The morning of the wedding

Bella's POV

After Edward left me on the balcony last night, I was finally able to get some peaceful sleep. It was still amazing to me that he had that effect on me. But I was never more grateful to get to sleep, because I was sure that Alice would kill me if I had bags under my eyes and looked tired.

Alice barged in my room and pulled the covers off of me.

"Wakey, Wakey, sleepy head! It's time to get you ready!" she was jumping up and down like a kid on Christmas morning.

"Morning Alice," was all I could muster up. I sat up in bed and stretched.

"Come on, time to get some breakfast and then we have to start getting you ready," she huffed.

"Alright, what time is it?" I asked.

"It's 10, which gives me less than 7 hours to get you ready," she started pulling me off the bed. It was almost comical.

"Why did you let me sleep so long then?" I asked.

"I had some things to take care of before you got up."

"Oh, ok. Well what's for breakfast then?" I chuckled.

"Esme made your favorite breakfast, waffles and sausage."

"Mmm…"

After breakfast, Alice, Rosalie, and I headed down to the meadow just to make sure everything was ready. It was even more beautiful with all of the flowers. The archway was drenched in beautiful peonies, lilies, and sweat peas. All of the chairs had been lined with fabric and flowers draped over the back of them. I could see the lights in the trees and how they wound over the archway. It was truly beautiful.

The aisle had a light blue piece of fabric laid over it where we would be walking down it. There were candles lined up along the walk way that would give a nice faint glow during the ceremony. I was glad that we decided to come look at everything before the wedding because I knew I would be so caught up in Edward that I wouldn't pay attention to anything else during the ceremony.

Alice truly did an amazing job planning this. It was very simple, yet elegant.

When we got back to the house, I went back upstairs to shower. When I was done, Alice and Rosalie were already set up in mine and Edwards's bedroom. It was almost scary to see all of the different products lined up on the vanity. I knew I was in for a day of 'Bella Barbie' but this looked more intense than normal.

Alice started on my make-up. She promised to keep it simple and she did. Once she was done with my make up, her and Rose tackled my hair. I wanted a nice up-do with loose curls and they didn't disappoint. All and all it took about 3 hours to finish getting my make up and hair done. Ok, just 2 more hours and then you will be walking towards your future.

Alice and Rosalie started doing their own hair and make up when Esme came into the room.

"Bella, would you come with me dear?" she smiled.

"Sure," I got up and looked over at Alice and Rosalie for a hint as to what was going on, but they just shrugged their shoulders.

We walked back down to the second floor and into Esme's private bathroom. She turned to me and I could see tears building up in her eyes.

"What's the matter Esme?" I asked as I went to her and pulled her into a hug.

"Nothing dear, I'm just so happy that things are working out. You and Edward deserve this," she sighed.

"I'm glad to have you in my life Esme. I have been so lucky to be blessed with such amazing friends and family." I could feel the tears starting to build up in my eyes, but I suppressed them. I'm sure Alice would not like it if I ruined my make up.

"I have something for you Bella."

"You don't have to give me anything. You have given me so much already."

"Don't be silly. This is your wedding day. And it is time for me to pass something down to you from our family," she pulled out a bag and handed it to me.

"What is it?" I was curious.

"Well, this belonged to Carlisle's mother, and on the day of my wedding she gave it to me. She made me promise that one day I would pass it along to a beautiful bride," she smiled.

I opened the bag, and inside was the most exquisite diamond tiara I had ever seen. It had a meandering vine of rhinestone leaves and flowers with solitary pearls. The tears started coming down my cheeks and I didn't care. This was utterly beautiful, and I felt more like Esme's daughter now that she has passed this down to me.

"Oh, Bella, don't cry, dear." Esme pulled me into a hug.

"Thank you Esme, it's beautiful. I can't wait to wear it." I sighed, trying to get the tears to stop flowing.

"You're very welcome Bella. Just please promise me that one day you will pass it to Renesemee for her wedding day," she gently squeezed me.

"Of course, I love you Mom." I was grinning from ear to ear. I had never called her mom before, but she seemed to like it. And truthfully, I loved saying it. She truly was a second mother to me.

A light tapping on the door brought us out of our moment.

"Yes?" Esme said.

"It's Renee, is Bella in there with you?"

"Of course, come in." Esme stood up and looked at me with tears in her eyes.

"I love you too daughter," she giggled and left the room.

"Hey mom," I said while I was trying to wipe away the tears.

"Hey sweetie," she sat down on the corner of the tub.

"What's up?" I asked.

"Well, I wanted to give you a present, something I hope you will wear today," she smiled.

She handed me a small jewelry box and when I opened it, I couldn't believe how beautiful they were. They would go perfect with the dress and now the tiara. They were diamond tear drop earrings in white gold. Absolutely breathtaking. I quickly took them out of the box and put them on.

"Mom, these are so beautiful, thank you!" I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her. "I love you mom."

"I love you too sweetie," she stood up and walked over to the vanity. She saw the tiara sitting there.

"Oh, Bella this is beautiful. Did Esme give this to you?" she asked.

"Yes, it was from Carlisle's mom on her wedding day, so she passed it to me. She made me promise to pass it to Renesemee for her wedding," I sighed.

"This is a very beautiful piece of jewelry, and you with look even more beautiful with it."

She helped me situate it on my head, and when we were sure it was straight I was in awe at how beautiful I truly looked. My nerves started to get the better of me. I wasn't nervous to marry Edward; it just hit me that this day was finally here.

The day that Edward and I deserved from the beginning. I started remembering all of the times he and I had spent together. We grew up together and had a lot of our firsts together. He was the first boy to ever kiss me, the first boy I danced with, the first and only boy I ever loved. I think I was shaking by the time my mother brought me out of my trance.

"Bella, you are a beautiful bride. I'm so proud to call you my daughter. I know that you and Edward will be very happy together."

"Thanks." I pulled her into a hug and we headed out of the bathroom and back to my room. It was now time to get the dress on. In less than an hour I will be standing in front of my family and friends marrying the man of my dreams again.

Of course, Alice was upset about my make up, but she didn't get on me too bad. She knew that I would eventually cry, but she was hoping it would be during our vows and not before the wedding. After Rosalie and Alice helped me in my dress and made sure everything looked perfect, I decided it was time to give them their gifts. When I bought them for them I knew I would love for us to all wear them.

"Hey guys, I have something for you." I said as I headed to the dresser to pull out the jewelry boxes.

"Bella, you didn't have to get us anything." They said in unison. 'Yep, cheerleaders,' I thought to myself.

"After everything you two have done for me, I wanted to." I handed them the boxes, and they opened them. They looked at each other and then me with their jaws dropped.

"Bella, this is beautiful!" Alice squealed.

"Thank you Bella, I want to wear it today, is that ok?" Rosalie asked.

"Of course, I got one for me too. I want us to all wear them," I smiled. I was glad they liked their gifts.

We all helped each other fasten the bracelets on our wrists.

"Ok, so we have something new, the dress. We have something old, the tiara. We have something blue, the bracelet. Wait. We don't have something borrowed!" Alice exclaimed.

"Oh crap," Rosalie huffed.

I giggled at them. I didn't need a stupid tradition. There was nothing that was going to stand in the way of my happily ever after.

"Bella, this is serious," Alice fumed.

"Sorry," I giggled again.

Alice ran out of the room. She was gone for about 10 minutes when she came back in.

"Ok, here." She handed me a box. In side was a baby blue garter belt. I gave her a confused look. Why would she have one of these?

"What?" she asked.

"Why do you have a garter belt?" I asked.

"Well, I saw it when we were shopping for wedding stuff, and I liked it so I bought it. It's for when Jasper asks me to marry him," she said it as though it was the most obvious thing in the world.

Rosalie and I looked at each other and started laughing.

"Ugh, come on guys. It's something borrowed. Leave it alone," Alice fumed. We quickly shut up. She placed it on my upper thigh, and then straightened everything out. When we were done, we headed downstairs.

When I got down the stairs my dad was waiting for me.

"You look beautiful Bells," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks dad," I gave him a kiss on the cheek.

"Are you ready for this?" he asked.

"More than you know," I giggled.

We made our way out to the cars. They were going to be able to take us most of the way to the meadow but we would still have to walk a little ways. Emmett stayed back with us, so he could carry me the rest of the way. No one wanted me to get my dress dirty, including me, so I dealt with the fact I was being carried.

Once we made it to the tent where we would be waiting until the ceremony started, Alice started looking over me to make sure that I was perfect. Rosalie fixed a few curls that had fallen on the way over. I could hear the music outside the tent, and my heart started racing. Emmett walked back over to me and gave me a tight hug.

"Bella, you are beautiful. If Edward doesn't treat you right, let me know. I will take care of him for you," he whispered in my ear, but was chuckling by the time he finished his statement.

"Thanks Emmett," I tightened my hug.

"No problem. I gotta get out there, time to walk Rosalie down the aisle," he chuckled.

"Ok, see you out there," I sighed.

It is time.

Rosalie and Alice came over to me and gave me quick hugs before they left the tent. And I heard the music change to Brian McKnight's "Back at Once" came flowing through the speakers. It was enough to make my heart to shutter. Dad came in offered his arm.

We walked over to the side, so I was still out of sight. Renesemee headed down the aisle first. She was tossing flower petals down the aisle, and she was quite a beauty. She was skipping most of the way, and I could hear people giggling at her, but also there were a lot of oohs and awes.

Alice walked down the aisle with Jasper slowly, followed by Rosalie with Emmett. They took their time and it almost lasted the whole song. Finally, when the music died down, we walked to the edge of the aisle. I looked up and saw Edward and everything fell into place. I immediately smiled at him, and he did the same to me.

"I Do" by 98 Degrees started to fill the speakers telling me it was time to walk down the aisle.

All I am, all I'll be
Everything in this world
All that I'll ever need
Is in your eyes
Shining at me
When you smile I can feel
All my passion unfolding
Your hand brushes mine
And a thousand sensations
Seduce me 'cause I

I was walking toward my future. Edward's face was filled with love and admiration. I'm sure my face said the same thing. The tears started to build up. My dad gave my arm a little squeeze.

Chorus
I do cherish you
For the rest of my life
You don't have to think twice
I will love you still
From the depths of my soul
It's beyond my control
I've waited so long to say this to you
If you're asking do I love you this much
I do

I turned and looked at my dad. I tilted my head and smiled at him. The words of this song were making my heart rate increase. I couldn't wait for Edward to say "I DO"

In my world, before you
I lived outside my emotions
Didn't know where I was going
'Till that day I found you
How you opened my life
To a new paradise
In a world torn by change
Still with all my heart
'Till my dying day

When I reached the archway the tears were flowing in full force. My dad handed me over to Edward and he led me forward to stand in front of Carlisle who would be marrying us today.

When we had asked him to be the one to marry us, he was filled with joy. He was so glad that he could be a part of the ceremony.

Once we were standing face to face, Edward gently wiped away a tear that was making its way down my face. This man is too perfect. I turned and handed my bouquet over to Alice who was standing at my side, beaming with pride.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to witness the union of these two very special people- Edward and Bella. I have been blessed to watch these two grow into independent loving people and to watch their love grow into one." He paused.

"Bella please hold Edward's hands, palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to love you all the days of his life.

These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.

These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle.

These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family.

These are that hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief wracks your mind.

These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.

Edward please hold Bella's hands, palms up, where you may see the gift that they are to you.

These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she pledges her love and commitment to you all the days of her life.

These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, and knowing when it is time to let go.

These are the hands that will massage tension from you neck and back in the evenings after you've both had a long hard day.

These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.

These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.

They are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.

These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope

These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams. Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized."

I squeezed Edward's hands in a reassuring way and he did the same to me. Carlisle continued.

"This next reading is a special request of Edward's.

If I speak in the tongues [1] of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

If I have the gift

of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.

If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, [2] but have not love, I gain nothing.

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.

It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.

Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.

It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away."

"Edward and Bella have decided to share their own vows with us today"

"Bella, ever since the day I meet you, I have loved you. We have experienced so much happiness and sorrow together. I know that no matter what we face, we can face it together.

You make me a better man and I look forward to a long and happy life with you. I never thought I would be so lucky to find my other half so early in life, but I couldn't be happier that you are that person. You complete me in ways no one else could. You are my best friend, my lover, and my soul mate and also the mother of my child. I feel like she is our little miracle, not only in the fact we are blessed with her presence, but also because she brought us together again.

You have always been my life, and today I take you as my wife, and you take me as your husband. When I tell you I love you forever and always, I mean that with everything I am. I promise to love you throughout eternity. Nothing will stand in the way of my love for you Bella.

I promise to be there in good times, and in bad times. I promise to be open and honest with you and give you that I am. I love you Bella Cullen, and I look forward to spending the rest of time showering you with my love. I love you forever and always." Edward finished and gripped my hand tighter. I looked up into his beautiful eyes and got lost.

Oh my god, I think I have forgotten what I was supposed to say now. Those words went straight to my soul. I think I've fallen even deeper in love with him after those words.

"Edward, ever since the day I meet you, I have loved you. My love for you has grown stronger with every passing day. I feel so blessed and lucky to have found the one I am meant to be with.

You are my best friend, my lover, my soul mate and the father of my child. You have given me so much joy in my life. You are the other half of me, and I could never be whole without you. You complete me in ways I never thought possible. My time away from you only proved that true love exists and that you are my soul mate. I never want to spend another moment without you in my life.

I give myself to you today as your wife. I promise to be there in good times and in bad times. I promise to always be open and honest with you and give you all of the love I can. I love you Edward Cullen, and I look forward to spending the rest of time showering you with my love. I love you forever and always." I couldn't believe I remembered my vows.

"And now the rings," Carlisle said. I turned to Alice and she handed me Edward's ring, and Jasper handed Edward my ring. When I turned back around I almost felt dizzy. Edward took my hands again and gave them a tight tug. I looked into his eyes and saw happiness.

"Edward, place this ring on Bella's finger and repeat after me," Carlisle spoke softly.

"Bella, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you," Edward almost whispered.

"Bella, place this ring on Edward's finger and repeat after me."

"Edward, I give you this ring as a symbol of my vow, and with all that I am, and all that I have, I honor you" I was surprised I got the words out because I was crying so hard.

Edward tightened his grip on my hand again. I almost didn't realize that he hadn't let it go the entire ceremony. It was like we were holding on to each other for dear life.

"Now the bride and groom have given themselves to each other by solemn vows, with the joining of hands, and the giving and receiving of rings.

Edward, you may now kiss your bride."

"Thanks!" Edward said.

He quickly picked me up and came in for a kiss. I cannot believe that we are now man and wife again. It was the most passionate kiss I think I have ever received from him.

As he sat me down, Carlisle finished "Ladies and Gentleman, I am very happy to present Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen!" he applauded and so did everyone else.

We turned to face the crowd and I was almost sad to say this was the first time I looked at them. I could see my mom and dad crying in the front row, as well as Esme.

We walked forward and passed all of our family and friends, stopping only briefly to give our mothers' a hug and then we glided down the aisle.

OK, so there's the wedding. What do you think?

I put my heart and soul into this, and really had fun writing it. So I truly hope you enjoyed reading it.

Again this is dedication to my all and wonderful BETA "xoxLoveisforEVERxox" for helping me make this the best it could be. I couldn't do it without you Heahter…. You are the best…..(also, Bobby, Heather's boyfriend…for not throwing out the computer because of Twilight) wink…wink…

Next chapter will be the reception….so plenty of fun to have there.

Can you guys believe the TWILIGHT DVD comes out Friday night at midnight….I am beyond excited.