Sophie and Xander Book 2

The wedding

The sun was shining brightly there was a slight spring breeze blowing. There was the smell of freshly cut grass wafting through the spring air. 200 people were busy setting up chairs and decorating the gazebo with yellow sunflowers and pale blue flowers. Extremely large tents were being set up in the large field on the property.
In the large mansion Sophie Alexis Apexi dressed in

Was enjoying her bridal shower.
She was due to marry Xander Preston Nova in exactly 4 days. Right now she was opening her gifts. She received pots and pans, towels, bedding, Jane Tran pearl hair pin, his and her monogrammed robes, gift cards, cash, a monogrammed serving platter, wine glasses, cake knife, and misc items. after the opening of gifts all the guests were served a lovely catered lunch.
Xander and his groomsmen went fishing and then out for pizza and beer.
After the party Sophie and her bridesmaids all dressed in their matching outfits went out and got their hair and nails done. Then they went to The Olive boutique bachelorette bash. This included champagne, great food, shopping, facials, freebies, dancing, and fun. The women had a blast. Sophie received a large gift bag which included a bottle of champagne, wine glasses, wedding day survival kit, a purse, camera, gift certificate for 12 free outfits, candles, makeup kit, perfume and a his and hers key chain, satin fit and flare gown by Demetrios, t strap sandals, and gift card to Allure Couture.
It was the day before the wedding and the property was alive with people working to get the place perfect for the wedding. Sophie had woken up early to milk the cows, gather the eggs, feed the animals, bake bread and to wash her laundry. Once that was all done she took her dogs out for a walk than went and took a shower. She dressed in jean shorts, red tank top and matching sandals. her long hair she braided and added a red hair bow to. than she was off to the salon. She had her nails manicured. she chose to wear a pale pink on her nails and then went home.
Sophie decided to shower and wore

to the rehearsal and to the dinner.
Xander thought his wife to be looked absolutely stunning when she arrived to the rehearsal. he loved when she wore her hair down.
The rehearsal went smoothly and soon everyone was enjoying a meal of grilled sausage and pepper heroes, BBQ chicken sliders or burgers, potato salad, corn on the cob, and a garden bow tie pasta salad.
Xander and Sophie handed out the gifts which were watches by Bulova that they bought for the bridal party and to their parents. Presleigh's twin girls were the flower girls and the dogs Hugo and Lucy were the ring bearers.
Sophie went to bed after she packed her suitcases for the honeymoon.
She woke early on the day of her wedding feeling relaxed. She took a long shower. Got dressed in

she drove to the hair salon where she met her bridesmaids and flower girls. They all met back at her place to get dressed for the wedding. They all helped Sophie put on her dress and put in her Tiara and veil. The photographer took pictures of her and her bridal party and then just of her and then it was time for the wedding to start.

She waited with her father until Canon in D started playing and they walked down the aisle of chairs to the gazebo where Xander and the pastor were waiting. They exchanged their vows after the pastor had given them a short message on marriage. they placed the rings on each others fingers and then they lit the unity candle. all to soon the pastor was introducing them as mr and mrs Xander Nova. They walked up the aisle as a married couple and the photographer was busy posing them for pictures.
They waited to be announced before the reception started. They were seated at the head table and served a delicious meal before the speeches started. all to soon it was time for the cutting of the cake. Sophie plastered cake all over Xander's face and he did the same to her. the photographer captured that perfectly. They both washed up and Presleigh helped Sophie change out of her dress into

They took out the tiara and veil and spent a moment talking as friends. then it was back to the reception to say their goodbyes before leaving for the airport.