Chapter 10-When I Said I Do

Thank you all so much for the rave reviews. I love writing this story and I am glad that you all are enjoying it. Here's Chapter 10! Enjoy

Disclaimer: I, once again, do not still own Glee. I also do not own the song "When I Said I Do". I do, however, own Jefferson.

Rachel Berry had dreamed of this day her entire life—her wedding day. Today, she was going to marry her best friend, Finn Hudson. She couldn't believe how lucky she was to be marrying the most popular boy in school. She was still in high school, which was okay because she didn't care about anything, except the fact that she was getting married today!

"There we go!" Kurt told Rachel as he helped her to get into her dress. "You look beautiful. Finn is one lucky guy."

"Thank you, Kurt" Rachel told him.

"Shall we get this show on the road, beautiful lady?" Kurt asked her.

"Yes, we shall. I can't believe I am becoming Mrs. Finn Hudson today! And Quinn thought that she would be!" Rachel laughed devishily as she and Kurt headed out the front door.

The reception was beautiful! The flowers were in bloom and everything was a go. Finn was starting to get nervous again, when Burt came in.

"Are you ready, Finn? This sure is a big commitment."

"I'm pretty sure. It is just that we are only 17 and still in high school, but I love Rachel. I can't wait to spend the rest of my life with her and our baby. She is the love of my life and I can't believe that I have gotten someone as beautiful as her to be my wife."

"That was so moving, Finn. I think you are ready. You have matured so much in the past few weeks. I am extremely proud of you. Marriage will suit you well, I think."

"Thank you, Burt" and with that, he hugged Burt and made his way into the front of the synagogue. (Since Rachel is Jewish and told Finn that if they ever had children that they would raise them Jewish, I decided to make them have a Jewish wedding, although Finn's religion will be incorporated a little.)

The wedding processional began. Finn stood at the front of the altar waiting for his fiancée to make her way down the aisle. The wedding march began to play and Rachel began to walk down the aisle. She looked so beautiful, even while pregnant. Her dads were leaning on her shoulders (they eventually forgave her for getting pregnant so young) and walked with her to give her away.

The rabbi began:
"Blessed are you who have come in the name of God. Serve God with joy; come in God's presence with song. We rejoice that Rachel Barbara Berry and Finn Christopher Hudson join in marriage in the presence of God and loved ones. O glorious and blessed God, grant your blessings to these two who love each other.

Surrounded by loved ones whose joy and prayers are with you here. May your home be a shelter against the storm, a haven of peace, a stronghold of peace and love. Let us all join in our prayer of gratitude:

We praise You God, Ruler of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and brought us to this joyous time. Baruch Ata Adonai! Eloheinu Melech ha'olam shehecheyanu, v'kiyemanu, v'higi'anu lazeman hazeh (sorry, I do not know Hebrew nor what this translates to, sorry!)

We praise You God, Ruler of the universe, and creator of the fruit of the vine. Rachel and Finn drink grape juice instead of wine. Then the rabbi continues:

May the joys of your life together be as plentiful and sweet as the fruits of the vine. Though even in this day of joy, we must remember those who are not as fortunate as you. At this time we pour out a few drops of juice in hopes that one day all people will be allowed to pledge their love as you do today.

We praise You God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with your blessings and consecrates this marriage. We praise You God, who sanctifies us through the sacred rite of the marriage at the chupa (which is the symbol of the home)

And now I ask you in the presence of God and in this assembly:

Do you, Finn Christopher Hudson take Rachel Barbara Berry to be your wife, to love, to honor and to cherish?

Finn responds: "I do"

Do you, Rachel Barbara Berry take Finn Christopher Hudson to your husband, to love, to honor and to cherish?

Rachel responds: "I do"

The ring bearer, Mr. Schuester's nephew, Jefferson brings up the rings and the rabbi continues:

Finn and Rachel speak the words and exchange the rings that make you husband and wife.

Finn Christopher Hudson, as you place the ring on the finger of the one you love, recite the words that formally unite you in marriage.

Finn recites: "Be consecrated with this ring as my wife; in keeping with the heritage of your faith and the laws of Moses and Israel.

Rachel Barbara Berry, as you the ring on the finger of the one you love, recite the words that formally united you in marriage.

Rachel recites: Be consecrated with this ring as my husband; in keeping with the heritage of your faith and the laws of Moses and Israel.

And with that, the rabbi concluded the ceremony:

"By the power invested in me by the state of Ohio, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride!" And Finn pulled Rachel closer and kissed her passionately. And Finn broke the glass with his foot and once again, began kissing Rachel.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I present to you the first time as husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Finn Hudson!"

The crowd went wild as Rachel and Finn made their way into the reception hall. Kurt, who was Finn's best man made his toast:

"Thank you all so much for coming to Finn and Rachel's wedding. It turned out beautifully. I just wanted to say a few words. Finn and Rachel are perfect for each other, even when they were broken up, they couldn't stop thinking about each other. Now, here they are on their wedding day united in marriage. I didn't think that they would make it this far, but they did. In just a few months, Finn and Rachel will become parents. I know that they will be exceptionally good at that. I can't think of any two people who are more in love with each than Finn and Rachel. Congratulations you two. May you have a lifetime of happiness together. Now without any further ado, Finn and Rachel will duet on their first song together as husband and wife, "When I Said I Do".

Finn begins:

These times are troubled and these times are good

And they're always gonna be, they rise and they fall

We take 'em all the way we should

Together you and me forsaking them all

Deep in the night and by the light of day

It always looks the same, true love always does

And here by your side or a million miles away

Nothin's ever gonna change the way that I feel,

The way it is, is the way that it was

Rachel joins Finn:

When I said I do, I meant that I will 'till the end of all time

Be faithful and true, devoted to you

That's what I had in mind when I said I do

Finn and Rachel continue:

Well this old world keeps changin' and the world stays the same

For all who came before, and it goes hand in hand

Only you and I can undo all that we became

That makes us so much more than a woman and a man

And after everything that comes and goes around

Has only passed us by, here alone in our dreams

I know there's a lonely heart in every lost and found

But forever you and I will be the ones

Who found what forever means

When I said I do, I meant that I will 'till the end of all time

Be faithful and true, devoted to you

That's what I had in mind when I said I do

Truer than true, you know I'll always be there for you

That's what I had in mind, that's what I had in mind

When I said I do

The wedding guests began to clap as Finn and Rachel sat down at their table. Finn meant every word that he sang to Rachel in that song. He pulled her closer to his seat and whispered "I love you, Rachel Hudson" and she whispered back "I love you more, Finn Hudson" and that they sat together enjoying the rest of their wedding for the first time as husband and wife.

Well, there's that chapter. I really hope you liked it. I am going to work on the next chapter sometime this weekend probably. Reviews are once again appreciated. Much love, Stephanie