The reception was held in the beautifully decorated barn. Though it was a super small wedding, Alice and Hatter wouldn't have it any other way. Carol poured a glass for everyone including herself. They all congratulated the newlywed couple. After mingling for a bit, Julia made an announcement.

"I am so honored to be presenting my best friend and her new husband for their first dance as newlyweds," Julia said excitedly. Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud began to play as Hatter took Alice's hand, now adorning two rings that would stay on her finger forever. Hatter pulled her close to him, holding her gently as they began to dance. Neither of them could truly begin to process the fact they were married now.

"You look so beautiful, love," Hatter spoke softly. Alice looked up into his deep chocolate eyes, full of emotion. She felt as if they were the only ones in the room. Her eyes were threatening to spill over with tears of joy. Alice leaned in close to him.

"I love you, Hatter," she whispered sweetly in his ear.

"I love you too, Mrs. Hatter," he replied happily, causing Alice to blush at the sound of her new name. She laughed to herself thinking about how she still had the same initials. Alice kissed him gently, savoring this moment with her husband. Hatter twirled her around and she laughed musically when he dipped her. As the song came to a close, he kissed her softly and Alice allowed one small tear slip from her eye.

The mix Alice and Julia put together continued to play. It was time to cut the wedding cake. Carol really outdid herself on the design. The cake layers were upside down in which the smallest layer was on the bottom and the largest layer was on top. It was meant to signify the topsy turvy world of Wonderland. It was frosted in an icy blue color and decorated with a black zig zag pattern around each layer.

Alice and Hatter cut two small slices of cake together. The fed each other their first bite of the rich wonderland cake. It was a sweet moment until they both decided to smash a bit of cake on each other's faces, causing the guests to laugh at the outburst. Alice kissed off the frosting on the corner of Hatter's mouth playfully. They laughed as they cleaned each other's faces up with napkins. After everyone ate their slices of wedding cake, Jack and Duchess went to dance along with Julia and Liam.

"Harbinger of Legend, do I have your permission to dance with your bride," Charlie asked with a bow.

"O'course, Charlie," Hatter laughed, "but you may want to ask her first."

"I'd be delighted," Alice giggled. She always thought of Charlie as her crazy grand-uncle. Charlie began a strange variation of a waltz that she could only assume was a Wonderland tradition. Naturally, she went along with it trying to keep up. Thank goodness for those dance lessons she took as a child, she thought. When she turned her head, Alice saw Hatter awkwardly dancing with her mom in an attempt to uphold tradition. She couldn't help but snort when she laughed.

The dancing slowed to a stop and it was time for their guests to make a few toasts. Everyone sat around the table with their drinks in hand. Liam stood up, ready to start his speech.

"I haven't known David for very long but I do know he's a great friend. We met not too long before Halloween at his tea shop. If it weren't for him, I would've never worked up the courage to talk to Julia. This isn't about me though. Ever since I first met David and Alice, I could tell there was something special about them. They move like magnets. Any time one of them makes the slightest movement, the other involuntarily moves with them. I wish you both all the happiness in the world," Liam toasted.

"Alice, you are my very best friend and I've known you for years. I just remember the day we met; we were discussing our favorite books and have become inseparable since. I've seen you go through so many obstacles in your life but you always fought your way through them," Julia paused a moment. "I've seen you at your best and your worst but nothing quite compares to how you light up when David's in the room. I remember the day you introduced me to him and I was shocked that you kept him from me for a whole month before telling me. What you two have is rare and true and beautiful. I'm so happy you found each other."

Julia took her seat and there were discussions about who was going to speak next. Sick of the indecisiveness, Carol stood up.

"Alice, sweetie, I cannot tell you how much I'm glad there wasn't a kiss of death between you two," Carol laughed along with Alice. "I was obviously shocked by the display of affection you showed David especially when I assumed the two of you had never met. Obviously, I learned the fantastical truth, as did Julia and Liam. David, you are like a son to me and I still can't thank you enough for saving my daughter repeatedly in so many different ways. I hate to be the one that brings up a sore subject, but Alice, I know you told me earlier that you wished daddy was here. Well, he definitely is here in spirit, watching over you. I know he'd be so happy."

Jack and Duchess stood to give their speech together.

"The two of you are quite a pair, I must say. It may sound weird coming from me but I truly mean it in the most genuine way. Together, you both saved Wonderland and fell in love in the process. Nothing like overthrowing a kingdom for a first date," Jack joked with a smirk. Everyone laughed heartily and Duchess had to calm herself before she could speak.

"Along the lines of what Jack said, I do see the love radiating from you both. We wish you many happy, healthy years together. You're both always welcome in Wonderland. To Alice and Hatter," Duchess proclaimed, clinking her glass with Jack's. The King and Queen of Wonderland took their seats and Charlie made a show of presenting himself, curtsying.

"Alice and Harbinger of Legend, the stars were indeed aligned in a cosmic ray of hope when we crossed paths. You may think of me as a crazy old fool, but I am not blind. I did see what was forming between you. I had the honor of watching the both of you fall in love right before my very eyes. The oracle has proclaimed that the two of you were destined for one another. I dabble in the black arts as I have said before and I see a beautiful future for the both of you. You are forever united, forever changed," Charlie concluded with a bow.

Alice had teared up during Charlie's quirky speech. With such a small wedding party, Alice had no idea how well the bouquet and garter throwing was gonna go but she still wanted to do it. The only non-married women here were Julia and her mom. The only non-married men were Liam and Charlie. It seemed a bit strange to throw these items to just a pair of people but it was worth it.

Alice turned around, back facing her mom and best friend, and threw the bouquet. Everyone else watched as the flowers landed directly in Julia's hands. Alice turned to see who had caught it and hugged Julia as they both laughed. It was time for the garter toss but not before an extremely awkward show of Hatter going under her gown to slide it off of her leg as he gave her a sultry smirk, causing her to blush. Hatter tossed it behind him and Liam caught it easily.

The rest of the reception, they played various party games and danced for a bit longer. Towards the end of the evening, Carol had presented Alice and Hatter with two round-trip tickets to London for a two week honeymoon. They hadn't bothered planning a honeymoon because money was a bit tight and Alice cried tears of joy as she hugged her mother for the generous gift. Their flight was set to leave tomorrow morning and they couldn't be more excited.

After the party was over, Jack, Duchess and Charlie went back to Wonderland. When Alice and Hatter arrived at their apartment, he made a big show of picking her up bridal style and carrying her over the threshold. He kissed her deeply as she kept her hands wrapped around his neck, running her fingers through his adorably unkempt hair. Their lips parted and Alice looked up into his eyes.

"Welcome home, Alice Hatter," he said sweetly as he placed a soft kiss against her neck.

"I love you," Alice told him with pure love radiating from her blue eyes. Hatter carried her all the way into their bedroom where they whispered sweet I love you's to each other for the rest of the night.

Author's Note: Thanks to PrimevalAngel (now PrimevalRenji) for her lovely review and AlwaysHopelessRomantic95 for her proofreading help lol. Writing the reception was my favorite thing to write so far! I hope y'all enjoyed it! What was your favorite part? :D