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!}}

Comments

[frost_jewel]

Kurt, are you...are you drinking?

[Said as though she couldn't possibly believe it is true.]

[wildbluevagner]

Well, I'm definitely not eating right now.

[frost_jewel]

That just seems so unlike you. [And he is the person she would name as being behind any mischief, so she can't even speculate about who got him into it.] I suppose I'm just overreacting.

[wildbluevagner]

It does? [He has some brief uncertainty as he looks down at his glass.] It just... seemed like the right time for some drinks! That's all. But it you don't want to dance, that's fine. I'm a great solo act.

[frost_jewel]

Oh, no, it isn't- I would love to dance with you, Kurt. [Making him feel bad is not ever on her list but it happens more and more often.] I just don't know how, not really. There was Christmas, but this seems different.

[wildbluevagner]

Christmas, right... [He smiles warmly at the memory, tipsily exaggerated.] But don't worry about that. I mean, this is my first wedding... but I think I have the basics in mind. I helped you then, and I'll help you now.

[frost_jewel]

[She still doesn't look sure. But, at last, she puts down her own drink (a water) and nods, stepping closer to him.]

Maybe just once.

[wildbluevagner]

You won't regret it! [He puts down his own drink to lead her towards the dance floor.] I'll try not to get too silly.

[frost_jewel]

But you're always silly. That's one of the things I like about you.

[wildbluevagner]

Not true! [He says with an embarrassed grin.] I'm usually a lot totally cooler!

[frost_jewel]

You're usually bluer, too. [She didn't mean to embarrass him, but it looks like there's no going back now.] Why did you change for today?

[wildbluevagner]

I-it's a formal event, after all. Fuzz optional. [He says nervously.] I just thought... I should look my sharpest.

[frost_jewel]

Oh, Kurt. [She tugs gently at the collar of his shirt, smiling and shaking her head.] You look your sharpest no matter what people see.

[wildbluevagner]

[He gives a bashful grin.]

It's - it's just easier to see this way, that's all. I don't want to cause a scene if not everyone at this party turns out to be fuzz-compatible, you know?

[frost_jewel]

With the number of people in this village who struggle over who they are, at heart, I think no one would have problems with what you look like - because they know what your heart is.

[Kurt has always been easy to talk to.]

[wildbluevagner]

And that heart... That's a heart of fuzz? [This song's a little slow for his tastes. He feels kind of clumsy with his movements. But Mia's words keep his spirit up.]

[frost_jewel]

Yes. And that's not bad, either, although your world might have taught you that it is.

[wildbluevagner]

My world taught me a lot of things. Man... Talk about mixed messages! But the Professor... Ororo and everyone... They've taught me that I shoud be it should be good. That... this should be good.

[And as he talks, he steps back to fiddle with the image inducer, turning it off.]

[wildbluevagner]

If you want to dance with a tipsy fuzzball, than that should be good enough for everyone too.

[frost_jewel]

Well, I'm not sure I like seeing you tipsy, but I will dance with any and all Kurts, so long as they are you.

[Look at the smile, though. It's obvious she likes the real, fuzzy Kurt better than the image of a human one.]

[wildbluevagner]

Be careful what you say in a place like this. You could wind up stuck dancing with Billy and Teddy's Kurt - and it sounds like he's an old-timer. But I bet he's more rugged and manly, too!

[frost_jewel]

Billy and Teddy's Kurt wouldn't be you, and so he wouldn't be the right one.

[wildbluevagner]

So there is a difference! It sounds like any me has to be me enough, for Mia. Is that it? [He chuckles at his own wordplay.]

[frost_jewel]

[She's laughing, barely paying any attention to the dancing part.]

Be careful, or you'll trip over your own words.

[wildbluevagner]

Hey, hey, don't worry about any tripping. I'm totally good to go! [Although he may step on her foot without realizing.]