A/N: Sorry this took so long to get out!! I just wasn't in a wedding kind of mood the past week or so, plus I was at a loss as far as the engagement goes!! Anyway I hope you like it! Check out my profile for a link to Bella's ring!!

DISCLAIMER: I own nothing, it makes me sad, but I deal with it!!

*Edward's POV*

I knew there was only one thing left to do as I left the restaurant with my father, and if I was being honest, it scared the hell out of me. I may be ready to make Bella my wife, but I certainly wasn't ready to ask her father for his blessing. I looked over at my father was we entered the lobby and he nodded in encouragement as we approached the rest of our group.

"So, we were thinking a few games of pool in the bar, you know to relax some. What do you guys think?" asked Emmett.

"Oh Emmett, are you sure that's such a good idea? I mean I would hate to have to kick your butt in pool on your wedding day," said my father putting his arm around Emmett's shoulders and turning him towards the bar.

"Oh please Dad, like you could beat me."

Jasper, Jason, Charlie and Thomas turned to follow, "Hey Charlie, can I talk to you for a minute?" I asked before he could get too far away.

I was beyond nervous as he turned to look at me, and I'm sure he could tell. My hands were shoved in the pockets of my pants and I was rocking back on my heels. Even if he didn't know me as well as he did, he would have known I was nervous about something. He eyed me carefully for a minute before nodding and taking a seat in some of the chairs in the lobby.

I stared at him without speaking for a few minutes, trying to compose myself. I opened my mouth to speak but Charlie beat me too it. "I know that most people believe me to be a man of few words. If you were to ask my wife and my daughter they would probably tell you that I am emotionally distant. But the truth of the matter is that I prefer to watch other people and take in their emotions, than to show my own. I've known you you're whole life Edward. I was the one sitting in the waiting room with Emmett on my lap the day you were born. My wife was six and a half months pregnant and holding you're mother's hand as your father delivered you. It was written in the stars that very day that you and my daughter were meant to be together, that you aren't complete without each other. You were but a shell of yourself during high school, and I'm glad to say that you have finally come back to life again. The same goes for my daughter, I have never seen her happier than when she is with you, you make her eyes sparkle in a way that I have never seen before, and I'll be damned if I'm going to be the one who takes that away from her. I know why you wanted to speak to me Edward, your mother and Renee have been waiting for this moment for a long time, and I know I'm probably making this entirely way to easy for you, but there is no point in trying to fight it. I only have one thing to ask of you."

"Anything," I said.

"Take care of my baby," he said simply.

"Everyday of my life Charlie," I said simply.

Charlie nodded and patted my knee before standing up and making his way over to the bar where Emmett and Jasper had already started the first game of pool.

I sat and watched for a few minutes before deciding to put my plan in action, and if my plan was going to work the first stop was going to be talking to Rosalie.

I ran through my mental check list as I made my way to the salon to find the girls. Step one- Get Charlie's Blessing. CHECK. Step two- Talk to Rosalie and Alice. Luck seemed to be on my side as I walked into the salon and found Rosalie, Alice and Ashton getting their pedicures without Bella.

"Edward, what are you doing here?" asked Alice as I stopped in front of the girls.

"I need you're help."

"With what?" she asked admiring her manicure with a knowing look on her face.

"I'm going to ask Bella to marry me," I said. All three girls squealed and I couldn't help but smile, having her best friends blessing didn't hurt anything either.

"Oh Edward, you have to do it tonight," said Rosalie.

That had been the plan, but also the reason I needed to talk to Rosalie. I didn't want to steal the spotlight from the happy couple. "Oh Rose are you sure, I don't want to steal your day."

"Edward Anthony Cullen, are you kidding me. Bella is not only my future sister-in-law, but also one of my very best friends. If you don't ask her tonight I am going to be very put out with you," she said crossing her arms across her chest.

I laughed at Rosalie before explaining to the girls what I was planning.

"And what about a ring?" asked Ashton.

"That's next on my list; I just have to take care of all the arrangements for tonight."

"No, you go get the ring. We will take care of the arrangements. But if you don't want Bella to see you here, you had better get a move on, because she will be done with her massage any time now," said Alice shooing me away.

"Thanks guys," I said before turning around and heading to the front of the salon.

There was just one more thing that I needed before I could head out to get Bella's ring, and that was my mother. Call me a momma's boy or whatever you want, but my mother was the one and only person that knew from day one how I felt about Bella. Since before that tragic day on her thirteenth birthday, my mother has been in the know, it only seemed right that she was there with me when I picked out the perfect ring for my beautiful soon to be fiancé.

The girl at the front desk disappeared for a minute only to return and inform me that my mother had just finished with her massage and would meet me in the lobby. I took the opportunity to head to the main desk in the lobby to inquire about the best jewelry store in town.

I was still speaking to the manager when my mother found me. "Edward, is everything alright?"

"Everything is great mom," I said taking the address of the jewelry store from the manager and thanking him.

"They told me that you needed to speak with me."

"Do you think it would be possible for me to borrow you for an hour or so?" I asked.

"Oh, Edward I'm rather busy at the moment, is it important?"

"Very."

"Well then I suppose I can sneak away, are you sure everything is alright?"

"Everything is perfect."

She didn't ask anymore questions as I lead her outside and hailed a cab. I handed the driver the address of the jewelry store we were in search of and sat back trying to calm my nerves.

"Oh Edward," said my mother as we stopped in front the jewelry store.

"What? You think it's too soon?" I asked. I was nearly as frightened of my mother's reaction as I had been of Charlie. I couldn't very well ask a girl to marry me if my mother thought I was rushing into things. But this wasn't just any girl; this was Bella, this was my Bella.

She didn't respond right away, but instead simply smiled and placed her hand on my cheek. "You two are perfect for each other. I always knew you were," she said before opening the door and stepping out of the car.

Ring shopping- in short, much harder than I ever thought possible, there was so much to choose from. I mean really how many different cuts of diamonds where there, and how big was too big. There was no question of too small; there was no way that I would be buying Bella a diamond that anyone could ever consider small. But she was so tiny, and more than likely opposed to anything to large. It was just her nature, but she was going to be my wife, and the ring had to capture the sparkle in her eyes.

We had been in the jewelry store well over and hour and longer than I had planned to be, when I finally came across the perfect ring. A 1.25 carat Cushion cut diamond set in platinum with micro pave accents. It was beautiful, it was perfect and it was Bella.

"She's going to love it Edward," said my mother as we reentered the hotel just shy of two hours after leaving.

"I hope so," I said with an uneasy smile.

"Edward, you two are meant to be together, never doubt that," said my mother as she kissed my cheek. "Now I'm sure everyone is looking for me, go find you're brother. I'm sure he's in need of some male bonding with his best man."

I watched my mother make her way back to the salon before heading off in search of my brother. I found everyone but Emmett exactly where I had left them, in the bar playing pool.

"Well how did it go?" asked my father.

"Everything went well, but that's not what to day is about. Where is Emmett?" I asked trying to change the subject.

"He's up in his room, he wanted us to send you up as soon as you got back," said Jasper.

"Alright then, I'll see you guys in a bit?"

As I made my way over to the elevator I still couldn't believe that I was in possession of an engagement ring. I still didn't quite have the speech down yet, but it was getting there, and I could only hope that I was able to concentrate on the ceremony this evening.

Emmett was sitting on the end of his bed with his head in his hands when I walked in. "Dude, I think I'm going to be sick."

I shook my head at him as I made my way over the bed. "What's wrong?"

"Hello, I'm getting married today. I'm freaking out here."

"Why, you love her right?"

"Of course I love her. I love her more than life itself."

"Well then what is there to be nervous about?"

Emmett simply scoffed and placed his head back into his hands.

"Well how about I take some of the pressure off of you. You know Rosalie wants to marry you, I'm the one who has to take a leap of faith here."

Emmett looked up at me confused, and was barely able to react fast enough to catch the box as I tossed it to him.

"Is this what I think it is?"

"That depends, what do you think it is?" I asked with a proud smile.

He flipped open the box and simply stared at it for a minute.

"Em, you're killing me. What do you think?"

"I think she's going to love it. It's absolutely perfect," he said softly showing a side of Emmett that most people never got to see.

"Good. Now what do you say we go catch that game of pool? Relax those nerves, maybe a beer or two for you?" I asked taking the ring back from him.

He nodded simply and stood before adding, "Beer sounds good, maybe a valium too?"

*~*~*

The hours before the wedding passed quickly, but they were pure torture. After spending another two hours playing pool with the guys, I retrieved my tux from the room I was sharing with Bella and headed for Emmett's room. I hadn't planned on dressing in Emmett's room, but I was entirely way too nervous to face Bella at the moment.

Emmett and I shared embarrassing stories of our childhood as we dressed in what was more than likely a vain attempt to calm his nerves. He said he was feeling better, but I could read my brother better than anyone, and he might put up a good front but he was still freaking out just a little.

The photographer met us in the lobby and we all joked around with Emmett as we waited for the wedding to begin. Finally the guests began to arrive and as was our duty Jasper, Jason and I began escorting them to their seats. Of course being a young couple there were plenty young woman in attendance tonight, but I only had eyes for one woman, and I for one couldn't wait to see her.

Just before six Jasper and I escorted Renee and my mother to their seats before taking our places at Emmett's side. Emmett looked much more relaxed as the flower girl made her way down the aisle dropping red roses along the way. Alice was next, and I'm sure she looked beautiful as she always does, but I was only interested in seeing one person. The music continued and the doors opened again revealing the most beautiful woman in the world, the woman that I was going to marry. I fought the urge to reach into my pocket and touch her ring as she made her way down the aisle without blushing or tripping. I was barely aware of the wedding march as it began to play, and somewhere in the back of my mind I knew I should be looking at the bride, or at the very least at my brother as he looked as his bride, but I was too very taken with my beautiful girlfriend. She looked happier than I had ever seen her before as she stopped and turned towards the door as Rosalie made her way down the aisle.

Any nervousness was washed away as she locked eyes with me and I whispered, "I love you."

A/N: Let me know what you think!!!