CHAPTER 4
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Alice
Okay, everyone was in the limos that I ordered. Carlisle, Esme, Rose, and Emmett were in one limo. Edward, Bella, Jasper, and I were in another. Charlie, Renee, and Phil all decided to take Renee's car back to our home. The reception was supposed to be there.
I had about a million and two things to worry about as I was in the limo. I knew that Edward could hear my thoughts because he tensed at some parts. On others, he was merely playing with Bella's hair. He seemed to do that a lot. I guess they didn't want to kiss in front of Jasper and me.
Bella
Edward seemed to tense up while he was playing with my hair. It was unusual, but I think I liked it. He played with my hair the whole time. Since Alice and Jasper were in the limo, we didn't kiss. I would have loved that though.
Alice seemed to be in thought as we were riding to the reception. I don't know if it was because she had a lot of things planned, or if it was because of something that Edward and I were doing. We didn't do much, so it had to be the only other option.
When we got to the reception, everything was decorated. Alice had outdone herself. I would have to thank her even more.
Alice
When we got to the reception, I pulled Bella to the side. I needed to do her make-up. It was fortunate that the make-up was waterproof, but it wasn't Bella proof. Bella seemed to have some effect.
I was really lucky that everyone that was supposed to set up did his or her part. I did the decorations, but I had to go to the wedding. I hired people for catering, music, and ice sculptures. They really did a phenomenal job at this. I would have to tip them…
Dinner was real simple to me. I didn't eat, but everyone else seemed to love the food. There was a lot of it. I would have to make sure that I thank them.
Bella
Emmett, the best man, stood up and grabbed the microphone to do a toast after the first course was served. He didn't seem nervous, though he made me. Jasper made me overjoyed as I was thinking about Emmett embarrassing me.
"Excuse me, can I have your attention? I would like to say a few words about the two people that have brought us here on this very joyous day. I'm Emmett Cullen, Edward's best man and favorite brother." Emmett smiled at Jasper. Jasper appeared to smile back, but Esme seemed like she was going to have a few words for him. Emmett just continued. "First, I would like to thank Bella's parents, Charlie Swan and Renee Dwyer. Thank you for being here on this very special occasion. I would also like to thank everyone who stood in the wedding today. The bridesmaids, Esme Cullen and Rosalie Hale couldn't have a better maid of honor than Alice Cullen. The groomsmen are Jasper Hale and Carlisle Cullen. Let's give them a round of applause. I think that you all can agree that they are all beautiful, but the two most beautiful people are the newly couple. Let's give a standing ovation to the new couple, Edward and Bella Cullen."
As Emmett said Bella Cullen, a huge smile lit my face. All of the Cullen's were smiling at me, knowing my reaction. Emmett just continued.
"Okay, time to be serious. This is the part where I get to describe how I know the groom. Other than being Edward's brother, there are many things that bond us together as brothers. For me, this is going to be fun! I think that they chose me as best man because I am the only one who would be stupid enough to get up here and talk about them while keeping the audience in check. This is the part where I get to describe each of them. I have to say that I don't know Bella as personally as Edward does, but I do know that she is a little predictable. She is so clumsy that she falls every two seconds. She has had so many injuries that I quit counting. It's always during big events. For example, she had a broken leg for prom and a broken hand for graduation. Today, she hasn't fallen yet, which is insane. Keep up the good work. Other than that, Bella is very sweet and very caring. She reminds me of Esme." Esme just smiled from ear to ear when Emmett said this. She seemed to think the same way. I was blushing because of my injury speech.
"Edward on the other hand is someone that I do know very well. He also knows me very well. It seems like he can read my thoughts somehow." Emmett threw a smile at Edward. He returned it. "If I do know only one thing, it is that Edward is like the best person someone like Bella could have. He is really generous, and he cares so much. He can also help her when she falls down. He also has a great sense of music and humor. I think that they make the perfect couple. They really do care for each other in unimaginable ways."
Edward has changed with Bella in his life. Before Bella, he was just living life. Now, he has life in him. He is much happier; he has hope and fear. Just think for a second. If Bella hadn't moved to Forks, a nightmare in her opinion, this would have never happened. They would never be together, nor would they be celebrating their wedding.
"I remember that day when they met. Edward used to pick us up after school with his Volvo. He was late that day, and we wondered why. Nevertheless did he go to the front office to try to get a schedule change; he couldn't be by Bella." Emmett laughed with the rest of the audience.
"Another memory is the first time Bella came to our house. Alice came in and asked if we wanted to play baseball. We went that night, not thinking anything of it. Bella left that night because Edward 'drove her crazy'. She went home to Phoenix and broke her leg falling down stairs. She has had so many accidents.
"Okay, I think that I have said enough for one wedding speech. Either that or I have embarrassed them both enough. I want to say that I really appreciate being the best man. Thank you.
"I propose a toast. To the years of laughter, love, and consideration that the new couple will have. Also, to Bella and Edward. Cheers!"Everyone raised their glasses to toast for Edward and I. Usually, I didn't like the attention, but I loved it today.
Emmett got back on the microphone. "I want to introduce the maid of honor, Alice Cullen."
Alice
I came up on stage after Emmett introduced me. I wanted to tell Bella and Edward how much they were meant to be together. "Thanks, Emmett. Good evening. I'm Alice Cullen, the maid of honor. I am also Bella and Edward's wedding planner and Bella's best friend. She is really beautiful today. Being Bella's best friend in Forks has taught me a lot. For example, Bella has showed me what true love is. Bella's love for Edward is definitely true. Their love couldn't break by absence, distance, or time. It has changed them in a way beyond repair.
"Other than that, the thing that I love the most is watching my best friend marry my demon of a brother. The best part is being their maid of honor. This is so better than the road trip to Vegas that we were planning! Thank you for letting me plan the wedding and being your maid of honor.
"Please raise your glasses and join me in a toast congratulating Bella and Edward." Everyone raised his or her glasses to join Alice. "To love, laughter, and happily ever after. Congratulations! Next is Carlisle Cullen. Please welcome him to the stage."
Bella
Alice's speech was great. She is my best friend in Forks. Jacob was, but he is such a brat.
Carlisle came up next. He seemed like he was really uncomfortable. He started anyway.
"Thank you. For those of you that don't know me, I'm Edward's father. On behalf of Esme and I, we would like to welcome you to my son's wedding. He has definitely come a long way since I first saw him cradled up. He was so beautiful. Now, he is off to his honeymoon and is beautiful as ever. I think that he has chosen a perfect bride. She is so great for him. He needs her the same way that she needs him. I couldn't think of a more perfect couple." He looked down at Esme. "Esme, would you like to say anything?" Esme just came on stage.
"Hi. I'm Esme, Edward's mother. I would like to say that I am extremely excited about today. We have been waiting for Edward to find his perfect match. Bella, I welcome you into the family with open arms. You truly feel like a daughter to me already even though you are now my daughter-in-law. Charlie and Renee, you have really made a great person. I can't wait to talk to you two as my daughter-in-law's parents. This is so great! Anyway, I am finished. Shall we?" Esme looked at Carlisle as they raised their glasses.
"To Bella and Edward." Everyone else drank, but Edward and his family had a covering over their glasses to make it look like they drank.
Carlisle then spoke up again. "Ladies and gentlemen, you may eat and then we will do the other speeches and start to dance."