Thanks for reading! Do you want an epilogue? Do you have any ideas for me
for another story? If you know a lot about fanfiction.net and how it
works, I need your help. I have another pen name here (Heather Bing) that
I would rather use, but I would also like to transfer my stories from this
pen name to that one....is that possible? Oh yeah, this chapter is more mush
than it is anything else...hope that's okay!
I know what you're thinking..."Why is she taking so long to update if she already wrote the story?" Well, it's because life has been very hectic lately, so much going on!! Research paper! Somehow I got stuck doing the Bubonic Plague ( Go figure!
By the by, I don't know much about the order and structure of weddings so please don't tell me if I did something wrong, as long as I didn't leave out anything important.
~*~
The sun lightly beamed down on the flowers, causing their beautiful colors to glow magnificently in the rapidly growing sunset. The slight breeze made the leaves of the trees whistle as they swayed along with the branches in perfect momentum. Dusk had taken over, dealing out just enough radiance for the perfect romantic setting.
"I cannot believe Rachel is getting married!" Monica whispered walking up to her husband, who was holding their three-month old daughter.
"I just can't believe they pulled this off in three months," Chandler answered back, taking Jennifer's bib and wiping her face.
"Well, she wanted to do it before she started showing, so..."
"Let's go!" Shouted the wedding planner, Lori, who was almost as annoying as Janice, but with an attitude added.
Rachel walked out of the bridal room, with Phoebe in tow. She wore an extravagant gown, its sleeves, made of elegant lace, purposely falling slightly off her shoulders. As she slowly stepped toward the rest of the group, the silky material of her garb clung to her body, highlighting each crevice in amazing form. Her hair was straight, curling at the ends, just enough to give her the amazing persona of the ideal bride.
Careful not to trip on her dress, she approached Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe, who had all been waiting patiently for her to come out.
"Oh my God," said Joey, "Rach, I knew you were hot, but this is like, whoa!"
"Thanks, I think," she said, a huge smile spreading across her face, that she made no attempt to hide.
Monica was already in hysterics, grabbing a bunch of tissues before her makeup was ruined.
"Oh Mon, come here," Rachel said, sweetly, pulling her best friend into a hug.
"Oh! Me too," said Phoebe, joining their cluster.
While huddled together, Phoebe leaned in and whispered, "So, now that we're in here, what do you guys really think about Ross?"
Laughing, each released the other, going back to Joey, Chandler, and baby Jenny.
"Ok people! Enough chit chat! The wedding is starting now, so everybody outside!" shouted Lori.
~*~
With light music playing in the background, and graceful flora neatly placed in bouquets all around, Ross, wearing a well-fitting black tuxedo, walked down the aisle, a parent on each arm. As he approached the altar, his father whispered in his ear, "This better be the last time we do this, I'm getting tired of walking so much for you," and then let his son go, yet again.
Standing in place, with Joey fervently pending his officiating job in the ceremony, he awaited the entrance of his soon-to-be wife, eager for the other necessary people to walk faster. He loved them, all of them, walking down the aisle, but today nothing was more important to him than Rachel. No one but Rachel would consume his every thought until the moment he saw her.
Chandler, the best man, walked down the aisle holding fifteen-month old Emma's hand, as she tried, but failed miserably, to throw petals out of the small basket she held. Chandler picked her up, for their height difference made it too difficult for him to hold her hand.
Next, Phoebe, escorted by Rachel's cousin, strolled toward the front, followed by Monica and her daughter.
The music changed, to the traditional 'Here Comes the Bride', as the entire congregation of family and friends stood up and turned to face the entranceway, where the bride was about to enter.
Those who knew Rachel well held their breath, embarrassed to admit that they were silently praying she hadn't ran off, as she had done with Barry. A sigh of relief could be heard when Dr. Green, Rachel, and Mrs. Green, all walked out of the large tent, and outside, into the wedding.
Rachel looked ahead, focusing on Ross, and this time she was sure. This was it, he was it, he was the one she was supposed to spend the rest of her life with; and she had never been more certain.
Ross gazed out as his fiancé came closer and closer to him, while he reminded himself how lucky he'd been to have had her in his life. Somehow, deep, deep down, he knew that they would end up together forever, and he knew it well.
As Rachel walked up onto the altar, standing opposite Ross, he took her hands in his, holding them tightly.
As Joey began to speak, it took Ross all the strength he had within him not to grab Rachel, take her in his arms, and kiss her.
"...Ross and Rachel have been through so much together, and it's been one heck of a journey for both of them..."
Rachel looked deep into Ross' eyes, and stared back at her own reflection, seeing herself in a wedding gown, holding Ross' hand, she just couldn't believe it was happening.
"...and now, Ross will read his vows," said Joey, giving Ross a nod as a signal for him to proceed.
"Rachel, I never knew what love was until you came along. I never knew what life was about until you came into mine. I met you, and it was love at first sight. No matter who else I've ever loved, there was never, ever, a part of me that didn't love you. I've loved you for as long as I can remember, and I promise, with all my heart and soul that I will never hurt you. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and you never cease to amaze me. You turned from a dependent daddy's girl into a successful, confident executive, seemingly overnight. I love you for everything you've ever done. I love the way you laugh, I love the way you cry, but most of all, I love you."
At this point in time, Rachel had an endless stream of tears cascading down her cheeks, as the rest of the wedding party pulled out their handkerchiefs to dab at their own.
Trying to cover up his crying, Joey continued, "Rachel, please say your vows."
"I love you. I love you so much it hurts, and I can't handle even the thought of losing you, not now, not ever. I need you to be my husband forever, and I need to have your love in my heart for as long as my heart can have your love. You're the best friend I've ever had, you've been the best boyfriend and fiancé I've ever had, and you've been the best father to Emma that I could ask for. But most of all, "Rachel stopped to use the back of her hand to wipe tears off her face, and then continued with a sniff, "You're my lobster."
Phoebe grinned in her spot, with a knowing smile, as Ross and Rachel stepped closer to each other.
"Rachel, please repeat after me... 'I Rachel, take you Ross, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part'"
"I Rachel, take you Ross, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part" she said grinning.
"Now Ross, please repeat exactly as I say," Joey said, nervousness showing in his voice, "'I Ross, take you Rachel," Joey started, emphasizing Rachel's name, "to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part."
Ross began speaking, but very slowly, "I Ross...take you, Rachel, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part."
"Are we good?" Joey asked, looking at Chandler.
"Rings." He whispered back, casually.
"Oh yeah, okay get the rings and put them on."
Placing the rings on each other's fingers, they looked at each other and then at Joey.
"Ok Ross, do you take this woman?"
"I do."
"Rachel, do you take this man?"
"I do."
"Then, by the powers vested in me by the people who gave me the powers, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Just as Joey had instructed, Ross agreed and pulled his wife into a deep passionate kiss. The kiss kept up for a long time before Ross realized that there were one hundred and thirty some odd people watching.
Arm and arm, the new couple began their recession down the aisle, smiling at the guests who were snapping pictures and crying with tissues in their hands.
Once inside the large tent, that was set up with tables, chairs, a stage, and a beautiful dance floor, Rachel started to talk to her husband, "Oh, Ross, honey, I was so lost in thought about how much I loved you and how much I wanted to marry you that I lost it there!"
"Really?"
"Yes, really, honey don't worry, we're gonna be together forever. Now let's go celebrate!"
Reassured, Ross followed his wife to go talk to their friends, who were gathered in a circle.
Picking up Emma in her arms, Rachel turned around to face Ross, "I love you, Ross." She whispered, kissing his cheek.
"I love you too...lobster."
~*~
Hope that's a good place to end...would love to do an epilogue if you want one....do you want one? I know, it was all mush, not bad for my first R&R fic, huh? Anywho...review, and answer the question that I said up at the top there ^
REVIEW!!
I know what you're thinking..."Why is she taking so long to update if she already wrote the story?" Well, it's because life has been very hectic lately, so much going on!! Research paper! Somehow I got stuck doing the Bubonic Plague ( Go figure!
By the by, I don't know much about the order and structure of weddings so please don't tell me if I did something wrong, as long as I didn't leave out anything important.
~*~
The sun lightly beamed down on the flowers, causing their beautiful colors to glow magnificently in the rapidly growing sunset. The slight breeze made the leaves of the trees whistle as they swayed along with the branches in perfect momentum. Dusk had taken over, dealing out just enough radiance for the perfect romantic setting.
"I cannot believe Rachel is getting married!" Monica whispered walking up to her husband, who was holding their three-month old daughter.
"I just can't believe they pulled this off in three months," Chandler answered back, taking Jennifer's bib and wiping her face.
"Well, she wanted to do it before she started showing, so..."
"Let's go!" Shouted the wedding planner, Lori, who was almost as annoying as Janice, but with an attitude added.
Rachel walked out of the bridal room, with Phoebe in tow. She wore an extravagant gown, its sleeves, made of elegant lace, purposely falling slightly off her shoulders. As she slowly stepped toward the rest of the group, the silky material of her garb clung to her body, highlighting each crevice in amazing form. Her hair was straight, curling at the ends, just enough to give her the amazing persona of the ideal bride.
Careful not to trip on her dress, she approached Monica, Joey, Chandler, and Phoebe, who had all been waiting patiently for her to come out.
"Oh my God," said Joey, "Rach, I knew you were hot, but this is like, whoa!"
"Thanks, I think," she said, a huge smile spreading across her face, that she made no attempt to hide.
Monica was already in hysterics, grabbing a bunch of tissues before her makeup was ruined.
"Oh Mon, come here," Rachel said, sweetly, pulling her best friend into a hug.
"Oh! Me too," said Phoebe, joining their cluster.
While huddled together, Phoebe leaned in and whispered, "So, now that we're in here, what do you guys really think about Ross?"
Laughing, each released the other, going back to Joey, Chandler, and baby Jenny.
"Ok people! Enough chit chat! The wedding is starting now, so everybody outside!" shouted Lori.
~*~
With light music playing in the background, and graceful flora neatly placed in bouquets all around, Ross, wearing a well-fitting black tuxedo, walked down the aisle, a parent on each arm. As he approached the altar, his father whispered in his ear, "This better be the last time we do this, I'm getting tired of walking so much for you," and then let his son go, yet again.
Standing in place, with Joey fervently pending his officiating job in the ceremony, he awaited the entrance of his soon-to-be wife, eager for the other necessary people to walk faster. He loved them, all of them, walking down the aisle, but today nothing was more important to him than Rachel. No one but Rachel would consume his every thought until the moment he saw her.
Chandler, the best man, walked down the aisle holding fifteen-month old Emma's hand, as she tried, but failed miserably, to throw petals out of the small basket she held. Chandler picked her up, for their height difference made it too difficult for him to hold her hand.
Next, Phoebe, escorted by Rachel's cousin, strolled toward the front, followed by Monica and her daughter.
The music changed, to the traditional 'Here Comes the Bride', as the entire congregation of family and friends stood up and turned to face the entranceway, where the bride was about to enter.
Those who knew Rachel well held their breath, embarrassed to admit that they were silently praying she hadn't ran off, as she had done with Barry. A sigh of relief could be heard when Dr. Green, Rachel, and Mrs. Green, all walked out of the large tent, and outside, into the wedding.
Rachel looked ahead, focusing on Ross, and this time she was sure. This was it, he was it, he was the one she was supposed to spend the rest of her life with; and she had never been more certain.
Ross gazed out as his fiancé came closer and closer to him, while he reminded himself how lucky he'd been to have had her in his life. Somehow, deep, deep down, he knew that they would end up together forever, and he knew it well.
As Rachel walked up onto the altar, standing opposite Ross, he took her hands in his, holding them tightly.
As Joey began to speak, it took Ross all the strength he had within him not to grab Rachel, take her in his arms, and kiss her.
"...Ross and Rachel have been through so much together, and it's been one heck of a journey for both of them..."
Rachel looked deep into Ross' eyes, and stared back at her own reflection, seeing herself in a wedding gown, holding Ross' hand, she just couldn't believe it was happening.
"...and now, Ross will read his vows," said Joey, giving Ross a nod as a signal for him to proceed.
"Rachel, I never knew what love was until you came along. I never knew what life was about until you came into mine. I met you, and it was love at first sight. No matter who else I've ever loved, there was never, ever, a part of me that didn't love you. I've loved you for as long as I can remember, and I promise, with all my heart and soul that I will never hurt you. You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen, and you never cease to amaze me. You turned from a dependent daddy's girl into a successful, confident executive, seemingly overnight. I love you for everything you've ever done. I love the way you laugh, I love the way you cry, but most of all, I love you."
At this point in time, Rachel had an endless stream of tears cascading down her cheeks, as the rest of the wedding party pulled out their handkerchiefs to dab at their own.
Trying to cover up his crying, Joey continued, "Rachel, please say your vows."
"I love you. I love you so much it hurts, and I can't handle even the thought of losing you, not now, not ever. I need you to be my husband forever, and I need to have your love in my heart for as long as my heart can have your love. You're the best friend I've ever had, you've been the best boyfriend and fiancé I've ever had, and you've been the best father to Emma that I could ask for. But most of all, "Rachel stopped to use the back of her hand to wipe tears off her face, and then continued with a sniff, "You're my lobster."
Phoebe grinned in her spot, with a knowing smile, as Ross and Rachel stepped closer to each other.
"Rachel, please repeat after me... 'I Rachel, take you Ross, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part'"
"I Rachel, take you Ross, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part" she said grinning.
"Now Ross, please repeat exactly as I say," Joey said, nervousness showing in his voice, "'I Ross, take you Rachel," Joey started, emphasizing Rachel's name, "to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part."
Ross began speaking, but very slowly, "I Ross...take you, Rachel, to have and to hold, to love and to cherish, in sickness and in health, till death do us part."
"Are we good?" Joey asked, looking at Chandler.
"Rings." He whispered back, casually.
"Oh yeah, okay get the rings and put them on."
Placing the rings on each other's fingers, they looked at each other and then at Joey.
"Ok Ross, do you take this woman?"
"I do."
"Rachel, do you take this man?"
"I do."
"Then, by the powers vested in me by the people who gave me the powers, I now pronounce you, husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride."
Just as Joey had instructed, Ross agreed and pulled his wife into a deep passionate kiss. The kiss kept up for a long time before Ross realized that there were one hundred and thirty some odd people watching.
Arm and arm, the new couple began their recession down the aisle, smiling at the guests who were snapping pictures and crying with tissues in their hands.
Once inside the large tent, that was set up with tables, chairs, a stage, and a beautiful dance floor, Rachel started to talk to her husband, "Oh, Ross, honey, I was so lost in thought about how much I loved you and how much I wanted to marry you that I lost it there!"
"Really?"
"Yes, really, honey don't worry, we're gonna be together forever. Now let's go celebrate!"
Reassured, Ross followed his wife to go talk to their friends, who were gathered in a circle.
Picking up Emma in her arms, Rachel turned around to face Ross, "I love you, Ross." She whispered, kissing his cheek.
"I love you too...lobster."
~*~
Hope that's a good place to end...would love to do an epilogue if you want one....do you want one? I know, it was all mush, not bad for my first R&R fic, huh? Anywho...review, and answer the question that I said up at the top there ^
REVIEW!!