Wedding Day - Open Mingle

[achickenformylove]

Who: WangJi, WuXian, and anyone who wants to come
Where: Dressing Car and Gym Car
When: Day 29
What: WuXian and WangJi get married again. Wedding and Reception
Warnings: Aside from gratuitous pdas from the newlyweds? Probably nothing. Let me know if something needs to be added

The day had quickly arrived after the date had been picked out. The dressing car was opened by the train, letting everyone who wished to attend go to pick out something formal to wear for the event, and very early in the morning, the gym had been decorated appropriately for the Chinese wedding ceremony, mostly in the color red with some gold mixed in. Near the door of the carriage was a banner with Chinese characters written on it, including the double happiness symbol.

For the ceremony itself, a low table was set out with a few items. The grooms entered, both WangJi and WuXian wearing red robes had been made by the resident spider, embroidered with gold designs of forest animals. WangJi's normally white forehead ribbon had even been replaced with a red and WuXian had a red veil. With their attendants there to assist, the wedding ceremony began.

As the pair approached the table, WuXian on one side and WangJi on the other, they alternated bowing to each other three times before kneeling. With the help of their attendants, they each drank a cup of tea, which they used their long sleeves as though hiding that they were doing so behind them. Once they had put the cups down, WangJi reached up, pushing the veil back so that he could see WuXian’s face before removing the forehead ribbon he’d been wearing. Taking WuXian’s hand, he used to make kind of a loose knot between their two wrists, a Gusu Lan symbol that WuXian was his fated partner. Then as they carefully stood, WangJi leaned in to kiss WuXian before they both bowed to their attendants, thanks for assisting them and being there for them.

Soon after the room was ready for the reception, the feast prepared for the couple and for their guests, which had been prepared by helpful volunteered, attempting to make as many traditional dishes as they could with the offerings that the train had.

As the wedding couple, they were rather happily seated together of course. WangJi had since replaced the forehead ribbon on his head, but the question would be how long it stayed there.

[ooc: Mingle post! Feel free to make your own top levels and tag around and have fun. Also, in the picture, ignore the hat for WangJi’s robes. He’s not wearing a hat]

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Wedding Couple at the reception!

[achickenformylove]

The couple is, of course, sitting together and mingling with the guests, never more than a few paces apart and quite probably holding hands. Come and talk to them and give your well-wishes if you would like to!

[10billionpercent]

A wedding was a nice change of pace, really, Senku hadn't been there the last time they got married. He was dressed up in a proper kimono and haori, and his hair was tied back in a high ponytail with a medium thick piece of rope.

Regardless of his lack of social grace, he is aware of customs, at least surrounding Japanese weddings and this one is fairly formal seeming, so he will bow appropriately. "Congratulations and warm wishes to both of you on your wedding day."

[achickenformylove]

When Senku came over them and bowed, WangJi returned the bow, clasping his hands together. "Thank you. It is an honor to get to share it with those here."

[only_one_wei]

Wei Wuxian bowed as well, letting go of Wangji long enough to circle his arms for a proper bow back. "Thank you. We appreciate your coming."

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[laurefindil]

After having made sure there were plenty of gold flowers for the ceremony and reception, Glorfindel made sure to wear his finest robe for the ceremony.

"Congratulations, both of you," he said with a smile, when it was his turn to greet them. "I hope you have many long years together."

[achickenformylove]

The gold flowers were definitely nice and they fit in wonderfully with the red and gold that was so important for weddings.

As Glorfindel approached them, WangJi clasped his hand and bowed to him. "Thank you. I appreciate that you came to our wedding."

[laurefindil]

"I would not miss this for all the worlds," Glorfindel assured his sworn brother.

"If there is anything I can do to help, or an additional gift I can give, please let me know," he said sincerely.

Here for both!

[hisblueskies]

Alfredo has not been to a wedding in - well, he likely hasn't been to any, not since the death of his own parents - but he's not thinking about that now.

But he bows to the couple, dressed in something that felt appropriate, smiling as bright as he can manage these days, and says, "Many congratulations to you - and many happy returns! May you always bless each other with your love and presence."

Possibly much to ask on this train? But these two deserved it.

[achickenformylove]

WangJi smiled as Alfredo came up to them. He was certainly dressed in something that was more familiar in style and with the right colors too.

He unlooped his arm from around WuXian, because let's face it, he probably had his arm around him most of the time they weren't eating or greeting guests.

"Thank you. That is very kind of you to say. Thank you for coming to celebrate with it."

[only_one_wei]

Wei Wuxian sighed. Really, couldn't they figure out a way of bowing that didn't involve Wangji letting go of him? But he smiled at Alfredo's kind words.

"Thank you. The warm wishes of our friends mean a lot to us. We appreciate you coming to the wedding." He bowed as well.

[light_of_willpower]

Trunks isn't staying long, and he doesn't know at least one half of the pair, but he still wanted to come offer congratulations. He also has a small present, that at least Wei WuXian will know what to do with. "Congratulations, and these are for you both. From my limited supply I brought with me." Passing them two cans of beer, as he'd introduced Wei WuXian to before.

Reaching up, he rubs at the back of his neck sheepishly. "I know it's not a normal wedding gift, or anything. But alcohol is hard to get here, and it was something I could offer that isn't easy to get either."

[achickenformylove]

WangJi nodded his head in greeting as Trunks came over to them. He glanced over at the gift that was offered. He didn't really drink alcohol for the fact that he couldn't really handle it, but he wasn't going to say that. It was still a gift and WuXian would certainly drink it.

"Thank you for the kind words and for the gift. That is very nice of you."

[light_of_willpower]

"I'm sorry we haven't met before. I know your husband." Trunks murmured, still a bit shy. "I'm Trunks Brief." With a little awkward bow too.

[stardustofdawn]

Of course, Xingchen must attend. This is the wedding of his dearest nephew and he holds Hanguang-Jun in high esteem. He appears late, but only because he comes with sunglasses and he could see them.

He makes a bow, "Congratulations to you both. May you live a long happy life together."

[only_one_wei]

"Uncle! So nice to be seen by you here," Wei Wuxian said with a grin, bowing back. He was ecstatic that the surgery had gone well. Those had been points well spent, he felt.

"Those are nice sunglasses," he added.

This was the best present ever, having his family at his wedding.

[achickenformylove]

Late is fine. He is here and it made him happy, but more importantly, he was important to his husband. Of course, he was glad to see that was able to see them.

"Thank you, Uncle," WangJi said, bowing to him as well. "It is good that you were able to be here to see him get married."

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[strawberryprotector]

"Congratulations, you two. I'm sure you'd have preferred to do this back in your world, but it's an honor to share your special day with you." Smiling brightly, Ichigo bowed to the grooms.

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[only_one_wei]

"We'll do it there as well," Wei Wuxian said. "So that those not here will know it happened as well." He bowed back.

"But here I have my daughter, my uncle, and Wen Qing, and I would not have them back home."

Re: Wedding Couple at the reception!

[strawberryprotector]

Hearing that made Ichigo a little sad, but he still smiled as he stood back up. "I'm glad you're able to have them here for your wedding, then. It is a day to have family around."

[so_dark_a_road]

Curufin arrived in time to play some music, but he also hastened to congratulate the wedding couple.

He bowed formally to them. "My best wishes, both of you: may you be happy, and may you love for all eternity!" Of course, they were mortals and would not live forever, but mortal spirits journeyed to an afterlife world and thus all true lovers would meet again, even if separated in this life. He smiled at them both and was pleased to be a witness to their happiness.

[achickenformylove]

The music was certainly appreciated. WangJi was very happy with it. Of course, he always loved music so that wasn't an issue for him.

He smiled faintly as Curufin came over and bowed to them, letting go of WuXian so that he could bow back. "Thank you for your kind words and for playing for us. I enjoyed it."

[so_dark_a_road]

Curufin was pleased that Lan WangJi was happy with the mini-concert.

"You two deserve kind words, as you deserve the good wishes. I'm glad you liked my music. Lan WangJi, someday I'd like to play my flute as an accompaniment to your marvelous guqin music. That would be a great pleasure. Or I'll play guitar or harp and Wei WuXian can play his flute. Or better yet, all three of us could get together and entertain the whole train!"

[spikelet]

A-Qing is about as dressed up as she's ever been in her life, having ransacked the carriage wardrobes until she could find a dress in layers of soft peach and a long, lacy cardigan that she hopes is close enough to robes to not disappoint.

There's already a tea-stain on the cardigan, having walked a little too fast holding two overfull cups for the couple, but she manages not to spill any more as she sets them down. Her skirts almost end up in one mug as she flops down; she catches the edge in time and smooths them out. Success.

"They wouldn't give me any wine, so you both have tea." It would be an apology, but she's obviously just making talk.

[achickenformylove]

How could she possibly disappoint? She was their adopted daughter after all. And well, she could be forgiven for rushing a little since she seemed very excited by this.

WangJi said nothing about the stain or about how she almost ended up with her skirt in the tea. This was not the right place or time for that. This was a celebration.

"Thank you. That is very kind of you, A-Qing."

He reached to take one of the cups and carefully move it over towards WuXian before taking the other.

[only_one_wei]

"You are a dutiful daughter, Wei Qing," Wei Wuxian said with a proud smile, accepting his own cup of tea. What's a little fabric during such a happy time? Maybe it would start a new tradition or something.

"Wine would be good, but I'd prefer my husband remember tonight, so we'll forgo this time," he added with a wink.