"Steph!" Jo groaned as her friend shook her, waiting outside the car with Camille.
"Come on, Jo. You can sleep tomorrow. After Stephanie's wedding," Camille told Jo.
"Ugh, fine," Jo growled. "Steph, you're so lucky you are one of my best friends." Jo yawned before grabbing both Stephanie and Camille and dragging them into the dress shop.
Stephanie was pacing nervously back and forth in the back of the church, hardly noticing that she nearly took out half of her bridesmaids in three steps. She couldn't do this, could she? What about her mom? Her family could barely afford to send her to Hollywood a few years ago. Would her mom be able to fly out? She was pretty sure the answer was no and tears came to her eyes.
"Hey, what's wrong Stephanie?" Jo asked with concern as she left Kendall's side and walked over to her friend.
"I can't do this!" Stephanie wailed as Camille joined the two.
"Yes you can," Camille stated firmly.
"I'm not pretty enough," Stephanie tried.
"You're beautiful," Jo contradicted. Stephanie knew she wasn't going to win the argument because Jo had been on her high school debate team, but she had to give it a shot.
"But I-" Stephanie began again before she was cut off.
"Steph, cut to the chase. What's wrong?" Camille asked gently.
"My-My mom can't afford to fly out," Stephanie said as her tears started to fall.
"Don't cry Steph. You'll ruin your make up," Camille said as she dabbed at her friend's tears. She exchanged a smile with Jo.
"Stephanie, look," Jo pointed to the front seats in the church. Stephanie followed Jo's pointing finger and gasped in surprise when she saw her mother sitting there.
"But how…" Stephanie trailed off as Carlos caught her eye. She turned back to her friends. "Carlos did this?" Jo and Camille nodded, but Stephanie didn't have time to ask more questions as the music was starting.
First, Logan, the best man, and the Maid of Honor, Camille, walked down the aisle. Of course, Stephanie had made it clear that both of her friends were Maids of Honor. Following them was Kendall and Jo. Then came Katie and James, Mr. Bitters and Tyler's mom, something he had no clue how it happened or how Bitters even got invited and finally Kelly and Gustavo, who had once again been late and partner-less. Finally, he watched as Stephanie walked down the aisle with her father.
Carlos stood next to her on the alter and gave her a nervous smile. The minister began his speech.
"Do you, Stephanie King, take him, Carlos Garcia, to be your lawfully wedded husband? Through rich or poor? Sick or in health? For better or worse? Until you both take your last breaths?"
"I do," Stephanie said with a smile as she looked at Carlos, who was standing nervously
"Do you, Carlos Garcia, take her, Stephanie King, to be your lawfully wedded wife? Through rich or poor? Sick or in health? For better or worse? Until you both take your last breaths?"
"I do," Carlos said after taking a blinking a few times to make sure this wasn't a dream. He looked at Stephanie with a smile.
"You may now kiss the bride," the minister finished with a smile. Carlos gently lifted Stephanie's veil before kissing her. The audience was smiling ear to ear and Kendall and James bumped fists. They broke apart as the minister spoke again.
"I now announce to you…Mr. and Mrs. Carlos and Stephanie Garcia!" The crowd broke into tremendous applause as husband and wife walked back down the aisle followed by the wedding party and finally the guests.
Stephanie was laughing at her husband, who was dancing recklessly with James on the dance.
"Steph, cake time," Jo called to her.
"Carlos, time to cut the cake!" Stephanie called to him.
"CAKE!" Carlos shouted, causing everyone to laugh. He eagerly bounced over as Camille handed her the knife. Stephanie grinned as Carlos put his hand over hers and they cut the cake together.
As the guests applauded, a thought struck Stephanie and she stuck her finger into the icing on the cake. A minute later, it was on Carlos' face.
"Oh, you're going to get it," Carlos laughed, and, before Stephanie knew it, icing was being smeared in her face.
Later, as the reception winded down, Carlos and Stephanie split up.
"Mom, I can't believe you came!" Stephanie cried as she reached her parents.
"I wouldn't miss it sweetie. Thank Carlos," Mrs. King said.
"I love you, baby girl," Mr. King said.
"I love you guys too," Stephanie said. She hugged her parents before joining Carlos.
The two joined arms and walked off.
A/N: Hey! Part of my Big Time Update Party! Happy B-day Kendall! Review! Oh and any story not updated today will be up by the weekend.