It was strange to think that the man she had called had been both an enemy of her family and would be her husband in about a week's time.  They were better at this than she thought they would be.  It almost felt as if she were calling a good friend, not a veritable stranger she was about to tie her entire fate to.<br/><br/>"Yeah, my mother I think wanted to disown me after hearing I planned for a short engagement, but I think she'll be okay.  My sister probably doesn't care or is just planning for a rematch with your brother during the ceremony, she's tricky like that."  It sounded like a joke, but Eve would not put it past Elaine.  Elaine had been their father's favorite and therefore, she had clung to the grudge between the two family even at the worst possible times.<br/><br/>"I'm thinking we keep the colors simple.  Black,  white and gold.  It should be easy to get those colors for things like centerpieces and napkins.  And for the Eternal Flame.  Most shops that carry them have at least one of those colors."  Her stomach twisted a little, but the Eternal Flame was a traditional part of most marriage ceremonies between wizards.  It was more of a firework than an actual flame, something the priest or magister lit toward the beginning of the ceremony.  The color that the burst of fire held was supposed to symbolize what kind of future the couple would have.  Weddings had been called off because of it.  If it flashed anywhere from red to a deep crimson, the relationship was likely ill-fated.  Hues of blue meant harmony and happiness.  Purple meant passion.  Nearly every color on the spectrum had a representation.<br/><br/>"I should be able to get chairs, tables, and decorations through a company that has a warehouse near the lake.  They've done parties for my family in the past, I think with a little extra monetary incentive, they'll be happy to take this on."  She said, as if they were planning some diplomatic party and not their actual wedding, though she supposed that was more of what it was.<br/><br/>"My only bridesmaid will be Elaine, as long as she elects to attend.  I'm thinking close family and friends only, try to keep it under 50 people or so?"