We're in the third and final installment in the Renovations trilogy. I'm happy for those of you who stuck with me throughout all of this. This was a challenge to write, but it helped me grow as an author. I hope you see that, too. Now, the story will update on Wednesdays and Sundays, with teasers on Mondays and Fridays. It's pre-written and complete. Thank you to Christina Downs for her help with this – guiding me with suggestions for the story, editing and just being a sounding board for this journey – you rock, girlie! MWAH!

Chapter Twenty-Six

The moment had finally arrived. Edward and Bella's wedding day. They both woke up, being separated by their wedding party. Edward was getting ready in the office of the house while Essie had commandeered the master bedroom for her and Bella. It was undoubtedly going to be an emotional day. Bella was missing her father desperately and saddened that her mother wouldn't come to her wedding. Not that her mother's response surprised her. Renee Higginbotham was selfish woman, never caring about her daughter's needs. She did send a sizable check and a card, but said that she couldn't be pulled away from her home in Jacksonville, Florida.

Edward was missing his mother, wishing that she could see her only son get married. Edward's father was in attendance and acted like the father of the groom should, but there was still a distance between the two men. Edward was happy that his dad made it out to Idaho to see him get married, but not having his mom there was bittersweet.

"Bella, it's almost time," Essie said while she put on the lace veil that went with her best friend's dress. "Are you ready?"

"More than ready," she said, getting up from her seat. She smoothed out her dress and picked up her bouquet. It was a beautiful combination of peach, white and green flowers. Essie's dress was a taupe color, reaching her knees. The wedding was elegantly rustic and a perfect combination of Edward and Bella's personalities.

There was a knock at the door. Essie opened it up, finding a very dapper looking Marcus standing outside. "Ready to do your father of the bride duties?" Essie quipped.

"Definitely, but I would like a few moments with Bella," Marcus said. Essie nodded, kissing Marcus's cheek and ducking out of the room. "Bellisima, you look absolutely radiant."

"Thank you, Marcus," Bella blushed. "Though, this morning I was more green than anything."

"You couldn't tell," Marcus laughed. "I know that I'm stepping in, filling in for your father. I can't ever replace him. I knew of Charlie Swan and I knew that he was an amazing man, loving dad and one hell of an attorney. I'm honored to know and love his daughter like one of my own children." He reached into his suit jacket, pulling out a rather large black box. "This was my grandmother's. She wore it on her wedding day. I wanted you to have it; to wear it today when you married Edward."

"Marcus …" Bella chastised.

"No. You can't say you won't accept it," Marcus snickered, opening up the box. Inside was a beautiful diamond and pearl necklace. It was perfect for the wedding. The diamonds were embedded in white gold flowers with the pearls hanging from the gold portions of the necklace. Marcus removed it from the box, clasping it around Bella's neck. Guiding her to the mirror in the master bedroom, he stood next to her. Bella bit back tears, seeing the happy woman on the arm of her surrogate father figure. Marcus squeezed her hand. "Let's get you hitched, Mrs. Masen."

"Don't let me fall," Bella whispered as they walked down the stairs toward the backyard where the ceremony, altar and reception was being held. Essie was waiting for them in the kitchen. She hugged Marcus and Bella before slipping out of the door, giving the cue for the string quartet. They played popular music and were currently playing Edward and Bella's favorite song, Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran. Once Essie reached the front, standing across from Edward, Marcus and Bella began their slow descent down the stairs of the back porch and across the warm green grass. Bella kept her eyes on the ground in front of her. She knew once she saw Edward, she'd want to run into his arms and kiss him stupid.

Arriving at the altar, Marcus placed Bella's hand into Edward's. She blinked up, seeing her handsome soon-to-be husband smiling at her with tears in his verdant eyes. His suit was a deep charcoal grey with a light grey waist coat underneath. He didn't wear a tie since the wedding was more casual than anything. The Justice of the Peace began the ceremony and within twenty minutes, the life-changing words, "You may now kiss your bride," were said.

Edward took Bella's face in his hands, brushing his lips with hers and gliding his tongue inside of her sweet mouth. His arms banded around her waist while Bella's fingers tangled in Edward's hair as they lost themselves in their first kiss as Edward and Isabella Masen. It wasn't until Garrett quipped about breaking out the hose that the new Mr. and Mrs. Masen broke apart, panting heavily.

For a few hours, the photographer took pictures of the bride and groom, along with their bridal parties and families. While the pictures were being taken, the caterer set up the buffet and the altar was removed, only to be replaced by a makeshift dance floor and various tables set up all around the yard. The sun dipped below the horizon and various twinkle lights lit up the backyard, giving their reception a magical feel. Jasper, Alice's boyfriend, acted as the DJ and he did an amazing job, playing a great combination of newer music and old favorites.

Around midnight, everyone began to leave and Edward was anxious to make love to his new wife. They had decided that they would take some time off while Bella got used to being pregnant. Before Bella left for Idaho, she went to her doctor to see if everything was still okay for them to make love. Dr. Myers said that as long as they took it easy, little sparrow would be okay.

Edward and Bella just couldn't wait.

A/N: Wasn't that just beautiful? Pictures of their wedding are on my blog. Link for that is on my profile. You can also find me on Facebook: Tufano79's Twilight Fanfiction Appreciation and twitter: tufano79. Leave me some!

Sorry about not updating on Wednesday. I was sicker than a dog, running a high fever and unable to stay awake for more than an hour at a time. *Snorts* I hope this makes up for it! :D