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*pushes past flowers and color swatches and other wedding stuff* Lacy here and am I so glad this is the wedding chapter. I love having Aaron and Emily get married but damn, there is a lot involved in planning weddings. Ok done whining, until the ending note at least. So, it's Aaron and Emily's wedding day. Neither have been feeling any nerves up until now. Will that change now that the big day is here? Better question, will the Ambassador actually act like Emily's mother instead of a thorn in her side? Well, we'll find out. Have fun!

Disclaimer: I would so love for the writers to go with my story lines but nooooo, they just keep sending my letters back.

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Emily slowly woke up, feeling tiny kisses on her neck. She smiled and reached a hand up to run her fingers through Aaron's hair.

"Good morning." Emily said softly.

Aaron smiled against her neck. "Good morning, I trust you remember what today is."

Emily rolled in Aaron's arms. "Do you really think I'm going to forget our wedding day?"

Aaron kissed her. "Of course not."

Emily glanced over Aaron's shoulder at the clock. It was just after six. The wedding started at eleven.

"You woke me up early." Emily said.

Aaron tried to look innocent but his smiled ruined it. "Did I? Huh, I must have had a reason."

Emily laughed as Aaron rolled her on her back, kissing her.

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Standing together at the park entrance, Aaron and Emily took in everything. It was beautiful. The trees surrounding the wedding area had red and silver lanterns hanging from them. Running along the outside of the guest seats where alternating silver and red arches that were covered in pink carnations and white roses. The path between the seats was tiled with flat white and silver stones. At the end of the path was a larger red arch. The top had a mix of white roses and pink carnations while down the sides ran lavender. Emily frowned as she took in the lavender and looked at Aaron. He was smiling at her.

"I know how much you like it so I thought it would be nice to throw a little into the wedding." Aaron explained.

Emily smiled and kissed him. "Thank you."

Looking back, they took in the silver and red ribbons tied to all the chairs.

"Ready to get married?" Aaron asked, looking at Emily.

Emily nodded, a bright smile overtaking her face. "More then ready."

With one final kiss, the two split to the two white tents on either side of the wedding area. One for the bride and one for the groom.

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Anna looked up from where she was smoothing down her dress as Emily walked in.

"Well it's about time you got here." Anna said.

Emily smiled as a small blush covered her face. "That would be your son's fault."

Anna gave her a look. "Right, it was all Aaron. You didn't exactly stop him, did you?"

Emily laughed. "Nope, can't say I did."

Anna watched Emily's blush deepen. "Alright, now you're a blushing bride."

Emily flopped down in the vanity chair. "Anna!"

Anna laughed. "Let's get you ready Miss Prentiss."

Emily decided right from the beginning she didn't want some professional coming in and making her look all done up for the wedding. She just wanted to look like her and since Anna had always helped her get ready for the balls at the embassy, Anna agreed to get her ready for the wedding as well.

Anna watched Emily in the mirror as she did her hair. "You look nervous."

Emily looked up from her hands. "Ah, I don't know if it's nerves."

Anna started brushing out parts of Emily's hair. "Tell me what it feels like."

"It's butterflies in my stomach." Emily said. "And my heart racing every time I think that it's only a matter of time until I'm married to Aaron."

Anna placed her hands on Emily's shoulders. "That's excitement."

Emily smiled. "That's what I was hoping."

Anna slid a few pins to hold Emily's hair in place and stepped back to grab something.

Emily's hair had small braids on both sides that were held together at the back of her head. Anna came back and slid a few stems of baby's breath into the braids then attached a white rose to where the braids were held together.

"Alright, let's get your dress on then do your make-up." Anna said. "We don't want to get any on the dress."

Emily nodded and stood up.

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Aaron button his sleeves and reached for his jacket. Sliding it on, he looked at Sean and Matthew, who were sitting across from each other, just staring.

"What are you two doing?" Aaron asked.

"They're having a staring contest to decide who gets to stand right behind you." Richard said, joining Aaron.

Aaron rolled his eyes. "Guys, don't you think I've already decided that? Like when I told Sean to write a toast to give?" The two broke their stares and looked at Aaron. "Matt, you're standing behind me. Sean gets to embarrass Emily and I during the reception."

Sean clapped his hands and laughed evilly. Matthew stood up and smiled.

"Thanks Aaron." Matthew said.

Aaron nodded to Matthew then looked at his brother. "I may be regretting my decision."

Richard patted Aaron's shoulder. "Too late now. Come on, it's almost time."

Aaron took a deep breath and let it out as a smile spread across his face. Nodding to himself, he followed Richard out of the tent.

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Emily looked at herself in the mirror. Her make up was done, nice and simple. A light eye shadow and eye liner. She had a bit of blush on and a pale pink lip stick.

"Alright Em, let's get your veil on." Anna said.

Emily nodded and let Anna place the veil on her head. The bottom of the veil just hit Emily's shoulders in the front, coming down mid back in the back and the top was a circlet of tiny pink flowers. The front was flipped back for now. Anna fixed the veil in a few places then turned Emily so they were facing each other.

"You're beautiful Emily." Anna said with a smile.

Emily glanced in the mirror. "I'm ready."

Anna nodded. "You are."

"It's time ladies."

The two turned and saw Richard standing in the entrance. Anna saw the look on Richard's face and grabbed her bouquet of white roses. Giving Emily's arm a small squeeze, Anna left father and daughter alone. Emily smiled at Richard as he walked in.

"Hi Daddy." Emily said.

Richard smiled. "You look perfect Emily. I hope Aaron realizes how lucky he is."

Emily laughed. "I'm sure he does and if he ever forgets, we can remind him."

Richard stepped up to Emily and took her hands. "You I've seen this day coming since the moment you were born and I saw it being Aaron I'd give you to since the day you two met. There honestly isn't another man in this world I'd trust with you."

Emily hugged her father. "Thank you Dad."

Richard hugged Emily tightly, placing a kiss on her hair. "You're welcome sweetheart." They pulled apart. "Now, you have a very anxious husband-to-be out there. Let's not keep him waiting any longer."

Emily laughed and nodded her agreement. Richard pulled the front part of Emily's veil forward and handed her her bouquet. Emily's smile brightened as she saw, like on the main arch, her bouquet was lavender.

"I love that man." Emily said softly.

Richard didn't say anything, just held out his arm to Emily and led her from the tent.

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Aaron's head shot up from the ground as the music started and Anna made her way down to the main arch. She smiled at Aaron and he returned it. Then the music changed and Aaron felt his heart pick up pace as everyone stood and faced the end of the path, where Emily stood with Richard. Emily gave Richard a smile before looking at Aaron. Once they locked eyes, as cliche as it sounded to both of them, they couldn't see anyone but each other. Richard led Emily down the path, stopping next to Aaron. Richard kissed Emily's hand before placing it in Aaron's. He patted Aaron's shoulder then took his seat beside Elizabeth, who actually looked to be happy. Aaron squeezed Emily's hand before they turned to face the priest.

Emily and Aaron both tried to pay attention to what was being said, but they kept sneaking glances at each other, little smiles making their way to their faces every time. Finally, they heard the priest saw vows.

"Aaron and Emily have chosen to write their own vows," the priest said. "so, Aaron."

Aaron face Emily completely and took both her hands in his own. "Em, you've been my best friend for as long as I can remember. There hasn't been a single time when I haven't wanted you right by my side. We've been through so much already in our lives together, I know we can make it through whatever else life throws at us. You are just as much a part of me as I am of you an I am never letting you go."

Emily sniffed as she felt a tear roll down her cheek. Aaron quickly wiped it away.

"Emily," the priest said.

Emily cleared her throat. "Aaron, I can remember every single day since you came into my life. They have been filled with happiness and laughter. Some tears but you've always found a way to make those better. You were right when you said we're a part of each other and I'm not letting you go either."

The priest carried on until it was time for the rings. Matthew pulled them from his pocket, white gold bands, Aaron's just a bit thicker then Emily's. Repeating the words said to them, each slid the bands on the others finger. After a bit more, the priest finally said what Emily and Aaron had been wanting to hear since they'd woken up that morning.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride."

Aaron lifted Emily's veil and gladly did as he was told.

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Alright! They are finally married! The reception is going to be the next chapter and we'll see just how Ambassador Prentiss is handling all of this. Let me know what you think, flame policy stands and thanks for reading.

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