Chapter 53: Perfection, Part 1

Alice POV

"Alice!" I heard Phoenix's shriek, which has become so familiar over the past few weeks. I rush into Nessie's bedroom in our Forks house. It's where all the girls are getting ready.

I gasp as I see Phoenix in her wedding dress. It is a deep red, iridescent satin organza and tulle, strapless ball gown with a softly-beaded neckline. The beaded and embroidered pattern flows through the fitted bodice. The skirt is full with asymmetrical layers pulled and gathered to reveal a scalloped embroidered lace trim the flows across the front and along the bustling back of the semi-cathedral train. All of the details are done in platinum.

Her bouquet (and the bouquets that her bridesmaids will carry) are red Gerbera flowers and cropped beargrass tied with an organza bow. Her veil is ivory-colored and waist-length, with silver embroidery and bugle beads. It is attached to a pearl-and-rhinestone comb. Her shoes are red satin, with an open toe and diamante front. The heels are 3.5" tall.

The bridesmaids' dress is a full-skirt, silk-taffeta bandeau dress. There is a pleated detail on the neckline, and a detachable sash belt. It is a cream color. The shoes are cream-colored, open-toed patent heels with a 3.5" heel.

I start to 'tear' up. Nessie comes over to comfort me.

"Auntie Alice," she tells me, "You still be able to plan my childrens' weddings."

This though makes me feel much better.


A/N: To answer a reviewer's question, this story is 54 chapters long (and the 55th chapter will be an epilouge).