Page 31 of Mommy Calls Me Princess

Chapter Ten

Vivienne

“I’m not nervous, you’re nervous,” Jack and I teased each other as we stepped out of the car at the wedding chapel. The truth of the matter was we were both nervous. Not in a bad way but in a we want everything to be perfect for our partners’ way. And after spending the morning at the courthouse getting our marriage licenses I was afraid we’d miss our appointment time. I bet Vegas was the only place the courthouses were open twenty-four-seven. Thankfully, Jack and Vale were in and out of the jeweler in record time. Vale knew just what he wanted, a band with a ruby to match his daddy’s and they’d found one.

“Come on, you two,” Sarah funneled us inside. “It’s like you’re twelve again.”

“Welcome to the Little White Chappel. You must be the Carlisle-Barrett party?” The curator greeted us with a warm smile. “I’m Drake, I’ll be your tour guide for today.”

Ah, a wedding coordinator with a sense of humor. Glad he had one because I was shaking like a leaf and his humor would help ease the nerves. “Nice to meet you, Drake. I’m Vivienne Carlisle, we spoke on the phone. And this is Jack Barrett.”

“Wonderful to meet you both. I absolutely love the theme of your party. Besties and Besties,” he swooned. That tidbit seemed to hit the hearts of all whom we shared it with. “And who is this lovely woman?”

“I’m Sarah, the one who’s giving away Darcy and Vale.”

“Sarah, you are a mother after my own heart. Now,” he glanced down at his iPad. “Just to verify, you’ve booked the Little White Chapel Ceremony, the photo session, video, and an officiant?”

“Scratch that last one,” Jackson said as he and Linda entered the lobby, “I’m ordained, and I’d like to perform their ceremony.”

Drake squealed. “This just keeps getting better. I’m not supposed to do that,” he whispered. “But between us I’m leaving in two weeks to branch out on my own so this is your lucky day.”

“Dad?” Jack questioned, on the verge of tears. “How?”

“That’s the real reason we couldn’t come yesterday. I had a few last-minute details to button up in order to legally perform your ceremony. It would be a great honor if you’d allow me to do that, son.” Jackson and Jack hugged while the rest of us dabbed our eyes to keep our make-up from running.

“And I handled the flower arrangements. I hand made them along with Jack and Vale’s boutonnieres.” Linda handed her beautiful floral creations out. Jackson pinned Jack’s in place while Jack did the same with Vale’s. “I wanted them to last forever.”

“Linda,” I had to pause and catch my breath before the tears ran. “Thank you, they’re beautiful.” Darcy and I hugged her. Pink and white roses mixed with baby’s breath. The stems were tied with a shimmery pink lace. These were gorgeous and I immediately visualized them in a shadow box with our marriage certificate between them. My sweet girl did her best not to ruin her make-up, but had a hard time. “Here Princess, let Mommy help you.” I dabbed her eyes and kissed her nose.

“You girls are stunning and Jack, you and Vale are so handsome,” Linda cooed. Jack and Vale were dressed in black slacks and shoes with white button-up dress shirts and light pink ties. Darcy and I wore the dresses we found in a boutique shop in San Diego. One of a kind designs. While hers was a knee length floral dress that nearly matched our bouquets, mine was a skirt in the same pattern with a cream-colored lace top.

I honestly don’t think this day could be any more perfect.

Drake and his assistant shuttled us into the chapel where we posed for more pictures than I’m certain we paid for. Couples, parents, all of us, Darcy and Vale, Jack and me. I knew Jack and I would buy the lot and decide what to do with them once we were home.

“Alright,” Drake clapped his hands. “Darcy, Vale, and Sarah head back out into the lobby. The rest of you get into place.” While he said it with a smile he commanded the crew without question. I’d make sure he had my contact information before we left. Then once he was on his own, I’d send anyone wanting to hit Vegas for a wedding to him.

Jackson took his place front and center with Jack to his right and me to his left. A smiling Linda sat in the front pew. As soon asHere Comes the Bridebegan to play, the double doors opened and in walked Sarah with Darcy and Vale. My girl’s beauty was beyond words. I couldn’t take my eyes off her nor did hers leave mine. The amount of love reflected in them blew me away.Whatever I did to deserve her I’ll never know, but I’d do my best to never screw it up.

“Who gives these two away?” Jackson asked Sarah.

“I do,” she sniffled. Seems we finally got to her. Sarah kissed Darcy then Vale, telling them both she loved them. I couldn’t wait to watch the video replay of that.

Darcy and Vale took their places beside us and Sarah sat beside Linda then Jackson began.

“Dear family, friends, and friends who are now family. I’m honored and proud to stand here before you today to perform this ceremony that’s so close to my heart. I’ll keep it short and sweet before my son passes out.” We all chuckled.

“Do you Jackson Barrett Junior take Vale to be your lawfully wedded husband? In sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?”

“I do.”

“Do you Vale Harper take Jackson to be your lawfully wedded husband? In sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?”

“I do.”

Jack and Vale’s hands shook so badly I wasn’t sure they’d get their rings on without dropping them, but in the end they managed it.

“Do you Vivienne Carlisle take Darcy to be your lawfully wedded wife? In sickness and in health, forsaking all others, until death do you part?”

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