The first step is the one you believe in

[handing]

Who: Pepper Potts, Tony Stark, and everyone who has gathered there today.
What: A wedding and reception
When: Sept 14, All Day
Where: Cherry Blossom Hill / The Battle Dome
Summary: Pepper and Tony are getting married finally officially finally.
Rating: PG/PG-13 max? There's at least one kid here.
The decorations on the hill are simple ones; they've chosen this spot because it's naturally beautiful without the need for embellishments. Chairs have been set up for the expected guests, with a clear path laid out for the wedding party. And of course up front there is a place for those people to stand, in sight of everyone gathered so Tony won't be able to tell Pepper "I told you so" as color commentary won't be necessary.

After the ceremony everyone will be invited to go to the Battle Dome for the reception. There Tony's programmed an expansive hall with tables and seating enough for everyone. There's also a dance floor, which everyone is encouraged to take advantage of. The atmosphere is warm and vibrant, clearly intended to help all in attendance have a good time. Dinner will be served, and there's an open bar, with rum by request of the officiant.

Just don't get too rowdy, okay kids?

{{ooc: Visual references and details can be found here. Link is very image heavy. There will be separate threads for before the ceremony, during, and the reception.

EDIT: Now with a sign up to catch the bouquet!}}

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[z_jay]

[It was not often he was pulled by a lead, but he could fall into step easily enough. With a fair amount of confidence, in fact. It was nice to have a strong, lovely lady like Vastra to dance with. And he let her know that with the smile that wasn't entirely abashed shown her way]

I didn't think you'd be the lady so wrapped up in details or... frivolous stuff. When it comes right down to it, the things that matter are there. Right? No need to decorate those.

[he did make an effort to hedge their way closer to the cake. Now much more eaten into, but still there]

What about rings?

[eversohungry]

Oh, rings are very important. [Vastra smiles and shows Eugene her left hand. Sure enough, there's a plain gold band on her ring finger.]

The Egyptians believed that there was a vein in the fourth finger of the left hand that went directly to the heart. And while perhaps that is not strictly true, it is romantic enough even for me.

[z_jay]

Directly to the heart, huh?

[Even if it might not be strictly true, there was something to be said for the sentiment behind it. A ring, he'd seen Pepper and Tony's rings and it had gotten some cogs starting in his own head. He and Jack had something to link them to Zevran, but... to each other? It was their radio show, but even that had taken a back seat...]

Did the ring come with you from your world?

[eversohungry]

Fortunately. It was with my clothes. [She looks at it wistfully for a moment, then replaces her hand on Eugene's shoulder.] It has made my separation from her a little more bearable.

[z_jay]

Y'know what else might help is some cake.

[Worry would do no good if he kept on searching for a response that she was likely to keep most private. He could respect that and the strength she showed despite the adversity. Drawing in closer, he smiled and remembered when he had to huddle with her, to give her warmth. What seemed like many shifts ago]

Promise me you'll have a piece. Tell me if it's up to snuff.