Ask and you shall recieve! Here is the wedding. I think its official, I love writing wedding scenes!
Epilogue: Marry You
4 Years Later…
Mercedes POV
It took years of planning but Mercedes stood in front of a large gilded mirror as her mothers long nimble fingers fastened the tiny pearl buttons of her wedding dress. Mercedes fanned her face for the third time that evening. This was her wedding day. This is the day she'd marry her best friend.
"Are you nervous?" Mrs. Jones asked as she ran her hands down Mercedes' bare shoulders.
"I've been with him for almost seven years. This is just a formality." She said as she huffed out a laugh.
"I know that's right. I never thought you'd marry that boy. You've already given him two children. You've brought and sold several homes together. He helped you launch your clothing line and he was the inspiration behind your novel. The only thing he's ever asked for is for you to marry him." Roz said as she fastened the long sheer chapel length veil to her half upswept hair.
"He's given me so much Mother. Being his wife is not only the least I can do for him but the best gift I can give myself and our kids." She said as she smiled at her mother through the mirror.
"He's a good man and he loves you!" She clasped her daughters hand once more and went to sit on the chaise lounge.
"And I love him. I've been happy with him since the day I met him." Mercedes took a moment to look at her self in the mirror. The dress was custom made for her with a tightly boned bodice and tiered bottom with a chapel train. It was perfect for the country theme of her wedding. She'd taken all of her ideas from Martha Stewart, Shabby Chic, Sam's southern roots, and Pinterest. Between a hectic work schedule and raising two very hyperactive children it took four years to plan what the magazines were calling the wedding of the year. Mercedes insisted on handling all of the details. She didn't trust planners with her vision.
"Looks like I have everything but the shoes." She said with a small smile. No sooner than it was said Kurt came into the room holding a large box.
"Everything is perfect angel. The chairs are lined up perfectly. The fans are on each chair. The ribbons are straight and the string quartet is set up. For the life of me I will never understand why you wanted to wear these. You could have had any designer make your shoes. You could have had Zanotti, Louboutin, even Choo for fucks sake but cowboy boots, Mercedes? Really!" Kurt said as he laid the box down and opened it.
"These are the same boots Sue got married in. I'll be wearing my mothers shoes for the reception. Be grateful today I'm leaving the fancy footwear to you my dear." She said as she smiled down at the flamboyant man and looked down at the 6" heels he wore with his tan vest and matching pants. The rolled up sleeves and bowtie weren't Kurt's style but he obliged his best friend on her big day. He'd do anything for Mercedes including helping with her wedding. Kurt was elected as Mercedes maid of honor. Over the years the two became inseparable along with Santana they were rarely seen without the other.
"I saw your mother's shoes, so cutting edge for the '80's. They are too chic with just the right amount of toe cleavage and that crystal heel, too much!" Kurt said as he shot a look in Roz's direction giving the woman thumbs up.
"You know I've always been ahead of my time. You're looking fabulous as always Kurt." Roz stood as she smoothed down her light blue floor length mother of the bride dress. The two met in the middle to air kiss careful of the others makeup.
"Is everyone ready? We're already behind schedule." Mercedes said as she took a sip of the champagne Kurt put into a shaking hand. He always knew exactly what she needed. Mercedes only then took notice of the photographer snapping a photo next to her. She'd requested only candid photos while dressing.
"Yes, everyone is ready in the next suite. The photographer has been snapping one photo after the other. Everyone looks fabulous." Kurt said as he smiled and air kissed her cheek.
Mercedes turned at a knock on the door she had a feeling it was Sam and hid behind a mirror. He'd been sneaky in the last few months of planning. She'd had to hide her dress in several places and swear the children to secrecy due to his need to peek.
Mercedes smiled as Olivia hopped out of her chair and ran to the door. She knew her little girl would be the first.
"Momma! Momma!" The caramel skinned little girl with a halo of waist length blonde curls and big blue eyes came catapulting towards a dark skinned woman in a white dress.
"Yes angel?" Mercedes turned to face the cherub cheeked little lady as she held her arms out the catch the tiny ball of energy.
"Daddy came to the door and asked me to give this to you." The little girl said as she held out a small box in her chubby hands. "He also asked me how you
"Thank you my sweet. Now let nana do your hair." She kissed the little girls cheek and set her down. Her long puffy mint colored dress making a 'whooshing' sound as she ran towards her grand-mother with a trail of chocolate ribbon behind her. Mercedes took a moment to take her beautiful daughter in before opening the box. Inside was a note along with a pair of diamond earrings. Mercedes made quick work of putting the earrings on before unfolding the sheet of paper inside. She smiled as she read the short but heartfelt letter.
My Dearest Mercy,
Almost six years ago you gave me the honor of courting you.
A year later you gave me two miracles that we decided to call Oliver and Olivia
It's four years later you're making my dreams come true by becoming my wife.
I thought I had everything before I met you but I know more now than ever that I was blind.
Your love for our family and for me leaves me blessed every day.
Your smile and humor make even the hardest day an adventure.
I cannot wait to make you my wife and start a new chapter of our lives together.
I'll see you at the end of the isle. I'll be the blonde with tears of joy in my eyes.
Forever yours,
Sam
Mercedes almost lost it Sam had a way with words that rivaled most poets but she'd been known to be biased.
"Okay lets get this show on the road before I mess up all my makeup." Mercedes said with a huffed out laugh. Kurt clapped his hands and disappeared from the room with a flourish of shouts to get ready. The rest of her life was waiting at the end of that isle.
Sam POV
"Daddy! Daddy! Someone dropped this off for you." A little boy with an almost out of control halo of light brown curls and hazel eyes ran towards Sam. The little tan vest and pants with a dark brown bowtie setting off his caramel skin. Despite his darker coloring and curls he was the spitting image of his father just like Olivia was the spitting image of her mother.
"What is this Ollie?" He asked the chubby cheeked kid as he knelt down taking the box from his small hands.
"I think it's from Mommy." He whispered with a grin. His slight lisp came out a little making the sentence that much more adorable. Oliver had a way of making Sam's heart melt. Oliver was also smart. At the age of three (three and three quarters if you asked him) he could read small words and he knew his mothers handwriting.
"I think it is. Why don't you open it for me while I fix your tie?" He said with a smile as the boy made work of the box. He handed him the box and ran away after Sam was finished. Inside was a gold watch. This one a little larger with a diamond face and the inscription on the back had their childrens names and birthdates and the day they met and the day they were married. Inside was a note handwritten on thick paper.
My Love,
Dates are important to me. The day I met you, the day I brought our children into the world and the day I became your wife will be days I always remember. When I met you I realized how empty my life had been. I never thought I'd need another person like I need you. You're my security, warmth, and support. You and our children make waking up each day an adventure. I cannot wait to be your wife and start this new adventure. See you soon my dear I'll be the one walking towards you with tears in my eyes.
Your (future) Wife,
Mercedes
Sam took a deep breath and wiped his eyes. Unlike his fiancé he wasn't afraid of ruining his makeup. Shawn came up and clapped him on the back.
"Got you choked up?" He asked with a smile.
"Yeah." He said as he put the new watch on.
"Your mother did that to me the first and second time we got married. When they get under your skin they're doing it right." Shawn said as he turned his son around and adjusted his tie.
"She's a good woman dad." Sam said as he bit his lip.
"You know when you told me about her I didn't know what to expect but as soon as I met her I knew she was the one for you. She's smart, funny, and she keeps you in line. That woman has never taken your shit…" Shawn said as he winced.
"Ohhh! Grandpa said a bad word!" Ollie yelled from the corner where he sat with a juice box playing with Stevie.
"Sorry Ollie, it won't happen again." Shawn said with a smile.
"Whenever daddy says bad words I get a quarter. Are you going to give me a quarter?" He asked with a narrowing of his eyes.
"He's a clever one, isn't he?" Shawn asked as he took a dollar from his pocket and handed it to his grandson. "That's for the rest of the evening." He said with a grin as he picked his grandson up swinging him in the air. "You are a stinker!" He said as he tickled the boy.
"Is everyone ready?" He asked as he clapped his hands. They were running according to schedule and he wanted to make sure they stayed that way.
"Come on son, the rest of your life is right outside that door." Shawn said as they exited the room his best man Blaine in tow.
The ceremony was perfect. Mercedes made sure to include their children in their special day. Olivia acted as the flower girl, and Oliver as the ring bearer. The bridesmaids wore strapless column style chiffon gowns in mint with chocolate brown sashes. The bouquets were simple cabbage roses. Due to the heat the groomsmen (and Kurt) wore classic tan vests with slim cut pants and mint or chocolate bowties. Mercedes' walked her down the isle and if he happened to shed a few tears no one mentioned it. The couple stood before their friends, family, and God on the Evans' Kentucky ranch and recited their vows to one another. The wedding was officiated by Madame Chen and even Priscilla was there sitting in the third row wearing a wig that Kurt swore he'd steal later. There were tears of joy and promises of making each day better than the last.
After way too many photos and a country style buffet dinner of comfort foods the children were put to sleep and the grownups came out to play. Mercedes changed from the stuffy gown into an ivory trapeze dress that matched her mother's 6" pumps. The couple danced the night away to live and DJed music. As they danced the last dance of the evening before leaving for their honeymoon Sam looked to his wife and smiled.
"Hello Mrs. Evans." He said with a grin.
"Hello Mr. Evans" She replied before being dipped low.
Life was good.
Fin.
A/N: Did anyone see the previews for next weeks Glee? Topless Sam is very topless. In the words of George Takei..OHHHH MYYYYY!