Paul's POV

** Please see links at the end of the chapter for pictures and YouTube links so that you guys can see details of what this wedding looks like through my eyes. I hope you enjoy this next chapter! **

I heard the music begin to play and knew that within a matter of moments the woman of my dreams would be walking out of the forest path, and onto First Beach to make the choice to become my wife. Several different emotions played though my being, but mostly the undeniable love for me fiancé and best friend. Bella. Over and over again the name of my love played in my mind. Bella, Bella, Bella. It was a perfect day to be married to her. Everything was absolutely perfect.

It was beautiful outside. It was cold, yes, but there was absolutely no overcast. Not a single cloud in the sky. The sun was at its full potential warming us all. God's wonderful gift to us, I'd imagine.

The beach was decorated beautifully with cream colored covers over the chairs. The entire path, from the house down the forest path into the isle between the chairs, was covered in cream and maroon rose pedals that led to the beautifully decorated gazebo. I was going to have to thank my mother, Emily, Kim, Angela and Leah profusely. They really did think of everything. Even the music was unique. It wasn't the normal wedding march, but a local Quileute prodigy who composed it for us at the request of my father and Charlie.

I felt a pat on my shoulder and turned to see Jacob standing at my side.

"I'm here if you need to hold my hand." He said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes and smiled as he laughed.

"Couldn't have done this without you. Thank you for…being here for me and putting up with all my crap."

"That's what brothers are for." He said sincerely. At that very moment Emily and Sam stepped out of the forest and walked down the aisle followed by Kim and Jared, Leah and Embry and Angela and Seth. Claire was the flower girl so Quil came in at her side. It was the funniest thing to watch but there he was, with his pretty little imprint and he was not ashamed. The girls were dressed in different brown toned lace dresses as the men wore cream and brown linen suits. I myself was wearing a tan brown tux…that Bella picked out. She wouldn't let me see it until it was time to make sure it fit. She wanted everything to be a surprise for me. God, lover her.

The knot in my stomach grew tighter. The only other person left who would be stepping out of the forest would be my Bella…and she did.

My heart stopped. My breathing stopped and the whole world paused in that second that my eyes found her pretty little face. She was…perfect…beautiful…stunning…mine. She was so radiantly beautiful that the warmth was no longer coming from the sun above, but from my love just ahead. Her hair was down and her curls hung lose. Her dress was milk chocolate brown (she said wearing white would be a tragedy but didn't tell me what color she would be wearing) and the neckline was…plunging to say the least. She wore a long necklace that rested between her breasts. The dress itself was flowing and you couldn't exactly see her baby bump. It took all of my will and self restraint to keep from running over to her.

Her arms were interlocked with Charlie's and she was looking down until she took the final step out of the forest and onto the sandy beach. She didn't have shoes on. Instead she had beaded foot jewelry which made her look like a goddess. I wanted to worship her for the rest of my life…and I would.

The moment her feet hit the sand, she looked up and her eyes found mine instantly. Even from this distance I could see the blush forming on her cheeks. Her smile was brilliant. The moment she smiled the knot in my stomach loosened and I became relaxed and comfortable. As my mother has said to her before, she really has moved something within me.

Everyone else on the beach disappeared and it was just me and my Bella. When she finally stood in front of me Charlie put her hands in mine and said, "Take care of my baby girl." as tears gathered in his eyes.

"I will." I promised and he nodded his head and took a seat by Bella's mom and Phil.

"Hi." I whispered to her.

"Hi." She whispered back.

…and the wedding ceremony began with Billy Black as our wedding officiant. Being the head of the tribe council it seemed appropriate. He was more than willing to do so.

There was a whole lot of talking but it was hard to pay attention when Bella kept looking at me like that…like she wanted to …eat me. Several times during the ceremony we had to fight back fits of laughter. We were obviously wanting to get to the 'I do' part already.

"…I do believe that the couple today has chosen to say their own vows. Paul, the ring?"

I turned to face Jacob who took the small golden box out of his pocket, opening it for me. I pulled out the ring and faced my love.

"I, Paul Koda, take you, Isabella Swan to be my friend, my lover, the mother of my children and my wife, loving what I know of you, and trusting what I do not yet know. I eagerly anticipate the chance to grow together, getting to know the woman you will become, and falling in love with you a little more every day. I promise to love and cherish you through whatever life may bring us." The tears rolled down her face but the smile never faltered. I slid my mother's wedding band to join the engagement ring she already had on. I brought her hand to my lips and kissed it.

"Bella, it is now your turn. Do you have the ring?" she nodded and turned to Angela who had it waiting for her. She took in a deep breath and slowly let it out before saying, "I, Isabella Swan, take you, Paul Koda to be my husband, my partner in life and my one true love. I will cherish our union and love you more each day than I did the day before. I will trust you and respect you, laugh with you and cry with you, loving you faithfully through good times and bad, regardless of the obstacles we may face together. I give you my hand, my heart, and my love, from this day forward for as long as we both shall live."

And she placed the ring on my finger. I was finding it hard to breathe. Isabella Swan chose me.

And together we said, "Entreat me not to leave you, or to return from following after you, for where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people. And where you die, I will die and there I will be buried. May the universe do with me and more if anything but death parts you from me."

"I now pronounce you man and wife. Paul, you may now kiss your bride." Finally. I took the one step needed to fill the space between me and my wife. I cupped her face gently relishing the way her eyes searched mine, she wanted me, and she loved me. Slowly I lowered my lips on to hers and kissed her gently. She wasn't having any of that. She ran her fingers through my hair and pulled me closer. If were weren't in front of thirty or so of our closest friends and family she would be in big trouble of getting sand all in that pretty little dress of hers. I bent her backward and gave her what she wanted. All of our guests hoot and hollered and again it took every ounce of strength to let her go, but I did, reluctantly. I looked her in the eyes and the intensity in our stare made my heart stutter a time or two.

"Friends and family, I now introduce to you Mr. and Mrs. Paul Koda." Again the cheers erupted. I held Bella's hand tightly in mine as we made our way back down the aisle, through the path and back into the house where I held her so close to me she was in danger of being permanently stuck to me. She jumped up in my arms and fused her lips with mine. The rest of the pack and theirs came in and found us like that and teased and catcalled. We hardly noticed.

After what seemed like too little time for us and more than enough time for everyone else we all sat down outside and had the reception there. There was every kind of food you can think of. The cake looked too perfect to eat. It was cream colored with brown accented flowers. I felt bad for cutting into it, but Bella made, so I did. Of course I got cake all in my face right after. Bella didn't get away unscathed either.

We ate and laughed and mingled with the people who loved us. After about an hour or so I clinked my glass and got everyone's attention. I stood up and let everyone know that I had something I wanted to give Bella. She looked at me surprised and happy. I grabbed her hand and sat her in a chair apart from everyone else. She looked like a queen sitting on a throne. I pulled out my guitar and stood in front her.

"This one is for you Baby." I winked at her and started strumming. Jesse McCartney said it best.

I don't want another pretty face; I don't want just anyone to hold. I don't want my love to go to waste. I want you and your beautiful soul. You're the one I wanna chase; you're the one I wanna hold. I won't let another minute go to waste. I want you and your beautiful soul…

I sang it to her and she cried. She let the tears fall down one after another. I kept on singing. I wanted her to know that I loved her and that I wanted her forever and ever and ever and ever. When I was done she took the guitar from my hands and leaned it up against the chair she had just vacated and put her hands on my face, the tears still streaming.

"You're prefect, you know that? You have my heart, you have my soul." She looked down and grabbed her stomach. Her eyes went wide as she looked up at me.

"Are you okay, Bella?" I said holding her close to me. She didn't speak she just nodded her head and grabbed my hand placing it on her stomach.

Ciqala kicked. I looked down at her and crushed my lips to hers. I had everything I could ever want.

It was Jake who interrupted us then.

"Are you ready, I think it's time for the best man speech…now you two sit down." We obliged and Jacob clinked his glass to get everyone's attention. Once he finally had it he proceeded with his Best Man Speech.

"For those of you who don't know me, I'm Jacob, the 'supposed' best man. First of all I'd like to raise a massive toast to two of the most beautiful, and wonderful and loving people I have ever had the pleasure to have in my life. So, if everybody can raise their glasses - A huge cheer to their future, our incredible fortune and to everyone having a blast at the celebration of this wonderful event."

A round of "Cheers." exploded from everyone's lips. Bella Smiled and it was hard to take my eyes off of her for even a second.

"So, before I really get going, let me just say that the formative years that I have spent in the company of the groom means that he has had as much of a part in developing my sense of humor as anyone. So, although I have tried to make this speech as funny as possible, please blame Paul if it's not."

I shot Jake a look as everyone around us laughed.

"And my second disclaimer is…" he continued. "…that my speech does not contain any original material, so if anyone is offended it's got nothing to do with me." Another round of laughter sounded through the yard. I turned to look and Bella and she was holding on to her sides as she laughed. I kissed her cheek and turned back to Jake.

"So, I'm told that the best speech makers follow three simple rules; Stand up, speak up then very quickly shut up so I'll try to stick to that advice. In doing research I discovered that I'm supposed to sing the grooms praises, and tell you all about his many good points. Well, I'm very sorry to say, but I can't sing and I won't lie." This time I couldn't help but laugh with everyone else. Jacob was really being a ham tonight.

"I'm slightly bothered with the title of being the best man. If I'm the best man, then why is Bella marrying Paul?" He winked before continuing, "So, I'm just very happy to say that I'm a pretty good man and that today Paul is the best man. He is a man that I admire for many reasons, most notably, his generous nature. What, with him donating his body to science when he studied at Port Angeles University and preserved it in alcohol the whole time." I almost spit out the water I held up to my mouth to drink when he said this. Those two years in college were something else.

"Now, I know it's traditional for the best man to act lyrical about the number of ex girlfriends the groom has had, but I don't want to get into all of that. Because, quite frankly, I find such male posturing vulgar and offensive to the bride, but suffice to say, Paul, number 72 (wink) that was your lucky one." Bella playfully smacked my arm and I shrugged. I loved that she was having such an awesome time with Jake's jokes.

"I also really should grab onto this once in a lifetime opportunity to reveal to you all Paul's past misdemeanors. Unfortunately I have been a part in most of these amazing events and I really don't want to tarnish my impeccable reputation." He laughed at his own joke right along everyone else. I heard Kim, Emily and Leah all say, 'Yeah right', 'Yeah, sure' and 'You have got to be kidding me.'

"I believe that marriage is a wonderful thing for Paul. It will teach him loyalty, self restraint and control, and it will develop in him a sense of responsibility, fair play and so many other qualities he just wouldn't need had he stayed single." I laughed out loud with the rest of our guests. My mother shot me a look that said…yeah he's right on the money. I laughed even harder.

"So, I'd just like to say to Paul, you're a lucky groom. You've married Bella who's beautiful, smart, funny, warm, loving and caring. She deserves a good husband…so thank God she married you before she found one." I could jump up and strangle him…he's lucky I like him.

"Now that you're married your level of domesticity needs to greatly improve. You must find where the kitchen is, and learn what the various mysterious objects contained within it actually do. Gone are the days of hitting speed dial and waiting forty five minutes. You're going to have to start transferring food onto dishes instead of eating it straight out of the sauce pan. And you know that wet area that the kitchens have? It's called a sink. The more you use it, the more Bella will love you." The laughter, of course, came greatly from the women in our families as the men all looked at each other guiltily and rolled their eyes.

"So, if we can all raise our glasses again and toast, to love, to laughter and to a happily ever after."

And with that the whole place went "awe." And Jake walked over to me and Bella. He placed a soft kiss on her cheek as he hugged her and then came to me and hugged with me all his wolf strength.

"Thank you man," I said so only he could hear me. "You truly are my best friend."

"Try topping that one at my wedding." I laughed and messed up his hair. "It's a promise!"

Jake walked over to Leah and kissed her as she wrapped her arms around his neck. Bella looked t them and then at me.

"I'm glad he's ok now."

"You and I both, Mrs. Koda." She giggled and threw herself in my arms. Today really was a perfect day.

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http://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=WEVQJzF5OSA – Beautiful Soul Song (Acoustic)

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/MediaL2378(dot).jpg - Bella's Wedding Rings

http://www(dot)hefezandsons(dot).com/rings/mens/15-0534/15-0534-a(dot)jpg - Paul's Wedding Band

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/PaulTux1(dot)jpg - Paul's TUX

http://pics(dot)boards(dot)weddingbee(dot)com/44733(dot)bridesmaid1(dot)jpg – Bella's wedding dress

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/footjewelry(dot)gif – Bella's Foot Jewelry

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/bridesmaids(dot)gif - Bridesmaid Dresses

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/Trailinforest(dot)jpg – Backyard Trail Leading to First Beach

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/FirstBeachWedding(dot)jpg - First Beach Wedding

http://i12(dot)photobucket(dot)com/albums/a224/ziomara_soto/FirstBeachSunset(dot)jpg - First Beach Sunset

http://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=6wQ0vKu6MLg&feature=related – Wedding March (Emily Bear composer of this amazing song… made me cry when I first heard it. I hope you enjoy it…Paul and Bella certainly have!)

http://farm2(dot)static(dot)flickr(dot)com/1240/1294990041_01ab5151bf(dot)jpg - Wedding Cake

Also, I don't know if you all got the pun in the title of this chapter: "Wedding Bells" get it? Bells, Bella lmao!

Also, the speech Jacob gave…I stole it off YouTube. Lol I hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I loved writing it. One more chapter to go…*tear*