Blaine had wanted to have at least one tradition; spending the eve of their wedding apart. Kurt had scoffed at this, though he himself happened to appreciate the romance of the gesture, but it was common knowledge that they were having one of the most unconventional weddings of the decade.

Today was the day of their wedding. December had crept up on them quickly but – thanks to Kurt's organisational skills and their shared enthusiasm – they had managed to pull it all together. The family had come to New York for the wedding day, staying at a nearby hotel. Nick, Jeff and Finn were staying with Kurt while Blaine was at the same hotel as Burt, Carol, Annie, Edward, Wes and David. The other Warblers were flying in later today in time for the wedding and Rachel was flying up too, Finn having invited her as his plus one. Kurt and Blaine had invited the New Directions as well and they had all confirmed their attendance with wide smiles.

His phone buzzed sharply against the wooden bedside table. Kurt fumbled for it and smiled when he saw Blaine's name glow on the screen. He opened the message and his smile grew.

Are you awake? – B

Of course. I've grown accustomed to waking up to you which, while lovely, leaves me helpless when you're not here – K

I know how you feel; I miss you too – B

Kurt was in the middle of typing a witty response when his phone started ringing. He answered it and rolled onto his back.

"I miss you," Blaine said as soon as Kurt answered.

"Are you excited?" Kurt asked.

"So excited," Blaine chuckled across the line. "Just think – in a few hours we'll be Mr and Mr Anderson-Hummel."

Kurt's smile was audible. "How do you manage to make that sound so sexy and completely romantic at the same time?"

Blaine laughed and Kurt could hear the sound of sheets shifting. "It's a gift."

Kurt rolled his eyes. "I can't believe that we're getting married toady."

"Me neither," Blaine replied, sounding elated. "I love you so much."

"I love you, too, baby," Kurt smiled.

There was knock on the door and Kurt glanced across the room to see Nick poking his head in. "Morning," he greeted, "I just thought I should warn you that Jeff's attempting to make breakfast with Finn."

"Oh God, I'll be right out," Kurt replied immediately, picturing the potential disaster that he could do without morning. Nick nodded and disappeared. "I have to go." Kurt said down the phone.

"Me too. I'll see you later, OK? I'll be the handsome one in the tux," Blaine joked and Kurt could picture his goofy grin.

"I love you," Kurt beamed.

"Love you too," Blaine replied without missing a beat and Kurt hung up before it became an 'I love you more' war. Despite Kurt's better judgement, they never got old.

Kurt jumped out of bed and hurried to the kitchen to find Finn standing over burning toast and Nick wrestling the spatula away from Jeff in a vain attempt to salvage the bacon.

"Shit," Finn cursed and Kurt shoved him out of the way, disposing of the useless toast.

"What have I have told you about using kitchen appliances unsupervised?" Kurt glared and Finn gave him a sheepish shrug.

"My bad."

"Just go sit down with Jeff while we finish breakfast," Kurt rolled his eyes and herded them out the kitchen. Nick and Kurt worked quickly in the kitchen and soon they were seated around the table eating a now edible meal.

"Ok, we have a lot to do this morning," Nick commented as they ate, unsurprised when Kurt was the only one who looked up from his plate as he spoke. "We need to shower, get dressed and do our hair. Burt and Carol will be arriving soon to help."

"Thank you, Nick," Kurt said, squeezing his hand. "I couldn't have done this without you."

"I'm joint best man," Nick beamed. "It's my job."

"Alright, since Kurt takes the longest shower, he should go first," Jeff instructed and Kurt sent a glare at him over the rim of his coffee cup.

"Dude, he's right," Finn grinned and held out his fist for Jeff to bump, to which the boy obliged. Nick rolled his eyes at his boyfriend, shaking his head in despair.

Kurt stood and went to the bathroom to shower. He took his time, washing his hair, using soaps that would be wonderful on his skin and leave a lingering scent for Blaine to explore later. When he was finished, he stepped out and towelled himself off. He dried his hair and slid into a pair of boxers, not quite ready to get into his suit. He finished with the bathroom, which quickly became occupied by Jeff. Kurt went to his and Blaine's room to do his moisturizing routine, taking even more care than normal.

Nick came in and smiled at him, sitting on the edge of the bed. "As one half of your best man duo, I feel that it is my duty to discuss hairstyles with you."

"I could use your help," Kurt admitted, running his fingers through his still-damp hair.

"Well, Blaine usually drools when you have your hair coifed but slightly messy," Nick winked, "so I say that we go that way."

Kurt nodded and immediately grabbed a comb and his hair spray. His hands shook a little, nerves getting the best of him. He wanted everything to be perfect, including his hair.

"Relax," Nick said, coming up behind Kurt and placing his hands on his shoulders. "The day is going to go smoothly."

"I'm just – you know – nervous," Kurt admitted.

"About what?" Nick asked curiously.

"I don't really know," Kurt replied. "I don't have cold feet or anything. I just – I don't know. I want everything to be perfect."

"Well it is a big step," Nick said. "Maybe you're just nervous about what the future holds, in a good way."

"Maybe. I'm excited too, though," Kurt told him, face breaking into a grin, "so excited."

"I can see that," Nick chuckled. He took the hairspray from Kurt and quickly styled his friend's hair. Kurt combed it back, mussing it slightly while Nick sprayed.

They grinned when they finished as Jeff came wandering in. "Shower's free," he called.

"Shot gun next," Finn yelled, footsteps lumbering through the house. Nick rolled his eyes and sighed as the door closed with a bang.

Blaine hung up the phone, grinning goofily. He was marrying Kurt today. There wasn't a single thing that could go wrong or could spoil things, not on a day as perfect as today. The day he'd been waiting for his whole life.

"Blaine? You awake?" came Wes's voice and Blaine looked up to see him standing in the door way.

"Yeah, I'm awake," Blaine grinned.

"Speaking to Kurt?" Wes guessed, though it wasn't much of a long shot.

"Yeah," Blaine admitted sheepishly.

Wes laughed. "Come on, you need to shower and get some breakfast in you."

Blaine nodded, jumping out of bed and heading to the bathroom. He showered thoroughly before stepping out. He dried himself off and quickly dressed in casual clothes for breakfast. When he got out he found Wes and David were waiting, along with the rest of the adults.

Annie hugged Blaine tightly and looped an arm though his. "Let's go get some breakfast."

They ate breakfast in the hotel restaurant, Burt and Carol leaving to go help Kurt get ready, dressing before they left. When they finished breakfast, they headed back up to the hotel room to prepare for the day ahead. Wes and David had a quick shower while Annie and Edward got ready in their room.

Blaine sat in front of the mirror, biting his lip as he stared at his hair. He wasn't sure how to wear it. Should he gel it back or leave it curly the way Kurt liked it?

"You're handsome, we get it," David sniggered and Blaine's reflection glared at him.

"I can't decide how to wear my hair," Blaine protested, toying with a curl.

David eyed Blaine critically in the mirror. "Well, we know Kurt likes it curly, so maybe you should use just a little gel to slick it back a little so it's still curly."

"Yeah, good idea," Blaine agreed, grabbing his hair gel and getting to work. He smiled approvingly when he finished, happy with the result and turned to find David and Wes in their suits, Wes wearing a purple tie and David wearing a light blue one.

"Go put your suit on," Wes instructed and Blaine grabbed his suit that was hanging up on his way to the bathroom.

He knew Kurt was wearing a black suit so he had chosen a stylish white suit and was wearing a pink bow tie with it. Pleased with the finished result, he stepped out back into the room and was greeted by whistles from Wes, David, Annie and Edward who had joined them.

"Oh, honey, you look so handsome," Annie gushed, pulling Blaine into a hug, tears welling in her eyes.

"Thanks Mum," Blaine replied, voice sincere, hugging her back tightly.

"Kurt won't be able to keep his eyes off you," Edward grinned, hugging Blaine once Annie had let go.

"Thanks Dad," Blaine grinned.

"We should start heading to the wedding hall," Annie beamed, getting flustered with her emotions.

They agreed, grabbing their things and heading down to the lobby where a limo was waiting. They had gone all out for the wedding. They arrived at the hall to find it beautifully decorated and completely ready, as per Kurt's request. Blaine grinned, everything was going perfectly.

Guests were arriving and greeting them, milling amongst themselves and making polite small talk. Blaine was ecstatic to see the Warblers and hugged them all tightly. They told Blaine that he looked handsome and that they were so happy for them both.

"Have you seen Kurt yet?" Trent asked.

"No, not yet," Blaine said, looking around as if Kurt would suddenly appear. "I don't think he has arrived yet."

"I wouldn't be too sure," Trent replied in a sing-song voice, teasing Blaine.

"Oh, he's here?" Blaine brightened and Trent laughed.

"Yep and he looks gorgeous, as always."

Blaine grinned and bounced on the balls of his feet.

"Come on dear," Annie giggled. "You'll see him soon enough."

Blaine whined and Annie pushed him with a laugh into the hall. They had agreed that Blaine would walk down the aisle first with his parents and Kurt would follow. All the guests had arrived and everything was ready.

"You sure you have the rings?" Blaine asked Wes worriedly.

"I got them mate, don't worry," Wes beamed. "Relax."

Blaine grinned, though nerves were bubbling inside him.

"We'll meet you at the other end," David grinned, clapped him on the back and hurried down the aisle to the front.

"Are you ready?" Annie asked, gazing at her son lovingly.

"More than ready," Blaine beamed and Annie giggled.

Both Edward and Annie linked arms with Blaine and the music started and Blaine was surprised to find the Warblers singing him down the aisle to Bruno Mars' 'Marry You', which he could only guess was another one of Kurt's requests.

Blaine grinned and everyone clapped as he walked down the aisle. He reached the front, Wes and David smiling brightly at him. He turned and looked down the aisle, waiting anxiously for Kurt to appear.

Nick was just getting out of the shower when Burt and Carol arrived.

"Hi boys," Burt greeted and Kurt quickly went to him, hugging his dad tightly.

"Hi Dad, did you see Blaine?" Kurt asked and Burt chuckled.

"He's fine, kid," Burt assured him. "He's excited." Kurt beamed.

"Honey, you should be getting ready," Carol instructed, gently steering Kurt back to his room. "We have to go soon. That goes for the rest of you too!"

There was a flurry of movement as the boys got dressed. Kurt took even more care with his outfit than usual, pulling on his black suit and knotting his tie with a practised ease. When he left the room, Carol showered him with praise of how handsome he looked.

He smiled fondly at Finn who was struggling to do his tie up. Kurt slapped his hands away and did the tie with efficiency and ease.

"You ready?" Burt asked and Kurt bobbed his head quickly.

"Yeah, so ready," Kurt breathed and Burt chuckled. They hurried the limo that had been hired, Kurt bubbling with excitement the whole way.

When they got there, they immediately bumped into Trent.

"You look gorgeous, Kurt," Trent beamed and gave him a hug.

"Thank you," Kurt replied, blushing.

"I have to go get a good seat. I'll see you in there," Trent waved a hand in parting and hurried off.

Nick gave Jeff a quick kiss and a hug. "Go get a seat. I'll meet you after."

"Sure thing," Jeff agreed and gave him another quick kiss before heading inside.

Burt pulled Kurt aside for a moment, his son shooting him a confused look. "Kurt," Burt said softly. "I'm really proud of you son and your mum would be too."

"Dad," Kurt breathed, tears welling in his eyes. He understood now why everyone cried at weddings.

"I know you don't believe, but I know she's watching over you and Blaine today," Burt told him and Kurt sniffed. He launched himself into Burt's arms, hugging him tightly.

"I love you Dad," Kurt whispered in his ear.

"Love you too," Burt replied. The music started and Kurt looked up, excitement brimming in his eyes. "You ready to get married?" His father asked, inclining his head towards the hall doors.

"Do you even have to ask?" Kurt beamed and Finn laughed along with Nick.

The two of them hurried down the aisle to their places and Carol linked arms with Kurt, Burt on the other side of him. The three of them stood at the other end of the aisle and Kurt looked up to see Blaine wearing the biggest grin he had ever seen. Kurt couldn't help but mirror it.