The most important day of my life had finally arrived. Grace was with me in my parents' room, helping me finish getting ready. I felt like a very pregnant princess.

"You look like a tent, but one of the cute ones," Grace said, breaking the silence with her usual humor.

I glared at her, but she just started laughing, not even trying to apologize.

"Sorry, I'm just nervous. This is your first wedding. I'm as nervous as I was when I lost my virginity," she said.

I blinked a few times, still staring at her in disbelief.

"How about you stop talking?" I suggested, hoping she'd catch the hint.

She...