[Music recommendation: Tanerélle - Mama Saturn's Galactica]
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The night went by in a blur, and so did the rest of the following day.
The Vanderbilt mansion was as alive as it could possibly be. Impeccably dressed staff members moved with the speed of the wind to prepare the estate for the evening's festivities, while the kitchen operated in full swing, preparing various world-class delicacies for the impending arrival of the guests.
In a large room in the upper section of the mansion, Aliana sat adorned in a beautiful, white minimalist mermaid gown crafted from luxurious crepe. It featured a daring, plunging halter neckline with an open back that hugged her figure perfectly before flaring gracefully below the knees into soft, cascading ruffles. It made her look exactly like the bride she was soon to become. Pearl drop diamond earrings shimmered under the warm light of her dressing room, while a large solitaire diamond pendant sat right above her collarbone.
