#i need to draw Sofia in a tux now stat

[dreamlanddoll]

How would Cedric propose to his soul mate? What would their wedding be like? Who would be Cedric’s best man? (I headcannon Roland, who is surprised and profoundly touched!)

oooh here we go~!

Getting Married To Cedric the Sorcerer Headcanons 

He prepares proposing to you for months, and he is terrified

Sofia helps him, obviously- even Amber pitches in! 

“Princess Amber? How come you’re helping me?”

“Oh, I just LOVE love~!”

“I find that hard to believe.” 

Cedric writes down everything he wants to say to you- wanting to make sure 100% that he doesn’t stutter or mess up (of course he does when the occasion rises though, and it’s adorable~)

Sofia proof reads it. “Looks good, Mr. Cedric!”

But then Amber wants to proof read as well, and of course her response is different- she lets out an unsure hum. 

Cedric immediately panics. “What? What’s wrong with it?!”

“It needs a bit more… drama!”

“Amber.. it’s a proposal, not an action scene.”

Sofia reassures Cedric that it’s plenty romantic, and that y/n is gonna love it 

He doesn’t have anything extravagant planned, Cedric’s not one for theatrics in his own life- he’s just really excited (and scared) to propose to you

He simply sits you down in his workshop one day, starting out with “There’s something I’ve been wanting to ask you..”

“Uh oh, that’s never good.” you joke- but it only makes him more nervous- oh dear, this was going to be harder than he thought

Cedric gulps, gently taking your hands in his starting to speak again. As soon as he pulls out the, “we’ve been together for a while.” and “you make me so happy.” you kinda catch onto what’s happening. But he’s stuttering and blushing and mumbling so much you wouldn’t want to make him feel bad by cutting him off. 

Yet you still gasp and cover your mouth in shock after he’s fumbled around in his robe pocket and clumsily takes out that ring box as he gets down on one knee in front of you- you’re just that excited

“Y/n, would you do me the honor of becoming my-”

“Yes.” You say breathlessly, immediately jumping forward to hug him. 

Cedric slowly begins to smile, returning your hug and becoming overwhelmed with joy. He cries a little!!!

When you two announce that you’re now affianced to one another, you’re congratulated by everyone in their own unique ways 

Roland and Miranda are very excited- it reminds them of when they first got engaged, and they’re willing to help you guys out with wedding plans- or if you need any advice in general- you’re both free to come to them :)

Baileywick teases Cedric- claiming he thought he’d “never live to see the day that Cedric gets married.”

Cedric shoots back at him, “One more crack and you may not, in fact, live to see the day”

Amber squeals and asks if she can see your ring- is a little disappointed when she sees it’s not as shiny, sparkly, or diamond-y as she’d hope it’d be, but is happy for you and Cedric nonetheless.  

James is excited for you two! .. And cake, he’s also excited for cake. 

Sofia takes her Mr. Cedric for a talk about how proud she is of him. She’s really happy she’s able to witness him go through such a huge event in his life- as he’s done for her so many times, seeing as she’s only 14. 

Cedric’s glad Sofia gets to help him through this too, she is his best friend after all- and speaking off…

“Sofia, I know you’re already juggling so many things at once- being a protector, storybook keeper, and my apprentice, but I’d like to ask of you one more thing if it’s alright..”

Sofia smiles. “Anything for you, Mr. Cedric.”

Cedric returns her smile. “Well in that case, how would you feel about being my best man? Or in your case.. best woman?”

Sofia gasps happily, hugging her mentor. “I would love to!” 

Sofia can’t wait to be Cedric’s right-hand man- er, woman, at the wedding. She’s also excited that she gets to wear a tux!!! (And while I do enjoy your headcanon- it’s very cute- I just personally can’t see that happening. But Roland would definitely be supportive of Cedric :) )

The news spreads like wildfire- at least to other friends and family, even Merlin ends up hearing about it!

Winifried is basically overjoyed, hearing her little Ceddy-kins is finally get married has got to be the best news of her life!

Goodwyn is proud, very proud of his son- but being the distant soul he is, is very lowkey about it (spoiler, he’s the one that actually ends up crying the most at the wedding- he thinks his beard and mustache can hide it but they all know.)

Cordellia teases- but is nonetheless happy for her dear brother. Though she does jokingly egg on him a little for ‘taking so long’. 

Calista is SO EXCITED FOR HER UNCLE CEDDY!!! She’s asking so many questions! She can’t get enough of this!! Her favourite uncle is going to get married- and now she can have a favourite auntie!!!

Not even a week after releasing the news, you and Cedric receive a letter from an address you’ve never seen before- but Cedric recognizes it. He gasps loudly and for a long time too. 

You look at him funny, chortling. “Okay, who is it?”

He looks at you like young lad on Christmas morning. “It’s from Merlin!” 

You grin and roll your eyes playfully- readying yourself for his intense fanboying.

Opening the letter, both your eyes scan the page carefully. 

‘Dear Cedric the Sensational and Y/n Y/l/n (or, if you’re a sorcerer as well) the/Y/s/n. I am writing to congratulate the both of you on your engagement!’

You and Cedric smile at each other, you put a hand on his shoulder and you both continue reading. 

‘It is my understanding that Princess Sofia has requested I come to officiate your wedding, and I would be most honored to! That is if you’re both willing to accept the offer. I look forward to seeing you two lovebirds finally meet at the alter regardless.Yours Truly, Merlin the Magician.’

“Oh, how sweet of Merlin to offer-” you look over at your future husband, who has already fainted to the floor. 

Of course you’re both accepting. So you take the liberty of writing back.

You and Cedric then go to give Sofia that thank you that you both owe her, to which she cheekily winks and says “Well, I know what a big fan Mr. Cedric is, and who better to officiate your guys’s wedding anyway, right?” 

Cedric gives her a big hug, practically lifting her off the ground.

Eventually the big day comes.. and Merlin’s Mushrooms was Cedric ever nervous.. he doesn’t think he’s ever been so shaky and fidgety in his life 

Cedric is almost in disbelief that he’s getting married, and not only that, he’s getting married to you

Roland calms him down and is more than willing to give him tons of advice- “This is the beginning of what’s going to be the best years of your life, you’ll be fine. All it takes is a little effort.” 

He was right, marriage did take effort. And Cedric was 100% ready to put in that effort for you. He loved you. So so much. 

After that talk, he was feeling a bit better. 

Meanwhile, Sofia asks Violet if she can help you with your hair- which she’s more than happy to do.

“You nervous?” The little Princess asks.

You smile shyly, looking at your reflection. “A little…” your shoulders tense. “Okay, a lot. But who isn’t on their wedding day?”

You compliment on how dapper Sofia looks in her tux, to which she bows and thanks you, giggling. She’s wearing a little lavender bow tie as well!

Sofia tells you how beautiful you look in your dress- if she didn’t know you she’d think you were a princess~

Soon Baileywick enters, telling you it’s time to go

You thank him, telling him you’ll be out in a minute to let Sofia run off to be at Cedric’s side while he stands at the alter.

After letting Sofia scurry ahead, Baileywick offers to take you to the isle. You accept his arm as he tells you how lovely you look. 

You smile and blush, thanking the kind old man. “You know, Baileywick.. I’ve always sort of thought of you as my dad.. and, I’m glad it’s you walking me down the isle..”

Baileywick smiles at you and nods, pleased you think of him that way. “I’m glad to hear that, my dear. You should know I think of you as the daughter I was never able to have.”

You laugh and tell him to stop or you’re gonna cry before you even reach the corridors. 

He chuckles, having his handkerchief at the ready, because the bride crying before even seeing the groom just wouldn’t do.

Eventually, the piano starts to play that classic wedding march, and you and Cedric lock eyes.

He is immediately awe-struck by your radiance in that wedding dress, the glowing blush of your cheeks and smiling lips is memorizing and the way you tried to hide yourself behind your bouquet was adorable 

Sofia sneaks a glance at Cedric- who’s mouth was agape, giggling internally and awing, she closes it for him. Then turns back to you with a smile and a wink. 

As Baileywick walks you down, you know everyone is there- Roland and Miranda- who are smiling lovingly, Amber- who is clasping her hands together and gushing internally, James- who can’t help being a little touched by the scene before him, Winifried- who’s leaning on her husband’s shoulder and smiling, Goodwyn who is holding Winifried’s hand and tearing up, Cordellia- who’s sitting politely and giving her brother a knowing look, and Calista- who’s walking in front of you, throwing flowers up from the little basket she was carrying.

But you weren’t paying attention to any of that, all you could see were Cedric’s warm hazel eyes that were locking onto your e/c ones. You felt warm, but cold at the same time. You felt like a genius for doing this, but also the most foolish woman in the world. You were so aware that this was really happening, but you also couldn’t believe it. You’ve imagined this in your head so many times you felt like you’ve already been through it, but it was so new and exciting- this was definitely an entirely different experience. This was love. It had to be. 

As you two meet at the alter, Baileywick leaves you to Cedric. You both smile at each other. 

“You look beautiful…” Cedric uttered with the biggest, doe-yest eyes at you. He knew it was a cliche thing to say- but it was too true. You did look beautiful- you were the most beautiful woman in the world to him..

You giggled behind your bouquet, shyly blushing. “So do you~”

And he did. Cedric had worn a silky white robe with golden hems and a bit of a shoulder cap- like on his Hexley Hall robe- but much more formal. Apparently, it was his fathers from when he first got married to Winifried. 

You both would’ve stood there forever, simply gazing at each other had it not been for Merlin initiating the beginning of the ceremony. 

“Dearly beloved wizards, royals, family, and other friends, we are gathered here today to celebrate this sorcerer-” he gestured to Cedric, who smiled proudly. “- and this-” he gestured to you. “young lady, in Magical Matrimony.” 

Merlin goes on with the speech, asking you both to please recite your vows. 

Cedric’s are long, now that he thinks back on it, perhaps a bit too long. He was just feeling so much at the time and he had to get it out for you and everyone to hear! 

Your’s are lovely, you’d never say that they were as lovely as his, but you did try. And you really do love him.

And finally, it comes time for the “I do”’s. 

“Now, for the part we’ve all been waiting for!” Merlin declares, chuckling. “Cedric the Sensational, do you promise to care for Y/n as your wife- in sickness and in health, to support her, to treat her with respect, and to love her until death do you part?”

Cedric turns to you, and with the most raw genuineness you’ve ever heard him use in his life, he says, “I do.”

Merlin nods. “And do you Y/n, promise to care for Cedric as your husband- in sickness and in health, to support him, to treat him with respect, and to love him until death do you part?” 

You smile at Cedric, “I do~”

Merlin closes his officiant book and raises his arms. “Then by the power vested in me by the magic of the Mystic Isles, I now pronounce you, husband and wife! You may now kiss the-”

You interrupt Merlin’s speech by pulling Cedric in by the robes to kiss him first- too excited to wait and earning a bit of a muffled noise of shock from your husband. 

Merlin chuckles as he sees this happen and shrugs. “groom, I suppose!” 

There’s now an eruption of cheering, crying and whistling as Cedric slowly starts to kiss you back, smiling into your lips and cradling your waist to bring you in closer to him

Everyone is so happy for you, and as you all dance, talk, and enjoy the evening with one another, you, Cedric and Sofia silently appreciate how for once there’s no evil to fear or fight, no magical quest you all must fulfill together- though those were fun, for just one day, it was all about love.  

Thank you so much for requesting this! It was lots of fun to write for. Maybe next I’ll come out with something for your’s and Cedric’s honeymoon~