Author's note... here is the rest of the wedding.. enjoy!

i own none of this...

"Ready, Kate?" Lanie called over her shoulder. They had been getting her hair and makeup done.

When she entered the room and saw what Alexis had done to change a small dressing room into a bridal suite, all she could think to do was hug and thank her.

Alexis had introduced her to everyone who would be helping and the photographer then said she had to go tell Rick that there would be a ceremony.

Kate requested Alexis to wait as she took a piece of paper and wrote out a short note out. "Just give him this."

Alexis was smiling when she entered the small office where the guys had been getting ready. They were all dressed and ready to go. Ryan and Espo had been trying to calm him down by telling him other ways he had surprised Kate or pissed her off in the past that would be worse than today. When the door opened and Alexis walked in, Rick spun around and felt his heart stop until he saw her smile. "She told me to give you this."

Rick took the note and moved to the window to read it. The other photographer saw it as a perfect moment and started snapping a few shots. He had also captured Kate reading her note without her knowledge. As he read, a gently and pleased smile grew across Rick's lips and tears built up in his eyes.

Rick,

Words could never express what this means to me. You always care so deeply for me and others and do whatever it takes to make us happy.

I love you my dear. You are the reason I want to wake in the morning. I never want to be apart from you again.

I would be honored to help give you your perfect Christmas. Yes Rick, I will marry you today, tomorrow, and every other day of my life.

I love with my whole heart and cannot wait to see you. I will be the one in white.

Rick chuckled. He turned to see Espo and Ryan studying him. "We're on!"

"See told you!" Espo jumped up and patted his back.

"Congratulations Castle. You guys are going to be so happy." Ryan pulled him into a half hug like they always did.

"Thanks guys. Well who is ready for a wedding?" With that the men moved out of the room to start greeting the guests as they entered.

"Here I come." Kate gave one last look at her dress then moved out into the open so that the small crowd in the room could see her. Gasps and awes filled the space. Kate beamed and love was pouring out of her as she spin in her dress again, knowing that the end result would be different this time.

"Kate you are beautiful. I have these for you again." Alexis pulled out the earrings from before and presented them to her.

"Thank you Alexis."

"Can I have a moment alone with Kate?" Alexis looked at the faves in the room, the stylists had finished packing up and were leaving, wish Kate best wishes for today. Martha smiled at Kate and blew her a small kiss then left, Lanie following behind.

Alexis sat down by Kate and started, "Please don't be too mad with Dad. He just wanted to start your life together. When he told me about this weeks ago, at first I thought he was crazy but then he told me why he wanted this for you. I will let you ask him about that but he told us all the same thing and that sold us all on it. He really loves you, Kate."

"Oh Lex, I know he does and I am not mad. In fat this is the sweetest thing he has ever done for me. I could never be mad at him for this. Thank you for helping him. I know it will be perfect because everyone I love will be there. All the other stuff doesn't matter."

"Kate can I ask for a favor from you?"

"Anything sweetie. Ask away."

"Can I call you mom?" Kate gasped as she her the small whisper come out of the young red head. "I mean you are about to become my stepmom and have been more of a mom to me these last few years than my own mother. I know it would mean a lot to my dad."

Kate wrapped her arms around Alexis and placed her hand on her head as she pulled it in her chest. "Alexis I would be honored but are you sure you want to. Just because I am marrying Rick doesn't mean you have to call me that. I would be happy either way."

Pulling back so that Kate could see the seriousness in her eyes, Alexis replied, "I am sure. You are and will be my mom for years to come. Always." Kate hugged her again and soft tears started to slip out her eyes. Both girls chuckled as Alexis said, "Now now. We can't have my mom looking a mess when she marries my dad. That will never do." Alexis grabbed for a tissue and started to help clean up Kate's face.

Kate followed suit and did the same for Alexis. "I love you Alexis."

"I love you too Mom." At that utterance of that small word, a smile grew across both their lips. "Ready to go?"

"Yep. Let's get down there before your dad starts to worry." They both laughed as the moved towards the door, unaware that the photographer was hidden in the corner and had captured the entire moment.

Outside the doors, Alexis gave Kate one final hug then started down the aisle, taking her place beside her father, after getting and hug and kiss from him as well. Ryan, Espo and Lanie were next. Each took a chance to congratulate her and wish her the best. Lanie even through in a "I told you so." with a wink that made Kate giggle. She watched as the three stood on a line, Lanie in the middle as the two men escorted her down the makeshift aisle.

Kate had been off to the side so she could not see into the room and the room could not see her. She heard the music slow and drop off, then a soft jazz number started and her dad looked at her. "It is time Katie bug. You set?"

"Ready Dad." Jim wrapped Kate's right arm in his left and helped her settle up as she moved into position behind the two closed double doors. "Thank you Dad. For everything."

"My pleasure Katie. I know your mom is looking down on you today is is so happy that you are happy. When become a parent, you will want for nothing more but happiness and safety for your child. Trust me." Just then the doors opened and Jim leaned in and kissed Kate's cheek.

When she opened her eyes, she finally saw the hall. Her knees went weak and her breath caught in her chest as she walked down the aisle, as if walking straight through a beautiful winter wonderland. She could not put into words how beautiful the room was. Then she saw Rick for the first time. When their eyes met, her feet tried to speed up. Her father pulled her back into the correct speed and chuckled under his breath.

She saw everyone there; Gates and her husband, The Montgomeries, Gina, Paula, Maddie, a select few friends of Rick's including his poker groups. She noticed the chair next to Roy's wife was left open and saw a photo of Roy, Rick and Kate from before he lost his life. Jim keeps her moving until they reach the end of the aisle. Stopping at his chair, Kate watched as the mayor and Rick both stepped closer and the music died down. Bob raised his hands into the air then dropped them, showing that the small crowd could take their seats. "We are gathered today for the union of Richard Alexander Castle and Kate Bought Beckett. Who gives this woman today?"

"Her mother and I with all the love and joy we possess." Jim smiles then turned towards Kate, kissing her one more time and passed her hand off to Rick. Rick shook his hand and thanked him. When Kate went to move into place, Rick stopped her, turned and retrieved a single white rose from alexis and moved and placed it on the chair set for Johanna. Kate looked at the photo of her and her mom, baking cookies in the kitchen one Christmas when she was young.

A small smile graced Kate's face as she watched Rick place the flower on her seat then move them into place. She made a mental note to thank him for making her a part of today like that.

Once Kate and Rick were both on the steps, hand in hand, Bob started. "As most of you know we have all watched this relationship bloom over the years. Both have been challenged and tried in many ways. But together they always came out safe and sound. At first they fought like cats and dogs, never getting along. Soon a pattern formed and a partnership developed out of support and compassion. And from that partnership came a love that we are strive to find. When Rick approached me about helping him with today, I thought that we would be solving his murder not celebrating this union today. To be honest, the idea of a surprise wedding sounded like something out of a movie. That is just the type of life the these two share. Close calls and a love that evens the greats could not write."

Kate and Rick chuckled as they heard Lanie and Alexis start to sniffle. Bob continued the ceremony and when it got to the vows part, Kate asked, "Can we say our own?"

"Of course. It is your day." Bob smiled down at her. Kate went first.

"Forgive me but I am not a writer and didn't even know this was happening so i am a little unprepared." Kate waited as the room filled with laughs. Once they died down she looked at Rick, "Rick, you have given me so much over the years. A shoulder when I needed one but couldn't ask. A family when I thought that I would never have a complete one again. A deep support that got us into a lot of trouble and some close calls. A partner will to take a bullet for me. A love that can never be measured. A heart that knows no bounds. I fought you every step of the way but you never gave up. You always had this hope that we would end up here. I promised today that I will give you all that you have given me and so much more. I want a life, a family, and a love with you. Always."

Rick raised her hand to hips as she finished, a silent thank you. Next was Rick's turn. "Kate, I have always said that our story was one written in the stars. You have blessed my life with love, joy, purpose and amazement. Although some of the times were not always the best, they help me enjoy the good and great ones like today. Someone wise once told me, we need the bad to appreciate the good." Rick smiled at her as she blushed a bit and giggled at the memory. "Kate you help me do that in my life. I know that no matter what, good or bad, I can make it through it as long as you're beside me. So today I Promise to love, support, and cherish our life together. Always."

"Well now for the rings, Kate take the ring and place it on Rick's finger and repeat after me." Kate turned to Lanie and received the small silver band and a teary smile from her best friend. "With this ring, I thee wed."

"Rick, with this ring I thee wed." Kate felt her heart jump as she slid the ring over his knuckle and fully onto his finger.

"Rick you as well." With this ring, I thee wed." Rick turned and gathered the ring from his daughter who could not be smiling any larger.

"Kate, with this ring I thee wed." He smiled as the ring slid onto her finger and met with her engagement ring.

"With vows given and rings exchanged, I think I speak for everyone in this room when I say that I'm truly glad that this day has finally come. A love like yours should never be denied true happiness. WIth that and the powers vested in me as Mayor of the City of New York, I am please to pronounce you man and wife. Rick, kiss your bride."

Cheers erupt in the room but two people could not hear them. Rick and Kate could only hear three words replay in their heads, man and wife. Rick kisses Kate softly at first but when he lifts her up into a hug, their lips met again for a more passionate kiss.

Suddenly Ryan's voice breaks through their mental fog, "Save some for the honeymoon!" The crowd started to laugh again as the lovers both shared a pink hue on their faces and laughed as well.

Composing himself, Bob noted, "It is my great pleasure to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Rick Castle." The lovers turned to the crowd and moved to the back of the room, followed by the rest of the wedding party and small gathering of friends. After getting notes of congratulations from most of the wedding guests, Lanie and the boys escorted them out the building. They gave the couple a few moments with their family.

"Congratulations Mom and Dad!" Alexis said as she hugged them together.

"Thanks Alexis. I couldn't have done it without you. Today was perfect." Rick leaned down and kissed his daughter, while his arm stayed wrapped around his wife's waist.

"And it isn't over yet."

"Alexis, thank you. You gave us a dream wedding. Thank you both for the chairs. I feel like my mom and Roy were both here today."

"No problem Mom. I wanted her to be here for you. Like you have been for me." Kate pulled Alexis' head to her chest and kissed the top of it softly.

"You are a great daughter."

"Okay enough of the mushy stuff. We have a party to get to." Rick laughed and smiled at the two most important women in his life.

"First we have pictures to take. Come on!" Alexis pulled her parents back up the aisle, ready to celebrate the new step for her family. After several photos are taken and laughs are had, Rick and Kate move outside to leave. The wedding party beat them out and as the doors open a shower of confetti rains down like snow. They climbed into the back of the Rolls Royce, smiles and laughs bubbled out each of them. They drove through the streets towards their party and the rest of their lives.