In the stables of the palace, Kristoff was spending his last moments as a bachelor with his loyal reindeer as he finished preparing for his wedding ceremony. Kristoff was dressed in a cobalt blue tailcoat with scarlet trim and a white silk sash over his shoulder. He had never worn anything so formal before and he wasn't entirely comfortable. The stiff standing collar was particularly bothersome. It was so tight that at first Kristoff though it would choke him. He had managed to adjust it so that it was tolerable, at least for one day, but he still didn't care for it. He knew it would make Anna happy though, and perhaps if he looked the part of a prince it would cut down on the looks of disapproval from her sister.
It wasn't that Kristoff thought that Elsa didn't like him at all. The queen had never said anything to him that would make him believe she had a problem with him, nor had Anna admitted that Elsa had said anything like that to her. And, after all, Elsa had given them her blessing to marry. Still, Kristoff always felt like Elsa was simply tolerating him for Anna's sake, and that no matter what he did, and no matter how happy Anna was, Elsa would never fully accept him. He kept trying to forge a connection with Elsa, but nothing ever seemed to work. The best reactions he ever received were forced smiles and polite but slightly condescending comments. He appreciated that she did seem to be making an effort, but he still couldn't ignore the way she rolled her eyes when she thought he wouldn't notice. He hoped that the wedding would improve their relationship, even though he knew it was probably too much to wish for.
"Well, Sven, how do I look?" Kristoff asked the reindeer.
Sven responded with an unimpressed snort.
"Yeah, I know it's not really me," Kristoff said, "but do you think it will impress the ice queen?"
"She doesn't like to be called that," Kristoff said in Sven's voice.
"Oh, right, she's the snow queen," Kristoff corrected himself with a hint of sarcasm. "That's totally different."
"And you wonder why she doesn't like you," Kristoff replied as Sven.
"You know what, Sven? You're right," Kristoff said. "I really should have a better attitude. So, I'm going to work on that, for Anna." He looked down at his outfit and then back at Sven. "Anna will like the suit, right?"
Sven gave Kristoff another dismissive snort.
"Come on, buddy, don't be like that," said Kristoff.
"But I want to go to the wedding," Kristoff said as Sven.
"I know, and I wish you could be there too," Kristoff replied, "but we've talked about this. There isn't room in the chapel for a reindeer. Besides, you're going with us to the troll ceremony, and we both know that's the one that really counts."
"Yeah, I guess," Kristoff voiced Sven with a dejected tone.
"Aw, cheer up," Kristoff said, producing a carrot from his pocket. "Look what I brought for you."
Kristoff took a bite of the carrot before giving the rest to the eager reindeer. He had promised Anna that when he shared carrots with Sven he would take the first bite himself. Kristoff noticed that Kai had appeared at the open doorway.
"It's time," Kai said with a smile.
"Well, this is it," Kristoff said to Sven. "Wish me luck."
"Good luck!" Kristoff said in Sven's voice.
Kristoff followed Kai into the courtyard, which was filled with a huge crowd of tourists and townspeople. Kristoff had never seen so many people in one place. He figured there were easily hundreds and possibly thousands of people there. It suddenly struck Kristoff that all of those people were there for his wedding, and he felt overwhelmed. He reminded himself that they had probably actually come because it was Anna's wedding, but it was still his wedding too. He sheepishly waved to the crowd and the people cheered.
Kai held the door of the chapel open for Kristoff. As he stepped inside, Kristoff could hear the choir singing. He paused at the back of the chapel and looked at the assembled dignitaries and other invited guests. They had yet to notice Kristoff's presence as they talked among themselves. Kristoff realized he didn't really know anyone there. The only family he had were Sven and the trolls who rarely left their valley, so everyone at this ceremony had been invited by Anna and Elsa. He saw a few people he had met before, but he didn't know any of them very well. Even with so many people around, in that moment Kristoff felt very alone.
"Go on," Kai said, urging Kristoff forward.
Kristoff took a deep breath and started walking down the aisle toward the altar. The guests noticed him and stood up. The people on either side of the aisle greeted him, reaching out to shake his hand. Those he hadn't met tried to introduce themselves, but Kristoff knew he was seeing too many new faces too quickly for him to be able to remember anyone's name. Some of them tried to make small talk with him, but Kristoff never knew what to say. He was a simple ice harvester; he didn't have anything in common with these leaders and diplomats. Yet, here he was, about to marry a princess and become a part of their world forever. He slowly worked his way up the aisle, telling people it was nice to meet them and thanking them for coming. He was relieved to finally reach the altar where the bishop was waiting. He took his place and looked back out over the assembled guests, who had again taken their seats.
"I have to admit," Kristoff whispered to the bishop, "I'm suddenly feeling very nervous."
"There's nothing to worry about," the bishop replied. "You're going to be just fine."
Kristoff noticed that Queen Elsa had appeared in the doorway at the back of the chapel. Kai announced her arrival and the choir began singing a processional song. All of the guests abruptly stood, almost in unison. As Elsa walked down the aisle, the guests bowed to her in silence. Though Kristoff didn't notice, Elsa could hear some of the guests whispering behind her after she had passed. Elsa couldn't make out any of the words, but she was convinced that they were talking about the fact that her younger sister was getting married while Elsa herself remained unwed. Elsa took her place at the front of the chapel, and she and Kristoff stood silently while they waited for Anna. Kristoff found the moment to be particularly awkward, especially as Olaf enthusiastically bounded down the aisle carrying the rings, to the astonishment of many of the guests, who had not expected to encounter a living snowman.
The awkward moment passed for Kristoff when Anna entered the chapel. As he watched Kai escort her down the aisle, Kristoff couldn't believe how incredibly beautiful she looked in her wedding gown. Their eyes met and her smile broadened with excitement. All of Kristoff's fears and doubts and apprehensions melted away, and all he could think about was Anna and how much he loved her. Up until that moment, Kristoff had thought of the chapel wedding ceremony as a mere formality that he simply had to get through, but now, all of a sudden, there was nowhere else he would rather be and nothing else he would rather do.
As Anna quietly thanked Kai for walking her down the aisle, Kristoff noticed out of the corner of his eye that Elsa was wiping away a tear. Kristoff assumed that Elsa's tears were simply tears of joy. Actually, seeing her sister being walked down the aisle made Elsa think of their late parents. The thought that it should have been their father walking Anna down the aisle instead of Kai nearly overwhelmed Elsa with sadness, and she was struggling to maintain her composure for Anna's sake.
Anna stepped up to the altar and handed Elsa the huge bouquet of purple crocuses that Olaf had given her before turning to Kristoff and taking his hands.
"Anna and Kristoff," the bishop began, "we are gathered here today to join you together in marriage..."
Kristoff didn't hear anything else the bishop said. He lost himself staring deeply into Anna's eyes, and for a moment he felt as if the rest of the world had disappeared and there was nothing but the two of them. Eventually, though, he saw Anna's expression change to one of confusion. She looked to the bishop, and Kristoff blankly did the same.
"Your vows," the bishop whispered.
It took Kristoff another second to realize that he had missed the bishop's cue for him to recite his vows.
"Oh, right, the vows," Kristoff eventually said.
Anna unsuccessfully tried to stifle a giggle while Elsa simply rolled her eyes. Olaf handed Kristoff a ring and he slid it onto Anna's finger.
"I, Kristoff Bjorgman, promise to love and cherish you, and to remain faithful to you, for better or for worse, until death do us part."
Anna took the other ring from Olaf and slid it onto Kristoff's finger.
"I, Anna of Arendelle, promise to love and cherish you, and to remain faithful to you, for better or for worse, until death do us part."
"By the authority vested in me by the crown of Arendelle, I now declare you to be husband and wife," the bishop announced.
The bishop had barely finished speaking before Anna eagerly hopped forward and wrapped her arms over Kristoff's shoulders to pull him in for a kiss. As they kissed, Kristoff pulled Anna even closer and the crowd exploded into applause.