Was considering having the arrival of Spike mid wedding, but decided against it. Thought Buffy had been through enough hassle in her love life, stuff should run smoothly for her and Sirius. Also I will be focusing on harry more, as in his new powers and all, but I want to get the wedding done from Buffy's perspective, since it is hers!

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Chapter 4 - The Big Day

Buffy wiped a tiny smudge of eyeliner from the corner of her eye then leant back to admire her reflection. She was in Willow's suite, and had just finished having her hair and makeup done. The stood in front of a long mirror, which had partitions so she could see herself from every angle. Outside the door, her bridesmaids knocked impatiently.

"Come on Buffy," Dawn moaned, "You must be ready by now." Buffy did one last check then called them in. All five bridesmaids entered the room, and gasped appropriately.

"You look stunning," Willow said sincerely, and she did. The white dress contrasted beautifully with Buffy's tanned skin, which she had kept in California condition by sessions on a sunbed. The crystal bodice fitted her tiny frame, then flared out into the silk skirt, showing off her tiny waist. She wore little make up, but her face shone with love and her eye shone. Her blonde hair was tucked into a chignon, diamond studs peeked out from her ears, and she wore a sheer veil. She did a little spin for them, and they clapped her, and Faith wolf whistled.

"Thank you, thank you," she said, taking a little bow, "You guys look great too." Their simple lilac dresses were understated but classy. They also wore their hair up, and they all held simple bouquets of white lilies and babies breath.

"Right, I have my dress, and bouquet," she said, picking it up from the table, "And the engagement ring, and my vows are ready, and bridesmaids…. Ok I'm ready!" Gingerly walking so as not to step on her dress, Buffy left the room with her bridesmaids and passed through the Lanesborough lobby. All the staff stopped in their preparations for the reception to congratulate her on her appearance, by name.

"I love British hotel staff," Buffy murmured to Willow. They left the lobby, and directly outside the hotel was parked a large carriage, pulled by tow white horses. Buffy climbed carefully into the carriage and they left for the church.

Sirius entered the church by the side door, accompanied by Harry, and walked up to the front where he stood impatiently. The church was filling, people being directed to their seats by Ron and Xander, the acting Ushers. Some of the guests attire was getting some strange looks from the priest, as were some of the demons Buffy had invited, Lorne and Clem.

"You think she's still coming don't you?" he asked Harry distractedly. Harry nodded vehemently and pulled a little at his bowtie, as he was wearing the same suit as Sirius, and Ron, Xander, Giles, Robin Wood and Angel. Buffy had insisted on Angel being in her wedding, saying she needed all her closest family in it, and subduing Sirius with kissing.

Sirius stood and fiddled with his cufflinks as he waited for the arrival of his bride.

"You look beautiful," Giles assured Buffy. "I couldn't be happier for you." He lifted her veil so it was over her face. She took his hand and squeezed it, shaking slightly. In the church the wedding march started, played by a string quartet, and the doors in front of them opened. Hermione took Ron's arm and together they walked up the aisle, and then stood to the left of the altar. Next, Robin and Faith walked up the aisle and stood next to Ron and Hermione. Xander and Cordelia followed after, standing next to them, then Willow walked up the aisle, on Angels arm, the windows having being curtained slightly to stop Angel being in direct sunlight. Finally dawn walked up the aisle, alone. She too stood to the left of the aisle.

It was then Buffy's turn. Giles placed her hand on his arm, and they slowly walked up the aisle. As they did, the people turned to look at Buffy, and she was at the end of more than one admiring glance. Finally they reached the altar, Giles lifted Buffy's veil and kissed her cheek gently. He put her veil back in place, and gave her hand to Sirius, going to stand next to Harry on the left of the altar.

"Dearly beloved," the Priest began , "We are gathered here today to celebrate the union of Sirius and Buffy……"

"Sirius Alphard Phineas Black, will you take Buffy Anne Summers to be your lawfully wedded wife? Will you love her, comfort her, honour and protect her, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?"

"I will," Sirius answered clearly.

"Buffy Anne Summers," the Priest said, turning to her, "Will you take Sirius Alphard Phineas Black to be your lawfully wedded husband? Will you love him, comfort him, honour and protect him, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?"

"I will," Buffy answered sincerely.

"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" the Priest asked.
"I do," said Giles, and he stepped forward, took Buffy's hand and placed it on the Priest, who gave it to Sirius. They turned to each other.

"I, Sirius Alphard Phineas Black, take you, Buffy Anne Summers, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; and this is my solemn vow." Sirius said, looking into Buffy's eyes.

"I, Buffy Anne Summers, take you, Sirius Alphard Phineas Black, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward; for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part; and this is my solemn vow." Buffy said, a single tear falling from her eyelashes.

Harry stepped forward and placed two platinum wedding rings on the prayer book in front of the Priest.
"With this ring I thee wed, with my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you" Sirius said, placing the wedding ring on her fourth finger on her left hand, where her engagement ring already sat.

"With this ring I thee wed, with my body I honour you, all that I am I give to you, and all that I have I share with you" Buffy also said, putting Sirius' ring on for him.

"I now pronounce you husband and wife," the Priest said jovially, "You may now kiss the bride." Sirius stepped forward, lifted Buffy's veil back and kissed her.

"That which God has joined together, let no man divide," the Priest said, and the church erupted in cheers.