Bella heard the music began to play and the chatter wound down; she knew in a matter of minutes she would be doing the one thing that scared her the most; getting married in front of a hundred people. Kissing Jacob was amazing; but she didn't like having people watch her do it. Leah squeezed her hand and squealed, "Love you boo boo. Congrats, you got this." She met with Seth and he walked her to the alter and Bella turned to see her Father in the tuxedo she'd picked out for him.
"You look...Wow." He stammered, "I...never thought I'd be standing here getting ready to give you away. Look at you...All grown up."
She smiled sincerely, "Thank you Dad, you've been incredible over the years I know it was a struggle but I'm glad I came to stay with you. By the way, you look smashing."
"Me too kiddo." He offered his arm and Bella shakily took it as all eyes were on her, but she stared into the eyes of her best friend, the warm brown color calming her nerves.
As the music played and the wedding party stood waiting on either side of the beautiful arch Jacob fidgeted with his cufflinks and smiled nervously. He couldn't believe he was getting married to the girl of his dreams, it seemed impossible she finally said yes so many years ago. Gasps were being carried towards him in the wind as Bella made her barefoot way down the sandy isle to him, she was a vision in crystals and white.
The wind had died down by the time she reached him and the Reverend from the Res stood up, "Who gives this young woman to wed this young man?"
Charlie shook his head in a joking manner "I do." He kissed her cheek and laid her hand in Jacob's, noting he was sweating already. He smacked Jake on the back and stood off to the side and let his daughter take the stage.
"Dearly Beloved, we are gathered here on the beautiful and historic First Beach which holds both charm and memories for our couple here today. As children they frolicked on the beach, built sandcastles and memories that will last forever. As teenagers they partied, shared secrets and figured out their futures."
Bella and Jacob's eyes locked when he spoke of sharing secrets, the whole Res side knew what was implied there. She loved how it would mean something totally innocent to her side of the party and smiled at Jacob, squeezing his sweaty hands in hers.
"But today, as adults...they shall be united in holy matrimony and joined together in union for eternity where it all began." He turned to Jacob and smiled, "Repeat after me. I, Jacob Black take you Bella Swan to be my lawful wife. To have and to hold through sickness and health, through richness or poor, through ups and downs as long as we both shall live."
Jacob turned to Bella with a shaky breath, "I, Jacob Black take you Bella Swan to be my lawful wife. To have and to hold through sickness and health, through richness or poor, through ups and downs as long as we both shall live."
He turned to Bella, "Bella, repeat after me. I, Bella Swan take you Jacob Black to be my lawful husband. To have and to hold through sickness and health, through richness or poor, through ups and downs as long as we both shall live."
"I, Bella Swan take you Jacob Black to be my lawful husband. To have and to hold through sickness and health, through richness or poor, through ups and downs as long as we both shall live."
"Jacob and Bella have written their own vows, however with a similar twist. Jacob, will you please speak your vows?" The Reverend smiled.
Jacob nodded and released Bella's hand to pull out a neatly folded paper from inside of his jacket. With another shaky breath he spoke up, "In your eyes, I have found my home. In your heart, I have found my love. In your soul, I have found my mate. With you, I am whole, full and alive. You make me laugh, you let me cry. You are my breath, my every heartbeat. I am yours. You are mine. Of this we are certain. You are lodged in my heart, the small key is lost, you must stay there forever." Bella's eyes began to mist at the beauty of his words, she knew he had written from his enlarged heart. He thumbed them away as he mouthed, "make up" and smiled down at her causing her to laugh.
"Bella, will you please speak your vows for Jacob?" The Reverend smiled, the whole council had taken a liking to Bella over the years. She'd been working tirelessly to pay back the money they borrowed despite Jacob's protests and she's kept on him to pay for the rings they bought them. She made them desserts and attended meetings, she had taken on the roll as the Alpha's wife quite nicely and they were all eased to know they had no need to worry about Jacob's mate.
Bella nodded and clenched Jacob's hands as he stroked her thumbs calmly with his as she spoke her memorized vows, "You are my inspiration and my soul's fire. You are the magic of my days. You help me laugh and you teach me love. You provide a safe place for me, unlike I've ever known. You free me to sing my own song. You are more of an amazement to me, each day I rediscover you. You are the best thing in my world. I am yours. You are mine. Of this we are certain. You are lodged in my heart. The small key is lost, you must stay there forever." Jacob smiled down at her, lovingly so proud of her.
"Can we get the rings, please?" Reverend spoke, little Joseph had rehearsed his part several times and bounced up to the alter to hand them to the Reverend on a pillow. "Thank you Joseph. Jacob..."
Jacob took Bella's ring and took her hand, it was already adorned with her princess cut engagement ring, this simple band with diamonds was the rest of its set.
"Jacob and Bella have also written their own affirmations, Jacob."
Jacob slid the ring onto Bella's finger and held her hand, "I choose you, Isabella Marie Swan above all others, to be my wife. I offer this ring as a token of my love for you and with it I join my life to yours. As this ring has no end, neither shall my love for you."
"Bella."
Bella took Jacob's simple silver band with their wedding date engraved in the bottom of it, and slid it onto his finger. "I choose you, Jacob Ephram Black above all others to be my husband. To share all that I am and all that I have for all time to come. And I promise to do all in my power to keep my love as deep and as strong as it is today."
"By the power invested in me by the great state of Washington I pronounce you Husband and Wife, Jacob you may kiss your new bride."
As the crowd erupted into cheers and sobs Jacob lifted Bella up to kiss her sweetly on the mouth, knowing she hated public displays of affection like this but was surprised when she swept her tongue into his mouth. She bent her legs at the knee behind her and he twirled them around as she squealed with laughter, finally setting her down and joining their hands.
They headed down the isle being cheered on by their guests and at their request, blowing bubbles. Bella and Jacob sat down in the back of the carriage, which would be taking them through the scenic town of Forks for the next half hour giving the guests enough time to make it to the reception hall. The carriage was covered in purple and water lilies, a sign on the back said 'Jacob and Bella Just got hitched'.
Jacob felt like he was on top of the world, looking down at someone sitting with Bella curled up into his side. He pulled the blanket over her legs and hugged her to his side, "I love you so much."
"I love you too Jake. A+ on your vows, I was so impressed!"
He laughed, "I thought that was a look of shock I saw back there. Thank you, yours were beautiful too."
"Thank you. I'm in disbelief that this actually just happened...I got married to Jacob, my mud pie buddy." She stretched her hand out, admiring her wedding set.
He smiled lovingly at her, proud that he had given her something she loved so much. "Trust me, I pinch myself every day."
Her stomach fluttered and she bit her lip in glee, she had something really special planned for Jacob and she knew it would be another moment neither would ever forget.
(AN: Next up, Wedding reception. How'd you all like the wedding chapter? Please let me know what you want me to do with this story? If you would like it continued to skip to important events, or draw on a little more with small things happening. I need guidance haha)