Rows of white chairs were delicately lined up in perfect rows of ten on each side of the backyard. Rose pink petals littered the white velvet carpet that was placed in the middle. The sun was nearing its highest point in the sky and the rays shone perfectly against the altar, waiting for the couple to stand before the town and commit their love.

Regina was sitting in front of her vanity, having just finished putting on the last of her makeup. She settled on a subtle pink gloss and a light shade of blush, matching the colors of the flowers. Her dress was pure white, with a lace bottom that flowed elegantly to the floor, hugging her body at the hips. Her hair was curled to perfectly, with loose ringlets falling just below her shoulders and contrasting against the cream of her dress.

She heard a knock at her bedroom door and announced for whoever it was to enter. It was Snow.

"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with Emma? Oh, no. Please don't tell me she's freaking out about this too. We can't be freaking out because it's our wedding day and-" She spoke quickly without catching her breath and only stopped when Snow laughed.

"Emma is fine," she assured the stressed bride, "and I'm right where I need to be."

Regina let out her breath slowly. Knowing that if she started crying now, her makeup would be ruined and there wasn't enough time to fix it. She stood up and walked to the full length mirror, straightening the nonexistent wrinkles out of her dress.

"I keep wondering when something bad is going to happen," she began, "because I am happy… I'm so happy." She turned from the mirror and looked at Snow, always feeling a sense of hope when she was around. "I'm getting married."

"Yes," Snow said gently as she approached Regina and gently wiped her tears away before they could fall down her cheeks. "You're getting married. Regina, if anyone in all of the lands deserves this, it's you. This entire town as watched you change from villain to hero. They have seen you at your worst and they watched you grow to your best. They're all here for you. They know how hard you worked to get here." Snow reached for a curl and gently swept it behind Regina's ear. "I've never seen a more beautiful bride."

Regina couldn't stop the tears now. They flowed steadily down her cheeks. "I would not be the person I am today if it wasn't for you. I don't ever know how I can thank you."

Now Snow was getting teary-eyed but, she had promised herself that she would stay strong for Regina's sake. She looked at the clock and noticed the time. "We should get going. David is waiting just outside to walk you down and Emma is already at the altar."

Regina took a deep breath and calmly stopped her tears. Her whole body felt tingly and her legs were shaky. "I'm getting married."

Snow smiled, "you are getting married."

The two women descended the stairs arm in arm. The bridesmaids had already made their walk down the aisle and Regina watched as Henry and Violet began their turn. She was next. She gratefully accepted David's arm as he offered it to her, giving her a quick kiss on her cheek. "You look beautiful."

She smiled and everything felt right. This was where she was meant to be, getting ready to walk down the aisle and see her true love, her beautiful wife, standing at the other end of the yard. She imagined that the blonde's hair would be wavy and most likely topped with a flower crown, the ivory colored dress hugging her body in all the right places.

When the organ started playing, Regina felt her heart quicken pace inside her chest. She had caught a glimpse of the crowd outside and suddenly her stomach was doing summersaults. Everyone in the entire town had shown up, all dressed in their best suits and dresses. All there to cheer on her and Emma. All there showing support. She didn't have any foes anymore, not one person in the town was against her or afraid of her, they were her friend. She owed most of that to Emma.

The night before last, when Emma and Regina had been laying in bed, Regina's head rested against Emma's bare chest, she started crying. Emma had felt the first tear land against her skin and started worrying. "What is it? Love, what's wrong?"

"I've never felt like this," Regina admitted, "So loved and accepted and… happy. You make me the happiest person in the world. My heart is literally bright with you around."

Emma smiled and ran her hand through Regina's hair, planting a loving kiss against her temple. "You never have to not feel that way again," she whispered. "We're in this life together now. You're stuck with me for the rest of your life."

Regina sniffed, "I wouldn't have it any other way."

As David gently tugged at Regina's arm, bringing her back into the moment, she smiled. "I'm ready."

The organ started playing the song of the bride and David and Regina stepped outside onto the porch, giving Emma and Regina the first sight of one another. Regina felt her heart swell with pure love at seeing Emma standing there, the smile on her face bigger than ever, her dress blowing gently with the soft summer breeze.

Emma felt her breath get caught in her throat as Regina stepped outside. The white dress made her skin glow within the sunlight, her smile brighter than ever and warming her heart. She could hardly control herself from running down the aisle and scooping Regina into her arms before the ceremony was even finished. She felt pride, seeing her father walking her lover down the aisle, smiles on everyone's faces. She finally felt her place in the world, her home was in Storybrooke. Her life was always meant to be in Storybrooke with Regina and Henry.

When Regina and David reached the spot right in front of Emma, he handed her over to his daughter, kissing her cheek in the process before taking his seat next to Snow in the front row. Emma took Regina's hands in her own and scooted as close to her as possible, feeling her erratic heart beating against her true love's chest.

"I'm right here," Emma mouthed.

"I know," Regina whispered back.

During the time the officiator had been talking, Regina and Emma had their eyes glued to each other. They didn't need to say anything but, they knew what the other was thinking. There was a sparkle in both of their eyes that everyone in the audience couldn't deny singing.

"I now pronounce you, Mrs. and Mrs. Swan-Mills."

Emma wasn't going to wait for Archie to tell her she could kiss her bride so, she took Regina's face into her hands and pulled her close, their lips meeting and love filling both of their bodies. When she pulled away, her breathing was labored. "I love you, Regina."

"I love you too."

The two brides turned to face the crowed with smiles on their faces. The people were standing with petals in their hands, waiting to toss them over the newly-wed couple. When Regina and Emma began making their way back down the aisle, everyone was congratulating them and tossing petals into the air, a truly serene scene to watch.

When they stepped inside of their home, they knew they only had a few moments of privacy before the after party would begin. Emma pushed Regina against the wall and kissed her one more time, a kiss that felt different than all the rest, a kiss that made her whole body shake, a kiss that meant a happily-ever after.

They only pulled apart when Snow cleared her throat. "You might want to save that celebration for tonight," she said with the color growing in her cheeks, "the people are waiting for you to change and join the party."

"We will be right out mom," Emma chuckled.

Snow turned to leave but, stopped in her tracks and turned back around. "One last thing," she said, "I couldn't be happier for the both of you and after all of these years…. We are a family."