A/N: Hey all! So this is just a random thought idea because I honestly didn't know how I was going to write the wedding- so if it sucks...sorry. I haven't been to many weddings. Ironically I just went to a wedding a couple weeks ago- but that's not the point. Too many details I know...but you people know how I am and you wouldn't be reading this if you didn't love it ;) Well...'least I hope not. So the stuff said during the ceremony- I found it online. And I made it less than 'standard' because I'm cool like that. No...I'm not really that poetic. Enjoy!

It had been three weeks since Catherine had taken Alex to lunch. In that time, they were able to find things for the wedding that almost seemed impossible on such short notice. Catherine turned around carefully on the stool she was standing on. When she stopped, she found herself facing Sara, Alex, and Lindsey.

"Mommy, you look so pretty!" Lindsey said smiling, holding her very own little bouquet of small flowers.

"Wow- Catherine, you look gorgeous." Alex said- almost not believeing it herself.

The gown was floor length all around, with a train just long enough to stand out. The top came off and around the shoulders and was beautifully embroidered with flowers and small jewels and a few sequins scattered around. The sequins and jewels seemed more cluttered toward the top then gradually lessened going down the front of the gown. The skirt wasn't overly large- but big enough to remind Lindsey so much of a princess- that's how she kept referring to her mother. Catherine's hair was pulled up and away from her face- all except for a few strands around her cheeks. The rest was pulled up and left to hang in the back, curled in various places. The vail's design was similar to the gown as it was bordered with floral embroidery and it had jewels and sequins, as on the gown, more at the top, lessening as it went down.

"Cath, you look- just beautiful." Sara said smiling. She turned quickly to a knock at the door- hearing Grissom's voice on the other side.

"Are we almost ready?" Alex looked to the door then back to the others.

"I'll handle this." She said smiling, opening the door just enough so she could slip through- just because she knew he would try to peek. The others listened- trying not to laugh- on the other side. "Hey- you- leave." She said trying not to laugh at the blank expression on her father's face.

"What? I didn't look!"

"Shoo! You almost saw her!" Alex said teasingly pushing her father back toward everyone else. "If we were ready, you wouldn't be. You're not in your place."

"Ha ha ha- very funny."

"I try. Now go! We'll be out in a minute."

"Okay, okay I'm going! Just- don't push me anymore." He paused for a second and looked at her over his glasses. "You'll wrinkle my tux." He said with a wink. He went back out to the front of the church to make sure the others were ready.

The music inviting the wedding procession to start slowly got louder. Grissom made his way to the alter. Nick and Sara walked down together followed by Greg and Alex. Lindsey followed slowly after with her little bouquet, causing a chorus of 'awww' as she made her way next to Alex. Once they had taken their places- the bridal march began and everyone stood. Catherine walked out slowly with Warrick on her arm. Other than Grissom, he was one of her best friends- and she couldn't think of anyone else she would rather have walk her down the isle. For the life of her- she couldn't stop smiling. Grissom swore his heart stopped the moment she came into view. The smile on his face showed that if he had died at that very moment- he would die the happiest man alive. It seemed like everything moved in slow motion as she came toward him. She couldn't hear anything, not even the music being played just a few yards away. Finally after what seemed like forever- Catherine and Warrick stopped moving. He kissed her cheek and took her hand, placing it in Grissom's hand. Catherine turned and handed her bouquet to Sara and she gave her other hand to Grissom as well. Grisson could feel Catherine's hands shaking slightly as the preacher began to speak.

"Friends, we have been invited here today to share with Catherine and Gilbert a very important moment in their lives. In the years they have been together, their love and understanding of each other has grown and matured, and now they have decided to live their lives together as husband and wife. If anyone bears any objection- let them say so now or forever hold their piece." He said as Catherine and Grissom both held their breath. After the typical moment of 'does anyone really object?' they were able to breathe when the preacher opened his mouth to speak again. "Catherine and Gil will now recite the vows they have written to each other." He said nodding to Grissom. He cleared his throat nervously as he began to speak.

"Catherine, before I met you- my life was quite literally empty and I was lost in a darkness I never thought I'd see the end of. When you and Lindsey came into my life- I finally found the light I had been searching for. The love you've shown for me and my own daughter, the compassion you have throughout your life, and most of all your complete kindness; these are all things I never thought I'd ever see in any one person again." He paused for a moment. "But I did. I am eternally grateful for the love you have shown me and I am committing the rest of my life to you; to show you the same love you have shown me. I've loved you more than you can ever know; and now I have the chance to show you every day for the rest of our lives." He stopped- squeezing Catherine's hands slightly; smiling. It took everything she had not to kiss him right then. Her eyes welled with tears and her smile got wider (if it were possible). She was able to blink the tears away from falling as the preacher nodded her way.

"Gil, since we first met I knew the great friend I had found. You have been there from the very beginning. When I was unhappy or if something went wrong, you were always there to save me. I don't know what I would've done without you." She said as her eyes filled with tears again. "You've changed me in a way I can't explain. The love and kindness you've shown me was something I hadn't experienced in such a long time. And from the deepest place in my heart, I thank you for that. I've dreamed of us being together as a family for a long time." She turned and passed a quick glance at Alex and Lindsey. "And now we get to do that. I love you more than myself- more than life. And I look forward to proving that to you every day for the rest of my life." She finished smiling as a tear finally ran down her cheek. Grissom was quick to wipe it away gently, smiling as the preacher stepped forward toward them again.

"May we have the rings?" The preacher said as Nick took the rings out of a small pouch from his pocket. Catherine and Grissom were each given a ring as the preacher spoke again. "You shall now exchange rings- as symbols of your love and devotion to each other." The preacher nodded to Grissom as he took Catherine's hand again.

"Because this ring is perfectly symmetrical, it signifies the perfection of true love. As I place it on your finger, I give you all that I am and ever hope to be." He said as Catherine laughed lightly- as if she couldn't hold in any more happiness.

"Because this ring has no end or beginning, it signifies the continuation of true love. As I place it on your finger, I give you all that I am and ever hope to be." Catherine said slipping the ring on his finger and squeezing his hand. Smiling- anticipating the preacher's next words.

"By the power vested in me by the State of Nevada and the City of Las Vegas, I now pronounce you husband and wife." He paused for a moment, as his own secret pleasure. "You may now kiss the bride." He said smiling- as he and everyone else watched as Catherine and Grissom shared their first kiss as husband and wife. The kiss was light- but filled with a passion that everyone present knew must exist between the two. They were both smiling so wide when they parted- it was as if they felt they were the only two people in the room. "Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present for the first time in public, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grissom." Everyone rose and clapped as Grissom kissed Catherine lightly again. They started walking up the isle toward the back of the church. Soon after they were followed by Lindsey, Greg and Alex, and Nick and Sara.

The reception was held at Catherine and Grissom's backyard. Since everything that had gone on- they had managed to move everything into the new house and make it look presentable just in time for the wedding. The wedding party had their table set up on part of a stone patio just outside the house. On the other side of the small patio there were two small tables. One with a few gifts from friends and the other with the three tier wedding cake. Adjacent to the patio was a long table of food set up buffet style. The photographer had followed the wedding party to the reception after the 'official' pictures at the church had been taken. He stood in front of the main table with the wedding party- taking pictures at various angles. Grissom and Catherine said in the middle in decorated chairs. Next to Grissom sat Nick and Sara with Warrick at the end. And next to Catherine sat Lindsey, Greg, and Alex. They all smiled for the various pictures before finishing their meals. After a while the photographer went around taking various candid photos of the reception. Pictures of the first dance between Grissom and Catherine- and a few others with Nick and Sara dancing. Even Greg and Alex danced to a song or two before Lindsey cut in. Some pictures were taken of Warrick dancing with Lindsey before she asked to switch with Alex. Catherine and Lindsey danced while Alex stole Grissom away from Catherine. Alex took an opportunity to talk with Catherine when she got a chance to dance with her new mother. They talked about things they wanted to do and how some things would take place. They looked around and found Grissom dancing with Lindsey standing on his feet. It reminded Alex of when she was younger.

"Excuse me ladies- may I cut in?" Grissom tapped Alex on the shoulder as she nodded and smiled as they started dancing.

"Hey Mei-mei come dance with me." Alex said taking Lindsey by the hand. She said smiling as they started dancing. They stopped when they were surrounded by Warrick and Greg.

"Excuse me- but we seem to have lost our dates. Have you seen them anywhere?" Greg said looking around. "The two gorgeous daughters of the couple. They're around here somewhere." He said as Lindsey jumped up into his arms.

"You silly." She said smiling.

"Man, we must be really bad. They ditched us to dance by themselves." Warrick said jokingly winking. "Man- I screwed up. Linds- I'm sorry I'm a terrible dancer."

"No you're not!" She jumped down out of Greg's arms and grabbed Warrick's hand. "Come on!"

"Traitor!" Greg yelled as they walked away. "Can I have this dance so I don't look like the guy who didn't get the girl?" He said smiling.

"Let's go." Alex said sarcastically. Since she had moved to Las Vegas she and Greg had developed a friendship that would seem sketchy to anyone who didn't know them personally.

"You know, you're not too bad at this."

"Oh well gee thanks."

"No I'm serious. If you were ten years older and your dad wasn't my boss, and trained to use a gun..." Greg was cut off by the urge to laugh hysterically when Alex swatted his arm.

"You always say that." She said sarcastically. "You know- one of these days my dad's gonna hear you joke like that and I think he really will kill you."

"You mean like right now?" Grissom said as Alex's head shot around.

"Hey daddy." She said smiling kissing his cheek.

"Greg, you're not putting the moves on my daughter, are you?" He said sternly- pretending he was angry.

"What? No, Grissom you know I would never-" He stuttered as a smile crept to Grissom's face.

"You know- that never gets old."

"Says you. Just once I'd like to not be the subject of amusement at a party."

"Oh, but Greg you're just so naturally funny. How can we resist?" Alex said trying to hold back a smile. She jumped as Greg poked her side from behind, making it almost unnoticeable.

"Yeah, who's funny now?" He kept poking making her laugh. "Yeah- the crazy girl laughing hysterically at nothing that's who." He said as she turned around grabbing his wrists.

"That is so not nice!" She looked at Grissom jokingly. "Daddy, Greg's being mean again."

"Hey, I'm staying out of this. Besides- I think Catherine's calling me." He said hurrying away.

"Coward!" Alex called laughing as she turned back to Greg. "You're lucky I like you."

"Yeah- there aren't many girls who can resist my boyish charm." He said smiling as Lindsey ran to them- hugging Greg's waist. "See?" He said as Alex rolled her eyes. They turned toward the house as Grissom tapped his glass to get everyone's attention. Everyone took their seats and Catherine and Grissom cut the cake together. Surprisingly, and much to the disappointment of the younger people, there was very little mess when the couple shared the first piece of cake. The rest of the cake was sliced ans served. Shortly afterward they opened the gifts of the usual appliances and household knick knacks. Once the table of gifts was empty- Catherine and Grissom moved to stand in front of the table where the wedding party had been seated and they faced the other tables. Catherine moved herself a small bit in front of Grissom and spoke.

"Gil and I want to thank everyone for being here with us today and thank you for all of your gifts." She paused to glance at Grissom. "We didn't want to be only getting gifts today. I mean as big of a day as this if for Gil and I- this is also a big day for our daughters. Starting today we're now all one family." She turned and picked up two gifts. Both were the same size- flat packages. "Alex, Lindsey..." She motioned with her hand for them to come forward. She handed each of them a package. "For weeks we've been anticipating becoming a family. These will help that become more official." She watched as they ripped the paper revealing manila folders filled with papers. At first Lindsey looked confused- but Alex's eyes widened.

"They're-" She almost couldn't speak. Catherine nodded knowing what they meant.

"Official adoption papers."

"What are they for?" Lindsey asked as Grissom crouched to her level.

"That means after we sign these papers- everyone will know me as your dad." Grissom said looking up to Catherine who took Alex's hand.

"And everyone will know me as your mother." She said as Alex looked at her shocked. Catherine leaned in and spoke softly. "Alex- I know I could never replace your mother- and you know I don't even want to try. But I would like the chance to be called your mother." She said as Alex smiled, her eyes filled with tears. She hugged Catherine and nodded against her.

"Absolutely." She whispered pulling away. She smiled watching Lindsey nod to Grissom; he picked her up smiling. Alex faced the three other members of her family. She spoke as she signed- her hands moving gracefully. "Welcome to the family." From the table behind them Greg stood up and started clapping for them. This started a trend starting at their table and working its way around the small reception. Finally their small family had gotten what they desperately wanted. They had a complete family- and it was legal in every way that counted. But even without the legalities- they still had each other and thats really all they needed.

A/N: Okay so I know it sounds like it- but still not the ending lol. You don't think I'd go through all this detail and end it here do you? Muahahahaha. I hope everyone like it. Sorry it got so long. I got a mite carried away. I supposed its because I'm a hopeless romantic...emphasis on the hopeless part. PLEASE tell me what you think! Stay shiny and love everybody!

~Sweet Jorja