The Best and the Hardest Thing

the wedding

It's was the day of my wedding also known as casey and I's third year anniversary but traditionally known as valentines day. I was so excited, since I was in the second trimester, everything felt great. I wasnt nervous yet but I knew I would be. It was nearly 24hrs since I last saw Casey and I began to miss his him. I sent him a quick text whilst my mother in law curled my hair.

To: casey

Hey handsome, hope you slept well. The baby and I are very excited . Can't wait to be yours for the rest of my life. I love you x

After a few moments my blackberry alerted me I had a text.

From:casey

Got a surprise for you,Carlie is bringing it up now, I love you both and I'm excited to spend my life with both of you x

That made me smile.

Carlie came into my room holding a box. Inside the box were a set of sweats and a hoodie which were bedazzled with 'Mrs. Butler' as I took out the hoodie, something fell out. Carlie bent and picked up the box and passed it to me, I slowly opened it and inside was an elegant silver heart necklace which had tiny diamonds dotted all over it.

"this is so beautiful" I gushed as Carlie put it on for me.

We planned to hold the ceremony at The garden inn outside the church casey and I grew up attending as youngsters. It was naturally beautiful, so there wasn't much in the way of decoration. White wooden folding chairs sat awaiting for the guests, split by a petal-marked aisle way. We weren't bothering with a bride and groom's side since our families and friends are already like one big family, and that's the point of marriage The combining of two lives, two loves, and two families.

Lily and Lucy looked gorgeous in their ivory coloured dresses with a miniature tiara to match mine they had a velvet red sash round their waists. The bridesmaids wore a long blood red strapless gown which fell beautifully on their silver heels.

I opted to wear sparkling silver heels during the ceremony then flats as soon as we got to the reception. The flower girls were to Carry red roses. The bridesmaids White lilies and I carried a mixture of both. I chose Erica as my made of honour as she was my closest friend since kindergarten happily Danielle and Nathalie understood. She wore a slightly richer velvet red dress. which had some embellishment on her hip. Along with Carlie who was the chief bridesmaid, since both casey and I came from a fairly large family it meant more bridesmaids and groomsmen.

The groomsmen wore red waist coats and tailored suits and boy, they looked good. Unfortunately, Chris was one of them- we'd decided we didn't want to make a scene and get people asking questions. So we kept things how we planned.

I made my way up towards the aisle behind the many bridesmaids and groomsmen who entered to the playing of Beethoven thanks to the pianist.

As soon as it was my turn, the harpist began to play and jack stood next to me, I put my hand through his as he walked me up the aisle. Casey looked gorgeous his hair was nicely cut and his suit made him look all the more buff. I could see collete and my mother crying joyous tears just as the baby did a somersault. As I got closer to the altar I could feel my eyes well up with tears. Just as jack was about to give me away, he lifted my veil and gave me kiss on the cheek. He then turned and put my hand in Casey's.

"you look beautiful" casey whispered and I smiled through my tears. The ceremony went through without a hitch, we said our vows and Casey's best man (Aston) gave us our rings.

"I pronouce you man and wife, casey you may now kiss your bride" the priest announced.

Casey lifted my veil delicately. He cupped his hands on my face and brushed away my tears.

"well, hello mrs. Butler" he smiled before pressing his lips against mine and kissing me tenderly, the baby began to kick casey and we pulled away and laughed as the congregation cheered. I took my hand in Casey's as the priest introduced us as 'Mr. and Mrs. Butler' casey surprisingly scooped me up in his arms and carried me to our waiting rolls Royce.

"didn't think I'd make you walk in those killer heels did you?"he grinned as I kissed his cheek. we settled into the car. On the drive to the reception, we chatted and laughed about our next adventure with our son.

The reception was held at a five star hotel that casey and I were to spend the night in. There was a large glass chandelier on the ceiling. The tables had a light sprinkling of Rose petals and glitter and the place cards were choirs arrows.

It was fun and everyone seemed to enjoy the food and music. Chris kept winking when he saw me and i thought casey noticed as he was being extra affectionate. He whispered jokes in my ear, fed me bits of his food and rubbed my belly all of which seemed to irritate Chris.

Soon enough, it was time for speeches. Jack opted to make one and it was extremely funny. Casey's turn came next and he thanked our guests and my 'parents'.

Then it came to astons best man speech ".....now it gives me great Pleasure to ask you all to raise your glasses for some very important people, with out them the today would not be the same, Would you raise your glasses to toast..the bar staff!!" There was a roar of laughter

Anyway on to my speech, Dana would you place your right hand on the table, Casey would you place your left on top of Dana's don't worry, All will be revealed in good time.

As part of my research I discovered that according to tradition as best man I am supposed to SING THE GROOM'S PRAISES and tell you all about his MANY good points. Well, I'm very sorry but I CAN'T SING, and I WON'T LIE.

I do have to say how lucky you are Casey, You will leave here having gained a wife that is warm, loving and caring. A wife who is funny, and who radiates beauty where ever she goes. Dana honey, you've gained a gorgeous dress and bouquet what else would you want?

It was just the other day when Dana was one and her parents sent her to bed with a dummy, looks like history is repeating itself hey?

Now in case any of you are wondering why I asked casey to place his hand on Dana's, I will tell you now, casey as my final role, it is with great pleasure that I have been able to give you the last 10 minutes in which you have had the upper hand on Dana. It will almost certainly be the last.

Joking aside, Now I would like to finish by wishing you many happy times together and we all can't wait to meet your bundle of joy in three months, you'll both make wonderful parents.

To the bride and groom"

Tears of joy were running down my face from all the laughter.

It was the best day of my life, cupid really was watching down on us.

A/N: sorry if it's a little boring, next chapter will be three months on and there will be a major bust up! I will be doing a sequel and I'd love your ideas