I took my dad’s arm then he walked me up toward the lake, and I gasped when I caught sight of how beautiful it looked. Fairy lights had been strung in the trees, like when Mason had proposed, and a few rows of white wooden chairs were set out on either side of an aisle. Bunches of roses were tied to the ends of each row, and blush pink ribbon was tied around the roses. It was simple, butperfect.
My dad took his seat, and I turned around to see Libby on the arm of her dad, tears in her eyes, in awe of how amazing everything looked. We were still tucked out of sight of the guests, and I walked over to her, kissing her on thecheek.
“You look stunning Libby, are you ready?” I asked. She nodded and I walked to the beginning of the aisle, only then seeing the large wooden arch Mason was standing under. While his back was toward me, I took a minute to look around, taking in just how beautiful everything looked. The arch had the same flowers winding all the way up it, along with more fairy lights and blush pink ribbon. It was positioned so Mason and Libby looked out over the lake as they took theirvows.
Taking a deep breath, I gestured with a nod to the officiant and he asked the guests to stand. Nerves swirled in my stomach and I held on tightly to my bouquet, praying I wouldn’t trip down the aisle. Mason stood at the front of the aisle with Brody, Jack, and Josh next to him, and as they turned to face me, I smiled and began walking. My eyes met with Josh’s and I grinned as I looked him up and down. He looked gorgeous, wearing a dark blue suit with a light grey woolen waistcoast and a white shirt. His tie matched the color of my dress perfectly, and I couldn’t take my eyes offhim.
As I reached Mason, I kissed him softly on the cheek and whispered in his ear, “She looks beautiful Mase.” Taking my position on the opposite side from the groomsmen, I turned and looked toward the end of the aisle, waiting for Libby toappear.
Glancing over to Josh, I saw that he was still looking at me, and as my eyes met his, he mouthed, “I love you.” I grinned back at him, my nerves replaced with a thousand butterflies. The chorus of “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young began to play, and I tore my eyes away from Josh to watch Libby. As she walked down the aisle on the arm of her dad, tears welled in my eyes and I looked over at Mason as he watched Libby walk toward him, his face a picture of happiness. The music faded as Libby reached him and I watched as she kissed Uncle Phil on his cheek, taking her place in front of the officiant. Mason took Libby’s hand and he bent down, brushing a kiss on her cheek. He must have whispered something in her ear as I saw her look at him as her cheeks flushedpink.
The ceremony was beautiful, and as I predicted, the tears were flowing as they said their vows. After they were announced as man and wife, they walked back down the aisle arm in arm. Looking up, I saw that Josh was waiting for me, and I took his arm as we followed Libby andMason.
“You look beautiful Savannah,” Josh said, leaning his head next to mine. “I don’t think I saw any of the ceremony because I couldn’t stop looking atyou.”
“You’re looking pretty hot yourself Mr. Miller. I hope you get to keep the suit—I could get used to seeing you all dressedup.”
“Don’t get too used to it sweetheart,” he said, tugging on his collar. “I think the next time I’ll be wearing a suit will be at our wedding. Thank God my job only requires jeans and a t-shirt,” he said with a chuckle. I stopped abruptly and he tugged on my arm. “What’s wrong?” he asked, concerned. Looking around, I made sure no one was within earshot of us. Lib and Mason were being congratulated by everyone, and Jack and Brody were talking with Ava, Rose, and Harper. “Sav?” heprompted.
“Our wedding?” I asked him quietly, my eyes focused on the bouquet I was holding. He stepped closer to me and wrapped me in his arms. As I looked up at him, hesmiled.
“Yes baby, our wedding. You seem surprised—did you not hear me at my parents’ house a few weeks ago, when I said you and the baby would be having my last namesoon?”
I nodded. “I did, I just thought you were trying to convince your mom you were serious about us.” I bit down on my lip as I looked athim.
Reaching his hand up, he gently tugged my lip from between my teeth and traced his finger over where I had been biting. “I was trying to convince her we were serious, but I meant every word. Savannah, you will be my wife, and soon—hell, I’d do it right now, except I think Lib and Mason might have something to say if we hijacked theirwedding.”
I giggled and stood on my tiptoes to kiss his lips. “I love you,” I murmured against hismouth.
“I love you too,” he replied. “Come on, I think we’re wanted for photos,” he said, taking my hand and leading me toward where the photographer waswaiting.
The rest of the afternoon raced by. It was a relatively small wedding, and a sit-down meal had been arranged by outside caterers back at the ranch house. Speeches were made and tears were shed. I’d never seen Libby so happy; she was almost glowing, and Mason hadn’t left her side since they said theirvows.
At around 7pm, we all headed over to the barn by the guest accommodations. Neither Libby nor Mason had seen how it had been decorated, and I was excited to show them; I’d stopped by yesterday, when the company my parents had hired were there, and they had made it look amazing. Pushing the doors open, I let them go in first, and I heard Libbygasp.
“Oh my God!” she exclaimed. “This looks incredible.” I followed her in and looked around. Hundreds of white lights had been strung from the beams in the roof of the barn, stretching the whole length and width of the room. Hanging in the center were dozens of jam jars filled with tea lights that lit up the space, flickering softly. Round tables with crisp white tablecloths were dotted around the dance floor, which was in the center of the room, and roses adorned every surface, the fragrance hitting you as you walked in. There was a band in one corner and a bar in theother.
As guests began to arrive, I remembered that Josh’s parents had been invited, and although Josh had gone home the week before to clear the air, I was still apprehensive about seeing them. Trying to forget about it and not wanting it to ruin the night, I grabbed Libby’s arm and pulled her onto the dancefloor.
“Are you happy?” I asked her as wedanced.
“The happiest. It’s been the best day Sav, thank you for being part of it,” shegushed.
“I wouldn’t have missed it for the world,” I told her truthfully. “I’m so happy for you andMason.”
“You next,” she said, taking my hands and spinning me in acircle.
“Maybe,” I told her,laughing.
The next hour or so was filled with dancing and the occasional rest when my feet started to ache. I was standing at the bar with Josh when I saw his parents arrive. “Your parents are here,” I told him, snuggling against hisside.
He looped his arm around me and kissed me on the head. “It’s going to be fine Sav, my mom promised to behave.” I hoped so—the last thing I wanted was to cause a scene at Lib’s wedding. I hadn’t told my parents about what Grace had said to me in the hope that she came around and grew to accept me. I saw Robert wave and I lifted my hand in a small wave back, watching as they made their way across the dance floor. Josh shook his dad’s outstretched hand before he leaned in to kiss me on thecheek.
“You look very pretty Savannah,” Robert said with asmile.
“Thank you,” I told him before turning toward Grace, who was just pulling back from hugging Josh. “Hello Mrs. Miller,” I said, not feeling brave enough to call her by her firstname.
“Hello Savannah. Robert is right, your dress is verypretty.”