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// Pinkie: Wedding Preparations  
// Story: Chosen Love 
// by Just A Random Pegasus 
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Pinkie's eyes shot open as the sunlight made its way through the window, a smile instantly breaking out on her face. She turned to face Cheese, who was still sound asleep. She started shaking him as violently as she could.

"Cheese! Cheese! Wake up!"

Cheese slowly opened his eyes. "Huh?"

Pinkie giggled, kissing his forehead. "We're planning our wedding today, Cheesinator! Did you forget?"

Cheese smiled, shaking his head. "Of course not, Pinkie."

Pinkie jumped off the bed, bouncing. "Great! I'll just get ready and then get everyone while you're getting ready!"

Cheese smiled. "Who's all coming with us?"

Pinkie snorted. "I told you yesterday, silly! It's just my family and bridesmaids!"

Cheese nodded, rubbing his eyes. "Okay, I remember now."

Pinkie nodded. "Yeah! So, I'll have everyone here in a few minutes! Don't go back to sleep, Cheesy!" She said, disappearing down the hall and into the bathroom. Cheese chuckled as he lay in bed, looking out the window, a smile on his face as he daydreamed about the upcoming wedding. 





Pinkie was standing at the train station, the largest smile on her face. Her five best friends and Marble were there with her, waiting for the rest of her family to get there. 

"I can't believe you're getting married, darling!" Rarity exclaimed. Pinkie nodded.

"Mmhm! Me neither!" 

Marble smiled. "I'm really happy for you, Pinkie."

Pinkie beamed. "Well, thank you!"

Rarity turned to Marble. "Hello, Marble! I heard from Pinkie Pie that you're here for your soulmate."

Marble nodded. "I am. Well, one of them."

Rarity's ears flicked. "Oh? Oh, right. Pinkie mentioned something about you being destined to be with two ponies at once."

Marble nodded. "I am."

Rarity beamed. "Well, that's just splendid! Though, answer me this... who's your soulmate in Ponyville?"

Marble blushed. "Uh... Big Mac."

Rarity squealed. "Aww! You two would be so adorable together!"

Marble blushed harder, looking down at her hooves. "Um, thanks..." 

A train rolled into the station, Pinkie immediately standing by the doorway and bouncing. It seemed to be a train from the north, so that means it should be Limestone and Maud's!

Sure enough, Limestone and Maud stepped out, and were immediately caught in a bear hug by Pinkie. Maud hugged her back as Limestone rolled her eyes, but smiled all the same. Pinkie drew apart, giggling as the train was leaving the station.

"Hey there!"

Maud waved. "Hi."

"Hey, Pinkie," Limestone greeted. She then furrowed her brow. "Pinkie, next time, can you give me more of a head's up? I had to take today off at the last minute to come over here."

Pinkie giggled, shrugging. "Oopsie!" 

Limestone sighed. "Yeah. Luckily my boss understands." She then looked to Marble. "Well, there you are! You had to take a break from finding your soulmate?"

Marble blushed. "Um... one of my soulmates is here."

Limestone's eyes practically bulged out of her head. "One of them?! What?!"

As she started to interrogate Marble, Maud made her way over. Marble told them about polyamory as Pinkie started pacing.

"Ugh, I hope mom and dad get here soon!" She exclaimed, looking up and down the train tracks. Sadly, there was no train in sight. 

"Maybe you can ask the ticket pony when the train will get here," Twilight said. Pinkie gasped.

"Great idea, Twilight!" She said, walking over to the ticket window. She smiled at the mare.

"Hello! Do you know when the train from the southeast will get here?"

The mare looked at her through tinted glasses. "The one that passes through the rock farm or Baltimare?"

"The rock farm!"

"Uh..." The mare looked at the clock. "It should be here in about ten minutes, actually."

Pinkie nodded. "Alright. Thank you!" She said, bouncing over to her friends. Dash, who was hovering, looked down to her and smirked.

"So, how crazy do ya think this wedding's gonna be?"

Pinkie shrugged. "I dunno! It's gonna be so much fun, though!"

Dash folded her hooves. "Well, I hope so! The two craziest ponies in Equestria are being bounded together for life!"

Applejack chuckled. "This could be disastrous." 

Pinkie snorted. "Maybe. Maybe not. Ya never know!"

Fluttershy giggled. "Either way, I'm super happy for you, Pinkie."

Pinkie hugged Fluttershy. "Oh, thank you!" 

Limestone walked over to Pinkie. "Hey, did you know that Marble has two soulmates?"

Pinkie nodded. "Yep! She came to ask me for advice yesterday!"

Limestone raised a brow. "She tells me you know Minu...whatever-"

"Minuette!"

Limestone nodded. "Yes, Minuette. Is she a good pony?"

Pinkie nodded, smiling brightly. "Oh, yes! She's one of my closest friends!"

Limestone smiled. "Alright. Just making sure."

Pinkie's eyes widened. "Aww! You're so cute, looking out for your little sister like that!"

Limestone huffed. "I worried about all of you when you used the Choosing Stone. It's a natural big sister thing. I just don't show it that much."

Pinkie squealed and hugged Limestone, whose face was now red. "Aww!"

"Shut up."

Pinkie released her, giggling. "It's just that you actually do have a lot of compassion for us!"

Limestone snorted. "Yeah, yeah. Of course I do. You're my sisters. I kinda am obligated to."

As she said that, the train rolled into the station, Pinkie bouncing over to the edge of the platform again. It came to a stop, and ponies got out. She waited there until she saw her parents walk off, and when they did, she greeted them with a short hug.

"Hi, mom! Hi, dad!"

"Hello Pinkamena," Cloudy said, embracing her daughter back. Igneous smiled as they pulled apart.

"It is nice to see thee."

Pinkie smiled. "It's good to see you, too!"

Cloudy saw Marble to the side and waved. "Marble! How many soulmates did you end up having?"

"Two," Marble said, smiling. Igneous Rock nodded.

"Well, congratulations, Marble. I am sure thee will be very happy with them."

Marble blushed, nodding. "T-thanks. I'm sure I will."

Cloudy looked to Maud next. "What about your wedding, Maud?"

Maud blinked. "Well, Geode and I haven't really given it much thought. We've been very busy."

Cloudy nodded. "Well, alright. How is the job as a school teacher coming?"

Maud slightly smiled. "I'll be starting work this coming school year. I can't wait to teach kids about my love for rocks."

Pinkie hopped forward. "Well, everyone's here! Let's go!" She said, galloping to Sugarcube Corner with everyone else close behind. 





"Hey, everyone!" Cheese greeted, meeting them downstairs. 

"Hi!" They chorused. Pinkie looped a hoof around his neck before quickly nuzzling him. She turned to the group.

"So, now that we're really all here, we should get started." 

Twilight nodded. "Alright. Though, question."

Pinkie nodded. "Yep?"

"Where is the wedding, exactly?"

Pinkie thought. "I... dunno."

Rarity stepped over to Pinkie. "Ooh! You can have it at the town hall!" 

Pinkie gasped. "Great idea, Rarity!"

Cheese nodded. "That sounds good!"

Twilight smiled. "Alright. We should ask the Mayor first."





"Why, of course! When exactly are you thinking?" Mayor Mare asked. Pinkie's eyes danced with excitement.

"In exactly a week from today!"

"What?!" The entire group burst at once. Pinkie nodded.

"Mmhm! I wanna get married as soon as possible!"

Cheese chuckled. "Are you sure you can get this all ready in time?"

Pinkie snorted. "Cheesy, you underestimate me. Of course I can!"

Cheese smiled. "Well, if you're up for it, I am."

Pinkie nodded. "Alright! Book it!"

Mayor Mare nodded. "Oh! Alright, I will. How many guests are you expecting?"

"Well... only the entirety of Ponyville plus the princesses and some other guests from other places in Equestria."

The mayor's eyes widened. "Uh... when you say the princesses... do you mean all of them?"

Pinkie nodded. "Yep!"

The mayor chuckled. "Well, why am I surprised? You're Pinkie Pie, after all. And I'm not sure if all of your guests will be able to fit in here."

Pinkie waved a hoof. "We'll be fine. You hosted Cranky's wedding in here!"

The mayor nodded. "I did, didn't I? Alright, then, get your invitations sent out. Hopefully everyone can make it!"

Pinkie nodded. "Oh, I hope so!"

Rarity stepped up in front of the mare. "Can I decorate the area? Mayor? Pinkie? Are you two alright with that?"

The two nodded. "Of course you can!" Pinkie said. Rarity smiled.

"Oh, that's good! I have so many great ideas!"

"I'll get the bird choir," Fluttershy suggested. Rainbow hovered higher in the air.

"I'll do the Sonic Rainboom!"

"And Ah'll make the best possible treats y'all have ever had!" Applejack said. 

"And, of course, I'll marry you both," Twilight said, smiling. "And I have experience this time!"

"Hey, you weren't bad at all at my wedding," Limestone said. Twilight smiled.

"Well, thank you! I was very nervous, though."

"Shouldn't we go and get your dress and bouquet, Pinkie?" Cloudy Quartz suggested. "We don't have much time, after all."

Pinkie nodded. "Yep!"

Rarity held her head up. "We'll be heading to the Canterlot Boutique for that! Follow me, everyone!" She said, making her way out of the town hall. 

Igneous stepped up next to Cheese. "Son, thou must come with me to lunch. We must not interfere with the mares picking out dresses."

Cheese nodded. "Alright, sir."

"Wait! Pinkie!" The mayor called. Pinkie looked back.

"Yeah?"

"Can you give me a list of guests by tomorrow? I just need to know what I have to expect."

Pinkie nodded. "Sure thing! Don't worry about it!" She said before leaving the town hall with her friends. 





"Well, I have a numerous amount of designs for wedding dresses! You can pick one out, and I can always make some little changes to it if you like. I can't make a whole new dress, considering I would only have a week."

Pinkie nodded, looking through the rack. "Oh, that's fine!" After a minute of searching, she pulled one out that was a long, pure white dress with pearls hanging in the front. It frilled up at the bottom, and seemed to be made of a very comfortable material. Pinkie smiled.

"Ooh! I like this one!"

Rarity looked at it, smiling. "Oh, it'll look perfect on you, darling! Why don't you try it on?"

Pinkie quickly slipped it on, trying not to rip or damage it. As soon as it was on her, Rarity gasped. 

"Oh. My. Gosh! That looks amazing, darling!" She said. Cloudy nodded.

"It really does look great, Pinkie."

Pinkie smiled, looking in the mirror. "I love it! But I have one little thing I want to add."

Rarity nodded. "Sure thing, dear! What is it?"

"Can you maybe sew me and Cheese's cutie marks onto the back of this?" 

Rarity gasped. "Ooh! Can I combine the two into one cutie mark?!"

Pinkie nodded. "Sure thing!" 

Rarity squealed, bouncing on her hooves. "Yes! Oh, this is gonna be so adorable!" She turned to the group of mares. "Before I start on that, I need to think of the bride's maid dresses. Rainbow Dash, Applejack, Twilight, and Fluttershy, you can use the dresses I made for you for Cadence and Shining's wedding. Maud and Marble, you two can wear the ones you picked out last time. That means the only one who needs to pick out a bride's maid dress is Limestone."

Limestone nodded. "Alright. So..." She looked through a rack of dresses, examining them closely.

"Is there a certain color or style you want, darling?"

Limestone thought. "Well, I don't want a tight dress. I also want it to be a darker color."

"Oh! I know the perfect dress for you, then!" Rarity replied, wasting little time. She pulled out a dress that was black with silver sequence cascading towards the bottom, and was loose and seemed like it would drape the ground. "Do you want to try it on?"

Limestone nodded, taking it. "Sure," she said, fitting it on. She smiled as she looked at how it fit over her body. "I like it."

Rarity smiled. "Good! So, just these two dresses, right?"

"Yep!" Pinkie and Limestone agreed. They slipped off their dresses, Pinkie handing hers to Rarity. Rarity looked to Limestone.

"Limestone, do you want to leave yours here so you don't have to worry about it? The wedding's in a week and it's going to be in Ponyville anyways."

Limestone shrugged, giving it to her. "I don't see why not."

Cloudy stepped forward. "So, I'll be paying for that."

Rarity nodded. "Alright! That will be approximately... one thousand bits!" 

Cloudy gave a large bag of bits to her. "Here you go. Thank you."

"Oh, no problem!" She then took Pinkie's dress and set it on a mannequin. "You all finish without me! I have to get started on the cutie marks!"

Pinkie nodded. "Alright! Bye Rarity! Thanks!"

"Bye!" The rest chorused, leaving the boutique. As they did, Fluttershy walked up by Pinkie.

"I really like your dress, Pinkie."

Pinkie nodded. "Me, too! I can't wait until she's finished!"

Dash flew up next to Pinkie. "Yeah, anyways, you're lucky the Bolts are letting me have this next week off. Otherwise, I would have to cancel on practice last minute to make it to your wedding."

Pinkie nodded. "Oh, I am lucky!"

"Are you sure you'll have everything ready by then?" Twilight asked. Pinkie nodded.

"Of course I will! I'm the best party pony in Equestria! I can plan parties easily."

Twilight rolled her eyes. "Alright. Whatever you say."

Pinkie giggled. "You know I am and... Oh! There's the flower shop!" She said, pointing to a shop they were in front of. The group made their way inside, instantly greeted by the sweet aroma of flowers.

"May I help you?" The mare known as Roseluck asked. Pinkie nodded.

"Yep! I'm trying to get a wedding bouquet pulled together."

Roseluck gasped. "Wait... you're getting married?!"

Pinkie nodded. "Mmhm! I'm inviting all of Ponyville, so that means you can come! It's in exactly seven days!" 

Roseluck beamed. "Oh, I can't wait! But, anyways, what kind of flowers were you looking for? Roses?"

"Well, I want something that's pink and yellow."

Roseluck walked over to the large collection of flowers. "Oh, then you can have a bouquet of these lilies! They are mainly pink but have a gradient into yellow near the center," she said, holding one up to Pinkie. Pinkie nodded.

"That looks great! I'll take it!"

Roseluck smiled. "Great! And I'll throw in a red rose in the middle, is that alright?"

"Of course! Now, I need some rose petals for the flower fillies."

Roseluck nodded. "I can do that. When you come by tomorrow to pick these up, I'll also have three baskets of rose petals."

Pinkie beamed. "Great! See ya tomorrow!"

"See ya!" Roseluck replied as the group left. Applejack smiled and walked up to Pinkie.

"Well, that's sure gonna be a pretty bouquet! And are you gonna get the CMC to be the flower fillies?"

Pinkie nodded. "Yep! I'm sure they'll want to!"

Applejack chuckled. "They will."

"So... what's next?" Twilight asked.

"Uh... next, I have to plan out the guest list. So... everyone can go home now! The rest of the wedding is a surprise!"

Cloudy smiled. "Well, alright. We'll be back soon."

Limestone nodded. "Yeah. Maud, we should probably go to make the train up north."

Maud nodded. "Oh, yeah. Bye Pinkie. I wish you luck with getting everything ready."

Pinkie waved to them. "Bye! Sorry to be leaving so soon, but I got a lot to do!" She said, turning around and walking to Sugarcube Corner. These next few days were probably going to be a lot of work for her, but she was ready to do whatever it takes to have the best wedding ever.