**Chapter 18: Wedding Preparations**

The day after their gathering, Minako and Ami decided it was time to start getting ready for their big day. They had a lot to do, and one of the most important things was to get their attire sorted out. The girls and boys decided to split into groups to tackle the task. Minako and Ami knew that they couldn't take the babies with them, so Ami called one of her oldest friends, Sonic the Hedgehog. "Hey Sonic, I was wondering if you could do me a huge favor," Ami asked, hoping that he would agree. "Sure thing, Ami! What's up?" Sonic replied, his voice cheerful as always. "I was wondering if you could babysit Mary and Aiden for us today. We're going shopping for our wedding attire and we can't take them with us," Ami explained. Sonic chuckled. "Of course, I'd be happy to help out! And I won't do it alone, either. I'll bring Blaze along to help me out." Ami's face lit up with a smile. "That would be amazing, thank you so much! We'll make sure to return the favor soon." With the babysitting situation taken care of, the groups set off to their respective destinations. Usagi, Rei, their daughter Rachel, Ami, Makoto, and Serena all headed to the dressing store to look for their dresses. As they arrived, they were greeted by a sales associate who showed them to the latest collection of wedding dresses. Meanwhile, Mario, Luigi, Usagi and Rei's son Uriah, and Ash Ketchum made their way to the suits for men store. They were excited to pick out their attire for the big day. Minako, on the other hand, decided to go to a separate dress store on her own. She had a specific idea in mind for her dress and wanted to find something that would make her feel like a princess. As the groups began their shopping, they couldn't help but feel excited for the wedding. They spent the day trying on dresses and suits, laughing and joking with each other as they searched for the perfect attire. At the dressing store, the girls were having a blast trying on different dresses. Rachel was trying on a beautiful lace dress, while Makoto was trying on a elegant white gown. Serena was trying on a stunning silver dress, and Ami was trying on a gorgeous pink gown. Rei and Usagi were having a hard time deciding between two beautiful dresses. At the suits for men store, the boys were having a great time trying on different suits. Mario was trying on a sleek black tuxedo, while Luigi was trying on a dashing white suit. Uriah was trying on a stylish gray suit, and Ash was trying on a cool blue tuxedo. Minako, meanwhile, had finally found the perfect dress. It was a stunning white gown with intricate lace details and a flowing train. She couldn't wait to show it off to her friends and family. As the day came to a close, the groups met up to compare their finds. They were all excited to see each other's attire and couldn't wait to put it all together for the big day. With their attire sorted out, they could now focus on the final preparations for the wedding.