The Real Deal: George and Steph's Wedding

Once again, there's been another wedding for the Listening to My Heart story. And once again, I'm here to share the non posed, real time, unedited, completely real wedding of George Frederick Davila and Stephanie Brooke Hathaway.

I don't know who designed the wedding aspect of Sims 3, but every time my Sims get married, I shake my head at the absurdity that happens. You'd think after posting about two other weddings, Charlie and Kate's and Charlotte and Ethan's, that there couldn't possibly be anything else that would surprise me with Sim weddings. . .leave it to George and Steph to prove me wrong. LOL!

Maybe by generation 4 things will calm down and the weddings will be surprise free. . .who am I kidding? This is the Hobbles and Davilas were talking about. ;)

So here it is, George and Steph's wedding:

Well, first we need the bride and groom. And they can be found. . .

Kissing! Of course because that's what George and Steph are almost always doing when they're in the same place. Hey you two! Knock it off! You need to get married, and there's no kissing before a wedding!

Well, now that we've gotten those two to cooperate, let's make sure the rest of the family is ready to go. . .

Hey, guys, where's the other third of the family? They're where?

Um. . .you know there's a reason that I spent time nicely placing chairs near the wedding arch, right guys? Cause it would be way more comfortable to watch the wedding sitting down with an unobstructed view. All those flowers kind of make it hard to see what's going on if you stand behind them.

Not you too, Trev?

Trev: Well, you know when in Rome. . .

But you're not in Rome, Trev. You're in Appaloosa!

Trev: Exactly!

Um. . .okay. Whatever. Let's just get on with it.

Steph: Why did we decide to have so many flowers? It. . ah. . .makes me. . .achoo! Sneeze.

George: ' Sup Uncle Charlie?

Charlie: 'Sup George?

Just some friendly family chatter over the flower bushes that are in back of the wedding arch!!! Oh my gosh, guys! Can you please go sit in the chairs?

Oh look! The whole family has gathered behind the arch. . .I swear, I've never seen this before, but George and Steph look like their ready to start. Hopefully nothing else will distract from this beautiful, serious event.

And just like that, Kate starts to hold her wrist. 

*Side note - Why did the creators of Sims 3 decide that holding ones wrist was the universal way for Sims to show that they're happy at weddings????*

Scarlett looks less than thrilled that she cancelled a tour date to be at the wedding.

Let's check back in with the bride and groom. . .Wait! Do you hear that? Someone's crying!

Charlie. . .you and your children are bothering those around you. Look, Chuck and Ethan can't even concentrate on the wedding:

Charlie: I'm sorry. I'll try to get myself together.

Thanks, Charlie. I appreciate it and I'm sure George and Steph would too. Maybe those standing on the other side of the arch are fairing better.

Wait, is that. . .

Yup, it's Trev hiding behind one of his cousins. What's wrong, Sugar?

Trev: I just. . .I just can't believe that my baby brother is getting married. 

Yeah, I understand, cause it seems like yesterday that he was just a tiny little George.

Trev: No. Because now I'm the only kid whose not married. And I'm the oldest!!

*Sandy nods* Oh. Well, we're working on that sweetie.

What about the mother of the groom? Maybe she's feeling less emotional.

She seems to be holding up pretty well. But, how can she see past her nephew that's standing in front of her. Hey! Nephew! Move out of the way! You know what? If you turn around, you can actually see the wedding! Novel idea.

Well, even if he's not going to turn around and watch, I think we should. 

*Sandy smacks her own forehead*

Not the wrist holding thing again!!

Oh my gosh! Even Jeff is participating. . .

*Sighs* Enough with the distractions, let's watch the wedding.

So beautiful!

HALLELUJAH!!!

What in the. . .?

Jeff, did you just scream out?

Jeff: HALLELUJAH!!! They finally got married!! 

I completely agree Jeff. It's about damn time.

Oh! Hold on! I think the big kiss is going to happen. . .

Oh my God, George! Are you trying to kiss her or inhale her face? Easy Tiger!

Much better! And look at all the people holding their wrists! Maybe they're checking their pulse? Afraid that the excitement of the wedding will get them too excited?

I don't know, but the only "normal" looking ones are George and Steph. Who are of course making lovey eyes at each other.

Oh dear, Trev's started crying again. . .

Hey Bridge! Did you get to see any of the wedding?

Bridge: No, not really.

Gee, I wonder why! Couldn't possibly be because someone stood in front of you the whole time, which wouldn't have happened if everyone had sat in the chairs. . .but I digress.

Well, now that the ceremony is over, it's time to party!! There's a big dance floor and I know you all like to dance! Whatda say?

That's what I like to see! Happy Sims dancing their pants off! I mean, look at Chuck!

I never knew he had moves like that! Everyone else is getting down too! But why is Steph dancing by herself? Hey Steph, where's George?

Steph: He's in the tall grass.

Doing what?

Steph: Dancing. . .

Oh okay. Really? 

Steph: *nods* Yup. With Uncle Jeff.

Oh this I have got to see!!!!

Wow. Just. . .wow. Let's go find someone who actually knows how to dance. Oh Trev!!!!

Trev: What's up pretty lady?

*Sandy blushes* That's sweet of you, Trev. I was wondering if you could dance us out of this crazy wedding.

Trev: Does a firefly have a light up butt?

Wha. . .I don't know. Just dance.

Trev: You got it!

And that, friends, was the real deal wedding of George and Steph. All I can say is thank goodness it's over, they're married, and hopefully there won't be another one for a while. . .

Jeff: Um, Star and I still have to get married.

*Sandy smacks her forehead again.* Crap!!

Trev: Yeah, and I might want to do that sometime too. . .

*Sandy reaches for the wine bottle* If y'all need me, I'll be chugging my big bottle of white zinfandel. 

Thanks for reading!

♥Sandybeachgirl♥

George - Chapter Twenty Two: Once in a Lifetime - Part One

OMG! I'm so sorry this took so long to publish!!! I am so particular about wedding chapters and I finally feel like this one is ready. Thank God!!! Lol!

I've split it into two parts because this is George, and he likes to talk, and he was very particular about what could be cut from this chapter. Plus, there's a ton of pictures. I took over 1,000 just for this chapter (I might have a picture taking problem).

Anyway, without further ado, I finally present to you, George and Steph's wedding. Hope you enjoy and that it was worth the really long wait!

♥Sandybeachgirl♥

****Steph****

“I’m starting to wonder if I’m going to find a dress that’s exactly what I’m looking for.” I lamented as Charlotte and I stood in a dressing room at the bridal shop. “I’m having fun but none of the ones I’ve tried on has given me the feeling that you had when you first put on your dress.”

She sweetly smiled and put a hand on my arm. “We’ll find it! It took me how many dresses to find ‘the one?’”

I chuckled. “I think it was ten. . .I lost count after the sixth one.” I kidded.

“Haha! It was nine.” She smiled again. “You've only tried on three dresses so don't lose hope. I’m convinced that somewhere in this store the right dress is waiting for you to find it.” She turned around and started looking through the dresses that the consultant had picked out. “Once you find your dress, what else do you need to do?"

"Oh my. . ." I sighed. "Well, there's the invitations, the flowers; which one of the magazines you gave me had some great ideas. . ."  She turned around and smiled at me before scanning the dresses again. "There's the food, the decorations; it's almost overwhelming."

"Well at least you know the when and where" She turned around and held up a dress for me to inspect and I shook my head. 

"That was the easy part, it didn't take us long to make the decision to have it in Appaloosa and at the end of August. With his work schedule picking up after that and with Ethan and I starting the catering business around the same time, it just made sense to have it sooner rather than later. Plus, I don't think George would have agreed to waiting; not that I would want to either."

She laughed and pulled out another dress that had the lace detail and form that I had wanted. I nodded and as we continued to talk about the wedding, Charlotte helped me out of one dress and into the other.

"With the wedding being at the ranch, though, you won't have to worry too much, right?"

"That's true. I talked to your Mom and Aunt Kate the other day and they already knew who to call for food and decorations. If it wasn't for them, and you, I think I just might start freaking out." I admitted the last part as she fastened the last button on the new dress and as she walked around to face me, her face lit up like a Christmas tree.

"I think you might freak out when you see this dress. . ." I tried to turn around to look in the mirror but she stopped me before I could. "Oh no! You need to go out and see it for the first time in the big mirrors." She opened the dressing room door and as I stepped out a mile wide grin spread across the consultant's lips and she nodded at Charlotte who had the same grin on her face. I started to comment on it when I caught the first glimpse of the dress in the large mirrors.

"Oh my. . ." I breathed in and held my breath as I stood staring at myself in what I realized then would be my wedding dress. I had seen that happen to Charlotte when she tried on her dress; from the moment she had seen herself in it, she had known she had found the dress. 

Wedding: Davila Style

There was no way that I was going to miss the opportunity to share what a real Davila wedding looks like; not after all the fun I had sharing a Hobble wedding!  I mean, this is still a branch of the Hobble family and just like the previous generation, they know how to spice things up!

 First things first, get the bride and groom to the wedding arc and pray that people sit down to watch this blessed event. So far, looks like things are going pretty well (at least better than Charlie and Kate's wedding did).

 Check! Okay. . .wait a minute. . .

Steph: "Will, are you okay? You know it's a little rude to get up during a wedding ceremony."

Will: "I'm okay. Just need to stretch my legs after the long plane ride."

Well, while Will half stands/half sits. . .let's check in with the other wedding guests. . .

Ethan's mom, Nicole seems pretty happy with the event. I'm starting to feel better about this now.

 Umm. . .Lester, are you okay?

"Yeah, I just don't know what happened! One moment we were bringing him home and the next he's getting married." 

While Ethan's dad tries to regain his composure, let's move on to Bridge.

"I wish Carson was here." 


I know, Bridge. I know.


 Well, maybe Chuck's doing better. . .

 "I wish Amanda was here."


. . .Someone has got to be happy during this wedding!

Did I not get the memo about holding my arm during this wedding. . .Maybe Scarlett, Kate, and Fredrick are part of some secret arm holding group. . .?

Come on guys! Can you just give us one normal wedding?

 

Apparently Toby, Ethan's cousin is in on the arm holding group too. Maybe we should start a support group.

OMG! You too George?! What's wrong, sugar?

"Steph didn't sit next to me."

 Wow, really? You can't go a couple minutes without being with her?

"No."

Sighs. Well, I suppose things could be worse. . .

Um. . .guys, why are you standing up? And why is it only the Davila family?

Trev: "Well, Will needed to stretch his legs, and Steph was trying to get him to sit back down. And then Mom was upset. . ."

Never mind Trev, I got it.

While all that craziness happened, these two were getting married and it was a sweet sight to see.

Wrong way Chuck. I seem to recall you did something similar at Charlie's Wedding. . .

Yup, just Chuck being his normal self. 
 

 I just love their expressions!

Oh! He's moving in for the kiss! Everyone get your cameras ready!!!
 

Aww! I guess it's official! Charlotte is now Mrs. Saxton!

 

Hey there, kids. . .you might want to come up for air. Don't want anyone fainting.
 

George? Whatcha doin?

"I'm going to kiss Steph like Ethan and Charlotte are kissing."

Sure George, you go right ahead.

George: "But there's people in the way. . ."

Good things come to those who wait, George.

George: grumbles

Hallelujah! Everyone's happy!!!

Wait. . .Lester?
 

"My son! He's married!!!"

Yes, yes he is Lester. But there's cake. . .

 

Scarlett? You too?

 

Well, at least George has finally made his way to Steph.

I thought you were going to kiss her, George?

Well, while those two are lip-locked, let's spy on the other guests.

What. . .? Why are you all looking at the curtains?

Chuck: "You said there was cake."

That I did Chuck, that I did.

Here, let me move the curtains for you. . .

Much better! Hey! Looks like Steph and George stopped long enough to grab some cake!

  

Oh my. . .we've moved on to dancing. Toby is shocked by the sight in front of him. 

 

Trev. . .I know that smile. . .what are you up to?

"Nothing! Just gonna break out my awesome dance moves!"

And with that folks, I think it's time to go. I thought a Hobble wedding was insane, but the Davilas have proven that they are the rightful holders of that title.  One can only hope that George and Steph's wedding goes smoother. . .Lol!