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A/N: This is the second chapter of the double update tonight. This chapter will feature Finn and Rachel's wedding-the real one. Tomorrow's chapter update will be chapter 12, the last one.
Chapter 11: The Real Wedding
Before the wedding
It was a few weeks after Rachel and Finn's failed first wedding and they were in Vancouver for their second attempt. This time she knew she wasn't going to run out though. She loved Finn and she wanted to marry him. She looked exactly the same as she had last time, wearing her mother's dress. She hears a knock at the door.
"Come in" she calls. In walk Kurt, Nana Charlotte and her bridesmaid Quinn. They had become surprisingly close since her trip to Ohio.
"Are you ready?" Kurt asks her. She takes one last look in the mirror and then turns around to face them. "More than I ever have been in my life" she says.
"We have some things for you. The first one is from us, the second one is from Finn" Nana Charlotte says handing her two black boxes.
"Guys you didn't have to" she says.
"Nonsense. You're family and family gets presents" Nana Charlotte says.
"Thank you guys" she says giving them each a hug.
She opens the first box to find the locket that Nana Charlotte gave her before their first attempt at a wedding and a pair of pearl earrings.
"The earrings are from me. I thought they could be your something new" Quinn says.
"Thank you Quinn, they're beautiful" Rachel says hugging her. Quinn helps her put them on.
Nana Charlotte attaches the locket around her neck. "I don't deserve this" she says fingering the locket.
"You are going to be a Hudson. This necklace has been worn by Hudson women for generations. Plus you make my grandson very happy so that means that of course you deserve it" Nana Charlotte says. Rachel is about to cry but stops herself so she won't smudge her makeup.
"It's time to go Rach or we're going to be late" Quinn says.
"I want to open Finn's present first" she says opening the second black box. There is only one piece of jewellery in this one. It's a beautiful silver charm bracelet with an "F" charm and an "R" charm on it.
"This is incredible" Rachel says attaching the bracelet to her wrist.
"You can add another charm for each of your children" Nana Charlotte says.
"That's a good idea" Rachel says secretly smiling to herself.
"Now we really do have to go" Kurt points out.
Rachel picks up her bouquet and Quinn puts the veil over her head. "Let's go make me Mrs Hudson" she says exiting her family home and waiting at the gate to her back garden.
The Wedding
The music begins to play and Rachel slowly walks with Nana Charlotte down the snow covered aisle with Quinn and Kurt behind her. Finn's jaw drops when he sees her. She looks just as beautiful as he remembers her looking at their first failed attempt at a wedding.
Everyone's eyes are fixed on Rachel. Except for Rachel's own. She only has eyes for Finn. She reaches the end of the aisle and hands her bouquet to Quinn. Finn reaches over and takes her hand.
The minister starts the service "We are gathered here today to join Rachel Barbra Berry and Finn Christopher Hudson in holy matrimony and to celebrate their love in front of family and friends" the minister says. "If anyone can find any reason why these two may not be joined please speak now or forever hold your peace" he says.
Both Finn and Rachel hold their breath hoping that no one speaks. There is only silence. They both flash relieved smiles at each other.
"Rachel and Finn have written their own vows for each other which they will say now. Finn you go first" the minister says turning to Finn.
"Rachel, you are the most incredible woman I have ever met. You have such a wonderful heart and I feel so privileged that you decided to share that heart with me. I know that I am the luckiest man alive because you chose me to spend your life with. My life became wonderful the moment you walked into my world and I love you more than words can ever express. You are my shining star, my soulmate but most importantly my best friend" he says. Rachel starts to tear up at his vows but quickly wipes away the tears. She can't afford to have panda eyes in the photos.
"Rachel now it's your turn" the minister says turning to Rachel.
"Finn, I had a hole in my heart when I met you. It was only when I fell in love with you that I realised that the hole left by my mom was the hole reserved for you. You make my heart complete. I love you but more than that I love the way you love me. You make me feel like the most special girl in the world and you're the only one for me. My life is nothing without you in it. Without you I am only half a person. With you I am whole again. I love you Finn Hudson" Rachel says. Finn seems to be tearing up a little too.
"Finn Christopher Hudson do you take Rachel Barbra Berry to be your lawfully wedded wife?" the minister says.
"I do" Finn replies, a smile lighting up his entire face.
"Rachel Barbra Berry do you take Finn Christopher Hudson to be your lawfully wedded husband?" the minister says.
"I do" Rachel says tapping her foot in anticipation for the moment where he pronounces them husband and wife.
"Can I have the rings please?" the minister asks. Puck, Finn's best man hands over the rings.
Rachel slides the wide silver ring onto Finn's hand and Finn slides the small, silver twisted ring onto Rachel's. They both smile when they read the inscriptions.
"My life will always be wonderful with you in the world" xx F
"You make my life wonderful just by being you" xx R
"By the power vested in me by the province of British Columbia I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride" the minister says. Finn lifts Rachel's veil and kisses her. They then link arms and walk down the aisle as husband and wife.
Reception
The reception takes place in a marquee set up in Rachel's back garden. "Please welcome for the first time as husband and wife Mr and Mrs Finn Hudson" Kurt announces and Rachel and Finn enter the room. Everyone yells kiss and Finn sweeps her into a kiss. Cameras flash all around the marquee capturing the sweet moment between the couple.
They go and sit in their seats on the top table and Kurt taps his glass to signal the beginning of the toasts.
"I knew when I first met Rachel that she was perfect for Finn. For one thing I'd never met anyone who loved reading as much as Finn until I met Rachel" Kurt says making everyone laugh. Once everyone has finished laughing he starts again.
"Finn has never chased anyone across three states until Rachel, he loves her that much. I just know that you two are going to be ridiculously happy together for the rest of your lives. So here's to the bride and groom" Kurt says raising his glass.
Finn's mom and Burt are the next to make a speech. "Finn, Rachel is the only girl you have ever brought home to us. That alone told me that she was special. The fact that she managed to sit through one of Ramone's lap dance's confirmed that" Carole says and once again everyone laughs.
"But I knew Rachel really loved Finn when she left him on the day of their first wedding. It sounds strange to say that but that's what love is- when you love someone so much that you'll do anything to ensure their happiness. Even if it might mean letting them go. I knew that Finn really loved Rachel the first time I saw him kiss her but he proved it when he chased after her. That is also love- when you love someone so much you refuse to let them go no matter what. So I hope the two of you never let each other go. Because you are perfect for each other. Here's to the Hudson's" she says raising her glass.
"I will admit that I didn't like Rachel when I first met her. But as I got to know her I realised that there was a lot more to her than there appeared to be. I watched her make Finn happier than he had ever been living at our house and I will admit that I was a little jealous. But then when Finn chased after Rachel I realised that I shouldn't be. Because Finn and Rachel have what Carole and I have. True love. The kind of love where you would do anything for that person no matter what it is. That's not something to be jealous of. That's something to be admired. Congratulations. I wish you all the happiness in the world" Burt says raising his glass.
Rachel is next to speak. "Standing here today makes me remember my mom. She would have loved to have seen this day and she would have loved Finn. I know however wherever she is that she is willing me on and she is here with me in my heart. Finn you are the most wonderful man and I am honoured to be your wife. I wanted to say to everyone on behalf of the three of us how happy I am that all of you are here to share this day with us. I love you all" she says.
"Wait the three of us?" Finn asks confused.
"I'm pregnant!" Rachel announces smiling from ear to ear. Finn sweeps her into a long romantic kiss. They separate and Finn walks out into the middle of the dancefloor.
"Rachel I love you more than anything in the world. You are the greatest person I've ever met and I can't imagine my life without you, now that you're in it. I promise to make you the happiest woman alive because you've already made me the happiest man in the world. And now I would like to invite you out onto the dancefloor for our first dance as husband and wife" he says holding out his hand to her. She walks over to him and he places his arm around her waist. He starts to sing and they start to dance around the floor.
Finn:
It's a little bit funny this feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have much money but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live
If I was a sculptor, but then again no
Or a man who makes potions in a travelling show
Rachel:
I know it's not much but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song and this one's for you
Finn:
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Rachel:
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
Finn:
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
I sat on the roof and kicked off the mass
Well a few of the verses well they got me quite cross
Rachel:
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on
Finn:
So excuse me forgetting but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen
And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple but now that it's done
Rachel:
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
Both:
I hope you don't mind
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is now you're in the world
Finn spins Rachel into him and their lips meet in a romantic kiss. She then calls all the girls up for the tossing of the bouquet.
"Are you girls ready to catch this?" she asks. She counts down and throws the bouquet into the crowd. Quinn catches it and Rachel could swear she sees her winking at Puck. Soon after Rachel and Finn leave for their honeymoon. "I love you Mr Hudson" Rachel says.
"I love you and our baby Mrs Hudson" Finn says kissing her.
A/N: So that's the second chapter of the double update tonight. Tomorrow's chapter will be the final chapter of this story and I will be needing suggestions for my next one so please leave some of those if you have any. The last chapter will revolve around the birth of Finchel's child. The song used was Your Song-Elton John. All rights go to owners.
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