A/N: Still don't own anything. Wish I did.

Ok, I hope this works, but since a few of you requested the script I found, here's the link: .com/?dzm21eynyyg You'll have to download the PDF. But here's the warning: it's much different than what you saw in the theater. Personally, I like the theater version better, but some of the things in the original really should have stayed in. You know, things like "At the end of his dance, the Hatter grabs Alice and kisses her passionately." *sigh*

Anyway, on with the sappy fluffiness…

It had been a few nights since Charlotte had asked us for a story from our past. I felt as though she was just thinking of which tale would be the perfect for the next story.

As I was tucking her in, she asked, "Mummy?"

"Yes, Lottie?"

"Will you tell me about your wedding day?"

"Oh yes. That one is one of my favorites."

She snuggled into her pillows and got comfy for this story.

Hatter snuck in behind me and put his arm around me for this one.

**Flashback**

Our wedding day was, not surprisingly, an event.

The Queen was so appreciative of what we did that she wanted to throw us a huge party. Who were we to tell her no?

The courtyard was full of flowers and hearts and there was a wonderful string quartet playing. I didn't recognize any of the instruments, but they sounded lovely still.

I had actually designed my gown myself. I intended to look like the dress Hatter had made me in the teapot. A very similar wrapped bodice with a flowery corsage with white and pink ribbons hanging from it. The skirt from there hung loosely, but was very full. I had never in my life felt more like a princess.

On my head was a very simple white hat with veils hanging off the front and the back. It was my wedding gift from my groom-to-be. It was gorgeous.

Just as I was finishing getting ready, the Queen knocked and entered.

"Alice, are you ready?" she asked.

"More than ever," I replied, taking one last glance in the mirror. I had a fleeting moment of sadness, knowing that my mother and my sister wouldn't be here to see this, but my family was here now. This is where my life was. I was ready to run into my Tarrant's arms and start our life together.

"You look breath-taking," she said, holding out her hand, asking me to take it.

"Thank you, your majesty. I can't believe you did all of this for us."

"My dear, you saved my kingdom! I owe you far more than this. But for now, let's just focus on getting you wed to your hatter, hmm?"

"That sounds like an excellent start."

We made our way down to the courtyard. I began to get more and more nervous. Not about my impending nuptials, but just the day itself. I've never been one for crowds.

As we reached the doorway, the queen turned to me. "Dear Alice, I know you have no family to give you away today. Would you give me the honor of walking you down the aisle?"

"Why, yes, your majesty. The honor would be mine!"

She nodded and looked far out into the crowd. The minister at the end of the aisle nodded to her and the music began.

"Alice, you are a lucky woman," the Queen said to me as we began to walk down the terribly long aisle. "You have found a man that cares more for you than himself. He is a good man, Alice, no matter what others think of him."

"Oh I know that. He's a gentleman and a man with a great heart."

"Exactly. You two will make a wonderful couple. It is a blessing to Underland to have the two of you here."

"Thank you, your majesty."

"When will either of you call me Mirana. I think we all deserve a first name basis now, don't you?"

I paused. I never imagined a Queen asking me to call her by her first name only. But it sounded lovely. "Well, then, Mirana, I thank you for everything."

"You are more than welcome, Alice. And look, there is someone waiting for you," she laughed.

"Yes, and I've been waiting for him," I said, beaming.

We had just about reached the front when I finally got to catch a glimpse of Tarrant. He looked dashing. His hair was slightly more tame than usual. Slightly. He was still wearing his normal hat (not that I ever would expect him to change that), but he had on a handsome black suit jacket and a kilt. My husband-to-be was wearing a kilt like he did on the Frabjous Day. It made me so happy to see that he was continuing to embrace his heritage. It was as if he was trying to have his family at the wedding with us. And I'll admit, it was exciting to see him wear it. I was a lucky woman.

Finally, we reached the altar.

Mirana kissed my cheek and then raised my hand for Tarrant to accept. He took it in both hands and smiled.

"Be good to her Tarrant. She's a champion," Mirana said as she kissed his cheek as well.

"This I know, highness. This I know."

The Queen walked away from us as we walked up the three steps to the minister.

"You look beautiful, my dear," he whispered in my ear as we ascended. "And the design of that dress … it looks familiar."

I smiled. "Yes, well, I had a specific dress in mind when I had them make it. And by the way, you look very handsome."

He tipped his hat to me slightly as we reached the minister.

"Fellow Underlandians! We gather here today to witness the matrimony of Alice Kingsley and Tarrant Hightopp. It is a special day, for certain. These two have not only saved our fair land, but also each other. We are thankful for their efforts and for themselves.

"Marriage itself is certainly nothing to be taken lightly, and once you have found the person you are meant to spend eternity with, it is nothing to be taken for granted.

"Alice, I believe you and Tarrant have written your vows?"

"Yes, um, yes we have." I was terrified. I had to focus solely on my Hatter to get through this. "Tarrant … Hatter. When I first arrived here, I was just a girl. A silly girl with a wild imagination. When I returned, nothing had changed. Nothing except the biggest thing of all, I fell in love. It was nothing that I was expecting. It was nothing that I was looking for. But it was everything I was expecting and everything I was looking for. I just didn't know it. Everyone was saying that I had to be "the Alice." I didn't even know who I was, let alone who the right Alice was. But you helped me find her. You found my muchness and you gave me the strength to move forward. But it wasn't just the sword-wielding Alice you helped me to find. You helped me find my heart. Something I thought I wouldn't need. Something I never thought I wanted to give to anyone. And yet, there you were. And I handed that heart over before I even knew it. You've changed my life, Tarrant. I'm the right Alice now in so many ways, and it's all because of you. I love you and I vow to always do so."

I heard sniffles from all those in attendance behind me. I tried to ignore them, because this was for Hatter and me. Not them.

"Tarrant?" the minister urged.

"Alice. My only Alice. I knew you were the right Alice from the moment I laid eyes on you. Perhaps not that first time, but when you returned, oh, you were her. I just knew it. But something felt different. I felt different around you. At first, I tried to blame it on the madness. And then I thought it was just the adventure. But then I finally figured out that it was just you. You brought out of me, feelings I never had. You made my head feel less crowded. When I was captured and making hats for …" he trailed off and I worried that he was going to lose it. He shook his head slightly and smiled at me. "See? See what you do? You are my anchor. You calm me. I've never felt so sensible than when I am with you. When I was making hats as a prisoner, I understood. You had risked yourself to save me. But you were still the wrong size! I wanted desperately for things to be different so perhaps we could talk. But there was never any time for that. I began to realize in that room that my heart was yelling louder than any of the voices in my head could. I knew what it was saying. And when I thought you were going to leave… I didn't know what I was going to do without you here. But you stayed. You fantastic girl, you stayed. And now, just look at us. You are the champion of my heart, Alice. I will protect you with everything I have. I will let you ride on my hat and I will hide you in teapots, if necessary. And I vow to love you for forever."

Even the minister was sniffling a bit now. "Um, could we have the rings please?"

Mallymkun hurried forward and gave me Hatter's ring while Thackery came rushing to Tarrant with mine. We then handed them to the minister.

"Alice, place the ring on Tarrant's finger and repeat after me. I, Alice Kingsley, take you Tarrant Hightopp to be my husband. I promise to love, honor, cherish and keep you forever."

I repeated those words with such a hitch to my voice from the crying I was trying to hold back.

"Tarrant, will you please place the ring on Alice's finger and repeat after me. "I, Tarrant Hightopp, take you Alice Kingsley, to be my wife. I promise to love, honor, cherish and keep you forever."

I had never seen Hatter smile as wide as he was as he repeated those words to me.

"And so, I pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

"Gladly!" Hatter cried as he pulled me forward and kissed me more soundly than he ever had before. He even dipped me in front of all those people. And yet … I just couldn't bring myself to mind.

Even the minister was beaming as he told the assembly, "And now, I present to you for the first time, Alice and Tarrant Hightopp."

The crowd just went wild. I couldn't figure it out. It was just Hatter and I.

Everyone was then ushered over to the other side of the courtyard for our reception. It was a huge tent full of musicians, food and flowers. Never in my life would I have expected my wedding day to look like this. Of course, I barely even thoughts of having a wedding day. Who would marry mad Alice?

After dinner, Mirana announced that we would now share our first dance. I hoped that this dance would not be a futterwhacken and I barely knew any other Underlandian dances. In my thoughts, I hadn't realized that Hatter was already standing and waiting for me to join him.

"Alice, dear. Do you not wish to dance with me?"

"Oh! No, Hatter, it's not that. I'm still not confident in Underland dances," I said as I took his outstretched hand and followed him to the dance floor.

"Then I shall guide you," he said as he gently placed my left hand on his shoulder and then rested his right upon my waist. He raised our other hands up and began to sway with me and guide my feet. "Just follow me as you did for our engagement ball," he whispered. "Unless you would like to futterwhacken, of course. But I don't know how appropriate that would be here."

"Indeed," I said with a giggle.

He pulled me closer and we just swayed and turned together. Occasionally, and without warning, he would spin me under his arm. It was so much fun, I hadn't realized that three songs had played already.

"Oops. It appears the bride and groom got lost in each other," I said to him.

He just smirked at me and I wondered what that devilish look meant. "Indeed."

Before I could ask what he meant, he leaned in and whispered, "I suppose we need a big finish, so hold on." And before I could ask what that meant, he quickly spun me around, pulled me close and dipped me as far as my dress would allow.

My eyes must have been wider than ever when he brought me back up.

"Don't look so surprised, love. You did marry a madman," he said with that silly laugh that was infectious.

I smiled at him and laughed as well. "Perhaps I need to prepare myself."

"Perhaps," he agreed and he pulled me close for another dance. "Maybe this time we'll listen for the end of the song?"

"Maybe." I knew full well we wouldn't.

Finally the time for the end of the reception had come. I couldn't believe it was almost over. Mirana came over to us and asked if we had enjoyed it.

"Majesty—Mirana, sorry," Tarrant corrected at her stern look. "It was an absolutely perfect day."

"Yes, it was amazing! Everything was beautiful and wonderful and … well, perfect," I agreed.

"Splendid. I am so happy you enjoyed yourselves. Now, when you are ready to … retire, there is a chamber all ready for you. It's in the far north wing of the castle, at the very end of the hall."

And with that she hugged each of us and walked off to begin ordering the clean up.

"Well, my love, I believe this is where forever begins," Hatter said to me, bending down to scoop me up.

"I believe you are right, husband."

"'Husband.' I think I like the thought of that, wife."

"I couldn't agree more."

And with that, Hatter took off running with me in his arms, eager to begin our forever.

**End flashback**

Charlotte sighed. "It was magical."

I couldn't help but laugh at her and how she was getting into this.

"Lottie, you have no idea just how magical it was," Hatter said.

She smiled. "I have the loveliest parents in all of Underland or anywhere else," she murmured, already falling asleep.

"Good night, buttercup," Hatter said, kissing her head. "Love you."

"Love you, Daddy."

"I love you, Lottie."

"Love you, Mummy."

We went to our room and I was filled with memories.

And apparently, I wasn't the only one. "You know, love. I remember Mirana offering us that chamber too. Do you remember what you said to her?

"Something like, 'Far north wing? Not that I'm not appreciative, Mirana, but why so far away?'"

"That's it almost word for word, love." He had snuck behind me and was suddenly kissing my shoulder. "And I believe she answered, 'Alice, please just trust me when I say it's better for all of us. We wish to give you privacy'. Yes?"

"Yes," I whispered. "Would you like to know what else she told me?"

He almost growled against my neck. "Absolutely."

"'Just go and enjoy, Alice. And don't be afraid to be a madwoman.'"

"Oh did she? Well, maybe you should be a bit of a madwoman right now?" he whispered.

I knew if I spun around right now, I would see his eyes at his darkest. And I knew that in the morning, I would be getting a new hat.