Emelaide smiled happily as she arched her neck and placed a tender kiss upon Marreck's neck. "Would you mind if we were married in the church my parents were married in? It's a small church not too far from here. I'm just afraid for your half of the guests; Would they be willing to travel and wear clothing from Winterglade?"

"Clothing that will be made specifically for them, of course," Cindalina said with a smile as she looked at Marreck.

-

"Darling, you may visit her whenever you wish; as will she be able to return whenever she wishes and we are able to take care of her. Don't worry, my love, she won't be gone forever," Dimitrius assured her with a kiss upon her lips, "Besides; for all we know, Dimeria could talk her parents into staying with us. I'm sure my father won't care; it would simply be up to how much my mother can handle after the new baby just having been born."

"I'm sure that will be fine." Marreck smiled. "Though I won't have too many guests, I'm sure. It will probably just be my parents, Ariala, Erreminette, and some of the boys I grew up with." He laughed.

~~~

Ariala felt a war rise inside of her, she wanted to keep Dimeria but she knew how incredibly unfair that was to Dimitrius's parents. "I guess we'll see when the time comes." She said simply, putting the thought out of her mind as she leaned into Dimitrius's kiss. Ariala gave him a last kiss before taking his hand and leading him towards the rope bridge maze.

Emelaide couldn't keep the euphoric grin from her face as she snuggled closer to Marreck and placed a number of happy kisses upon his neck, "Thank you! Auntie Lina, can you make the arrangements for us?"

Cindalina chuckled, "Of course, my dear. Now Marreck, can you get your guests together and bring them to the meadow tomorrow afternoon? I need to get their measurements and have them choose their outfits; possibly even create their outfits; that is, if they approve of the location of course," she added with a smile.

-

Placing a kiss upon her cheek, Dimitrius followed her with a small smile; part of him glad to see she loved Dimeria so much, part of him wishing she wasn't so attached in case his parents decided to take Ria back from them. "So, my love, where is this furniture maker?"

"Of course." Marreck said with a warm smile as he took Emelaide's hand in his own. He felt a wave of happiness in his stomach at the idea of being able to keep Emelaide forever, of having everyone he loved seeing him truly happy with her, and of course seeing a moment of pure bliss in Emelaide's eyes.

~~~

"On the ground, near the Palace." Ariala smiled as she climbed down the rope ladder and waited patiently for Dimitrius.

Emelaide couldn't contain all of her smiles as she gave Marreck's hand a tender squeeze, conveying to him that she was beyond words to describe how happy she was.

"Now that that's settled, what about the reception? Where would you like to have it?" Cindalina asked as she sipped her tea.

Emelaide looked up at Marreck and she popped a cookie into her mouth, "I have no idea. Do you my love?"

-

Reaching her side in moments, getting quite skilled at climbing up and down the ladders in Elimlee, Dimitrius smield as he wrapped his arm around Ariala's waist and held her close as they headed towards the Palace.

"Finally, a shop upon the ground," Dimitrius teased as he placed a kiss upon her head, "Darling, have you put any thoughts into what you would like him to make for us?

"Since all of my guests would already be dressed for the Winterglade weather, I think we should keep the reception in Winterglade." He said simply. "If that's alright with you, love." Marreck added, looking over at Emelaide.

~~~

"A crib." Ariala said happily. "A cherry wood crib with a matching dressing table/dresser." She said as she caressed her stomach.

Emelaide nodded, "That's alright with me, I was just afraid you would object due to your guests possibly wishing for a warmer setting. Do you think the Masters would allow us use the Ballroom for the reception?"

"I shall ask the Head tomorrow morning," promised Cindalina with a smile, "Have either of you decided upon your Bridesmaids, Groomsmen, Best Man, or Matron of Honor?"

"I had hoped you and my mother, along with Marreck's mother, would be in the wedding. I am afraid I do not have very many friends after dating Dimitrius all those years," Emelaide said softly as a blush filled her cheeks, "I hoped Dimeria would be our flower girl, if you have no objections my love?"

-

Dimitrius smiled as he placed his hand over Ariala's, "Sounds perfect, my love. Have you pictured a design of sorts? Or shall it be plain?"

"None." Marreck promised as he popped another cookie into his mouth. "I was thinking about my friend Dahin for Best Man." Marreck offered once he had finished his cookie. "I've known for almost as long as I've known Ariala and Erre." He said.

~~~

"I was thinking that there should be lilies carved into the wood near the top." Ariala said. "He's known for his wood carving. And lillies seem appropiate." She smiled as she caressed her stomach lovingly.

"Let us hope he does not hate me at first sight like Ariala and Erreminette did," said Emelaide with a small smile as she bit into another cookie, her fears of the rest of his family and friends not accepting her as fast as his mother did surfacing as they talked of the wedding.

-

Dimitrius smiled as he placed a tender kiss upon her temple, "I like that, my love; I look forward to seeing the man's work. I want nothing but the best we can afford for our little darling." Laughing, he added, "Listen to me, darling; I'm wishing to spoil her rotten before she's even born! I now fear her childhood," Dimitrius teased with another laugh.

"Well you haven't frozem him or yelled at him so maybe it'll go over smoother." Marreck teased before leaning over and giving her cheek a soft kiss. "It'll be fine, love." He assured her.

~~~

"Well someone has to keep me in check when I'm spoiling her." Ariala said with a small pout before letting her smile crawl over her lips and giving Dimitrius a soft kiss.

Emelaide sighed as he snuggled back into him, "Mar, you know very well why I did; let us not speak of it, alright? I don't want to fight.."

Cindalina, in an attempt to change the conversation, inquired with a smile, "Marreck, my dear, have you decided upon groomsmen? You'll need two to walk the bridesmaids down the isle."

-

Chuckling, Dimitrius returned her kiss with a few tender ones of his own, "Don't worry, love. I'm sure your father will keep you in check," he teased with a wink.

"I have two other friends besides Dahin. So it'd be Jehson and Mernan." Marreck sighed as he wrapped both arms around Emelaide and placed a kiss in her hair.

~~~

"Well someone will have to." Ariala laughed as she put her arm around Dimitrius waist and led him inside the small furniture shop.

Cindalina smiled, "Perfect. Now, love, have you thought of a Maid of Honor?"

"I was hoping you would be my Maid of Honor," Emelaide said with a warm smile, "Will you?"

"Dear me, a Maid of Honor at my age? Are you sure?" Cindalina asked with a blush.

"Lina, you're my Godmother and I adore you; I'm quite sure," said Emelaide with a laugh, "So is that a yes?"

"Of course, love; I'd be honored!" said Cindalina, the blush deepening in her cheeks.

-

Looking around, Dimitrius eyed all of the pieces - all were as beautiful as she had said. "Perhaps we should commission other pieces for the house as well," suggested Dimitrius softly. "The work is breathtaking," he added as he looked over a couple of ornate desks made of cherry and mahogany.

Marreck smiled at the two women as they discussed wedding plans, glad that he only had to agree to whatever Emelaide wished for. "Is that everyone then, for the wedding party that is?" Marreck asked.

~~~

"Told you so." Ariala teased as she slipped out of their embrace and ran her fingers along a cherrywood crib, imagining lilies carved near the top. Ariala imagined placing their child in the small crob, stealing a quick look at Dimitrius as she hoped that their child would be as beautiful as him.

"A ring-barer is all that's left; but yes, for the most part, the details are complete," Cindalina said with a warm smile, "Have you thought of who shall carry the rings? You can have a boy and a girl, one to carry the opposites ring; or you can have just one child do it; up to you."

"Which would you prefer my love? One or two?" Emelaide said with a smile as she looked up and placed a tender kiss upon Marreck's neck; forgetting about their near-quarrel earlier.

-

Dimitrius smiled as he gazed down at his beautiful, glowing wife; the woman he cherished above all else. Tilting her face towards his, Dimitrius couldn't help but place a few long, sweet, tender kisses upon her lips, "I love you."

"I think one." Marreck said as he looked down to Emelaide, hoping that they wouldn't fight later about his small joke. "I think Dimeria would do a fine job." He added as he absentmindedly played with a strand of Emelaide's hair.

~~~

"I love you too." Ariala smiled as her toes curled under Dimitrius's kisses before an elder elf rounded the corner.

"Ariala." The elf said happily as he approached the couple and placed a hug around Ariala's shoulders.

"Mr. Talin." Ariala smiled as she returned the elf's hug before leaning into Dimitrius.

"I've heard the good news, darling. Searching for some furniture for the new house?" He asked, looking over at Dimitrius curiously.

Cindalina chuckled as Emelaide laughed and reminded him, "Darling, Ria is the flower girl remember?"

"I don't think he'd paying much attention, love. Seems he's too busy gawking at you to think of anything else," Cindalina teased with a warm smile.

-

Dimitrius smiled warmly at the elder man before him, "Yes; particularly for our little girl Lily on the way."

Marreck blushed a deep red as he picked up another cookie. "Em, you can have whatever you like for the wedding. So perhaps you should plan it and I should eat cookies." He winked before taking a large bite of his cookie, his mouth too full to talk any longer.

~~~

Mr. Talin grinned as he ran his fingers over the cherrywood crib. "Would you like me to match this one to a dresser?" He asked, looking up at the couple.

"I was thinking that there could be carved lilies at the top of the crib. Since we're naming her Lily after all." Ariala said as she pointed to the top of the crib where the flowers should be.

"Of course you'll be wanting my carvings." Mr. Talin winked playfully. "I make one wooden rose to court my wife with and the village goes nuts." He joked before turning back to the crib. "Would you like sometime to look at other pieces or just nursery furniture?" He asked.

"I think we should look some more." Ariala offered having noticed Dimitrius looking at the desks.

"Alright, I'll be in the back if you need me." Mr. Talin smiled warmly before disappearing into the back room to begin a cherrywood crib with carved lilies in the top.

Emelaide laughed as she finished the cookie he was eating in one bite before placing a kiss upon his lips. Swallowing, Emelaide teased, "I've been doing all the planning with Lina! Don't I get a cookie break? And I think a little boy should be our ring-bearer; but none of my relatives with children that age are close enough to come on such short notice. Do you know of anyone my love? What about you Lina?"

-

"I think we should get a cradle, along with the other furniture pieces for the nursery. Perhaps a playpen for the living room for when she is older?" Dimitrius suggested as he looked at the beautiful furniture around them, "What say you love?"

"I don't know any Spring elves young enough to be a ring bear." Marreck shrugged as he took another cookie and held out for Emelaide. "For you." He said with a wink. "But only because I don't want the twins to starve if their mother gets to preoccupied with the wedding to eat." He teased.

~~~

"I think it sounds perfect." Ariala smiled happily as she threw her arms around Dimitrius neck to give him a hug, adrenaline coursing through her veins as the excitement of a baby started to settle in. "What about a rocking chair for the nursery?" Ariala asked as she released Dimitrius and settled into a nearby rocking chair.

"Nonsense! Me? Forget about food?" Emelaide laughed as she took a bite of the cookie, a small grin upon her lips, "Thank you, though, I appreciate the concern for only our twins."

Cindalina chuckled, "Well, my dears, there is always Piella or Yhan, Dianella's twins. I'm sure she could spare one of them."

"Piella would make an adorable ring barer! But her brother Yhan would be more fitting in this case. What say you Mar?" Emelaide asked as she took another cooking and snuggled closer to Marreck.

-

"Seems perfect," Dimitrius agreed with a smile as he knelt in front of her and placed a tender kiss upon her lips before placing a gentle kiss upon her abdomen, "What say you, my little one? Do you agree with your parent's choices for your nursery?"

"I don't know who either of them are, love." Marreck laughed softly. "Whoever you choose will be fine." He assured her as he finished his cookie.

~~~

Ariala laughed softly as she felt a familiar squirming in her stomach. "We don't know if that's a yes, Dimitrius." Ariala warned him with a teasing grin. "She could just be happy to hear your voice again." She said as she ran her fingers through Dimitrius's hair.

Emelaide chuckled, "Well, we could always have both, they're identical and quite attached at the hip, you see. Would it be strange to have them both? Or should we just have Yhan? Would it be too awkward to have two girls?"

Cindalina laughed as she teased with a wink, "Marreck, my dear, I don't think you'll ever get a word in with all of her questions; I hope you're prepared to deal with such occurrences."

Emelaide blushed as she shoved another cookie into her mouth, "Lina, really.. I'm not that bad, am I Mar?"

-

Dimitrius laughed as he caressed her stomach and sides as he placed a tender kiss upon her abdomen once more, "I shall take it that she agrees, though I'll keep her being happy from hearing my voice in the back of my mind," he teased with a wink. Looking up at Ariala, Dimtrius smiled, "Is there anything else you'd like to look at love?"

"Of course not." Marreck laughed as he kissed her cheek softly. "And on the bright side, love. I can became fat and lazy from cookies while you plan the wedding." He teased playfully.

~~~

"Dining room furniture." Ariala said as she brought Dimitrius to her level to give his lips a soft kiss. "Mr. Talin makes beautiful tables." She assured him before getting out of the rocking chair and leading him towards dinging room sets. "What kind of wood do you think?" She asked as she looked over the different selections.

Emelaide laughed as she teased, "Then you'll know precisely how I'll feel in a few months when I pop due to our twins! Now, if you don't help me decide this detail you'll be sleeping on the couch," Emelaide laughed as she placed a tender kiss upon his lips.

-

"Hmm... Perhaps a light wood, like oak?" Dimitrius suggested as he led her over to a light oak set.