-1Ch. 1

Today is the day. The wedding was all I could think about as I showered and went downstairs to breakfast. Charlie, Renee and Phil were waiting and greeted me with huge smiles. Renee was already crying, "I cant believe this is happening! I swear you were two yesterday."

"Yeah mom, I know. Its pretty crazy. I'm all grown up." I tried not to make too much of a big deal. "Just promise me not to cry too much." I knew that her nod was an empty promise. There would be no stopping it. " I need to go get ready now though, so I guess I'll see you later?" Food didn't seem like an option at this point and Alice would be waiting for me now to doll me up in her usual excited manner.

"Please be careful Bells, I don't need a trip to the ER today of all days." Charlie pleaded with me as I bounded out the door.

The drive to the Cullen's seemed longer than usual. I was a little excited, after all I was going to be Mrs. Edward Cullen after today but the thought of being in front of all those people… well it still made me quite nervous. I just couldn't believe that I was going to get married. Especially after how things had gone with my parents, but that was just the thing. I wasn't my mom, and Edward certainly wasn't Charlie. I laughed to myself and wondered if vampires had trouble staying committed. Finally, after what seemed like hours I saw the archway of flowers that marked the driveway of the Cullen's. My family.

Alice had once again outdone herself. There were flowers everywhere. Pink and white roses, my favorites. I only imagined what the inside of their beautiful home looked like.
As I pulled in with my truck, I saw Alice flit outside. I imagined they heard me coming miles off. Right away she was talking. " I have your dress already out and waiting, and Rosalie will help me with your hair and makeup, Oh this is so exciting!" she talked so fast it was almost a blur. "Thank you again for having us be bridesmaids. The dresses came in and they're just beautiful. Not as beautiful as yours though, I am so glad I found it for you." She had my by the hand, almost dragging me to the door. It took some courage to walk inside, but once I did, everything seemed to go so fast I didn't have time to be worried.

Carlisle, Edward, Emmet and Jasper were at a hotel getting ready for the event, so he couldn't see me before the wedding, and so the girls had the house to themselves. We got ready in Esme and Carlisle's bathroom, which made Alice's look like a cupboard. It had a 360 degree mirror in one corner with my dress hanging near and I was a little bit nervous about that part. Within what seemed like seconds I was sitting in a chair surrounded by the Cullen women. Looking back at the mirror I decided I didn't have much time to contemplate my escape from that.

"You look simply stunning. Every man there will be wishing they were Edward." Esme turned me around to look in the mirror over the vanity.

"Wow." was all that I could say. I almost didn't look like myself. Alice had a definite gift.

"Here," said Esme "another hand-me-down. Edward mentioned you didn't like anyone to spend money on you." I looked up and draped along her thin white fingers were a strand of beautiful pearls with a heart charm on the bottom, the same as the one that Edward had given me on my bracelet.

"I don't know what to say. Its beautiful Esme. Thank you so much."

"Its almost time!" Alice squeaked. "The men will be here shortly. I had no idea it took this long. Well we best be getting dressed." I went to the dreaded mirror, took my dress off the hook and with the now or never attitude, changed into the last outfit I would wear as Isabella Swan.

The wedding was held in the great room of the Cullen Home, since it was raining, like usual. They had taken all furniture out and replaced it with a beautiful small stage, rows of chairs and flowers. Lots of flowers. It seemed like all of Forks was there, Jessica, Lauren ( I still cant believe she came), Mike, Eric, Angela, Ben, and all of my other classmates. The only one person that wasn't there, the only other person I truly wanted to be there, was Jake. I expected he wouldn't come. I only wished I knew where he had gone to. It had been months and no one had heard of him. Not even Billy. I was worried about him, and wanted him to be happy, but today wasn't the day to be caught up with Jacob. I knew some day I would figure out where he had gone. I would see him again, but for the moment, I needed to concentrate on the fact that I was getting married to the man of my dreams. I was about to be the happiest person in the world, if I wasn't already.

The sight of Edward at the front of the room, flanked by Emmett and Jasper on one side and then Alice, Rosalie and Angela on the other was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen. As Charlie, no my Dad walked me down the aisle I stared at Edward, wishing for just this one minute he could read my mind. "I love you" . He knew I loved him, I couldn't tell him enough times in one day. But at this moment I loved him more than ever before. He, the perfect, strong handsome vampire that he was, wanted to marry Me. Bella Swan. The most normal teenage girl you could possibly be. And last of all, please. Please don't let me slip and fall in front of everyone. I finally reached the stage and hugged my dad goodbye. He was tearing up a little but acted tough. "I love you Isabella."

"I love you too dad. Thank you for everything." and he sat down.

I looked up into Edwards eyes while the ceremony started, trying not to blink, in case this was all a wonderful dream. I realized it was time for our vows.

"I Isabella Swan promise to be there for you eternally,

no mater what this life or the next may bring .

I promise to treasure and honor you all of my days.

In sickness and in health throughout the sun and the rain.

I will be yours forever"

As I said the words I realized how truly magnificent my life would be from then on. We would be eternally together. Edward was next.

"I Edward Cullen will be there for you Bella, in the good times, as well as the bad

for all the laughter and joy we will bring to each others lives,

I will be there for each day and each night,

I will comfort and provide for you

for the rest of our existence I will be eternally yours."

His promise to become eternally mine seemed so tantalizing, I was so glad it was finally coming true. I looked down to see his mothers ring, no my ring, being slipped onto my finger. I in turn put his engraved ring on his finger. "eternally yours" And looked up into his smiling perfect face. "You may kiss the bride" It was the most passionate kiss we had ever shared. From that kiss I could feel how much he loved me, how much he wanted me. I was officially the happiest woman on earth.