But oh, the wedding dress! It was a marvel of elegance, just as her sister had imagined, and Elodie was glad to have caved to Floria's exhortations. Heavy cream-colored silk fell like a waterfall from Elodie's shoulders all the way down to her legs. Crimson and gold embroidery - the colors of Aurea - trimmed the edges of the fabric, following her neckline, down the folds of silk across her torso, and along the hem of the long train that trailed behind her. She wore Henry's gifts - the pair of gold combs in her hair and the ruby-and-gold necklace with the coat of arms resting at the base of her throat.