Ch. 16 Dreams Do Come True
The garden looked almost angelic. There were rows of white chairs all facing the altar. Up the aisle ran a white runner with red rose petals drizzled on each side of the runner. There were platinum candelabras wrapped in red rose garland up near the altar. Behind the altar was a fountain surrounded by red roses. The garden looked so elegant with the touches of red, white, and platinum.
The guests had all arrived, and it was time to begin. The music began to play, and it was time for the precession to begin. Leading the way were Julia and Brian. The bridesmaids were all wearing simple red dresses that cut off just above the knee, and had simple white rose bouquets. The groomsmen all wore black tuxedos with red vests, a red tie, and a white rose boutonniere. Following Julia and Brian were Devin and Nick, Meredith and Joe W., Jaime Lyn and Joey R., and Lauren and Chuck.
After all of the bridesmaids and groomsmen took their places by the altar, Braeden had his turn as the ring bearer in his little tuxedo. He wore a white jacket with a red vest, tie, and red rose boutonniere. He carried a single white pillow with a red accent. He was dressed just like his dad. It was hard to believe he was almost six years old.
After Braeden walked down the aisle, Kyra and Anastasia followed. They each wore a plain white dress with a simple red sash. They each carried a little basket filled with red rose petals, and they had a little too much fun dropping them on the ground. You couldn't believe Kyra was almost six years old, and little Anastasia was already one year old.
Darren then took his place next to the altar. He was matching Braeden in a white tuxedo jacket, red vest and tie, and red rose boutonniere. He stood facing the audience waiting for you to make your entrance.
Finally, it was your turn to walk down the aisle. The bridal march began and your dad grasped your arm. This was it. This was the moment you had always been waiting for. You looked amazing and stunning in your dress. You wore a simple, yet elegant dress. It was a white laced trumpet-style dress, with a simple off-white sash. You wore a simple diamond pendant necklace with matching stud earrings.
You began to walk down the aisle, and all you saw at that moment was Darren staring back at you. You kept your focus on him as you walked down the aisle with your dad. You couldn't stop smiling, and neither could Darren. You finally reached Darren, and after a little hesitation, your dad handed you over to him.
You and Darren both walked up to the altar and stood there as the pastor began the ceremony.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the joining of two lives, Paige and Darren…" the pastor began.
You couldn't imagine you were finally here. You were so happy, and overjoyed. You glanced over at Darren, who looked over at you and mouthed a simple "I love you." You mouthed it back and smiled at him. Before you knew it, it was time for the vows.
"Do You Darren Everett Criss, take thee Paige Alexandria Sullivan to be your loftily wedded wife? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, until death do you part?" the pastor asked.
"I do," Darren said with tears in his eyes.
"Do You Paige Alexandria Sullivan, take thee Darren Everett Criss to be your loftily wedded husband? To have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, for richer and poorer, until death do you part?" the pastor asked you.
"I do," you answered with tears.
'May I have the rings please?" the pastor asked. Chuck then handed the pastor the rings.
"Darren, repeat after me," The pastor said and Darren grabbed your hand and the ring. "With this ring, I thee wed."
"With this ring, I thee wed," Darren said as he slipped the ring on your finger.
"Paige, repeat after me," The pastor said and you grabbed Darren's hand and the ring. "With this ring, I thee wed."
"With this ring, I thee wed," you said as you slipped the ring on his finger.
"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride," the pastor said.
At that moment Darren lifted up your veil and kissed you. You were bursting at the seams. It was official; you were now married to Darren. This was one on the happiest days of your life.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Darren Criss," the pastor said as the procession music began to play.
You and Darren walked down the aisle hand-in-hand as husband and wife. Your life was finally complete. You had three gorgeous children, and now you were married to the man of your dreams, and the father of your children. Your family was finally complete, and you couldn't imagine life any better.
A/N: Yay new chapter is here! Please let me know what you think!