A/N: Thank you to all of you that took the time to send me a review. I really appreciate it. It helps me fix any mistakes you guys catch that I miss. I am thrilled that all of you enjoyed the pictures and the preparation chapter. I really am looking forward to wrapping this story up and getting started on my new story. I actually got another decent idea for a third story, so who knows, maybe I can combine the two and make an even more wicked story.
Anyway, there are only a few chapters left, so I hope that you will enjoy these. Please look for my new story sometime next week.
DISCLAIMER: If you haven't memorized this yet, well…. Hmmm… I'm not going to say anything mean.
EPOV
I watched as my sisters stole my fiancé away from me. She looked back at me once with slightly sad eyes and then turned back to my sisters as she walked with them to purchase things for the wedding. I stared after her for a moment before Emmett and Jasper pulled my attention back to the tasks we were left to do. Carlisle and Esme went to the hotel to check in all of us. Before they left, the assured me that the ballroom would be reserved for us to use as the wedding location. They were also going to secure a pastor to perform the ceremony while the boys and I went shopping for tuxedoes and a wedding present for my bride.
Our first task was to get our tuxes. We arrived at a small shop to purchase our suits when I received a text message and a picture of what I assumed to be the bridesmaids dresses from Alice.
Edward:
When you are shopping for the suits
Get blue accents.
You will look perfect with all of us.
Don't worry, I won't tell Bella where the wedding will be.
Love,
Alice
I smiled at the thought of how Alice knew just how to take care of everything for this ceremony even when she wasn't around to monitor all of the aspects. I turned to the tailor and told him we would be needing blue accents to the suits. I wanted all black and white, but Emmet and Jasper would be getting blue vests that would match Rosalie and Alice's dresses.
Our next stop was at a florist. We were able to secure enough flowers for the wedding. I chose white and blue roses accented with babies breath. The florist would deliver and set up the flowers for the wedding. We were about to leave when I got the idea to send flowers to Bella's room for her to see before the ceremony.
Carlisle had already called us to let us know that we would be using the ballroom and that they were going to have the chefs create a fabulous meal for any of the hotel guests that chose to "crash the party". They were also going to make sure the ballroom was decorated and that the music would be taken care of. Apparently, Alice had made sure that the CD of my compositions was packed and one of my newer creations inspired by Bella would be used as our first dance.
Next, Emmett, Jasper, and I went towards a jewelry store to find a gift for Bella. It didn't take long before Jasper and Emmett found a beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace and earring set for their wives. I smiled when I thought of how much my brothers loved their wives even after the many decades they have been together. I could only hope that Bella and I shared that same type of love for the rest of eternity. I began to imagine all the places and things that Bella and I would be able to see during our life together.
As I was fantasizing about the many things we would do and see I was pulled out of the thoughts by Emmett's loud thoughts. I think Edward's thinking about his wedding night. I wonder if he and Bella will break the furniture in the honeymoon suite tonight?
I growled at Emmett and he, in turn, smirked at me. I was about to smack him in the chest when a beautiful diamond necklace caught my attention. I had two hearts together that would form the symbol for infinity. I knew that this was the perfect gift for Bella. It would show her that I would love her for the rest of our existences. I quickly made my purchase and we headed out the door. (A/N: picture of necklace on my profile)
We walked down the strip to find a photographer for tonight's ceremony and reception. We found a credible photographer who was willing to work tonight, despite the short notice. We paid him quickly, and then I turned to my brothers who both had sly smirks on their faces. They were grinning like children who had a secret and before I knew what was happening, they were dragging me out the door. I tried in vain to escape their clutches, but they held me tightly and never let me go until we were at a theater. Once inside, I noticed that we were not at a show, we were at a casino.
Listen, Edward. We just figured we'd have some fun here before you get married. You know, play some cards. With your ability, you should be able to win at poker easily. Emmett looked over at me with hope in his eyes. I chuckled at how childish he could act some days. Jasper even looked eager to test out the gambling here in Vegas. "Fine you two. But I'm not going to use my ability to win you money. You want to gamble, you have to do it just like other people do."
This seemed to work for both of my brothers and their demeanors both turned a little carefree as we spent the afternoon in the casino. I watched as they spent a little time at the different games. I stood back and watched, listening to the many people around us as they played different games hoping to win. After a few hours, I rounded up my brothers and we headed back to the hotel. I knew it would sound cliché, but I wanted to set up the honeymoon suite with rose petals and candles. I wanted tonight, our wedding night, to be perfect for both Bella and me.
We walked through to doorway of the hotel and saw the many workers running around setting up for the wedding. I was still amazed that this event was coming together and that in just a couple hours, Bella would be walking towards me to become my wife. Emmett and Jasper steered me over to the elevators and we rode up to get showered, dressed and ready for the ceremony.
BPOV
Alice led me back through the doors of the hotel. As soon as we got into the lobby, I noticed all of the workers running around with flowers, chairs, and wedding decorations. I probably would have started crying if I could have because everything was just beautiful and perfect. Alice noticed my reaction and pulled me towards the elevators. We rode up to our rooms while Alice was going over the many details of the wedding that she would share. She assured me that I would be surprised by many things, but everything that she was telling me only made me smile harder.
We got up to the room and Alice and Rose set me in front of the bathroom mirror so they could do my makeup. I sat patiently while they chose colors that would compliment my new features and look perfect for pictures. They finished after about an hour, but refused to let me look in the mirror. They ushered me to the other room where our dresses were hung. A dozen roses also sat in a large vase at the center of the room. Edward had sent them up earlier this afternoon. Rose and Alice got dressed first and then helped me into my dress. After I was zipped up there was a knock on the door.
Jasper stood at the door with a small, black velvet box in his hand. He entered the room and placed a quick kiss on Alice's cheek. Rose and I smiled at one another. He handed the box to Alice and she giggled as she opened the jewelry box. She gave Jasper a huge kiss when she saw the jewelry and hurriedly put on the beautiful sapphire and diamond necklace and earrings. Jasper whispered something in her ear and quickly left. He smiled at Rose and me as he left the room. I was about to step in front of the mirror when another knock interrupted my walk there. Emmett stood at the doorway this time with an identical velvet box. Rose giggled and unwrapped her gift, also putting it on and receiving a kiss from her husband. When she closed the door, she helped me over to the mirror and I took a deep breath as Alice began to turn the mirror to face me. Another quick knock on the door stopped me again.
"Good grief. Now what?" I exclaimed.
Alice walked over to the door and Emmett and Jasper stood in the doorway once again. "Bella, Edward sent us in here with your wedding gift. This time they held another velvet box and handed it to me. I smiled shyly and opened the jewelry box to reveal a beautiful diamond necklace. I smiled and pulled the necklace out of the box. It was an infinity symbol created by two hearts. Edward thought of everything, and I couldn't be any happier to be getting married.
Finally, I walked back to the mirror and was allowed to look at myself. I felt ready to head downstairs. I laughed as Alice explained that we would travel down to the second floor on the elevator and then walk down the stairs to the first floor. I was led quickly from the room and helped by Alice, Jasper, Emmett, and Rose into an elevator. We rode in happy silence. It would only be a few more moments until we were officially family.
I could hear music being played when we reached the landing at the top of the stairs. Two employees rushed towards us carrying bouquets for Alice, Rose and myself. The flowers were perfect shades of white and blue to match the rest of the wedding attire. Emmett and Rose took each others' arms and walked gracefully down the steps to music that I recognized as Edward's compositions. Alice took Jasper's arm and they followed the other couple down the steps. I took a deep breath and waited until Alice and Jasper had reached the bottom of the steps before beginning my descent. I walked slowly and kept thinking to myself how happy and lucky I was to be marrying my prince.
When I reached the bottom of the steps, I could see Edward and my siblings standing at the far end of the ballroom. Edward saw me and gave me my favorite crooked grin as I began walking towards him. I mouthed "I love you" to him and he returned the phrase to me. I could see other hotel guests sitting in the large room snapping pictures of the ceremony. A large cake stood on a table in one corner. Everything was perfect. I reached Edward and took his outstretched hand. I held it tightly as the pastor began speaking, welcoming the guests and our family to our special day. Edward and I opted for traditional vows, and I noticed that his eyes never left mine for the entire ceremony. Finally he was allowed to kiss me after we were named "Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen."
He lifted me up to reach his lips and gave me the best kiss ever. Every emotion I've ever felt for him was in that kiss. I felt complete for the first time, and I sighed happily as I laid my forehead on his. We smiled giddily at each other while the guests clapped and cheered for us. Carlisle and Esme rushed up to us and hugged us as they offered us their congratulations. We posed for pictures while hotel employees set up a dance floor and guests helped themselves to food. Soon, Edward led me toward the dance floor that was not set up in the center of the room.
A beautiful song was playing and Edward led me around the dance floor for our first official dance. "Do you like this song, love?" Edward asked me.
"I do. It's beautiful. Did you write it Edward?" I stared up into his eyes as he smiled back at me.
"I wrote it for you when you moved to Seattle and I was able to watch you from afar. I tried to create something that was as beautiful for you." He kissed my lips again as the song ended.
Soon, others were dancing around us as the DJ played song after song. I thought back to prom seven years ago. I had never wanted to go, but like tonight, there was nothing in the world quite like dancing with Edward. When we were staring into each others' eyes, there was no one else in the world. We danced the night away, only stopping to smash some cake in each other's faces, throw the bouquet and garter, and hug our family members or thank guests for stopping by. Finally Edward leaned down to whisper in my ear that it was time to head upstairs for our wedding night. I smiled up at him as kissed my hand he was now holding. We walked through the doorway and over towards the elevators. Guests and our family members clapped for us as we got onto the elevator and kissed each other as the doors closed. I was going to spend the night with my husband, the only husband I would have until the end of time.
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