The next couple of days were a whirlwind for Liz and Emily. The two of them along with Lila and Monica set up the most beautiful Christmas wedding the town had seen in a long time. Emily helped Liz find the most amazing wedding gown. Liz had tried on several gowns but it was the first gown that she fell in love with. She had started to see the little changes in her body and she was just starting to show.
The gown hid it perfectly but it would be just a matter of time before everyone found out. The only ones that were going to the wedding were Jason's family, some friends from college and their friends up in Boston. Her old boss was very excited about their wedding and seeing her new gallery.
"Em, do you have everything ready for the rehearsal dinner. I called the minister and he is meeting us tomorrow at 3. He will be at the house for five on Christmas Eve. I am hoping that maybe the caterer would come over and check out everything the morning of the wedding, to see if everything is all set. I think that I am going in fifty directions. I can't believe that in two days, I will be marrying your brother."
"Okay, you need to breathe. I have called up work and put my notice. I go back with you on Christmas and then get my things together and I am moving back here permanently. I have found that I love being back home and that California is not for me. The thing is, I was hoping that I could help you at the gallery. I have a Bachelor's in Marketing and I know that I would be an asset for your gallery."
"I was hoping that you would want to come back here permanently and work with me. I need your talent and your brother is going to do all the book stuff that I don't have time for. I will just be the talent. I think that it will work out great that way. The two of you will be doing the day to day things and I will find new talent and keep working on my craft. Do you know whether Lucky is coming to the wedding? I know how he feels about me and I don't need him declaring his undying love for me. I have had enough of that in college."
"He was not invited but Nik told him about the wedding. I am not sure if he plans on crashing it but I think with the security that we have here, you don't have to worry about it. The two new security guards, Johnny and Francis will be sure to keep him out. I am glad that my brother hired them. They know all about Lucky and they will be with us on New Year's Eve and the grand opening of "JEQ Gallery"."
Elizabeth wanted to name the gallery after her and her husband. The family was in town for the wedding. Dillon was going to take the photos and Ned was going to be the entertainment. He was there with his wife, Lois.
Dillon asked Georgie to be his date for the wedding. She told him that she would love to be his date. The list was short but that was the way that Jason and Elizabeth wanted it to be. He didn't really want to share her with anyone but he knew that his family would not allow that. It was just easier to let them come then try to elope.
The rest of the day went by fast. The flowers were going to be delivered the morning of the wedding. There was a team ready to turn their home into a Christmas fantasyland for the bride and groom. Johnny and Francis were part of the wedding too because they were best friends of Jason's. They worked on the gallery and now they were the ones in charge of its security.
The day before the wedding was non-stop excitement. Jason left to pick up his tux at the cleaners. Elizabeth and Emily were making sure all the everything was going to be ready for the next day. The main thing that had to be done was getting the guys to put the chairs in the living room. There had to be room for the aisle in between the chairs. Elizabeth never really thought about how big her home was because she knew that it would soon be filled with lots of love and children. She wanted at least two if not more children.
"Em, would you like to live here with us or do you want to live with your parents. I heard that there will be new homes built down the road from here. I like that the gallery is just a mile away. It makes things so much easier. I just wish that I had time to get some more paintings done but with the wedding, it is impossible."
"I have been checking into some of the new homes near the gallery. There is one that I hope to get. It is halfway between your home and the gallery. It is the one that is being built around the corner from here. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and the wrap around porch is something that I love."
"I saw that one. I think that it would be a great fit for you. I also noticed you checking out Johnny. He is a great guy and I just wouldn't say anything to your brother just yet. I did hear that he is not dating right now and he could be your escort tomorrow."
"I forgot to tell you that I already have a date. Nik is taking me to the wedding. He promises his brother is not even in town. You know how much I like him and for how long I have liked him. I showed him the plans for the house and he loved them. His place is just a bit bigger."
"Okay. I know how big his house is and you could put about twenty of your houses on his piece of property. He is a great guy though so I am happy for you."
The florist and the caterer showed up shortly after that along with Monica. Lila was a bit tired but she said that she would be ready for the next day. The bouquet had a mix of white, red and green. The look of the bridal bouquets was outstanding. Jason had asked Johnny to be his best man. Emily was the maid of honor. Alan was giving Elizabeth away. There were also flowers for Monica, Lila and Edward too. The banister going up and down the staircase was with fresh pine. The Christmas tree was real and came from his parent's property.
They even had their stocking on the fireplace including one for the unborn son. It was a great look and Elizabeth was very happy with what she created. The caterers had told Elizabeth that they had made a three-tier cake. The layers were of different types of chocolates. The frosting was buttercream and Liz knew that it would be beautiful. She had seen some of the past wedding cakes that the caterer had done that past year.
Emily looked over at the fireplace and she was amazed how much had changed in a year. She was very happy for both her best friend and her brother. She knew that her and Nik would probably be the same but maybe in two years. She was not as sure of herself with Nik as Elizabeth was with Jason. The two knew the minute they met again that they were destined to be together. They both were fascinated with each other without even knowing who the other person was until the night at the gallery.
The afternoon was soon over and the minister had come over to start the rehearsal. He showed everyone their places and told them what was going to be said and in what order. Alan loved walking Elizabeth down the stairs. He was very impressed with the decorations and how their new home looked for the wedding and Christmas. Edward was happy being with his beautiful Lila. He looked at his grandson and knew that Elizabeth was Jason's Lila. There was plenty of room to move around and after the ceremony, the room was going to be cleared for the dance floor. Everyone was going to be served in the dining room.
The minister had finished the rehearsal and then Johnny and Francis came in with food catered in from Jason's favorite restaurant. It helped that everyone loved Italian. The mood was festive and then it was soon time for everyone to leave. Jason hated leaving Liz but he knew it was tradition. His parents wanted Jason to have one more night in the mansion with them and then the following day, he would be getting married.
There was a surprise for Elizabeth because they didn't have time for a party, Emily decided that the afternoon of the wedding, they would have a spa time. Jason was staying at his parents' house for the night and he was not allowed over to their home until four p.m.
Lila and Monica were going over around eleven that morning to see how everything was going. Lila wanted to make sure that everything she had planned came in on time. She was also getting pampered with Monica, Liz and Emily.
The florists were finished with all the flowers that were needed for the wedding. Everything smelled so good in the house. The caterers were arriving at three to set up for the dinner. The wedding cake was also coming over then. There were going to be some extra men coming in after the ceremony to take the chairs out of the way and make the dancefloor and set up the dj's booth. The men were professionals and because there weren't many people going it was going to be a quick one for them.
It was one o'clock when the surprise showed up at Liz's door. When she saw, who was there she was very excited. She knew that she need to be relaxed for the wedding and they were the best in the area. Lila and Liz were in heaven. Monica and Emily were enjoying it too but they were enjoying it more because of seeing how happy Liz and Lila were feeling.
After the massages, pedicures and manicures were over it was time for the make-up and hair people to arrive. The four of them were in capable hands and soon the only thing left was to get dressed. Lila loved this part of the day. It was when Liz received her old, new, borrowed and blue. The new was the gown. The old was a set of pearls that Lila had given to Liz to wear that day along with her rosary. Emily bought the blue garter for her to wear and Monica gave Liz a beautiful pair of pearl drop earrings to borrow for the day.
The ladies got dressed while Elizabeth just relaxed for a couple of minutes. She realized that she was a very lucky woman. Jason's family loved her like she had already been a part of her family since she first met them. Her own family could not bother to go to the wedding. Her grandmother would have gone but she was not feeling up to it. She did send them a lovely gift and welcomed Jason into the family.
The guys were anxious about getting to the house, especially Jason. He wanted to be married to the love of his life and waiting another four hours was killing him. Jason had decided to go out for a ride on his motorcycle. He checked in at the gallery and then made his way home. Edward, Alan, Johnny and Francis were already inside waiting for him.
The minister arrived and the guests started coming in. Dillon had already been in and taking photos of the bridal party. He also took photos of the men once Jason showed up. Jason then got into the shower and got ready. He was waiting for Elizabeth with Johnny.
Alan went upstairs to get Elizabeth. Emily started to come down the stairs when the music started playing. She made it to the altar that had been set up in the living room. Then the wedding march started to play. Alan escorted his future daughter-in-law down the stairs to her future with Jason.
The two of them walked into the room and Elizabeth was so happy. She had tears in her eyes as she saw her friends from college there. There were not sure if they could make it but they did. Nik was there and he kept Lucky away. They made to the altar and there was not a dry eye in the place including Jason's.
The minister started with a prayer. When it came time for the vows, Elizabeth and Jason had wanted to say their own. "I want everyone to know how lost I was until the night that I saw you at the gallery. A friend had asked me to be her date and I agreed. I am so thankful for the night because that is when I saw Elizabeth. I had noticed her before when we both younger. She was so cute with her sketch pad. I always wondered what she was sketching but that night, I realized that I was her muse. I had never been more shocked or amazed that someone would want me to be their muse. Emily saw how I reacted to the paintings but more so to Elizabeth. My date realized that she was going to be forever in the friend zone and she made it easy for me. I will never forget that night because it made my New Year's Eve wish come true. I wished on a shooting star that I would find true love. I saw Elizabeth and I knew that she was my everything. I am so grateful that you feel the same way towards me, like I do towards you. I love you Lizbits. You are my one and only true love."
"I have been fascinated by you since I was in high school. You were always so fearless and I wished that I could be like you. I saw you with your motorcycle and I knew that one day, we would meet. You have been my muse and I am truly grateful for meeting you in Boston. It had always been my dream to work in a gallery. I love to sketch and paint. You were my muse and when I saw you that first time in Boston, I knew that my New Year's Eve wish had come true. I believe that we wished on that same star and that is why we are here right now. I love you and I will be forever faithful to you. You have truly made my dreams come true."
The two of them exchanged rings and the minister pronounced them man and wife. They kissed and everyone clapped. "I would now like to introduce to you for the first time as a married couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Quartermaine."
The guests got up and stretched and then the crew took over to change out the seats for the dance floor. Within twenty minutes, the dance floor was ready. The bride and groom stood in line for everyone to come congratulate them. Ned announced it was time for the first dance.
Jason and Liz danced the night away. The cake was truly beautiful and Liz loved the different layers of chocolate. Everyone decided that this was the best Christmas ever.
AN: One more chapter, I thought that it be finished but I guess I need a little bit more time.