atmosphere package you get Chiffon swagging down both sides of the aisle, a white aisle runner with, 'And They Lived Happily Ever After', in text color of your choice, Rose petals sprinkled down the sides of the aisle, and Rose petals or bubbles for exit photo, and Cookies or Rice Krispy treats for favors.
Ana looks at me and I shake my head. "Okay, we want that one. The text color we want for the runner is Coral. The colors for the wedding are Coral, Light Pink, and Light Green."
The planner smiles and then says, Okay. Next is the flowers. We have a Garden Clutch Bouquet that comes with roses, carnations, and hydrangeas. You can them in that those colors."
Ana then says "Okay. I want the roses to be in the coral, the carnations in the light pink, and the hydrangeas in the light green. I also want the bridesmaid and maid of honor's flowers in the same colors."
Nodding and smiling, the planner then said, "Okay, what about the boutonnieres and the flower petals for the flower girl?"
"The same."
"Fine! The next thing is floral accents. Do you want one?"
Ana looks at me, smiles, and she says, "Yes, if you have a butterfly. I love butterflies."
"Yes, we have a butterfly one. Next is the Flower Girl Basket and the Ring Bearer Pillow. How many do you need?"
"We need one Flower Girl Basket and one Ring Bearer Pillow."
"Okay. We have the Sand or Unity Candle for uniting the two families into one."
Answering, Ana said, "The Sand will be wonderful. The colors I want for the sand are light pink and light green."
"Okay. The next thing is pictures. With the package you choose you get one professional wedding photographer, up to 2 hours of photo coverage, 20-print, reversible, 6x9 Jasmine album with your choice of prints, Website posting of images, and Proof disc of images or USB, for viewing only. For extra you can upgrade the album to a 30-print one."
I speak up, "Let's do the upgrade. Can we also get albums for the rest of the family, too?"
"Yes, you can. You can get a minnie 8x8 book with either 30 of 40 prints, or you can also upgrade to 2 photographers with a 40-print album." Ana says, "Let's do the 2 photographers with the 40-print book and do 4 of the mini 8x8 40-print books."
She then said, "Okay. We offer gallery wraps and portage sessions too."
I look at Ana and Taylor and say, "Let's do both. What sizes do they come in because I am wanting ones of Taylor and Ana, and me with my brother and sister. Then I want one of me and Ana, with our son and daughter."
Making her notes, the planner adds, "They come in sizes up to a 24"x36."
"Let's do one 24x36 of Ana, me, and the kids. Then, let's do two 24x24s. One of them of Taylor and Ana, and the other of me with my brother and sister. Then for the portrait session, let's do the magic kingdom." I look over at Ana and she nods in agreement. I knew she would like that.
The planner than said, "The next thing is music. You already get an organist for the ceremony and after that, you get a violinist. You can add on to that if you want. Also, if you want, you can add Characters for after the wedding.
I look at Ana for her thoughts and then she asks, "Can we have all of them or is there certain amount?"
"You can have only two."
"I want Mickey and Minnie. The kids will love that. What do you think, Christian?"
Taking her hand, I smile, "Perfect!"
Moving on, the planner produces several photographs that she slide in front of us. "Okay, now the cake. We have one that is called Roses and drapes that come in pink."
Ana looks at her and says,"Is that a 2 tier?"
"Yes."
Ana looks at me and then says, "Okay, we want that one in Pink. Can you put pink roses on the top of the cake?"
"Yes."
"We'll take it then."
The planner made her notes. "Now, onto the drinks. I know you said you have kids and I can tell you are pregnant with another one so, what I think will be best is 4 bottles of our Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cider. You can always add other drinks."
"We would like that but we just want the one drink. "
That's easy. For the transportation you get a limo. You can add another one if you want."
"Do you have Cinderella's carriage?" Ana asked.
"Yes, of course. Do you want that for you and the kids?"
"Yes, I would love it and I know the kids would, too."
She smiles and nods. "Okay, we have it planned for September 15th at 10:00 in the morning. Now the bride and her party will be able to go and choose their dresses and the groom and his party will be able to choose their tuxes."
As we got up we thanked her and she wished us luck. I called mom and asked her to send down Elliot and Mia, as they needed to choose their outfits. When they got down, we all went our different ways.
APOV
As we left Christian, Jason, and Elliot, I thought to myself, "Wow! I am getting married."
Gail looked at me and said, "You ok, Ana?"
"Yes. I'm just thinking about how lucky I am. I have 2 wonderful kids with a third one on the way. A wonderful man that I am about to call my husband. A wonderful family that supports me. I could not ask for more."
When we got to the dress shop where we were getting our dresses I saw one that I really liked. It was a one shoulder floor length gown. I asked if they had it in light pink and light green. They did so I had Mia try on the light pink, while I had Gail try on the light green. When they came out, I looked at them and said, "I love them."
As we got them, I looked for Alex's and found it. It is a floor length satin dress featuring a gathered skirt, sweep train, and a delicate, sheer yoke. I got it in white. Then, it was my turn. I found the perfect one - a Cinderella gown. It is a Fit and Flair with a Sweetheart neckline and a Natural Waistline. It is embroidered with a lace overlay, and embellished with rhinestones, pearls, and silver beading. My veil matches my dress and I love it. After we got all the dresses, we started to look at jewelry. We got necklaces and earrings for Mia, Gail, and Alex. Then we looked at the shoes. For Gail, we chose a flat sandal in white. For Mia, we chose a simple white heel with a bow on them, and for me, I got a pair of white lace boots with a small heel. All of the shoes are Louboutin's. While they got their shoes, I went and got a dress that I could wear after. It is a white lace dress. I also got shoes to match. When we got everything we left to meet up with the guys.
After spending 2 hours planning the wedding and getting everything for it, I was ready to take a nap. That was not going to happen because, as soon as we got in the room, everyone was ready to go to Disney Springs. Disney Springs is all about shopping. While there, Christian and I plan on going off on our own, and find our wedding rings. That is the last thing to be done.
When we got there we split up and we told them to meet us in 2 hours at Planet Hollywood for dinner. Grace and Carrick have the kids, so Christian and I could do what we want. While on our way to get our rings, I saw the Uggs store. Christian and I went in and looked around. I found me and Alex a pair. The pair I got for me are black with 2 bows and the pair for Alex are pink with 2 bows. When we got them I put my pair on and had Grace meet me with Alex. Alex got excited and asked if she could wear hers, too. When we said gave her our approval, she put them on, thanked us, and went on with Grace. Finally, we made it to our destination, Something Silver, to get our rings. We got the rings, then we left. Since we had time to waste, we went to Vera Bradley. I have always wanted a bag from there. Just as soon as we enter the store, I see the one I want. It is a purple backpack that I could use for the baby. I got it and the matching hipster crossbody bag. They had a travel set in the same color. I told Christian I did not need it, but he would not listen to me. with all of the stuff we bought we had it delivered to the room. Only thing I kept with me is my backpack.
It was time to meet up with the family to eat. When we got there, I saw that everyone was here. We got seated. I looked at the menu then at Jason who is looking at me. "Hey, Ana, they got our burger."
I started to laugh and Christian looked at Jason and I and said, "Do I want to know what you guys are talking about?"
Dad then says,"I know what they are talking about. One summer we went out to California. While we were there we, met Guy Fieri and he made this burger for them."
"It is the best burger. Every time we would go back, he would make it for us. Jason said what he did because it is a shocker that they have it."
"Which one is it baby?"
"Bacon, Mac and cheese burger. I swear I could eat 5 of them. They are the best."
"What is it baby?", Christian asks after noticing me staring longing at the menu.
"Nothing. I'm just dreaming about a shake. It's nothing. I have just been wanting a chocolate shake again."
Jason speaks up, "Do I need to get you a Butterfinger for that shake?"
"No. They got the chocolate shake I want, but I can wait."
Placing his hand on mine, Christian then looks at me and says, "Which one is it baby? If you want it, get it. No one is stopping you."
"It is called the Chocolate Comet."
"Okay, get it. You've been craving chocolate, so get it."
After we all ordered I asked Christian,"Can we go to Ghirardelli after this? They have the best chocolate in the world and I want some."
"Okay, baby, we will."
Christian paid our dinner tab and then asked his mom and dad to take the kids back to the room. Shopping seemed to have done the rest in so they were going back, too, so it would be just Christian and I. Before we went to Ghirardelli… we went to Levi's. When we got there I saw a Seahawks jean jacket I wanted so Christian got me and him matching ones. He then went and bought me some more jeans and three more jean jackets. When we came to the kids section, we found Alex and Adam a few jean jackets so we got them for them, and then we found Emma some cute little outfits. One that I really liked was a jean shirt with black and white leggings. Finishing up there, we left there and went on to Havaianas where I found some princess flip flops for me. I just had to get them all, so Christian got them for me. I then found the same set for Alex. Christian found some Marvel ones for himself and Adam.
About this time I started to feel tired so Christian asked if I just wanted to go get my chocolate and go back to the room. I gratefully nod my head, "yes", and we go to Ghirardelli. I was so happy when we walked through their door. We end up getting the regular milk chocolate, milk chocolate with caramel, milk chocolate with raspberry, and mint chocolate. I even got a milk chocolate with blueberry. Then we both got a milkshake to take with us.
When we got back to the rooms, Gail and Jason were up waiting for us. When they saw all the bags, they knew we also went shopping. I told him I got all my chocolate and a couple new ones. He looked at me and said, "That's good, sis."
"You need to go to the Levi's store. Christian and I found us Seahawks jackets. I want to go back and see if they have any Mariners jackets and shirts." I ask if we can we go tomorrow to look with Jason and Gail.
"Sure, baby, we can go before lunch. The grandparents want the kids so the four of us can do that."
He then looks at Jason and Gail and said,"If you want to."
"We would love to."
We all say our "good nights" and go to bed. The next day was going to be a blast.
CPOV:
When I wake the next morning I remember that Ana and I are going out with Taylor and Gail today. We are planning on going back to the Levi's store. I sure love that store. I'm also sure we will be going to lunch with them. I make a mental note to ask Ana where she wants to go for lunch. Finally, we are up and ready. I am so happy that in 2 days I will be married to the love of my life. We all meet out in the livingroom of the villa. I notice that Ana is carrying her new Vera Bradley Crossbody bag and still wearing her Uggs. I text mom and tell her we were going out with Taylor and Gail and would have our phones with us. Then I ask her and dad to meet us at Hollywood Studios for dinner. Ana texts her dad and told him the same thing. And we start our adventure.
We go straight to the Levi's store where Taylor and Gail look for the Seahawks jackets while Ana and I for Mariners jackets and shirts. After finding what we all are looking for, we meet up by the ash registers. We all got a jean jacket for both teams and sweatshirts for the Mariners. We pay for our items and then continue on.
Ana wants to look at more shoes, so this time we head to one called Sperry. She said she wants to get her and Alex a pair. Gail had also said she wanted a pair. Taylor and I both ended up getting a pair, too. I have to say they are so cool looking. Ana ended up with a pair of sandals, flip-flops, boat shoes, and a pair of wedges. Gail's was the same. Alex and Adam ended up with a pair of boat shoes and sneakers, each. I go with the boat shoes and oxfords. Taylor the same. We then sent these back to the room. Our next stop is the Spice and Tea Exchange. I have to say I love this store. Their selection of teas and spices is mind boggling. We got so many teas that I wonder what we will do with all of them. One of the teas we got it is a cranberry apple tart herbal tea. It smells so good I cannot wait to try it.
Our next stop is Art of Shaving. Ana wants to get me and Taylor some new shaving gear. All I have to say is, my girl is the best. She got both of us 4 new kits each. Normally, I would not be caught dead wearing lemon or lavender but for my girl, I will. Taylor is the same way. She got us Lemon, Lavender, Sandalwood, and, Ocean Kelp. All are full kits.
We proceed on to Crystal Arts. Ana saw a Beauty and the Beast figure that she wanted so, I got it for her. Then she saw a Mickey and Minnie Wedding Laser cub that we ended up getting, too.
Ana said she need some sunglasses so, we went to Sunglass Icon. She got 2 pairs of Ray-Bans, 2 pairs of Burberry, and 3 pairs of Prada. I ended up with 2 pairs of Ray-Bans along with 2 pairs of the Burberry. Alex and Adam also got 2 pairs of Ray-Bans each. When we left there Ana and I were wearing a pair of our Ray-Bans. On to Savannah Bee Company we go and I ended up getting Ana and Gail some gift sets from there. As Ana gave me and Taylor the saving kits, I got them some stuff too. We also ended up getting Alex some. I even got Emma a set. I also got all three of them a lip balm set, too.
Ana is getting hungry so we go to the Rain Forest Café, Ana's and Gail's choice. We were immediately seated. Looking at the menu, I asked Ana what she wanted. She said,"I want the rainforest burger with bacon and fries. To drink, I want a Chocolate milkshake. "
Why does it not surprise me that she wants her cravings? She is pregnant so, what she wants, she will get. We place our orders and pleasantly chat while waiting, and Ana said that she wanted to go to Sephora so, that is where we go after we finish lunch.
Turns out, Sephora is a makeup store. We looked around and Ana found what she was looking. She even got me some men's skin care items. Did I say I love this girl? From there we went to Zara. She wanted to get Emma some clothes, so we did. We ended up with a bunch, but the one thing that Ana really loved was the jean Jacket. She made sure Adam and Alex wasn't left out. When we left there, I wanted to get my girl some clothes, so we went to Superdry. There we got her 4 maxi dresses, 2 strapless dresses, 13 bodycon dresses, 3 leather jackets, 2 pairs of leather boots, and 2 pairs of wedge sandals. I ended up with 3 leather jackets and 2 pairs of leather boots. My girl sure loves her all agreed that it was time to make our way back to the villa. After putting our purchases away, Ana laid down, propped her feet up on pillows, and took a nap before we met the family for dinner.
As I walk down the aisle, I can't help but smile. Finally, we're facing each other, our hands joined, and we APOV:
Wow! Today I am getting married to the love of my life. Christian was mad as he had to stay with his mom and dad last night, but we would be seeing each other soon. I wish 10:00 would hurry up so I can be married to Christian. Emma has been doing flips all morning. I think she is just as excited as I am. My dad comes out and says, "Are you ready, baby girl?"
"Yes." My voice is shaking from nerves.
start. I say my vows to him, and then he says his vows to me. When they say, "You can kiss the bride." He does with so much passion, I am breathless.
After the pictures were taken, congratulations and best wishes said, I changed into street clothes, and we had a small reception, we went to our room. It is so unreal that I am now married, that I am married to a wonderful man like Christian, that I am now Mrs. Christian Trevelyan Grey.