A/N: Hey guys! Thank you so much for all the feedback, the sweet reviews, the alerts and tweets about "Your Heart Beats Like A Drum"! Now I told you guys that if it received 200 reviews, i'd post the sequel... well I didn't hit quite that but I was so anxious to write the sequel...that I did :) So here's the new chapter! I hope you guys love it. Leave your reviews here or tweet me AnOfficialGleek!

P.S. For any new readers, this should still make some sense without reading "Your Heart Beats Like A Drum" but I'd recommend reading it :) Anyway, on to the story!

Chapter 1: The Big Day

Rachel had woken up that morning with the biggest knot in her stomach. The day had finally arrived. The day that had taken them over a year to plan. The day that was planned to perfection. The day that she was marrying the love of her life. She was so excited that she could feel her heart beat quicken at the thought.

It was an early morning for the both of them, though they didn't get to sleep in the same room that night. Under Kurt's rules, they couldn't see each other until the wedding. Rachel was glad that Kurt had helped with the planning, but, as always, he had gone overboard. She never thought that so much detail could be thought of, except Kurt had thought of it. Though, she trusted him throughout the entire process. Since she and Finn began dating, Rachel became best friends with Kurt. They had so many common interests like their love for theatre, arts, Broadway, that it seemed as though they were destined to befriend one another. Rachel grinned as she thought that she and Finn must have been fate. How else could they explain that instant connection that they had felt when they first met?

Her grin grew as her memories went back to how silly she was around him when she attempted to be so professional with him, completely oblivious that he felt the connection as well. She rolled out of bed, and threw on a robe. Rachel knew that the second she walked out that door, it would be mayhem. Kurt would be pulling her around, making sure she looked perfect for day of her dreams. She took a deep breath and then swung the door open, throwing herself into Kurt's hands.

Finn was sitting in the room that Kurt designated for him to stay in. He hated that Kurt insisted on he and Rachel to be separated for so long, but he couldn't argue with his brother. There were so many emotions rushing through him at the moment, that Finn felt like he was going to vomit. He knew he wasn't getting cold feet, but he did feel anxiety. This was a huge step; no matter how ready they were. Finn knew that he loved Rachel with all his heart and that he couldn't imagine life without her, but marriage was a scary thing, especially when his brother was planning the wedding. Finn still didn't understand why he had let Rachel give Kurt permission.

Suddenly, Finn heard a knock on the door. Without permission, the door swung open.

"Hey man," said Blaine with a grin.

"Hi," mumbled Finn

"How are you feeling?"

"Little bit nauseous, honestly," muttered Finn, his head in his hands.

"It's going to be fine, Finn…wait… you're not getting cold feet are you?" inquired Blaine, obviously worried.

"No! No! I'm just anxious," defended Finn, his head shooting up to look at Blaine's.

"Just checking. Kurt would kill me if you ran off," teased Blaine, nudging his shoulder.

"Hmph," grumbled Finn.

"Come on Finn. Put a smile on that face! You love Rachel right?" asked Blaine, getting an instant nod from the man sitting next to him.

"Then there is nothing to be worried about! Today is about you and Rachel. No one else. When you go up, just remind yourself that you are finally going to be able to call her Mrs. Hudson," lectured Blaine.

Finn sat there in silence, absorbing what Blaine had said. He was right. It's an honor for him to be able to call her his wife. She was perfect; the girl of – no, the woman of his dreams. This was no time to get anxious.

"You're right, Blaine. Thank you," replied Finn, pulling him into a brief hug, "I'm lucky my brother found a good guy like you."

"Speaking of your brother, I need to go check on him. He's probably going Kurtzilla on everyone," joked Blaine, while getting up to leave. They both let out loud chuckles since they wouldn't be surprised if he was behaving exactly like that.

Blaine walked out of the room. Finn waited to hear the sound of the door shutting, but someone came in right after him. He turned to see the guest, and it was Puck.

"Hi," greeted Finn

"Hey," returned Puck, walking towards him.

"What's up?" asked Finn, obvious tension in the air.

"I wanted to thank you for making me one of your groomsmen," he replied, avoiding eye contact.

"Well Rachel wanted her best guy friend in the wedding, and I couldn't say no to her," confessed Finn, walking over to the mirror to fix his tie.

"Right… you know I'm really sorry about everything that's gone down between us. You used to be one of my bros but now we don't even talk," said Puck, now looking him in the eye.

"Well you kind of went down on my fiancée," bluntly replied Finn.

"Yeah, that was stupid of me. I'm sorry. Rachel's just an amazing girl. You are so lucky to have her," began Puck, looking down again.

"I know she is,"

"I just want her happy, Finn. You make her happy and I get that. Just please keep it that way. You love her and I respect you for it. She means the world to me. She's my best friend. Just please be good to her," confided Puck, now rubbing his neck as he began to look back at Finn.

"I promise to make her the happiest she can be. I love her with all my heart, and I'm glad that you respect that. I appreciate the apologize Puck. Bros?" grinned Finn, walking towards him.

Puck just smiled up at him and nodded, pulling the much taller man into a firm hug. Once they pulled apart, both men took deep breaths.

"Are you ready?" asked Puck.

"As ready as I'll ever be," replied Finn.

This was it. The music was playing, everyone was in their seats, and the groomsmen and bridesmaids were now making their way up to the altar. Finn was standing there trying his hardest to hold it together. He couldn't wait to lay his eyes on his soon-to-be wife. Rachel's bridesmaids looked stunning in the long strapless dresses that she or most likely Kurt had picked out for them. It fit them all perfectly, and their pulled up hair complimented it. The men that were linking arms with the women looked very handsome, again in suits that Kurt had picked out. It seemed as though Kurt had managed to make everything perfect. As his friends and loved ones, took their places on either side of the beautifully decorated altar, Finn took a deep breath waiting for the final member of the wedding party to come down the aisle.

The large mahogany doors were opened for the last time, as Rachel almost-Hudson entered the room. All heads turned to watch her entrance. Finn's jaw dropped. It truly seemed as though an angel was walking towards him. He didn't know how he was supposed to recite his vows when he was completely dumbfounded by the stunning goddess approaching him. Rachel was in a long strapless white dress that had a gorgeous sweetheart neckline. The torso fit her perfectly, but from that down, it puffed out to give it a princess feel. The lacing and embellishment were clearly done with care since it just emphasized the beauty of the dress that worked beautifully with her glowing olive skin. Her hair was also pulled high up, with a few curled strands let out to frame her face. Once Finn's eyes reached her face, he didn't know if his jaw could drop any lower. Rachel's face was glowing and every piece of makeup, accentuated the traits that he loved the most, like her big brown eyes.

It seemed as though it had taken forever, but Rachel had finally arrived at the altar, her fathers placing kisses on her cheek and then handing her to Finn. The men nodded at him, and he gently pulled her to take her position next to him. The couple stood next to each other, nodding at the Rabbi to begin. Kurt had managed to mix both Rachel and Finn's faith into the ceremony, to please both families.

Finn immediately zoned out, blocking out the Rabbi's voice, his mind wandering to thoughts of Rachel. He quickly glanced over her, though he noticed that she was looking at him as well. Their eyes met, and both subtly smiled at the powerful connection that simple eye contact possessed.

"The couple has decided to read their own vows to us. So Finn, please begin," announced the aged man before them.

Finn turned to face his bride, and began to recite the vow that he had memorized.

"You and I did not have the most normal beginning. I was your drumming instructor, taken at the time and you were this sweet little angel that came to me for instruction. I remember meeting you for the first time and thinking, 'Is it actually possible to have such a beautiful human being?' You wanted our whole relationship to be professional until I finally got the nerve to pull you into my arms, and plant one on you. It was at that moment that I knew fate had brought us together, and that we were meant to be. Obviously, as most couples, we've had our rough patches but there was no doubt in my mind that one day we would be standing here, looking into each other's eyes and proclaiming our love for each other. Rachel Barbara Berry, I love you with every inch of my heart and soul, and I promise to make you the happiest woman that you can be. I don't know how I possibly got so lucky to find a girl like you, but now that I've got you, I promise that I am never letting you go. I love you," recited Finn, almost choking on the tears that he was fighting to hold back. He reached out, and wiped the light tears from her eyes.

"How do I top that?" joked Rachel, recovering from his vows, "When I met Finn Hudson, I knew I would be in trouble. He was supposed to be teaching me, and all I wanted to do was drool over how handsome this man is. I remember during our first lesson, he put his hand on mine and I was so shocked by the electricity that ran through me, that I literally ran out of his apartment. You have always had such an effect on me. I knew from the moment that you corrected me on the dinner reservations that I needed you in my life. I love you Finn Hudson. I always thought that Broadway was my true love, but as corny as this may sound, you opened up my eyes and made me go, 'Hold on. No it's not. It's Finn Hudson.' I need you to live and breathe. You have made me the happiest girl on this planet, and you're the greatest guy I could ever ask for. Barbara Streisand once said, 'It is every woman's dream to be some man's dream woman.' Finn you make me feel like I've fulfilled that dream and more. I love you," she responded, choking on her words, as well, but keeping constant eye contact with the tall man in front of her.

There was a short moment of silence, before the Rabbi began speaking again, though Finn was too busy thinking about everything Rachel had just said, to listen to any of it.

"Finn Hudson, do you take Rachel Berry to be your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do," answered Finn, awakening from his thoughts, and gently slipping the diamond ring onto her wedding finger.

"And do you, Rachel Berry, take this man, Finn Hudson, to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do," responded Rachel, slipping his simple band on his finger.

"Well, I know pronounce you man and wife. You can now kiss the bride," finished the Rabbi.

Finn leaned down and captured his wife's lips into his own, wishing that he could deepen it, but had to reluctantly pull away. The Rabbi dropped the plastic cup on the ground, and Finn stomped on, remembering some of rituals they needed to do. They began to walk towards the exit as their friends and family began to cheer, their bridal party following after them.

As they exited the large room, Finn looked down at his now wife, who had a beaming smile. Before Finn had the chance to say something to her, Kurt had pulled her out of his hand to bring her to her room. His smile quickly faded to a frown at the loss of touch, but then he quickly remembered. She was now Rachel Hudson, and he would get to be with his wife later.

She couldn't believe it. Rachel was no longer Rachel Berry. She was now Rachel Hudson. She loved the way it just rolled off her tongue and sounded so perfect. As she was thinking of this, Kurt was running around getting everyone ready for their entrance into the dining hall. It was now time for Rachel to celebrate her marriage with all her loved ones.

The bridal party got lined up outside the doors of the dining hall, where everyone was being seated. Rachel was finally rejoined by Finn, and she couldn't be happier.

"Baby, you look so beautiful," complimented Finn, whispering into her ear, the second he got the chance.

"You look so handsome. Kurt did a good job," she replied, nudging him at her last comment.

They were in a true state of bliss and they both could not wait to go in there and celebrate it with their family.

The doors swung open and the bridal party walked in, in pairs, greeted by loud cheering and applause. Slowly the group of people waiting outside the door diminished and it was now the turn of Finn and Rachel. The couple just gave each other a quick smile, and then walked into the room, lifting their interlocked hands up into the air, showing off their union. The cheers were the loudest and Rachel couldn't help but laugh at Finn's shocked face.

They were led to their table, where they were sitting with their parents. Finn pulled out Rachel's chair, helped her take her seat and then took his own. It was going to be a long night, but they didn't care.

"Let's hear it for Finn and Rachel Hudson," exclaimed the DJ.

Cheers erupted around the room, but quickly faded as the music began and the food came out. Finn and Rachel could tell that everyone would enjoy themselves them that night, but they just looked at each other and whispered, "Finn and Rachel Hudson."

"It is now time for the couple's first dance as man and wife," announced the DJ, slowing down the beat of the song.

Finn got up, and took Rachel's hand leading her to the dance floor. He was nervous about dancing with her, not wanting to make a fool of himself. Finn was known all of his life for his awful dance skills and this was not a moment that he wanted these skills to appear.

They got onto the floor and Finn quickly pulled her in close, wrapping his arms around her waist, while she wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling him down a few inches. Usually Finn would complain about the uncomfortable position, but he didn't mind. He was glad to finally be close to his wife.

The music began to play and they both immediately recognized the song.

"They are playing our song, babe," whispered Finn, as they swayed back and forth, slowly taking steps.

Rachel simply nodded and began whispering the lyrics into his ear.

I have died everyday waiting for you

Darling, don't be afraid

I have loved you

For a thousand years

I'll love you for a thousand more

They continued dancing like this, Rachel whispering the lyrics into his ear, as the couple swayed back and forth, completely oblivious to their surroundings. The couple was in their own bubble of joy, and that is the way they wanted it to stay.

The song ended, and they reluctantly pulled away, wanting to stay in each other's arms.

"I have loved you for a thousand years. I'll love you for a thousand more," declared Finn, pulling her into a gentle, tender kiss.

Cheers erupted once more, and they pulled away to look at all their loved ones. Everyone seemed just as happy as they were. It was the perfect day, and a beautiful wedding. Rachel couldn't help but to grin, while they walked back to her table, as two words repeatedly rang in her mind, "Rachel Hudson."

"Now the best man and man of honor would like to say a few words. So come up here Kurt Hummel," announced the DJ, turning off the music.

Kurt ran up, and grabbed the microphone, almost with a jump to his step.

"Hello everyone! I'm so glad that you are all here to celebrate the union of my dear brother and his now gorgeous wife and my best friend, Rachel," began Kurt, receiving applause.

"As many of you know, Finn and I are brothers though not by blood, but by marriage. We were standing in a ceremony together as our parents united just like Finn and Rachel had today. I can say that I am so lucky to have him as my brother. I was skeptical at first, afraid that he would not accept me as a brother but he took me in with open arms, creating a true brotherhood. I would do anything for him, and I hope you know that! Anyway, I have seen Finn go through many events in his life, and he did live a happy life, that is until he met Rachel. He had attained a level of happiness that I never thought that I would see. Almost every time we spoke, there was joy in his voice. Needless to say, Rachel has made him a better and happier man," continued Kurt, glancing over at the couple who returned large grins.

"Also being Rachel's best friend, I've learnt a lot about her. Mostly, that she is practically the complete opposite of my brother. I think that's what makes them work so well together. They balance each other out, giving each other characteristics that the other doesn't have. When I look at them, I see true love so I am proud to be standing here on their wedding day, watching them finally make this union. I love you both and mazel tov!" finished Kurt, gaining even louder cheers.

He walked over to their table and gave both the bride and groom, tight hugs. They were a family.

"Now since Kurt has taken over the role of both best man and man of honor, one of the groomsmen has asked to say a few words," proclaimed the DJ, once the microphone was returned to him.

Everyone turned to look at the stage, and saw Noah Puckerman walk up to claim it.

"Hey guys," began Puck, obviously nervous, since he rubbed the back of his neck.

"I've known Rachel my whole life. We met in synagogue when we were younger, and I at first wanted to hide from her since she was stubborn, loud, bossy, determined, everything that I really wanted to avoid. As I got older, I grew a liking to her personality, realizing that it's what makes her so amazing. She's the most beautiful, kind and caring girl that I have ever met. It didn't take long for me to fall head over heels in love with her. I've loved her for practically my whole life, and I will never stop loving her," said Puck, a unison of gasps erupting.

"But, I will love her as my best friend. I can't imagine life without this girl, and it really makes me happy that she found a great guy like Finn, to bring happiness to her. I wish you two all the best, truly, and I'm glad to be a part of this beautiful ceremony! May they have a life full of happiness, love and health. Mazel Tov!" finished Puck, finally getting applause.

He returned the microphone to the DJ and walked over to their table. Rachel instantly got up, and pulled him into a warm embrace.

"Thank you, Noah," whispered Rachel.

"Anytime, babe. Now, go enjoy your wedding," responded Puck, letting go of her, to shake Finn's extended hand.

The two men shook hands and then Puck walked away to return to his table.

"Let the partying begin!" exclaimed the DJ, turning up the music.

"May I have this dance?" asked Rachel, turning to her husband with a smirk.

"Alright, but don't blame me if I step on your feet," teased Finn, grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the dance floor.

So what do you guys think? This is the longest chapter I've ever written! I will try to update every Sunday night and sometimes on a weekday :) Please leave reviews or tweets, I love reading your feedback! Until next time xx