He slept with his hooves around her that evening, keeping her nightmares at bay with his touch. When they woke up the next morning, they ate breakfast together in the courtyard. The princesses passed them by, and they bowed to them.

"Good morning, your highnesses." Said Rarity, looking down at the grass.

"Good morning, Laureate, Rarity. It's a pleasure seeing you both."

"Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, please allow me the honor of introducing you to my fiancée." Said Laureate, wrapping a hoof around her protectively.

The two sisters shared a smile. "Congratulations." They said in unison.

"Thank you." Said Rarity, blushing. They nodded, then continued on their way.

"So, what are we doing today?" She asked, eating a piece of haybacon and taking a sip of orange juice.

"Well, I've set aside the entire morning to take you shopping for a ring."

She nearly spat out her orange juice. "I wouldn't want to intrude on your royal duties."

"It's no intrusion at all. I've already cleared everything with the princesses."

"Well... Alright then."

An hour later, they were inside the finest jewelry store in all Equestria. To say that Rarity was dazzled was an understatement. Everything in the store sparkled and glittered, making tiny rainbows across every wall.

"Oh my... This is absolutely exquisite... But are you sure you're willing to spend so much on this ring? I'd be alright with something less ostentatious."

"It's my pleasure to do this. I want Everypony to know that you are mine."

She blushed. "Okay."

He looked at the most expensive ring there.

"What do you think, my darling?"

"It's amazing!" She gushed. He smiled.

"I'll take it!"

He paid in five thousand bits.

It was a beautiful ring. Coated in diamonds all around, the center stone was shaped into a rose, with two leaves flanking the sides. He put it around her horn, and it was the most electrifying sensation she'd ever felt.

When he went to work, she went to make sure Sapphire Shores was satisfied with her costumes. After taking in a few of them, she returned to the castle and spent time sketching a few designs to make real when she went home.

The thought made her stop. Once they married, where would they live?

She had to talk to him about this.

It seemed like days before he returned. He immediately noticed a change in her demeanor.

"Rarity, my dear, what's on your mind?"

"Laureate, when we marry, where will we live?"

He sat down with her. "I've already spoken with the Princesses about that. I'll be moving to Ponyville with you."

"But your job!" She stammered.

"The train goes to Canterlot every day. It won't be too hard."

"Are you sure?"

"Your friends and your life is in Ponyville. I wouldn't dare take you from something so important."

She smiled, and he felt the air vacate his lungs.

"Thank you so much." She whispered.

"Always."

They shared a kiss.

After two days, Rarity returned to Ponyville, unsure of how to tell her friends of her engagement. More precisely, what had happened to initiate the proposal. Her friends were there to greet her at the train station.

She was surrounded by those who loved her.

"How was Canterlot?" Asked Twilight with a smile.

"I have some news for you all!" She said, perkily.

"What is it?" Asked Fluttershy, smiling.

Using her Magic, Rarity opened her suitcase and got out the ring.

"I'm getting married!" She squealed.

Their mouths hung open in shock. Naturally, Pinkie was the first to recover, squealing and jumping up and down.

"Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh!" She sqeaked, hugging her friend. "This is the best news EVER!"

They all gathered in a group hug. Later that same evening, they had an engagement party for her.

Naturally, she had already planned her wedding down to the last detail. They were to marry in the castle before Princess Celestia. Sweetie Belle was going to be her flower girl. Applejack had insisted on catering the affair, and Pinkie Pie was throwing the reception herself. Twilight was making sure everything went off without a hitch, and both Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy were on decoration duty.

Rarity spent two weeks designing her wedding dress. It was intricately hand crafted, down to every sequin, bead, and piece of lace used to make it. She had already had her trial hair and make up run, and knew exactly what jewelry she wanted to wear with the dress.

Finally, the big day arrived. Her friends were there to help her get ready. When her mother saw her, she cried. She hugged her parents, then waited outside the door until the wedding march played to walk down the aisle with her father.

Laureate was there, looking at her as if she was the answer to his prayers. She stood before him, a vision in white. Celestia smiled, then began the ceremony.

"Welcome everyone," Said Celestia as the ceremony began. "We are gathered here today to celebrate one of life's greatest moments, The Joining of two hearts and to give recognition to the worth and beauty of love, and to add our best wishes to the words which shall unite this couple in marriage. Should there be anyone who has cause why this couple should not be united in marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace."

The audience was silent.

"Today we have come together to witness the joining of these two lives. For them, out of the routine of ordinary life, the extraordinary has happened. They met each other, fell in love and are finalizing it with their wedding. A good marriage must be created. It is never being too old to hold hooves. It's remembering to say 'I love you' every day and it is not just marrying the right person its being the right partner."

Celestia paused. "Now, it is time for the vows. Laureate, please repeat after me: I, Laureate, take you Rarity to be my wife, my partner in life, and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."

"I, Laureate, take you Rarity to be my wife, my partner in life, and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."

Celestia turned to the bride. "Rarity, please repeat after me: I, Rarity, take you Laureate to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."

"I, Rarity, take you Laureate to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our friendship and love you today, tomorrow, and forever."

Celestia let that sink in before speaking again.

"Laureate, do you take Rarity to be your wife?"

"I do."

"Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others and holding only unto her?"

"I do."

"Rarity do you take Laureate to be your Husband?"

"I do."

"Do you promise to love, honor, cherish and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only unto him?"

"I do."

Rarity and Laureate grinned at each other. Celestia continued.

"Wedding rings are an unbroken circle of love, signifying to all the union of this couple in marriage. Laureate, please repeat after me: Rarity, This ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honor you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I thee wed."

"Rarity, This ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honor you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I thee wed." He said, slipping the ring onto her horn. Celestia turned her attention to the bride.

"Rarity, please repeat after me: Laureate, This ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honor you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I thee wed."

"Laureate, This ring is my sacred gift, with my promise that I will always love you, cherish you and honor you all the days of my life. And with this ring, I thee wed." She said, putting the ring on his horn. Celestia smiled.

"By the power vested in me I now pronounce you mare and colt. Laureate, you may kiss your bride."

He dipped Rarity low and kissed her deeply while the crowd cheered.

The reception was a smash hit. Everyone danced until they couldn't anymore. Best of all, Rarity knew she had finally found her soulmate. When the time to leave in the carriage came, she tossed the bouquet, only for it to be caught by Fluttershy, who blushed. Sharing one last kiss for the crowd, they rode off into the sunset together, finally United in marriage.