LONDON CALLING

Bridget took the perfume bottle and set it aside so she could finish the manicure and pedicure with Simone. When Bridget was done with the nails, she took Simone and washed her hair and styled it into a beautiful, graceful updo so that the tiara she had would look right with it. Natalie's florist had created a pretty spray of flowers for Ruby's hair that would coordinate with Ruby's bouquet and Simone's. When Bridget finished with Simone's hair, she set out a cream tea for Ruby and Simone. It was beautifully presented with fresh baked scones, clotted cream, jam and tea.

"I didn't think I was hungry," Simone said, "but I think I've changed my mind."

Ruby just let them do what ws needed to her hair , it wasn't until the ceam tea was placed down in front of them he realized she was hungry and her stomach growled " oh I agree it looks so tasty" she said and smiled motioning for Simone to take the first peice " it is your wedding after all." she said smiling as she saw Simone take a scone , she took one and picked up a cup of tea to wash it down.

"this is divine" Ruby said as she bit in to the scone. " did Ian make these?" she asked knowing he probably did ether that or Angus made them.

"Ian did," Bridget said, "but I do seem to remember he borrowed the recipe from Angus's notebook. I don't think I've ever seen such a thick recipe book in my entire life. He must love cooking."

"He does," Simone replied. "Have you seen the cake yet?"

"Oh, no, no. You're not getting that out of me," Bridget laughed. "That's a secret for awhile longer. You can see it after the ceremony and not before." They began to hear some sort of music outside. They had hired a small acoustic Irish band for the wedding. It had guitars, mandolins, banjos, fiddles, flutes, and harps. The band had six musicians, 4 men and 2 women, and they sounded like they were setting up and warming up. They tuned up their instruments and then played a couple tunes just to warm up with.

"They sound great," Simone said, enjoying the Irish ballad they were playing. "The Irish band was Edward's idea, and I think, now that I'm hearing it, he was entirely right."

"Simone, do you have your something borrowed and something blue?"

"I do," Simone said. "My tiara is certainly hundreds of years old. Edward just gave me the new perfume, Khaat loaned me a pair of diamond and emerald earrings, and Kate loaned me an ankle bracelet with a sapphire in it."

"What about the sixpence?"

"I have that too," she said. "I almost forgot about that, but Michael came up with one and gave it to me. So I think I'm covered."

"It sounds like you're good, then," she smiled. She looked at Ruby. "And your bloke has the rings, I take it?"

"He'd better have them," Simone laughed.

Ruby smiled as her thoughts were confirmed " oh he does " she said as well as Simone. When a sixpence was mentione she turned slightly to face Simone " sixpence?" she asked " whats that for, I know something old something new and something borrowed and something blue ?" she asked "but never heard of having a sixpence on you when your married." this intreeged her a little as she was curious to know the history behind it. She heard the musishions start tuning their instraments and smiled knowing it was going to be super romantic for both Simone and Edward. 

Ruby chuckled at simone as she said they better have the rings " yeah or there will be one pisssed off bride, but I think we all have you covered Simone." she said smiling to her.

"The full rhyme goes like this," Simone said, "'Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a lucky sixpence in your shoe.' The something old represents the past that we all bring with us. The something new represents hope for the future. The something borrowed is supposed to come from some friend who is happily married and is supposedly for good luck, and, when age appropriate, for fertility. And the lucky sixpence symbolizes wishes for prosperity. The bride is supposed to tuck a lucky sixpence in her left shoe. I've always presumed it is supposed to go in her left shoe since the wedding ring is worn on the left hand. And that's done because the ancient Romans believed there was a vein that ran from the the ring finger on the left hand directly to the heart. Now, that's probably more wedding trivia than you really wanted to know, isn't it?" She smiled. Then she had a new thought.

"Bridget, is it going to get cold this evening?" Simone asked.

"It very well could," Bridget said.

"I should have brought us a couple shawls or something," Simone sighed.

"Your groom and your best man have you covered," Bridget said. "They both brought some slacks and warm sweaters and, above all, comfortable shoes, for you if you choose to change as it gets cooler. And I believe the groom sent notes back to all the guests that they are welcome to dress casually after the ceremony if they so choose. But--Natalie will also being doing some enchantments for the reception area to keep it warm throughout the evening."

"Comfortable shoes," Simone smiled. "Leave it to Edward to think about the fact that we might not want to wear heels all evening."

"Actually, I believe the groom said it was one of the protection agents. One of them that has been with the Lupins for awhile now," Bridget said.

"That would be Marcus," Simone said with a bit of a laugh. "That sounds like him to think about shoes. I'll have to thank him later."

Ruby listened to Simone say the full rhyme and she chukled " wel I learnd soemthing new" she said then listened to her ask if it was going toget cold. " yeah Angus made me put on a warm jumper this morning and comfortable shoes are a blessing." she said grinning " don't think I could stand for long in heels and they would sink into the ground too" she mentioned "and trust Marcus to think of that." she smiled "warm is good dont need a cold bride." she chuckled

"Actually, I'm anxious to get this started. This is the longest I've been apart from Edward since we saw each other in the bookstore," Simone said.

"Well, if you're done with your tea, I think its time to do your make up and dress," Bridget told her. We're only about an hour out now."

"Then, let's get this show on the road," Simone said. Bridget did Simone's makeup and helped her into her sage green wedding dress. It was a midi length and lacy and it was a good contrast to Ruby's taupe colored dress. After Bridget helped her into her dress, she put on her lace trimmed heels. Bridget helped her put the ancient mithril tiara with the sage green colored stone on, and the stone seemed to glow slightly when she put it on. She had last worn this on her wedding day to Maurice, and it felt appropriate to wear it now for Edward.

"You look like he's marrying a queen," Bridget said, looking at Simone's and Ruby's finished looks, "and you're being attended to by a princess. You both look beautiful. How do you feel?"

"Peaceful," Simone smiled. "Perfectly at peace."

Ruby smiled as she looked at Simon, hearing Bridget say it was time to get their makup done she smiled and sat still for them to do what they needed once done her hair was up and her whole face loked diferent and she smiled , slipping on the dress she felt the soft fabric around her and could not help move back and forth making it move slightly. " is it weird that I feel like one" she said and chuckled as she slipped on her shoes. " simone you look apsolutly perfect" she said looking at her up and down " I just hope I look half as good as you do on my wedding day" Ruby said smiling as she looked at her self in the mirror.

Stopping she looked up at Simone and grined " you think the guys will recognise us done up like this?" she said chukaling knowing they obviously would but having never seen Angus wearing anything fancy Ruby wondered just how much more hansom he could look  and now she realy wanted to se him again.

"I think you look lovely," Simone smiled at Ruby. "You have every right to feel like a princess. "You will be a beautiful bride, I have no doubt. They'd better recognize us because, no offense, but I really don't want to end up marrying Angus by mistake." She laughed gently.

"Here are your bouquets," Bridget said, handing Simone her big bouquet of taupe colored roses and other fresh flowers with sage and taupe ribbons, and handing Ruby a smaller version. They heard the music starting, and Bridget said to them. "It's time. Ruby, its time for you to go join Angus."

She escorted Ruby out of the tent and to the end of the aisle where the family they were used to living with were all sitting in the front half of the seats and the back half was filled by the Donohues that had decided to attend. Robert was dressed in a sharp, dark gunmetal gray suit with a darker paisley colored waistcoat. Angus's all terrain chair was at the front, where the best man would normally stand during the ceremony, and he was sitting in his indoor chair at the back of the aisle, with Andrew standing right behind the chair. Angus was wearing a brown herringbone tweed with a lighter color waistcoat and a teal green tie, and he matched Edward's suit. Edward was standing in front of Angus, since he would go down the aisle first.

"Ruby, you look lovely," Andrew said to her quietly. "Are you ready?"

"I don't know if I've ever seen you looking more beautiful," Angus told her, smiling.

"I can't imagine you looking lovelier," Edward said to her. "Very nice, indeed." The processional music started, and Edward looked at them as a silent question about whether they were ready. Angus looked at Ruby and then at Edward and nodded. They were ready. Edward started down the aisle, and Angus looked at Ruby.

"I know you're supposed to walk after me, but just this once, walk with me," he told her, standing. "I am not going to go down the aisle to Edward in my chair. I want to be on my feet."

"If you walk on his left, I'll steady him on his right," Andrew told her. "He can sit when he gets up there. I think he can do this if we just steady him. Ready? It's time."

Ruby looked at Simone and moved to gently hug her "As much as I care about Edward I realy don't want to marry him ether." she said smiling back at her. When Bridget said it ws time  she gave Simone a quick hug and smiled " you'll be great, see you out there." she said and followed Bridget to where she saw Angus and Edward waiting " you look very hansom your self, both of you" she said smiling at them as she held her bouquet against her chest.

She could not help but smile and blush a little at Angus's compliments " if this lipstick was long stay no mark I would definatly kiss you for that compliment, but its not and I think Simone would not like me to spoil it until after the ceramony. She heard him mention walk down the isle to his place she looked at Edward and nodded " sure" she said and moved to his left side. " Im ready when you are." she said to Andrew. Helping Angus to stand Ruby held him under his arm but kept her bouquet in her left hand as together they walked down towards Edward all be it slowly and safely for Angus.