Disclaimer - As always I own nothing but the plot. Yep the idea is mine but I am borrowing the characters.

A.N. - Wow! So its been a while and I apologise but I had the hardest time with this chapter. This is probably the most important chapter in my mind. Everything has brought us to this point so I want to make sure that it came out perfectly. I have rewritten this chapter at least seven times in the past two weeks and I have hopefully captured the moment the way I meant to. I really hope you all enjoy this chapter. There are only a few chapters left and then this story will be done and I will be moving on to my next one.

Link for the wedding parties attire is on my profile. Enjoy!



BPOV-

"Knock, knock." I looked up to see Angela Webber walk through the door of the guest house. I stood up squealing and ran over to her, hugging her tightly.

"Angie! Its so good to see you! I'm so happy you and Ben could make it." I pulled away from her and smiled. "You look great!" She smiled back at me.

"Not nearly as great as you though. Wow. Look at you. All grown up and getting married to the man of your dreams. Can you believe it?" I shook my head. In all actuality I was still trying to get my head around the fact that today I would become Mrs Emmett Cullen. It felt like just yesterday Emmett was proposing to me but here we all were getting ready in the guest house while my soon to be husband and the rest of the guys were getting ready in the house. Since Rose insisted on keeping with tradition I hadn't seen Emmett since yesterday morning and I was honestly going through withdrawals.

"Isabella! Get over here so I can finish your hair and make up!" Rose growled at me. I rolled my eyes at her and took Angela's hand pulling her along with me.

"Please ignore Rose. She has lost what little mind she had left." Angela giggled and took a seat on the couch next to Esme and Renee, both of who enveloped her in hugs. I sat down so that Rose and Alice could continue their work on me as I tried to relax.

The past two weeks had been a whirl wind in my mind. Instead of the usual stripper and booze filled bachelor and bachelorette parties we had decided on having a combined party instead. After we had mentioned it to Esme she had an idea to make it a murder mystery party. She found a site that had murder mystery party kits that came with everything we would need to have a fun evening. We chose one that was set in a 1920s speakeasy, so we all got to dress up like we were in the 1920s. We girls dressed up as flappers while the boys dressed up in zoot suits and gangster hats and we decorated the house, transforming it into a speakeasy. We all were given a character that we had to pretend to be and throughout the night we had to figure out who the killer was. Everyone had a great time and we couldn't have asked for a better evening.

Unfortunately that was one of the only fun times in the past two weeks. Rose and I had been all over the place finalizing everything, Alice had been doing last minute adjustments to my dress and she had created me the most gorgeous, lace veil, and the moms were think about nothing but flowers. We had the rehearsal dinner the night before last and everything luckily went smoothly. Emmett and I gave our wedding party and our parents their gifts, and we practiced everything from the moment the guys head down to their spots, to Emmett and I heading to where we would be having the receiving line. As far as I could tell we were all ready for today, and I couldn't wait.

"Earth to Bella! Come in Bella, this is your mother speaking." I looked over to see everyone just staring at me and either smiling or smirking. "Where did you go sweetie. We have been calling your name for about five minutes now." I could feel my self blushing lightly. I hadn't even noticed that Angie had left.

"I was just thinking about everything thats happened and not really believing that this day is finally here." I looked at them all standing there smiling down at me, and I could feel a surge of love come from them all. I stood up and motioned for them all to come closer and we shared a group hug.

"Okay, okay!" Rose said pulling back. "Lets not ruin our make up, there is plenty of time for tears of joy later. Now its time to finish getting you ready. Alice. Lets see that gorgeous dress you made." Alice hurried off while i undid my robe. I already had my lingerie on including my garter belt, and all that was left was to put on my dress and jewelry. Alice returned carrying the garment bag containing my dress and then the women helped me into it. Once I was buttoned, hooked, and zipped into it I was helped into my shoes, and then turned to face everyone. They all were standing there staring at me with tears in their eyes and smiles plastered on their faces. My mother covered her her heart with her hand as she stepped forward to hug me.

"My baby is getting married." She whispered into my ear as she held me. She stepped back and took my hands in hers. "Bella. I know that I haven't exactly been the greatest mother to you. Lets face it. I will never be nominated for mother of the year, but I want you to know that I love you more then you could ever realize. You have always meant more to me then I think I let you know, and for that I am sorry. I love you Bella, and even though you are getting married and going to start your own family, I want you to know that you will always be my little girl." I could feel the tears well up in my eyes and I was trying very hard to not let them fall and ruin my face.

"I love you to mom and so you weren't the perfect mom. No one really is. You were and are the best mom you know how to be." She laughed at my comment causing the tears that were about to fall to stop. Esme took this moment to interrupt.

"Well now. We aren't done getting you ready just yet. You still need your jewelry, which also will represent your something old, new, borrowed, and blue. Renee, would you like to start?" By mother stepped away from me and turned to Charlotte, who was now holding four boxes. I watched as she took the first box from her and walked over to me.

"Something old symbolizes the bride's connection with her family and her past as a single woman. So it is only proper that your something old comes from your family." I watched as my mother opened the box and pulled out a beautiful strand of pearls. "Bella. These pearls belonged to your great grandmother. She passed them down to my mother on her wedding day, and my mother passed them down to me on mine. Now its my turn to pass them on to you." She walked behind me and fastened the pearls around my neck. I fingered the delicate strand thinking about the women who had worn it before, two of which would now be here in spirit. My mother came back in front of me and I once again hugged her.

"Thank you mom. These mean the world to me." I whispered. She pulled away from me just as Alice walked over and took the next box out of Charlotte's hands. Alice and Esme came to stand in front of me.

"Something new represents the new life the bride will soon begin. So it makes sense for the new to come from your soon-to-be in-laws." Esme said before opening the box in Alice's hands. Inside were the most beautiful pair of studded, diamond and pearl earrings. Alice and Esme each took an earring and went to place them on my ears.

"We got you this gift Bella to officially welcome you into our family. By marrying Emmett you not only are becoming his wife but also a daughter, and sister. Welcome to our family Bella." Alice said, hugging me tightly before handing me over to Esme who did the same.

"I love you both so much. Thank you for welcoming me into your family." I said. "I don't think I could have asked for a better family to join."

"My turn." Rose said, taking her place before me, already having gotten the box from Charlotte. "Something borrowed represents to a bride that her friends and family are there for her should she ever need their help. So after seeing what the others were going to present you with I knew I had the perfect item for you to borrow." She opened the box showing me a beautiful three strand, pearl bracelet. She took it out, handing the box to Esme and then placed it around my wrist. "My grandmother got this for me for my high school graduation, and I would be honored if you wore it today." I smiled at her and pulled her in for a hug.

"Its beautiful Rose. Thank you." She stepped away from me giving room for Charlotte to step forward with the last box.

"Something blue symbolizes a lot of things. Love, fidelity, modesty, purity, faithfulness and loyalty. After giving it a lot of thought, it occurred to us that you already had a piece of jewelry that represented all of these things, and was blue. So while you were asleep this morning I stole this from you and brought it to be cleaned." She opened the box to show me my engagement ring, that I am sad to say that with all the chaos of the morning I had not realized was missing. I watched as Charlotte placed it on my right hand, telling me that after the ceremony I could place it back onto my left above my wedding band. She also gave me a hug and then proceeded to go and stand with the others who were now just standing there with goofy grins on their faces.

"Are you ready to see yourself Bella?" Alice asked bouncing where she stood.

"As ready as I'll ever be " I said as I walked over to the full length mirror that the girls had covered with a sheet. Rose ran over and placed my veil on my head before giving Esme and my mother the okay to uncover the mirror. I watched the sheet fall but barely noticed it hit the floor, due to the fact that I was fixated on the beauty staring back at me.

Rosalie had made small intricate braids from my forehead to the middle of my head, and then letting the bottom half of my hair fall in loose curls down my back. The veil was position right underneath where the braids ended and she had added a small burgundy colored flower over the band holding the end of the braid. Alice had done a wonderful job on my face. My skin was cream and roses, my eyes had been highlighted making them look larger, and my lips had been glossed to look full and pouty. I looked amazing. I heard a knock on the door and turned to see my dad walk in. He stopped abruptly and just stared at me.

"Hi daddy." I said pulling him out of his stupor. He cleared his throat and looked at the other girls.

"Um ladies, if you don't mind, I would like a moment with Bella please."

"Of course Charlie." Renee said before helping Esme drag the girls out of the room, shutting the door behind them. I watched Charlie shift uncomfortably in front of me before he looked up to speak to me.

Well today is the big day." He said nodding his head as if confirming what he was saying. I smiled at his nervousness. Charlie wasn't one for making big displays of affection, in fact just getting a hug from him was a huge deal. I could tell that he wanted to say something but just couldn't find the words, so I decided to save him the trouble.

"I love you too dad." He looked up at me startled, before starting to chuckle.

"I guess you know me a little to well, huh." I nodded at him, knowing this was an uncomfortable situation for him. He shook his head as he looked me over. "You look beautiful Bells." I smiled at him as he came over to me and took my hands in his just like Renee had done. He looked down at them and took a deep breath. "You know Bells, I'm not very good at all this emotional stuff so try to bare with me here. When your mother told me she was pregnant with you I didn't know what to do. We were young and having a child wasn't something we expected to happen, but we took on the responsibility the best we could. We got married before we should have and unfortunately things didn't work out but through it all one thing never changed, and that was our love for you. Bella you have brought a light into my life that can never be dimmed. You have met so many obstacles in your life, yet you still kept on fighting. I am so proud of the woman that you have become, the woman I know you will continue to be, but know this. No matter what, you will always be my little girl. I love you with everything I have Bells." I stared at the man before me, not able to speak due to the threat of tears falling from my eyes. Charlie had never been so verbal about his love for me. I stepped forward and embraced him tightly.

"I love you so much dad." I stood there in my father's arms until Renee came in to tell us that it was time. I stepped back and smiled at them both. "Wow. This is really happening."

"You ready Bells?" Charlie asked holding out his arm for me. I slipped my arm through his and nodded. We walked out into the living room where the girls were all lined up and ready to head down the aisle. Renee had already gone out to be seated by Edward and by now the guys were up front waiting for us to emerge. I could hear the music start playing softly cuing Charlotte to head out, followed by Alice, and then Rosalie. When Rosalie reached the end of the aisle we heard the music change into the song Edward had composed for us, signaling me that it was time to go. Charlie looked down at me.

"Ready Bells?"

"Lets do this!" I said as he opened the door. I took a deep breath as I took that first step out of the door. My first step towards my family, my friends, my Emmett, my future.


EPOV -

I stood in front the mirror fixing my tie. It was just like prom night years ago except this time the woman of my dreams was going to be at my side. I turned at the sound of a knock at the door and saw Jasper standing there.

"Hey man. Looking good." He said walking in. I reached over and grabbed my jacket.

"You're not looking so bad yourself. My sister is going to be drooling." He laughed.

"Good thats the look I was going for. Drool worthy."

"Ha, ha, ha! Oh man that shit is priceless." We turned to see Peter standing at the door in hysterics. Jasper threw a hairbrush at him.

"Don't be jealous Petey boy. Not everyone can be as ruggedly handsome as this." Jasper said gesturing to himself. Peter rolled his eyes at him.

"What ever man." He said before looking over at me. "So Emmett. You ready to go take the plunge, fucker."

"I've never been more ready for anything in my entire life." I told him as I attached my boutonnière. He nodded.

"I'm glad. I'm real happy for you man. Bella's a great girl."

"I know and after today she will be mine forever." We headed downstairs where my father and Charlie were waiting. My dad walked over to me and pulled me into a hug.

"Theres my boy. How you doing son?"

"I'm great dad. Can't wait to see Bella." I hadn't seen her since yesterday and I was going through Bella withdrawal. He smiled at me.

"Believe me son. I completely understand. Same thing happened with me when your mother and I married. Just another sign that you belong together."

"Like they really needed another sign. We've always known they belong together." I looked up to see Edward coming in, running his hands through his hair and smirking at me. "Hey Em."

"Hey Eddie boy. Where have you been?" I asked him.

"Don't call me that and I was getting the piano ready."He said. "Speaking of ready. We are pretty much set out there. All the guests have arrived and are seated. We are just waiting on you guys."

"Well then," Charlie said. "That would be my cue to go see my daughter. I'll see you at the end of that aisle Emmett." I watched as he went out the back door and headed over to the guest house. The guys were quickly checking themselves, making sure they looked up to their girls standards before heading out the door. I took a deep breath and slowly let it out as Jasper walked up to me and through his arm over my shoulder.

"Lets do this." We walked outside, heading towards where the area for the ceremony had been set up. As we got closer I couldn't help but be in awe over how beautiful everything looked. The ceremony area had been set up right in the middle of our gardens. There was a long white runner on the ground posing as an aisle and rows of white chairs had been set up on both sides of it, which were now filled with our guests. At both ends of the aisle were archways that was covered in flowers.

My father, Jasper and I waited for Edward and Peter to seat Renee and my mother and take there places by the archway before the three of us walked down. My father shook my hand before taking his seat next to my mother, and I took my place next to Jasper. Edward walked over to the piano, sat down, and started to play signaling everyone to turn and look up the aisle. We watched as first Charlotte appeared followed by my sister and then Rose, each one of them wearing a radiant smile on their faces and looking beautiful as always. As Rose took her spot Edward changed the music, playing the song he wrote especially for Bella and I. I watched everyone stand as Charlie came around the corner with Bella on his arm. My heart skipped the moment I saw her. There were no words to describe how beautiful my Bella looked. Her eyes never left mine as she let her father lead her down to me, and when they finally reached me, I barely heard Charlie's words to me as he gave me his daughter's hand. I watched as he kissed Bella's cheek before taking his seat next to Renee. Bella smiled up at me her eyes filled with love. We turned as the minister started to speak. We had decided to write our own vows and soon it was time for us to tell each other them. Taking a deep breath, I looked deeply into Bella's eyes as I spoke.

"Bella. When I started to think about what I wanted to say to you today I thought back to the first time I ever saw you. It was the first day of freshman year. We were all excited not only for our first day of high school, but because there was a new kid in town. We were waiting on the front steps when we saw the chief's cruiser pull up and stop. I stood there and watched as the passenger door opened and the most beautiful creature that I had ever laid eyes on emerged. You shut the door and turned around and caught me staring at you. I remember the way your face turned pink as you looked away from me and hurried off to the office. I didn't realize it at first, but I fell in love with you that day. You were all I thought about, and continued to be all I think about to this day. You are a part of me Bella and even though we have had rough times, I couldn't ask for a better person to share the rest of my life with. You are my everything Bella, and you always will be." I took her wedding band from Jasper and then started to slip it onto her finger. "Isabella, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion to you." I could see the tears slowly falling from my Bella's eyes as she gazed up at me smiling. I watched as she to took a deep breath before opening her heart to me.

"Emmett. My love, my friend, my hero. We barely new each other when you found me all those years ago. I was a broken girl, who thought she could never face the world again. But you proved me wrong. You went out of your way to help me put back together the pieces of my shattered soul. You stood by me through everything and never gave up on me. Sure we had our moments, misunderstandings seemed to be our thing, but we always got through it. You healed me Emmett, when no one else could and for that and many other reasons, I stand here today and vow to love and cherish you for the rest of our lives." She turned to Rose, who handed her my wedding band, before turning back to me. She slowly slipped it on my finger. "Emmett, I give you this ring as a symbol of my love and devotion to you." I stared at her, not really listening to the minister until he uttered the words I had been waiting to here.

"You may kiss your bride." I pulled Bella to me and pressed my lips to hers in a passionate yet respectable kiss. We pulled apart just as I heard the minister say,

"Ladies and gentleman. I would like to introduce to you Mr and Mrs Emmett Cullen."


So? What did you all think? I would love to know. Also the murder mystery dinner party was something that I actually hosted for my friends when they were engaged. They didn't want the normal type of party so we did that instead. We had a blast.