nashville reborn (sequel to NN)

Chapter 30

Memories from my wedding day flashed through my head as I woke up next to Tuck this morning. I remember Isaiah and Willa Gray running into my room and climbing into my bed with me and Maddie and Tae trying to motivate me to get out of the bed. Now, it was my daughter. I was the mother of the bride and I couldn't believe it.

Ridge, Ryne, Rocky, and Marissa were already at the venue along with the boys. Maddie, Tae, Carrie, Hannah, Naomi, Jennifer and I were all getting dressed here, and the men all were at the venue too. I woke up as emotional as ever along with Carrie. I'm pretty sure we both woke up sobbing, but giving away our babies was no easy task. I knew that Isaiah would take care of her, but still, that was my job first and I didn't want to give it to anyone else.

When I went into the kitchen, I immediately hugged Carrie and we both started bawling again. She and I were both giving wedding speeches today, so I had no clue how we were going to get through that if we were sobbing like this already.

When we got to the hotel, we were already all dressed. I had on a sleeveless purple dress and Tuck had s tie that matched it. All us married girls coordinated with our husbands. I went to find Ridge. She was getting her hair done. She was wearing it in a half up half down style.

"God, you're beautiful" I say and kiss her cheek.

"Mama, you can't start crying yet. You'll make me cry" She says.

"I won't. I won't be the sad mama. I'm going to be the happy mama" I say. She smiles at me because she knew I was lying.

"How did you feel on your wedding day? Were you nervous or excited?" She asks. I smile and reminisce.

"I-I was so excited to finally call Tuck my husband. I couldn't believe the day was finally here. I knew that I couldn't live my life without him, and I knew that I didn't want too" I say.

"I think I could live in a world without Isaiah Fisher, but I never ever want too" She says.

"Baby, you'll always have that man with you. I promise you that" I say. She smiles.

"Hannah told me the same thing" She says.

"Listen to us" I say. She nods. I knew she and Isaiah were meant to be together. You could take one look at them and know that.

***
Ridge and Isaiah were getting married at 3pm and it was 12pm. The wedding party was outside taking their photos while we were all posting on instagram. Hannah's post had me a mess. She posted two pictures. One of the first time that she took Ridge on stage with her. She was kissing her cheek and Ridge was giggling up a storm. The last one was one they had taken outside. Ridge was smiling that same cheesy smile she always had and Hannah was once again kissing her cheek. Her caption said: "how is it possible that this little baby is getting married today? watching her grow up has been an honor and a privilege that i am so grateful for. i can't wait to see what married life does for this beautiful girl. i love you, my little ridgey. more than you will ever know".

I could bet that Hannah would be a mess too, and Tae also. She had grown up so close to the two of them. I was glad that Ridge had someone to talk to about what she had been experiencing lately, not that is was a good thing for people to go through, but still.

***
At 3pm, we were all in our seats. There was a space beside me saved for Tuck and Carrie and Mike were beside me. We both had our tissues ready. Maddie, Jonah, Tae, Josh, and the Runaway June girls were sitting behind us. Along with Thomas Rhett and his family.  Isaiah walked out of a side door and up on the stage. His suit was black and he had on a bowtie that matched Ridge's dress. His hair was slicked back and he looked so happy. Carrie immediately had tears in her eyes. The boys and girls all walked down the aisle. Ryne had a tissue in her hand too. When the wedding March started, the doors opened and Tuck and Ridge started down the aisle. She looks so beautiful. I could see tears forming in his eyes as they made their way to the front.