The house smelled of Orange blossoms, Lilac, lavender freesia and roses compliments of Esme, Renee and Alice who took it upon themselves to decorate the house while I was preoccupied with both Edward and my children. The family thought it would be better to start decorating for the wedding seeing as we had many humans staying with us, which is why we decided to do a non-traditional pre-wedding night. We had to keep it safe and secret from the humans who were un-aware of the supernatural. Essentially we had a game night, karaoke night, and played truth or dare night all rolled into one. Everyone supernatural and non supernatural enjoyed the night immensely. When 10pm rolled around we decided to separate girls versus guys, in which each group provided gifts for the bride and groom. I ended up not seeing Edward the rest of the night, although we were able to communicate telepathically which help ease the pain to separation.
The next morning Rose braided my hair elaborately and placed two silver hair combs for which were decorated with dark blue sapphires that were clustered into an intricate floral shape pattern atop the teeth which belonged to Helen Swan, Charlie's mother. These combs would be representing something old and something blue.
The dress was designed to represent the time period that Edward was a human as well as to match my wedding ring which belonged to his human mother Elizabeth. Although the dress was extremely old fashion in nature it was to represent something new. Now all is needed was something borrowed but Alice assured me that she had something that would work perfect for the occasion. Although I could have used my powers to figure out what it is she has for me, but I chose to just be surprised instead. Just then when I was seemingly lost in my thoughts she flicked something at me. I held my hands out automatically, and the filmy white garter landed in my palms. "That's mine and I want it back," Alice told me (Breaking Dawn pg 46.) "Sure thing Alice, I will be more than happy to give it back to you but you may want to ask the person who will be catching the garter when Edward sends it into the crowd during the reception, which should still be happening if the Voultri still stay on their current decision path." As soon as the garter was placed Alice handed me my bouquet. The bouquet was filled with the scent of roses, orange blossoms and lavender freesias.
Although my mother could have played the piano beautifully I thought it would be best if she were able to sit and watch me get married while Rose played; besides Rose didn't mind. Originally Emmett was going to take the role of marrying us, but since Angela's father was a pastor we decided to use him instead. Emmett wasn't too happy but I appeased him by promising that he could take the next one. It would look strange to the rest of the humans if Emmett was the one marry us, when he was supposedly just fresh out of high school. I know you can obtain overnight certification through the internet, but this is Forks we are talking about, full of small town mindedness. I wanted it to be more official so that the town will see that the marriage was legitimate and legal.
All the guests were seated including my mom and Esme, and Masen my son.
Alice got dressed quickly in her a white dress with lavender accents. Angela dressed in a white dress with red accents. And Elizabeth and Renesmee both dressed in white dresses with orange accents. Carlisle and Ben dressed in traditional black and white tuxes.
Once everyone was dressed and ready, Carlisle and Ben went down stairs to wait next to Edward, while my dad, Angela, Alice, and my by daughters went out in the hallway waiting for the ceremony to start.
The music was familiar, Wagner's traditional march surrounded by a flood of embellishments. [Breaking dawn, pg. 47]
As soon as the music started, my two daughters descended the stairs of the swan home and walked towards the altar throwing rose peddles on the floor as they walked.
After five minutes Angela took off towards the altar so that she could take the place as my bridesmaid.
"It's my turn," Alice chimed. "Count to five and follow me." She began a slow, graceful dance down the staircase. [pg 47]
When I finally got down the stairs with my dad, who was holding my arm, where the wedding was going to be taken place I decided I needed to look for Edward. For a brief second, I was distracted by the profusion of white blossoms that hung in garlands from everything in the room that wasn't alive dripping with long lines of white gossamer ribbons. But I tore my eyes from the bowery canopy and searched across the rows of satin-draped chairs until I found him at last, standing before an arch overflowing with more flowers, more gossamer. [pg. 48] He was standing next to Carlisle and Ben on his left and Angela and Alice on his right with a space between him and the girls, which was just enough room for me. Our daughters once they reach the altar decided to sit down next to Renée, Phil, Esme, Jasper, Emmett, Masen, Charlotte, Peter and Victoria.
After a quick glance at the audience all I really saw was Edward's face; it filled my vision and overwhelmed my mind. His eyes were a buttery, burning gold' his perfect face was almost severe with the depth of his emotion. And then, as he met my awed gaze, he broke into a breathtaking smile of exultation. [pg. 48]
Even for a vampire the march was too slow as I struggled to pace my steps to its rhythm [pg. 49] and yet still appear human to prying eyes.
Once I reached the altar Edward held out his hand. Charlie took my hand and, in a symbol as old as the world, placed it in Edward's. [pg 49] As soon as my dad gave me away officially, he sat down with the rest of the family and his mate. When Mr. Weber saw that he was settled in his seat he began his part of the ceremony.
"This step in which you both are about to take is very sacred and should be taken seriously. It is a union of two people founded upon mutual respect and affection. Your lives although is already complex due to being young and already having children with each other out of wedlock will change, your responsibilities will increase especially as your children grow up and need more attention and you have to support them emotionally and financially; however, with these increases your joy will be multiplied if you are sincere and earnest with your pledge to one another simultaneously" said Mr. Weber
"lets first start of by asking this question, Is there anyone here at the present moment that feels this wedding should not be completed should speak up now" Said Mr. Weber
Just then everyone including my mother, which happened to be all of the towns citizens and all supernatural connected la Push residents except for Lauren's and Jessica's parents who were just as bad if not worse when they were this age as well as Mike's parents who had no idea what he was capable of because they were nothing like the other two's parents, turned around to stare at Mike, Lauren and Jessica. It was almost like most expected them to provide their objection to this union. Like that will ever happen.
Just as quickly everyone turned to stare at those three, Rachel, who I don't really know except that she never has anything bad to say, thought anything malice, kept to herself most of the time, usually avoided conflicts and was very content not having any high school friends so she can keep up with her studies, decided to speak up and told them "come on you three, it is blatantly obvious that these two love each other very much. So what if they are young and already have children before even graduating high school, they obviously have a strong unbreakable connection that goes far beyond time and age. I only wish that I find somebody to love just as deeply. Do us all a favor and don't provide us with your meager objections because I can guarantee that if you went through with your stupid fantasies that if you object they would break up and come running to you three, they would laugh in your face among the rest of us and you know what will happen after that they won't be canceling the wedding, so just give it up already. I for one am sick and tired of your petty gossip, childish games and meager attempts to revenge you can look better in your own eyes and most likely fallow in same shallow footsteps as your parents. Got news for you, its game over you lost now find your own damn somebody to love and leave them alone a long with anybody else who is in a committed happy relationship."
Whoa that girl is very brave to be standing up to the evil gossip queens and their puppy dog Mike. Glad somebody stood up to them, she gave me courage to not let them run or ruin our lives were pretty much what everyone who knew them were thinking. Well except for Tyler who is hopishly (sic) in love with Lauren.
Ironically enough based on peter's power to know shit they are indeed soul mated but Lauren is too pigheaded to realize she loved him too and is merely infatuated with the enigma of Edward. Interesting Mike is Tanya's true mate.
Not really happy that I will be stuck with him for eternity but at least Tanya will no longer be infatuated with Edward and Mike will finally leave me alone. Besides they will be mostly residing in Alaska unless visiting to converse with the Olympic Volturi Coven.
Now only if Jessica would find her other half. But using Alice's power I can see that won't be happening, she will be going through life unfulfilled, resentful, jealous of those who have found love and happiness and going through men as if they were used clothing until her senior year of college she meets her soul mate. How sad.
Anyway I am not be able to see the bonds like Marcus until he arrives later this evening or have access yo my son's power but I can read his thoughts and he confirmed what I speculated using my powers regarding Lauren and Mike.
Ah yes, now I see Lauren and Tyler will give it ago after he gets the courage to ask her to the senior prom when no one else does.
Another thing my mom and I were flabbergasted that Peter Whitlock was indeed my great grandfather or my mom's grandfather who apparently went missing and subsequently turned by Jasper and served in the same army. What a very small world indeed.
Now I should tune back into my own wedding.
"Ok does anyone else care to comment? Thanks again Rachel for your heartfelt words. Looking forward to seeing you, your mom and brother in church this Sunday at church" said Mr. Weber
when no one else said anything Mr. Weber continued with the ceremony
" Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, will you have this woman to be your wedded wife, to love her, comfort her, honor and keep her, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto her, for so long as you both shall live?"
"I will"
Isabella Marie Swan, will you have this man to be your wedded husband, to love him, comfort him, honor and keep him, and forsaking all others, keep you only unto him, so long as you both shall live?"
"I will"
"ok, now Edward take my hands and repeat after me: I, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, take you, Isabella Marie Swan, to be my wedded wife, to have and to hold, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.
"Now Isabella I want you to do the same thing Edward just did a moment ago and repeat after me please:
I, Isabella Marie Swan, take you, Edward Anthony Masen Cullen, to be my wedded husband, to have and to hold, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, to love and to cherish, from this day forward.
"Do you have a ring for Isabella? If so will you please place the ring on her finger and say: With this ring, I thee wed. "
The ring that he placed on my finger greatly compliments his mother's ring that he gave me as an engagement ring.
My ring was engraved with the words 'to my soul mate you are the keeper of my soul and heart'. Granted the writing was so small that only a vampire with enhanced eye site could make out the words. He engraved the ring himself to ensure that the writing was small enough yet still readable.
As soon as Edward completed his short speech he placed this ring on my finger and the briefly gave the hand a kiss.
"Now Isabella, Is there a ring for Edward? If so please place the ring on Edward and say: With this ring, I thee wed.
Once I got done placing the gorgeous engraved ring that stated 'to my eternal love you are the keeper of my heart and soul' on Edwards ring finger Mr. Weber said the following:
"Let these rings be given and received as a token of your affection, sincerity and fidelity to one another
In as much as Edward Cullen and Isabella Swan have consented together in wedlock and have witnessed the same before this company, and pledged their vows to each other, by the authority vested in me by the State of Washington, I now pronounce you husband and wife. Edward you may now kiss your lovely wife.
And that is exactly what he did. We kept kissing until we heard a throat clearing which happened to be Mr. Weber, who by this time was feeling a little uncomfortable. Partly because we were both vampires and most humans have a natural aversion to us and also because of the intensity of the kiss. We also vaguely heard catcalls and cheers with witnessing the first kiss as husband and wife.
At least we had the audacity to look sheepish for being a little preoccupied within our own bubble that we both completely forgot we were in front of an audience. But thank G-d none of us blushes anymore.
Soon after we slowly left the altar by pairs and then all of us who were in the wedding partly quickly ran to our rooms and changed into our reception attire while the guests conversed amongst themselves. By the time we got down most of our guests left seemingly satisfied with just the wedding part.
Those that were left were Mike, Lauren, Tyler, the Denali's, Jessica, Angela, Ben, Rachel, Eric, La Push guests which includes all the wolves and their imprints, and all my family including Peter and Charlotte.
We invited the Irish coven but they couldn't make it but sent us a wedding gift and said that they will come soon and visit, Benjamin and Tia from the Egyptian coven but Armond wouldn't let them come in fear of losing them to the Volturi because they were changed barely above the immortal child range, and the Amazonian coven hoping that the Halfling that resided near there would also come, but none of them wanted to travel outside of their country but invited us to visit next time we are in the area.
When Peter and Charlotte arrived and we all discovered the relation to me and Renee, they decided to stay with us permanently and was more than willing to be part of the 'guard' as long as they didn't have to give up their feeding habits.
Surprising enough the wolves didn't object to the way they ate because they only hunted the strung-out druggies who won't live anyway with the amount of drugs and other substances in their systems, prostitutes who are sick with incurable illnesses, rapists and criminals that would otherwise slip though the system. Even Charlie was ok with it because it made his job easier. He didn't however want to join that type of feeding habit and wanted to still maintain the vegetarian life style.
It may go against their being that they are human drinkers but because what they are doing helps others in the long run they are choosing to look the other way.
Their two requests that the hunted outside if forks, Washington and the reservations. Seattle and port angles would be fine and that they should where contacts to mask their eyes when in public.
The reception went over with a hitch. soon all the guests left except for what was now are family minus the La push gang because we thought it was best if they left but would stay on call if needed.
So basically it was now just the Denali's, Mike, Ben, Angela, Peter, Charlotte, both sets of my biological parents and their mates, Jasper, Alice, Rose, Emmett, Carlisle, Esme, Elizabeth, Masen, Renesmee, and of course Edward and I.
Sometime during the reception Tanya and mike hooked up and began talking. They felt the instant pull of mates when mile bravely asked her to dance which I thought was kind of funny. Mike knew they were soul mates ironically because of Rachel's speech but didn't know what this pull was. When he asked Tanya she felt obligated to explain what the connection was and subsequently explained that we were all vampires. She explained that as a mate of a vampire that you have to be turned into one. After that he decided he doesn't want to be changed until the end of the year so he can say goodbye to his parents with the pretense he is going off to college.
Ironically he asked me to change him much to Tanya's chagrin, but after we explained to her that my bloodline or now venom had some properties that allowed people to bypass their newborn stage she agreed. Wants he is changed he will be a tracker that operates on the physical realm instead of through the mind like Demetri does. So if I didn't have my physical shield he would be able to track me.
Thanks to vampire speed that most of us have we had everything cleaned up and. Edwards and our honeymoon is scheduled for spring break because we are suppose to be in school and must keep of the pretences that we don't have the luxury of missing school. Now we just have to wait for the Volturi to show up.