A/N I know they said on the show that the marriage ceremony had to be held on the water but I decided to do away with that and have it be on land. And the song mentioned is a Stevie Wonder song called For Once In My Life. One of my favorites. Enjoy this chapter. By the way MAG did manage to sneak their way in.

"Married!" Mrs. Howell squealed when Ginger told her the news. "You and the Professor are getting married!"

"Yes!' Ginger beamed as she held her hand out showing off her ring. "It's true! I'm going to marry my darling Roy!"

Mary Ann jumped up and down with excitement. "Oh Ginger! I'm so happy for you! This is wonderful!" She exclaimed. "A wedding here on the island! It's so romantic! You and the Professor finding one another!"

Mrs. Howell smiled. "We have a lot of preparation to do." She said taking charge. "First thing is we need to find you a dress to wear. Too bad we aren't back home, you know Marnie's has most marvelous gowns…Well we will do our best with what we have."

Ginger giggled. "Mrs. Howell that is wonderful of you." She said. "But I thought I would just wear my white sequin gown. It's one of Roy's favorites."

"It is quite beautiful." Mrs. Howell said. "I supposed that will do but we need to properly accessorize." She stated.

Mary Ann spoke up. "Oh there are some lovely white flowers here on the island we could use. Maybe we could make something to put in your hair Ginger what do you think?"

"I like that idea." Ginger replied.

"You know." Mrs. Howell began. "For a wedding you need something old, some new, something borrowed and something blue."

"I know." Mary Ann said. "Ginger you can borrow my white pearl earrings! They would go perfect with your gown. That can be your something borrowed."

"That's sweet of you Mary Ann." Ginger smiled. "Thank you. I do adore those earrings. They are quite pretty."

"As for the new," Mrs. Howell said. "I have a stunning white scarf that I bought in Hawaii. We can make it into a veil."

"How wonderful." Ginger said. "I like that idea."

Mary Ann pondered about the something old. "I got it!" She said. "I know what you can use for something old…I have an antique bracelet that had belonged to my grandmother. You can wear that."

"Perfect." Mrs. Howell said. "Now for something blue…."

"Oh I already have that." Ginger grinned. "My darling Roy has sexy blue eyes."

Mary Ann giggled. "Ginger be serious." She said. "We need to think of something..wait Mrs. Howell…do you have anything elastic?"

"I'm not sure…why do you ask?" Mrs. Howell questioned.

"Perhaps the something blue can be Ginger's garter." Mary Ann explained. "If we had an item that was elastic we could make something from that."

"That's a splendid idea Mary Ann!" Mrs. Howell declared. "Come on girls…let's go look and see what we can find."

While the women all rushed to the Howell's hut, the men sat at the communal table. Three of them were staring at one in amazement.

"What?" The Professor said. "Why are you all looking at me?"

"I don't get it." The Skipper said. "Just how did you do it?"

"Do what?" The scholar asked.

"Do what?" Skipper repeated rolling his eyes. "How did you manage to land Ginger? She always talked about Cary Grant and Rock Hudson. Just how did you get her attention? How did you get her eyes turned your way?"

The Professor shrugged. "I don't know. But whatever it is I did I'm glad I did it. I have no idea how I managed to get such an incredible woman but I did. For the life of me I never thought I would measure up in Ginger's eyes but apparently I did.'

Skipper took a sip of his pineapple juice and set the cup down. "Well I think it's great. Ginger is a swell gal. I'm sure you will be very happy together."

"Thank you Skipper." The Professor said.

Mr. Howell shook his head with a smile. "All these years on this island Lovey was itching to get you together with Ginger and now it's done. She always told me that you would make the perfect couple. I have to agree with my wife."

"I appreciate that Mr. Howell." The Professor said pleasantly. "It's was very kind of Mrs. Howell to think of us and want what is best for us."

Gilligan spoke up. "Marriage is a big deal." He said. "I don't know if I would ever want to get married."

Mr. Howell laughed. "Gilligan my boy I have been married to Lovey for over twenty years now and I am a very happy man. Marriage is wonderful. I love being married and I wouldn't trade Lovey for anything. You will see one day."

Gilligan frowned. "I doubt it." He said. The sailor then turned to Skipper. "You think you will ever get married?"

Skipper thought a minute. "I suppose so but I don't know of anyone to marry while being on this island. Maybe if we got rescued and returned home I could find a nice lady to marry. I don't think it would be so bad to have someone share your life with."

"I don't want to get married." Gilligan said firmly. "I would rather stay single for the rest of my life."

Skipper could help but snicker. "Gilligan I doubt that. What about Mary Ann?"

"Mary Ann?" He said. What about Mary Ann?"

"Well." Skipper said. "What if we remain on this island for a long time. Wouldn't you like to marry her? She's a nice girl. And she likes you."

Gilligan shook his head. "No way. I couldn't marry Mary Ann. No. I'm not marrying anyone. No sir no wife for me."

The Professor spoke. "Gilligan I used to believe that I would never find a wife. I was involved with my work in science that I never gave it much thought. Then I met Ginger. Everything changed. I couldn't be happier. I love her more than I thought possible. I am looking forward to marrying Ginger." The Professor said. "Having her by my side for the rest of my life is something I truly want."

Skipper smirked. "Yeah and also looking forward to the wedding night no doubt."

"I beg your pardon?" Professor said bewildered.

"Come on Professor." The captain said. "You can't tell me you aren't excited about…you know…with Ginger."

Gilligan looked at Skipper perplexed. "Excited about what with Ginger? What would the Professor be excited about with Ginger?" He asked.

Skipper sighed. "Gilligan you know what happens after the wedding don't you?"

"Sure." The young sailor said. "There is a big party with cake and food and cake..and everyone eats cake…."

"No No" Skipper said exacerbated. "I meant after all that. When the bride and groom are alone."

"Oh." Gilligan said. "What do they do alone?"

Mr. Howell rolled his eyes and put his palm over his face before speaking. "Gilligan didn't anyone ever explain the birds and the bees to you?"

"What do a bunch of birds and a bunch of bees have to do with anything?" He asked.

"No Gilligan I am talking about….sex." Skipper finally said. "You know how a woman and a man create a child."

"Oh." Gilligan said. Then his eyes grew wide. "Oh!" He said louder. "You mean the Professor and Ginger are going to…"

"Nevermind Gilligan." The Professor interrupted. "And I would rather not discuss this subject. I think whatever goes on between Ginger and myself is private."

"Come on Professor." Skipper says. "We all see the way Ginger hangs all over you."

"That's true." Gilligan stated. "Especially that movie kiss. I told Mr. Howell we should let you two set the world's kissing record. I think you may have done it."

The Professor took a sip of his juice and set it down. "Yes Ginger is very affectionate towards me. That is her nature. She is a very passionate person."

Skipper grinned. "I bet she will be even more passionate…."

"Okay Skipper that's quite enough." The Professor said sternly. "I do not wish to go into the details of my beautiful fiancé's capabilities in the bedroom. I told you it's a private matter between myself and Ginger."

"I understand." Skipper said. "Like I said Ginger is a swell gal and I'm sure you will be very happy with her." He gave a knowing wink to Mr. Howell. "In more ways than one." He laughed.

Mr. Howell chuckled in agreement. "I'll say."

The Professor shook his head at the two and took another sip of his beverage. It didn't matter what they thought. He knew Ginger and he knew what an extraordinary woman she was. There was more to her than just her incredible beauty but it seemed useless to explain it to the other men. It didn't matter. He knew it and that's all the counted. Pretty soon the gorgeous Ginger would be his forever.

Howell Hut

"Perfect." Mary Ann said as she held up the lace blue garter they pieced together. "What do you think Ginger?"

"I love it." Ginger said taking it in her hands. "It's amazing. Mary Ann you sure are whiz at sewing."

Mary Ann smiled. "My mother taught me." She said. "And besides Ginger you are pretty darn good yourself. I could never have made a dress from a duffle bag. Clever."

"Well I'm not sure I could pull this off." Ginger said. "It's wonderful and I will cherish it forever. Or maybe we can save it for your wedding."

"My wedding?" Mary Ann said turning in her chair. "What do you mean?"

"Well don't you want to marry Gilligan?" Ginger asked.

"Marry Gilligan?" Mary Ann said surprised.

Mrs. Howell nodded. "Oh you two would make a simply adorable pair. You should really consider it Mary Ann. Gilligan is a wonderful boy."

Mary Ann smiled. "Well I do like him and he is sweet but I don't know about marriage. I think that's a little way off for me. Besides we need to concentrate on your wedding right now Ginger. Where are we going to hold the ceremony?"

"I was thinking right on the beach." Ginger said. "It would be beautiful with the waves in the background."

"We can have the men build something to put the flowers in." Mrs. Howell said. "And we will have to clean one of the sheets to make an aisle. Of course we will need some vines for decoration as well. Of course we need to make you a bouquet Ginger. And I am assuming Mary Ann is going to be maid of honor."

"Of course." Ginger answered.

"Then she will need a dress as well." Mrs. Howell said. "Come on dear…" She said to the farm girl. "Let's go see if we can pick out something for you."

Ginger watched as Mrs. Howell led Mary Ann to their hut to pick out dresses. She looked at the garter in her hands. Sure it wasn't like the ones she saw in bridal shops on Rodeo Drive but that didn't matter. She wouldn't trade it for one of those in a million years. It was so sweet how Mary Ann and Mrs. Howell were making such a fuss. True she did wish she could have a big grand Hollywood wedding with lots of movie stars and important directors and a fancy dress. She always dreamed of that. However this was just as good. She had six people going out of their way to make this a special day for her. Her eyes looked down at her ring. How sweet of Roy to hide it in an oyster. She had thought it strange he needed a pearl for an experiment but never would have guessed this!

She never would have guessed she would catch the eye of such a wonderful man but she did. Now she was going to become his wife! His wife! Standing there with him and saying those vows….How romantic! Of course there was the wedding night. Ginger smiled to herself. She had to admit it did make her a little nervous. Despite what some may think of her, she wasn't the type to sleep around with men. She had to actually be in love with him. Yes she kissed a lot. And it was true she liked to flirt but as she once told Gilligan, she was mostly all talk. Truth was she wanted a man to love her not just for one night but for the rest of her life. She wanted a husband. For a long time she believed she wasn't going to have that. She was going to have a bunch of letches with eight hands she had to fend off or snakes trying to charm her. Ginger knew that she was partly responsible. She made bad choices and she did vamp it up. However that's how she knew to get what she wanted. That's how it worked in Hollywood. Fortunately, this island wasn't Hollywood and the Professor was no snake or letch. He's a wonderful man who loves her. No other man could ever compete with him.

Ginger sat down on a chair. She sighed half wishing she was back in Hollywood. How nice it would be to show off her Roy to everyone! All the women green with envy! She could see herself arriving at a big red carpet premiere dressed in a white satin gown with her hair all done up fancy, diamonds dripping and her handsome Roy by her side. The press would say what a fairytale couple they were! Well yes it is true that life was not like a fairytale but so what? She was allowed to feel that way sometimes. She could think of her Roy as her handsome prince. He was everything to her. She had wondered a time or two what he would think of her life in Hollywood. He assured her that he would love to be a part of it. It was her career and he would support her. That's what you did as a couple. You supported one another. Ginger proclaimed she would support him as well. She would gladly go to any lecture or seminar or banquet that he was a part of. After all it was his career and she found it interesting. Time and time again she told him that he made science so fascinating. She had told him before she enjoyed it. It was true. She did.

Ginger did admit that there may be times she would find it boring but that didn't matter. It was important to him and she was going to be there. The Professor confessed it may be possible he would find the Hollywood crowd to be overbearing but he would deal with it. They were a team now and there was no going back.

Two weeks later

Ginger smiled as she stood with the Professor's hands in hers while the Skipper asked "Do you take this man to be your husband in sickness and in health for better or for worse till death do you part?"

"I do." Ginger said gazing into the Professor's blue eyes. "I love you Roy."

Skipper turned to the Professor. "Do you take this woman to be your wife in sickness and in health for better or for worse till death do you part?"

"I most certainly do." He replied looking upon his beautiful bride.

"I know pronounce you husband and wife. Professor you may kiss the bride." Skipper said as he shut his Navy guide book. The Professor took Ginger into his arms and placed a deep loving kiss on her waiting lips. It seemed to go on forever before he finally pulled away. Ginger smiled at him. "That could satisfy any girl darling." She said to him.

The Professor kissed her once more and everyone congratulated the pair. Mary Ann wiped her eyes with a white handkerchief she had borrowed from Mr. Howell. It was so beautiful it was. The vows. The exchanging of rings. When the Professor kissed Ginger's hand after placing the ring on her finger. How romantic! Mary Ann thought it was by far the most beautiful wedding she had ever seen. She looked down at her blue dress that Mrs. Howell helped pick out for her to wear. For some reason or another it didn't seem to compare to Ginger's gown. Sometimes she felt frumpy compared to the glamorous movie star. But she didn't dwell on it. Ginger was sophisticated and wordly and put together. She was a simple farm girl from Kansas. She happened to like who she was. And most importantly Gilligan seemed to like her the way she was. That's all she really cared about.

Everyone made their way back to camp for the celebration of the union. Mary Ann was grateful the three tier cake she made was still standing. It was no easy feat making it but she pulled it off. Especially with Gilligan around wanting to sample it and swatting away the Skipper from testing the icing. They didn't have any plastic bride and groom to put on top but Gilligan molded them out of some clay he found and it worked just as well.

Skipper started the music and the newlyweds began to first dance. The song was For Once In My Life. Ginger really felt those words. For one in my life, I have someone who needs me. Someone I've needed for so long. It was true. For once in her life she had a man who adored her and who also needed her. The Professor stated to her that she changed his outlook on love and it was her who helped him see there was more to see outside the laboratory and the library. She was the one who encouraged him with his experiments and helped him conduct them. He said he wouldn't know what he would ever do without her.

The Professor held his bride close taking in the lovely lyrics. Especially the line "This is mine you can't take it." Those words held true. In his life whenever he got close to a woman another man came along and swept her away. He was sure it was him. He didn't have what it took but then Ginger came along. He realized he did and that nothing and no one could snatch her away from his arms. She loved him with all her heart.

The song came to a close and the Professor kissed his wife once again. He let go and whispered "I love you Ginger Grant."

She giggled. "Ginger Hinkley darling." She said before kissing his lips. "Now and forever."