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December 31
The morning of the wedding was a very busy one in the DiBiase house. Carly felt a gentle tug in part of her hair as Ashley placed curls all around her head. She couldn't help but feel excited.
"Carly, I don't think that goofy smile has left your face since last night," Ashley pointed out as she put a few more curls in Carly's hair.
"I can't help it! I'm excited."
"You do know that your already married right?" Ashley asked sarcastically.
Carly looked up, and gave her older sister a 'duh' expression. "Yes I realize that! It's just...this is our ceremony to celebrate with our friends and family. In a way, this is our actual ceremony."
Just then, Marlene walked in the bedroom, all ready in her simple black dress, with baby Alex in her arms. "Alright, Carly, Mr. Alex is all set to watch his mommy and daddy get married."
Carly turned around in her chair once Ashley finished the last curl, and kissed the infant's cheek. "You look so handsome in your little infant tuxedo," she exclaimed as Jan walked into the room.
"Is everyone ready? The limos just pulled up."
"Yep!" Carly squealed. "Let's go get me married...again!"
The drive to the hotel was relatively short, and as Marlene glanced at Carly, she could see the jitters start to come out, and placed a hand on Carly's. "Calm down. Everything will be fine."
"I'm not nervous-just excited. By the way mom, thanks alot for watching Alex tonight."
"Your welcome. It is your wedding night after all-just be careful!" Marlene said with a raised eyebrow.
Carly chuckled as she glanced at her sleeping son in the car seat. "Don't worry. Ted and I don't want another baby until Alex is at least 2 years old."
The limo then came to a stop in front of the hotel, and Marlene climbed out first and then retrieved Alex. Then, Carly carefully stepped out, trying not to get her dress dirty. Carly walked up the stairs, and could see some of her guests already sitting down. Her bridesmaids, Maria, Mickie, Christy and Jill and Maid of Honor Ashley were already standing in the front entrance.
"Carly you look beautiful!" Mickie exclaimed, hugging her friend.
"Thank you! All you girls look beautiful as well."
The music then began to play, and at the front of the ballroom, Mike, Brett, Reid, Cody and Randy all took their places next to the priest, and were soon joined by Ted. He smiled as the bridesmaids slowly walked up the aisle with their respective partners, and heard the aww's when Marlene and Jan walked up together with Alex, who was still napping.
Then the ballroom entrance doors closed, and the person playing the piano began to play the wedding march. The ushers re-opened the doors, and Carly began to walk toward Ted on the arm of her dad. As she walked closer, Ted began to tear up.
"I love you sweetheart," Ric whispered as he gave his youngest daughter a bear hug. He then winked at Ted, lightly slapped him on the shoulder and took his place behind Jeff and Marlene. Ted and Carly then linked arms, and took their respective places in front of the priest.
"Dearly beloved it, we are gathered here today to renew the vows and love between Theodore and Carly," the priest began as Ted and Carly never took their eyes off each other. Carly even had to smirk when the priest said Theodore. The only person to ever call him that was herself.
"Theodore, will keep Carly as your lawfully wedded wife? Will you keep loving her in good times and bad as long as you both shall live?"
Ted nodded. "I will."
"Carly, will you keep Theodore as your lawfully wedded husband? Will you keep loving him in good times and bad as long as you both shall live?" the priest asked.
"I will," Carly responded through tears.
Since there were no rings to exchange, the priest then recited a short prayer. "By the power invested in me, and by the state of Mississippi, I pronounce still husband and wife. Theodore, you may kiss your bride."
Ted waisted no time in pulling Carly into his arms, passionately kissing her as their guests clapped. "I love you," Ted said in between kisses.
"I love you too...Theodore!" Carly said giggling as Ted scrunched his face.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, Mr. & Mrs. Theodore DiBiase!" the priest exclaimed as Ted and Carly walked down the aisle, smiles on their faces.
After about an hour of pictures, it was time for the reception and dinner. "I'm starving!" Carly exclaimed as she and Ted stayed outside the door while the rest of the wedding party were announced.
"I'm hungry too. I'm more ready for tonight though," he said, wiggling his eye brows.
"And who says your getting anything?" Carly asked with a smile and a raised eyebrow.
"Oh come on, we are going to have an empty house and no baby to take care of for the night."
Carly giggled as Ashley and Mike were announced. "By the way baby," Ted whispered as he began to kiss Carly's neck, "You look beautiful."
"Hey hey hey don't start that," Carly said, gently pushing him away. "You know we can't finish it now...and my neck is a weak spot. And thank you. You look handsome yourself."
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am pleased to introduce Mr & Mrs Ted DiBiase!" the DJ exclaimed as the guests started to cheer.
"At least he didn't call me Theodore," Ted said as he swooped a surprised Carly into his arms and the guests cheered even more as they walked into the reception area.
While everyone began to eat, Mike nervously stood up. "Ok I'm going to start the speeches," he said as he cleared his throat. Carly then gave Ted a questioning look.
"He's a little nervous," Ted told her.
"First of all, I want to thank you all for coming today to help celebrate Ted and Carly's special day. Carly, let me just say that we've known each since you were like 15 or 16, and I've always thought of you as my little sister. I always wanted a little sister, and you fit the description well. I can honestly say I haven't seen Ted this happy in a long, long time. As the oldest of the DiBiase brothers, I started getting tired of always winning the arguments," Mike said with a grin. "Carly, I'm leaving it up to you now. You are in charge of winning the arguements from now on. To Ted and Carly!"
Ted stood up and gave his brother a quick hug as Ashley stood up. "Ok, for those who don't know me, I am Ashley Flair, Carly's oldest sister. Umm...Carly has gone through some pretty traumatic events in her life, such as an abusive ex-boyfriend, getting into a serious car accident, and losing a sister earlier this year. Yet, through those tramautic events, one person always stood by her side...and that person was of course Ted. Ted, through all of the trying times, you never left Carly's side and was always there for her. That says alot about you. I wish you guys nothing but lots of luck and love for the future. I love you guys!" Ashley exclaimed through tears.
Carly got up from her seat, and hugged her sister while tearing up. "Thanks Ashley. I loved your speech."
"Your welcome, and thanks. Mom helped me on it."
The dance soon began, and Ted led Carly out to the floor while their song, (Everything I Do) I Do it For You, by Bryan Adams started. "This is the perfect song for us," Carly said as she and Ted held each other close.
"Do you remember when we decided this was 'our' song?"
Carly scrunched her face. "Umm, truthfully no."
"UH! Carly I'm hurt," he replied sarcastically. "Do you remember when you had just graduated high school and made me watch the Robin Hood movie that this is on?"
"Oh yeah. I said that it was our song because I would do anything for you, and vice versa. You acted all though and were like yeah whatever, but I could see you liked the idea."
"I still do babe," Ted said as they continued dancing. After a few more moments, he stopped dead in his tracks. "What's the matter?" Carly asked. "The song isn't over."
"It doesn't feel right-something is missing. I got it," he exclaimed as he walked off toward his mom. Carly glanced at some of her guests, who also looked confused, but when she turned her attention back to Ted, she couldn't help but smile. He was walking back toward her with their son in his arms.
Ted then wrapped his arms once again around Carly. "There. Now its perfect."
Jeff and Marlene soon left with Alex, and later the DJ got on the microphone. "Alright everyone, it is about 11:55PM, and you know that means we only have 5 minutes left! I know its cold, but if everyone would step outside on the balcony, there is one special surprise from the bride and groom."
Everyone reluctantly stepped out into the cold, but as it got closer to midnight, a fireworks show began to light up the sky. "5...4...3...2..1! Happy New Year everyone!" the DJ shouted to the guests as they continued to watch the fireworks.
Ted and Carly didn't even notice, as they held each other close, sharing a kiss. "Happy New Year," Ted said after the kiss was broken.
Carly smiled. "Happy New Year."