Hey Guys! This is my second Castle fanfic. This one could not be ignored! So I had to write this one on Castle and Kate's long over due wedding. As much as I love Castle, I was very aggravated at Andrew Marlowe for not giving us the Castle wedding that we had been so waiting anxiously for! Well, I guess last season's finale gave us the perfect example of a true 'cliffhanger'. Anyhoo, this is how I pictured the big wedding. FYI this is the sequel to Truth and Understanding.

Btw Hamlet 77, I changed their middle names.

Two years later…

Castle wedding

Kate was a nervous Nellie ever since she arrived at the Hamptons for the biggest day of her life. She was finally ready to marry Richard Castle and to start a new life with him. From that first day that he set foot in the precinct, that was when her life changed forever. People at the precinct often wondered for the longest time "Will he ever stop following her?"

There were some cases where Castle asked around various people for some information that he could use for his next book and most of them at the time responded "I don't give a shit about your book, go bother Detective Beckett!"

Eventually with the passage of time Castle proved to be more valuable to the precinct. So he kind of became a semi cop, but he was still a writer. Kate never thought that she would be bringing Rick into the world of her mother's murder. Nor did she ever imagine that he would be there to help close the door on it forever. Despite the fact that it drove her crazy when he had his '12yr old' moments, Rick somehow managed to break down her walls. Kate at first hated the fact that she felt vulnerable around Castle at times. But after he saved her butt so many times from near death experiences, Kate realized that she needed him more than anything. And after four years as partners who looked out for one another, they both confessed their love. A year later they were inseparable lovers, but even as a couple they would be tested in more ways than one. Nevertheless they vowed to never let anything tear them apart. And now they both were going to get the fairy tale wedding that they always wanted.

It was getting closer to three and already the Hamptons was packed to the gills. Martha was inside the vacation home helping Kate getting ready. They were in one of the private guest rooms, and Kate was grateful that it was just the two of them. Martha was the only person that was helping her stay sane at the time.

As she zipped up the dress, Kate swallowed nervously as she gazed into the mirror. For once in her life she didn't recognize herself, this was a completely new Katherine Beckett. Only this time, she was about to become Katherine Castle. Martha wrapped her arms around her soon to be daughter in law and sighed with motherly affection.

"You look ravishing my dear," she said softly.

Kate smiled and said "Thank you for everything Martha, for all of this,"

Martha unlocked arms with Kate and turned her around to face her. "No my dear, thank you for making my son the happiest man alive," she said with the fullest conviction.

Just then a knock at the door interrupted them. "Come in," Martha called out.

Jim Beckett opened the door and came in full tuxedo glory. "My my Jim you look dashing," Martha said enthusiastically.

"Thank you Martha," Jim replied politely.

"Is he here?" asked Kate.

Jim nodded to her and then Martha said "I better go on downstairs,"

She turned to Kate and gave her a quick peck on the cheek. "See you dear," she said happily as she made her way out the door.

Once the door closed, Jim scanned his daughter from head to toe. Taking in her exquisite beauty, it brought back a rush of memories that he had when he married Joanna.

"Katherine you're just as beautiful as your mother on the day that I married her," Jim replied hoarsely.

Kate smiled widely and it wasn't long before tears dripped out of her eyes. Jim closed the space between them and embraced the angel that he and Joanna created. "I wish she was here daddy," Kate said softly.

Jim placed a kiss on the top of her forehead "I know baby," he said in a choked voice.

They both looked at each other for a long moment "But I know that she's watching right now," Jim replied.

"And I know that she would be proud of you Katie, just as much as I am."

Kate beamed with pride and then her father chuckled and asked "Are you ready to get this show on the road?"

"Oh yes," Kate said confidently.

Then her farther took her hand and gently led her downstairs to go outside. They went around to the corner of the house and stopped at the top of the hill that was just yards away from where the ceremony was just about to take place. Kate could see that there were a few news photographers there just clicking their cameras away. Having a few press members didn't bother her so much anymore. But she was happier when she caught sight of Rick standing underneath the canopy of flowers. Once the music started, Kate's heart went up in her throat once everyone stood up. That made the crowd look much larger than normal. As they made their way downhill Kate said to her dad "Please don't let me fall,"

"I'll be there to catch you honey," Jim replied to her.

As they walked down the isle, Kate's eyes met Rick's and she felt herself glowing brighter than the sun that shined across the vast ocean. Rick looked handsome in his tux and his eyes twinkled with happiness. Espo and Ryan stood behind Castle grinning from ear to ear as Kate finally made it to the canopy. Once everyone was, seated the preacher said his speech. A few minutes later that was when it was time to exchange the vows.

Rick decided to speak first, as he took Kate's hands into his and said "Kate, it has been one heck of a roller coaster ride for us. But this has been a great roller coaster ride. I didn't know what I was getting myself into when I signed that deal with Montgomery. I was just a writer looking for some inspiration for my next book. But I got way more than I bargained for. And signing that deal was probably the greatest decision of my life. Not only did I manage to find some inspiration for my next series, but I made a friend for life. And more importantly a love that grew with the passage of time. I have always loved you Kate, and I will never stop loving you. I am yours forever, through all the good times and bad."

Tears rolled down Kate's face and she said "Rick, you are right on this being a great roller coaster ride. When Montgomery brought you on board I thought "This guy is insane!" But your what I like to call 'likable insanity' rubbed off on all of us at the precinct, myself included. You saw me at my best and you definitely saw me at my worst. You somehow managed to pull me back into the light whenever I had my dark days. I don't know what you saw in me that you loved so much, but you made me feel like I had a stronger purpose in life. And in return you made me love you in ways that you can't imagine. My heart cries out for your love everyday and I promise to give you all that I have in me. I love you with all of my heart Richard Castle and I always will."

A huge smile broke out across his face and Rick gave her hands a small squeeze. "Do you Richard Castle take Katherine Houghton Beckett as your lawfully wedded wife?"

"I do," vowed Rick.

"Do you Katherine Houghton Beckett take Richard Edgar Castle to be your lawfully wedded husband?"

"I do," vowed Kate.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss your bride Mr. Castle,"

Rick smiled as his lips instantly met Kate's and they shared a deep kiss underneath the canopy of flowers. Applause rang out for the newlywed couple and their friends cheered for them. As they turned to the crowd the preacher said loudly "Ladies and gentlemen I now present to you Mr. and Mrs. Castle!"

The cheers were louder and the cameras immediately started clicking away. As they waved to the crowd, Kate looked at the man she could now officially call her husband with eyes full of love and adoration. This day was the start of a new life for them. And they were going to make every moment that they had with each other count.

Gah! Why didn't this happen last season?! Anyway I hoped you enjoyed it. Btw check out my latest update on Trials and Tribulations of a Prince whenever you get the chance.