The ceremony space in the wooden ski lodge was decorated beautifully. White silk sheets were draped from the ceiling and christmas lights were wrapped around all the support poles and banisters. Kurt couldn't believe that to his eldest daughter was getting married today. He looked around the venue while people hurried to get everything done before the ceremony started. He couldn't help but zone out and think back to the day that he and Blaine had first met Penny's husband to be.
When Penny had first brought Micah home neither Kurt nor Blaine knew what to think. Penny had never been the kind of girl that was boy crazy and she had never brought a guy home before. You could tell from the permanent smile on her face that Micah was someone special. He was so caring with her and you could see the love in his eyes everytime he looked at her.
"Penny's going to marry that boy." Kurt said that night while he lay in bed with his husband.
"How do you know?" Blaine asked.
"He looks at her the way that I looked at you." Kurt said with a smile. "Mark my words. He'll be proposing in no time."
"Would that be a bad thing?" Blaine asked. "He seemed like a nice boy."
"Absolutely not." Kurt replied. "I just don't know if I'm ready to let our little girl go."
"Me neither." Blaine said. "But I'm sure that's still far off. We have time."
"I hope you're right." Kurt said as he nestled into his husbands side. Things moved fast between Penny and Micah. Each day anyone with eyes could see how quickly their love for one another grew. Then finally the day came. It was on the day of Penny's graduation from college. For the future nurses, they had a pinning ceremony. It was tradition that dated back to Florence Nightingale's time. Kurt, Blaine, Charlie, Caleb, Andrew, Lucy and Micah were all in attendance. Kurt and Blaine beamed as they watched their daughter go up and get her pin. They knew how hard Penny had worked to get through nursing school and they were so unbelievably proud of her. At the end of the ceremony, Penny ran to her family and gave them all hugs.
"We're so proud of you sweetie." Blaine said.
"Thanks Dad." Penny replied, a bright smile beaming on her face.
"I have something for you." Micah said. He handed Penny a box with a card on the top.
"Thanks honey." Penny said as she took the present.
"Open it now. I want to see your face." Micah told her. "Read the card first."
"Okay," Penny said with a smile. She undid the flap of the envelope and pulled out the card. She opened it and began to read:
Penny,
On this day, I want you to know just how proud of you I am. I've seen you go through so much to achieve your dream and become a nurse. Your kind, caring and compassionate spirit is something that drew me towards you that day that we met in the coffee shop. You have made me a better person and fill all my days with love, laughter and happiness. I love you so much and am so excited to see what you accomplish in the future.
Love, Micah.
"Oh Micah, I love it." Penny said tears in her eyes.
"You haven't opened the present yet." Micah told her. Penny undid the wrapping paper and the box revealed a stethoscope. She opened the box and pulled out a beautiful purple stethoscope. "I got it inscribed for you." As Penny looked for the words inscribed on stethoscope, Micah pulled a little velvet box out his jacket pocket and got down on one knee.
"It says... Will you marry me?" Penny put her hand over her mouth and looked up. She saw Micah down on one knee and she gasped.
"Aspen Elizabeth Anderson-Hummel, will you do me the honor of being my wife and marry me?" Micah asked. Kurt and Blaine were both in tears as they watched their little girl.
"Yes! Of course, I'll marry you!" Penny exclaimed as she threw herself into Micah's arms. From that day, it was a whirlwind of wedding planning. Kurt and Penny were practically joined at the hip as they planned every detail of the wedding. Figuring out the wedding party was easy. Charlie was Penny's maid of honor. Despite their differences, they were still sisters and they shared a special bond. Caleb and Andrew were both groomsmen and Lucy was the flower girl. They had decided to do the ceremony and reception in one place. Neither Penny nor Micah were very religious so they didn't feel the need to get married in a church. After some searching, Kurt and Penny had come across this beautiful ski lodge tucked away in upstate New York.
"It's perfect Papa!" Penny exclaimed. "It's simple but so elegant and it'll be perfect for a Christmas wedding."
"If this is what you want honey, we'll make it happen." Kurt told her. Now, today was finally the day. With the venue complete, Kurt went to check on his daughter. She was with Charlie and her other two bridesmaids getting ready. "Knock, knock, can I come in?" he asked.
"Come in Papa." Penny called. Kurt walked in the room and was stunned by his daughter's appearance.
"Oh honey, you look beautiful." Kurt said, his eyes tearing up. Penny's dress was gorgeous. It was strapless, fitted and ivory colored. Penny's dark curly hair was half pulled up and the other half was off to one side with gorgeous curls.
"Thank you." Penny replied. "Where's Daddy?" she asked.
"He's with your brothers and with Micah."
"And they're all fine?" Penny asked.
"They're perfect." Kurt told her. "Everything is going to go amazing. Honey, Micah loves you and he's ready to marry you."
"Thanks Papa, I love you." Penny said as she gave Kurt a hug. Suddenly, the door opened and the officiate poked his head in.
"We're all ready if you're ready." he said.
"I'm ready." Penny said. "Let's get married." Kurt took his daughters arm and led her outside. Blaine was waiting for them and instantly started crying when he saw Penny. "Daddy, please don't cry." she said, tearing up herself.
"You're just so beautiful." he said. "I'll pull myself together. I promise." Blaine added as he pulled a handkerchief from his pocket. "Okay, I'm ready." He grabbed Penny's other arm and they got in line behind the bridesmaids. Lucy went down first and threw red rose petals down on the aisle. Then, Penny's two friends followed and then it was Charlie's turn. She was wearing a long chiffon red dress and had her hair up in an intricate hairstyle. Finally, it was Penny's turn. Kurt and Blaine walked with their daughter to the top of the aisle. Micah was waiting at the altar and he had tears in his eyes as he saw how beautiful Penny looked. They walked down the aisle and when they reached the bottom Kurt and Blaine both pressed a kiss to their daughters cheek and took a seat in the second row behind the bridal party.
Kurt and Blaine held hands throughout the entire ceremony. Neither one could stop thinking about their own wedding so many years ago. They both cried like babies when Penny and Micah exchanged their vows and finally it was time.
"I now have the privilege of introducing Mr and Mrs Micah Thomas. You may kiss the bride." Micah took Penny in his arms and dipped her before pressing a kiss to her lips. Everyone in attendance stood up and clapped as Micah and Penny ran down the aisle hand in hand. After everyone had left the space, the room was transformed into the most beautiful reception space that Kurt and Blaine had ever seen.
The dinner was amazing and the party after was even more fun. If there was one thing that the Anderson-Hummels were good at, it was throwing an amazing party. The dance floor was filled and everyone there was smiling and laughing. At one point in the night, Penny and Micah got up on stage with the microphone.
"Hey, can we have everyone's attention." Micah said and the crowd quieted down. "We just wanted to thank everyone for coming and for making today such a special day for us."
"Since it's Christmas, Micah and I wanted to do something special." Penny replied. "My dads have a Christmas tradition of singing a duet every year. For years, I've heard the story about their first Christmas duet. I figured that if Micah and I have half the marriage they do we'll be happy for the rest of our lives. So, we're going to sing...which if you know me isn't something I do often so bear with me." Music filled the space as the sounds of "Baby, It's Cold Outside." left the speakers. Kurt and Blaine watched as Micah and Penny sang to one another. Their eyes were full of love and their voices harmonized angelically. Blaine came up behind his husband and sang the lyrics softly in his ear.
"Merry Christmas love." Blaine whispered in his husband's ear.
"Merry Christmas." Kurt replied as he watched his daughter continue to sing. Their babies were really growing up. Penny was married and starting a family of their own. Charlie and Caleb were both heading off to college and Andrew and Lucy were growing up so fast. Though their family was changing, Kurt wasn't scared of the future. If anything, he was excited for the changes to come. The Anderson-Hummel family was growing and Kurt and Blaine couldn't have been happier.
For everyone who had liked, reblogged or even just read my fics during this time, thank you! I hadn't written in so long and this was such an amazing experience. I hope you all have grown to love my version of the Anderson-Hummels just as much as I do. Feel free after Klaine Advent is over to send me prompts and I will gladly fill them! Thank you so much for reading! Can't wait to do this again next year! - Klainelover1997