Kathleen Eagle

Once Upon a Wedding

To Elizabeth and John,
from the Mother of the Princess Bride.
May September 30, 2000, be the first day
of happily ever after.

Contents

Chapter 1

In all four chambers of her practical heart, Camille Delong…

Chapter 2

The next morning Jordan swept into the sunny blue-and-white kitchen…

Chapter 3

Camille had finally gotten over the guilt she felt when…

Chapter 4

Mama never spoke of it outright, but surely she glimpsed,…

Chapter 5

“You can come out now.” Camille gave the two sheepish…

Chapter 6

“What are you doing here?”

Chapter 7

“Mom, what am I going to do? Grandma really thinks…

Chapter 8

They were seated, like five mismatched peas in a pod,…

Chapter 9

The wedding date was set for the first Saturday in…

Chapter 10

Jordan borrowed a book of wedding stationery samples from her…

Chapter 11

“I’m going to make you earn your lunch today,” Camille…

Chapter 12

Creed knew he had to tell Camille, but he didn’t…

Chapter 13

“Mom! Guess what?”

Chapter 14

Creed hadn’t seen Camille enter the bar. He didn’t notice…

Chapter 15

There was no denying that Creed and Ellie were good…

Chapter 16

The bridesmaids’ breakfast was a celebration of Jordan’s closest friendships.

Chapter 17

It was a dreary autumn Friday. The forecast for Saturday—Wedding…

Chapter 18

Camille opened her eyes to a Christmas-morning feeling. A glance…

Chapter 19

It was a long step from passenger seat to pavement,…

Chapter 20

In their cobalt blue motor carriage, the bride and groom…

Chapter 21

“Mom, where’s Grandma? I heard she was MIA,” Jordan sang…