Chapter 11

Over the next few months, Jeff and Brianne started planning their wedding. They picked May 14th as their wedding day. Jenna was enrolled in pre-school and she loved it. Christmas was celebrated at Gilbert's house that year and Brianne's parents joined them to celebrate.

As the months passed, Nero got bigger and looked exactly like Jeff. Brianne had her wedding dress picked out and everything was all set for her and the brides maids. Jeff and Matt went out together and got their tuxes. Brianne's dad finally agreed to walk her down the aisle to Jeff.

The night before the wedding, Jeff stayed at Matt's house and Stephanie came over to stay with Brianne. Brianne couldn't wait to walk down the aisle to Jeff. Brianne fell asleep somewhere around midnight with a smile on her face.

The next day, the girls headed out to get their hair and nails done while the guys hung out until it was time to head to the church. Matt helped Jeff with his tux while Mark helped his son Michael, who was the ring barer. Brianne and the ladies got the church on time and Stephanie and Kelly help Brianne with her dress and makeup. Carolina helped Jenna with her dress and basket of flowers.

Knock-Knock

"Who is it?" Brianne asked.

"You father." George answered. "It's just about time. Are you all ready in there?"

"Ok. Yes, we're ready." Brianne responded as Stephanie opened the door.

"You look just as beautiful as the day you were born." he told her.

"Thank you, Dad." Brianne responded.

"Are you ready to marry Jeff?" he asked.

"As ready as I ever will be." Brianne responded.

We made our way to the church and waited as patiently as possible. Carolina and Mark walked out first, then Kelly and Kimo followed by Stephanie. Jenna was their flower girl and Carolina's youngest son, Michael was the ring barer. The doors closed before Brianne and her dad took their spots. As soon as the wedding march started, the doors opened and there stood Jeff at the front of the alter with Matt next to him. George walked Brianne down the aisle towards Jeff and she couldn't help but smile.

"Who gives this woman to this man?" the pastor asked.

"My family and I do." George answered as he gave her hand to Jeff and took his seat next to Annette.

"Jeffrey, do you take Brianne for your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love, honor and cherish her from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto her for as long as you both shall live?" the pastor asked.

"I do." Jeff answered.

"Brianne, do you take Jeffrey for your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love, honor and cherish him from this day forward, forsaking all others, keeping only unto him for as long as you both shall live?" the pastor asked.

"I do." Brianne answered.

"Jeffrey, please repeat after me." the pastor stated. "I, Jeffrey Nero Hardy, take you Brianne Laura Allen, be my lawfully wedded wife."

"I, Jeffrey Nero Hardy, take you Brianne Laura Allen, to be my lawfully wedded wife." Jeff repeated while looking into her eyes.

"My constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward." the pastor stated.

"My constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward." Jeff repeated.

"In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad and in joy as well as in sorrow." the pastor stated.

"In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad and in joy as well as in sorrow." Jeff repeated.

"I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." the pastor stated.

"I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Jeff repeated.

There was a short pause in between them stating their vows. Brianne and Jeff had picked a song to play in between. Jeff winked at her as he smiled. Both Brianne and Jeff couldn't wait to be announced as husband and wife.

"Brianne, please repeat after me." the pastor stated. "I, Brianne Laura Allen, take you Jeffrey Nero Hardy, to be my lawfully wedded husband."

"I, Brianne Laura Allen, take you Jeffrey Nero Hardy, to be my lawfully wedded husband." Brianne repeated while looking into Jeff's eyes.

"My constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward." the pastor stated.

"My constant friend, my faithful partner and my love from this day forward." she repeated.

"In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad and in joy as well as in sorrow." the pastor stated.

"In the presence of God, our family and friends, I offer you my solemn vow to be your faithful partner in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad and in joy as well as in sorrow." Brianne repeated.

"I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." the pastor stated.

"I promise to love you unconditionally, to support you in your goals, to honor and respect you and to cherish you for as long as we both shall live." Brianne repeated.

The pastor then asked for the rings and both Stephanie and Matt handed him the rings. Brianne couldn't help but smile at her very soon-to-be-husband.

"May this ring be blessed so he who gives it and she who wears it abide in peace and continue in love until life's end." the pastor stated as he held up Brianne's wedding band before giving it to Jeff.

"With this ring, I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment." Jeff stated as he slid the ring on her finger.

"May this ring be blessed so she who gives it and he who wears it abide in peace and continue in love until life's end." the pastor stayed as he held up Jeff's wedding band before giving it to Brianne.

"With this ring, I thee wed. Wear it as a symbol of our love and commitment." Brianne stated as she slid the ring on his finger.

"May this couple be prepared to continue to give, be able to forgive and experience more and more joy with each passing day and each passing year. Jeffrey and Brianne are now beginning their married life together and have consented to live together in wedlock and have declared before God and everyone

by giving and receiving of rings. By the powers vested in me by God and the state of North Carolina, I now pronounce them Husband and Wife." the pastor stated. "You may kiss the bride."

Jeff lifted her veil and they shared their first kiss as husband and wife, as everyone clapped. Brianne took her bouquet from Stephanie and headed up the aisle with her new husband. Once they were out of the church, Jeff, Brianne and the rest of the wedding party went into a small room to sign the marriage license and to get some more pictures done in the church.

After the pictures were done, Jeff and Brianne headed to their limo, while Stephanie, Matt, Jenna, Michael, Carolina and Mark rode in another limo to the reception hall. On the way to the reception, Jeff and Brianne enjoyed a glass of champaign with each other.

"Any plans tonight Mrs. Hardy?" Jeff asked.

"Yeah, actually I plan on going home with my husband." Brianne answered.

"I like the sound of that." Jeff responded before kissing her.

As they reached the reception hall, Jeff and Brianne walked inside with the rest of the wedding party, but needed to wait until they were announced into the hall. The wedding party took their seats and waited as well.

"I would like to introduce to you, Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Hardy." the DJ announced.

Brianne and Jeff made their way into the hall and over to the table and took their seats. After the speeches were made, it was time to eat and drink. It was rather hard for Jeff and Brianne to eat or drink as someone or everyone would tap their glasses and they would have to kiss, not that Brianne or Jeff minded.

After eating it was time for cake. Brianne and Jeff carefully cut into their cake and fed each other a little piece. Both had promised that they wouldn't smash the cake into each other's faces. After everyone enjoyed some cake, it was time for Jeff and Brianne's first dance as husband and wife.

"I love you with all my heart. Thank you for marrying me today." Jeff stated as they danced.

"I love you too. I'm happy to be your wife." Brianne responded.

After their first dance, it was time for the father/daughter, mother/son dance. Brianne danced with her dad while Jeff danced with Annette. Brianne knew it must have been hard on Jeff not having his mom there, but in a way she was there in spirit.

Once the reception started to come to an end, Jeff tossed the garter and Brianne tossed the bouquet. Kimo caught the garter and Kelly caught the bouquet. In away, Jeff and Brianne were trying to set up Kelly and Kimo without doing to much of anything.

After the bouquet and garter toss, Jeff and Brianne changed clothes and then made their way out to their waiting limo. Stephanie held Nero while Matt lifted Jenna to wave to their parents as they left. Matt and Stephanie were going to watch the kids over night so that Brianne and Jeff could enjoy their wedding night.

The limo took Brianne and Jeff straight to their hotel for the night. Brianne thought they were going home, but Jeff had made other plans. Once they got the room key, they headed up to their room. Jeff opened the door and carried Brianne in the room bridal style. Once the Do Not Disturb sign was on the outside of the door, Jeff closed and locked it.

Jeff and Brianne spent the rest of the night in each other's arms making love and celebrating their marriage to each other. Brianne just hoped that she didn't get pregnant in the process. Jeff wasn't worried about it for now. All he cared about was spending the time with his wife and celebrating their wedding.

"Mommy, Daddy!" Jenna yelled when she saw her parents walk up to Matt and Stephanie's house.

"Hi princess. Were you a good girl for Uncle Matt and Aunt Stephanie?" Jeff asked as he picked her up.

"Yes, daddy. Bubba was good too." Jenna answered.

"That's good to hear." Brianne responded.

After talking to Matt and Stephanie for a little bit, Jeff, Brianne and the kids headed home. Both Jeff and Brianne were happy that they were able to rekindle their lost love and come together in not just one, but two children and finally get married. Brianne couldn't wait to spend the rest of her life with Jeff and he felt that same towards Brianne.