Elijah “So we agree on the champagne and gold color scheme for the tables?” the wedding planner asked, making a note in her planner. She was meticulous, writing down every detail as if her life depended on it. I liked that about her. I nodded, glancing at the sample table setting she’d laid out. The gold fabric gleamed under the soft lighting of her office, reflecting the champagne-colored napkins folded into perfect swans. “Agnes will love it,” I said. “It matches the dress she’s making.” The planner smiled, clearly pleased. “And the flowers? White roses with gold-dipped tips, baby’s breath, and eucalyptus?” “Perfect.” “Excellent.” She tapped her pen against her notepad. “And the timeline—you’re still certain about the date? It’s coming up rather quickly.” I l

