The Journal of Penny Grant - April 29 - Our Wedding (2)

Take a good look at the groom, that handsome man. My Nick.

We had to wait for the guests to settle before we could finally begin the ceremony.

That was practically parent's corner over there. Nick's Dad, Mom, my Dad.

I think they are all happy that this time around there is a big wedding with the family. Abbey and Stephen just went to city hall one day and signed a few papers.

My brothers were feeling pretty choked up. I'm not sure what Jerod was think about, he's just back from a trip to Egypt. He didn't even stop to change clothes.

Then it was time to start the real ceremony. I feel like I've waited forever for this moment.

Penny, I wish to share my life with you.
I pledge my eternal love.
Like Fire, we will fuel the flames
of our relationship with love
Like Water, love may rise and fall
but the tides of love are eternal
Like Wind, love is like air,
without it, we shall surely die
Like earth, love needs a place to grow
it sinks deep roots in our hearts.
Fire, Water, Wind and Earth

With this ring, I seal my pledge.
I promise to use the elements to
feed our love forever.

Nick, I wish to share my life with you.
I pledge my eternal love.
Like Fire, we will fuel the flames
of our relationship with love
Like Water, love may rise and fall
but the tides of love are eternal
Like Wind, love is like air,
without it, we shall surely die
Like earth, love needs a place to grow
it sinks deep roots in our hearts.
Fire, Water, Wind and Earth

With this ring, I seal my pledge.
I promise to use the elements to
feed our love forever.

Emerald thought the ceremony was beautiful.

Ronnie wasn't quite as impressed as any of the parents. She is looking stunning in her new dress.

Mom and Dad spent a fortune on our dresses. Dad muttered something about no more new clothes but I don't think he meant it.

Because he was looking very pleased about our wedding. As was Brad.

Finally, we've done it. It's official. Mr and Mrs Grant.

Apparently Dad had a chat with Nick at some point. I have the family journal, am supposed to wear a hat and Nick had to become a Grant. He must have been cool with it.

Now how long till we can ditch the party and find a bed? We have some fun time waiting.

Well, it will be a little while before we can ditch the party. We have the guests to consider. Our guests applauded.

A few cheered and threw confetti.

Then I cut our wedding cake. It was a lovely 3 tier affair.

It's berry flavor. That's interesting, I had no idea we had berry wedding cakes.

Nick also had cake, some of the other guests hit the buffet instead of taking some cake. Salad does look a little bit healthier but not as tasty.

It wasn't long after the cake cutting that the party started to wind down. A few of the guests had to go to work, including Vincent and Ronnie's friend Eddie. Everyone else was getting tired, it had been a work day for most of the guests.

"Penny?"

"Yes Dad?"

"It's time to give you your wedding present from your Mom and I." Dad tossed me some keys. 

"A car? Gosh, Dad..." He interrupted me.

"No, Penny, those are keys to your new house."

They bought us a house? "Dadddyyyy! You are the best."

"You might want to grab a few clothes for the night. The taxi is due any moment. We wanted to keep it a surprise, so you'll have to come back tomorrow for anything else you need."

Dad wasn't kidding. It was only a couple of minutes later that a taxi arrived. Nick hadn't really unpacked since moving to our place. I grabbed just enough for an overnight stay.

Oh my, Mom and Dad didn't just buy us a tiny little house. It's a large house with a couple of bedrooms and a nursery.

I think that the nursery may be a hint. Mom and Dad both want more grandchildren to spoil. I've heard Dad hint as much to Stephen on the phone.

"I'm going to tickle you till you surrender and come to bed."

"Stop Nick, I surrender already."

Our first time in our new home, in our new bed.

One thing is sure, this won't be the last.

It's sort of weird, it's the first time I've ever slept in a room that I didn't share with Ronnie. A girl could get very used to this though.

And can there be a better way to wake up in the morning?

I didn't think so.


Bonus pics

Nick, you are just barely married to Penny. Can't scaring her wait till tomorrow for heaven's sake?
This was wedding 2, which is why Nick and Penny have slightly different formals.

What's that face about?

I must admit, I'm slightly worried for Nick. He only has rolled a few wants since joining the household, and we've filled all of them.  The big 2 were to marry Penny and move in with her, both filled. Can't keep you happy Nick, unless you want stuff.

Phillip and Vanessa could easily afford the new house for Penny and Nick. We bought the house, moved over, left Penny with 10,000 cash and gave back 48,000 to Phillip and co. I think Vanessa's royalties are currently about 20,000 a week.