The Viscount Who Loved Me ¦ A Bridgerton Fanfic

Chapter 31

LADY WHISTLEDOWN'S
SOCIETY PAPER
Wednesday, 2nd November, 1814
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Weddings Bells

Ladies and Gentlemen, the day has finally arrived. Today marks the union of London's most illustrious couple. The bells of matrimony ring as the wedding approaches. This wedding must be one of the most wanted events of the season, of which we are in the last leg. Secure your matches now dear readers.

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Carina's POV

To say that I was nervous would be an understatement. I had been preparing for this moment my entire life, and I couldn't be happier to be with someone I was madly in love with. But that didn't stop the negative thoughts from seeping in. What if I didn't make him happy? What if he didn't love me the way I loved him?

I pushed the thoughts away and began to get dressed. After putting on my undergarments, Belle tightened the strings to my stay before helping me put my white heels on. I looked towards the dress on the mannequin and was in awe with the finished dress. Madame Delecroix had really out done herself.

It was a beautiful white dress, made of a beautiful silk. Over the top of the skirt lay a layer of tulle with a floral lace trim with swans on it, the family crest. At the waist was a white ribbon, which had a diamonds on it arranged in a flower. The neck had a lace trim which was repeated at the bottom of the sleeves. In the centre of the bodice sat an applique of a white carnation, made out of silk, with a sapphire in the middle of it.

After putting on the dress, I did my hair. I left it down for the most part, putting half of it up and tying it into a bun. Mama entered the room after knocking the door and sat down on the door with a box in hand. Moving swiftly from the vanity, I sat down beside her.

"I have a present for you." She said passing me the box.

I opened it up and revealed a silver tiara with diamonds and sapphires embedded into it and the wings of a swan made in silver. It was beautiful.

"Mama." I let out as a tear rolled down my eye.

"It was your mother's. Last year, your father told me that he was going to give it to you on your wedding and I guess I am just honouring his wishes." She said with a sad smile. "I'll let you finish getting ready and I will meet you at the church." She got up and gave me a kiss on the cheek before wiping away my tear.

I made my way over to the vanity again and applied rouge to my cheek and lips before dabbing the scent of jasmine on my jaw and along my collar bone. I grabbed the floor length veil and put it on before placing the family tiara on my head.

I put on a pair of sapphire earrings as well as a sapphire necklace before slipping the white silk gloves on my hand. Looking at myself one more time in the full length mirror, I smiled.

I left the room and made my way to the carriage where I met with my brother. He handed me my bouquet of lilacs, white roses and lavender and I could swear I could see a tear in his eyes.

"You are going to make a fine Viscountess." Charles told me.

"Thank you Charlie." I replied as we began to move.