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The first step is the one you believe in

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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{{Tony and Pepper will each have their own thread, along with one for general mingling.}}

Edited 2013-09-14 20:10 (UTC)

Before the wedding, Pepper is bordering on the edge of frantic. Of course there's plenty for her to do, but somehow all the preparations for the day don't offer the distraction she usually finds in work. And it's crazy for her to feel this way, since she's very sure she wants to marry this man, and to share it with the people they've invited.

But that doesn't really keep her stomach from twisting into knots.

So visitors are something of a welcome distraction, although she's got a fair bit on her plate, so they may not be allowed to stay for long. Of course the one person banned is the groom; they may be breaking their fair share of traditions, but this one is a good reason to keep Tony in suspense. But anyone else is welcome, particularly after she's dressed and biding her time until she needs to leave--because as always, Pepper has given herself ample time to get ready in case something happens.

To no one's surprise, Pepper is radiant throughout the reception. Whether she's at Tony's side (which she will be whenever she can) or on her own, she really can't seem to stop smiling. Now that the ceremony is done and she can officially declare herself Mrs. Potts-Stark to the world, Pepper is very happy to do so. So she's available for talking, dancing, or even sharing a celebratory drink ~~which won't be alcohol in Billy's case~~. Through it all, she's definitely having the time of her life.

[Steve will spend much of the reception going around and taking pictures of everything and anyone he can. He's taking these photos to give to the newlyweds so he wants them to be the best they can possibly be. At the start of the reception he'll begin by taking pictures of people as they arrive. If you happen to slip by him without getting your picture taken, there's a very good chance that he'll be by your table, camera in hand. You can't avoid him forever.

A few times throughout the reception he'll take a break to eat and mingle. If you happen to be hanging around his table or by the drink table, you'll most likely run into him. He'll be the one eying the dance floor and keeping his distance.]

Steve waits until the crowd around Pepper thins out before making his approach. He'd decided against visiting her before the ceremony, not wanting to chance making her even more nervous than she'd probably been already. Then the reception had started and he'd wanted to make sure he didn't lose any good photo opportunities. But right now he's taking a break from the camera and couldn't help but notice that Pepper's glass was almost empty. He picks up two full glasses on his way over and greets the bride with a wide smile.

"I think a congratulatory drink is in order."

[For a respectable chunk of the reception, Jack will be occupied behind a table weighed down with Eugene's laptop, a stereo, taped-down handdwritten playlists, and a small jungle of lovingly-patched wires running to the speaker setup that they've managed to arrange. He'd apparently been the first and most enthusiastic volunteer to provide music, and as the one of the apocalypse's premier radio personalities (as well as the man who can easily plug a microphone into his existing sound system), apparently this earns him the right to MC as well. Who knew?

First-timer or not, he's buzzing with the energy of the event, introducing the bridal party as they enter, announcing speeches and toasts, and - perhaps most importantly - gleefully reminding everyone from their assorted continents and worlds that the native custom is to ring your wine glass lightly with silverware to make the happy couple kiss on command. And after all the initial pleasantries are done, he'll be spending much of the night spinning tunes, dependent upon the goodwill of fellow guests to keep him in food and drinks.

The rest of the time he will be out and mingling, perhaps even dancing, taking in the atmosphere and enjoying an event well-planned. The generous Mr. Sam Yao is perfectly capable behind an audio setup, and Jack has a feeling that neither friends, nor significant other, nor the bride herself will be happy with him if he doesn't see at least some of the party without headphones on his head.]

[While Vastra wasn't designated specifically as the head of the reception, she's pleased when Pepper seems to let others handle the progression of the party so she can enjoy the day. This was mainly what Vastra had been referring to during the planning stages of the wedding, and now she's stepping fully into the 'logistics' half of the reception. Mainly, she's making sure there's still plenty of food and drink, and clearing exhausted plates and platters so as to keep the mess to a minimum. It's a beautiful set up, after all, no sense in letting everything pile up and spoil the ambiance.]

[It may look odd though, a woman dressed as she is bussing tables, but she's taking her job very seriously. Sometimes she has a moment to enjoy a glass of wine and watch the party go by, but she's watching those tables like a hawk.]

Jack stood ready at the appointed time, in the appointed place, wearing his appointed pants.

Or was he? At least his frock coat is fairly long and covers things.

Now: "Oi -- where've the bride and groom got off to?" Come on, Tony and Pepper. He's waiting.

"Oi -- I'm not done with those grapes yet, woman!"

She was the most beautiful green womanthing that Jack had ever seen, but that did not excuse her from trying to bus a plate that still had like five grapes on it.

"Give 'em back!"

[Elizabeth has never been to a wedding before, but she's very glad Gai invited her to go with him. The ceremony was beautiful, and after the mission she needed some beauty in her life. Even if she didn't know Tony at all and she'd only spoken to Pepper a couple of times, the love and devotion she saw between them nearly made her cry.]

[She mingles around the party with a non-alcoholic drink in hand, mostly sticking with Gai to dance and eat, but there are moments when she leaves Gai to talk to someone he knows and vice versa.]

Vastra blinks and turns around with the plate still in hand, eyes wide.

"Ah, apologies... Reverend...?" Such a fuss for five grapes but, well, the man did marry Tony and Pepper. Vastra extends the plate back to him.

"Captain Reverend, darling. 'Salright. I won't sign you over to damnation for it." He accepts the plate. "Has anyone ever told you that you have a shockingly fine figure, miss...?"

'Captain Reverend', that's a new one on her. She tries to stifle a smile. "Well I appreciate that, I'd rather not be damned over a few grapes, if it's all the same to you."

Vastra's smile turns a little inquisitive and confused by the comment on her figure. "Madame Vastra. And I can't say I've had a Captain Reverend comment on my figure before."

"Steve! Oh, thank you." Pepper took the offered drink, then quickly set it to the side. She'd definitely share some celebratory sips with him, but first? She moved to give him him a warm hug. She'd seen him hard at work, but now she was very happy to see him taking a break.

"I'm so glad you made it...and that you're not spending the whole time taking pictures."

Considering they were already pretty much married, Tony didn't really have an excuse to be nervous. But he was, as if he were compelled to be by filling the role of the groom. It was all too typical, and he didn't like typical, but he couldn't help it. He was anxious, because he wanted this day to be everything Pepper wanted it to be. She'd worked so hard on this, and plenty of people had pitched in. It had better come together.

And, of course, maybe his nervousness was played up a bit considering everyone else would expect him to be nervous. He only had to keep up appearances for a little while longer, and then they'd be publicly married just as much as they were privately.

It was only a matter of time, now.

Tony entered first; he remembered at least that much. He eyed the crowd - crowd of dear friends old and new, instead of a gaggle of fans, and that's...weird. And deeply touching, even if he wouldn't be announcing the fact that he found it so anytime soon.

But all these people were here because they wanted to see him and Pepper happy together. Time to get this show on the road and give them what they want.

[Jack's transitioning them through a set that involves moving between media a few times - which probably makes a nice enough shot, his headphones off one ear as he carefully sets the disc in place and drops the needle just as the last track comes to an end. But by the time the croony jazz number comes to life, he's noticed the flashbulb and peeked up with a delighted laugh, closing the lid of the record player before he forgets.]

Pepper got you to be the photographer, even? Wow, she doesn't do things halfway, does she?

[Once he gets out from behind the DJ's stand, Jack's first order of business is of course to go congratulate the happy couple - or whichever element of it he finds first, really. That happens to be Pepper, and he swings up, holding out the arm not attached to a drink for a congratulatory half-embrace.]

One of us, as they ever-so-eerily say. [He grins with the salutation, just a bit toasted on the drinks that kind souls have been bringing his hardworking self, but earnestly happy for her.] Congratulations, everything's gorgeous. Yourself included, of course.

Tony was eager to accept congratulations, claps on the back, and didn't-think-you'd-go-through-with-its, and so when he stepped away from Pepper's side - which he rarely did - he spoke to guests, asked about gifts, caught sips of alcohol and generally speaking, made merry. He was in his best form, and it was something he definitely wanted to share with everyone present.

Edited 2013-09-15 05:46 (UTC)

Mum!

[Yes, that's Jack, calling over the first chance we has when Vastra has swung near enough by his stand on her rounds. Grinning broadly, he waves her over, headphones half pushed off his head.]

Where's the fire, hey?

The first chance he got, Tony planned on stealing his bride for a dance. The both of them were quite popular, naturally, but he wasn't about to forego spending time with her if he could possibly help it.

He caught her elbow gently to get her attention. "May I have this dance?"

"Nicely done, Mr. Stark."

That would be Jack, away from his post just long enough to swing through the party and make sure that cake-wrangling hasn't killed his partner, though upon seeing the man of the hour he can't resist stopping by to offer a firm handshake and a smile.

Maybe it should feel a little stranger, considering that their initial meeting (almost a year ago - God, already?) was rife with suspicion and defensively-hefted bludgeoning weapons. Then again, maybe that's not really a damning introduction in either of their worlds of origin.

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The first step is the one you believe in

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