A/N: Nothing to say, but ENJOY!
The next week was really busy.

First, there were the dresses to try on. The people did a really good job. There were only some adjustments needed on Alice's hem and my sleeves. Everything else fit fine.

Then, it was time for shoe shopping. Once in the store, it didn't take long for Alice to find stilettos in sky blue, emerald, and lavender in our respective sizes. Rosalie didn't get stilettos though, instead she got a pair of silvery-white slippers with a two-inch heel that looked like they came out of Cinderella's ball. They looked really nice with the dress.

After shopping for shoes, we went shopping for jewelry. Rosalie had already gotten us earrings, and I had given her a necklace, but that was all. Alice insisted that we have necklaces. We found a store that was having an after Christmas special-buy two, get the third one free. I convinced Alice to go in.

We found a beautiful sapphire stone hanging on a silver chain. The stone hung around the base of my throat. "Perfect!" Alice had said. For Esme, we found a emerald on a gold chain that hung just below where mine did. Esme beamed when we found it. Alice found an amethyst stone hanging on a white-gold chain. It was a choker. She grinned hugely at the sight of it. After we collected our findings, we paid and left. Finally, the shopping was over.

Aside from that, there was a wedding to continue planning.

There were going to be a lot of roses. White and pink mainly. The florist insisted we added red, until Rosalie growled at him.

Remember what I said about snippy? Alice thought in my direction.

I nodded.

We didn't have to deal with caterers, so that freed up some time. But it did take a bit to close off the Eiffel Tower so we could set up the wedding decorations.

It was a small wedding, they were only inviting some old friends. No humans of course.

Finally the day of the wedding was here.


I looked at myself in the long mirror. The reflection showed me a very pale girl with crimson eyes and brown hair. The dress fit perfectly of course, now that the sleeves were fixed. The necklace stood out on my pale neck. And I didn't feel like I was wearing walking-death traps. Though, maybe I wasn't.

I walked out of the bathroom into the bedroom. All four of us were getting ready here, then Alice was going to drive us to the Eiffel Tower. Esme was fixating the crown on Rosalie's head. Alice stood poised with bobby pins.

Every time we do this it just gets more and more fun…

I'm glad Alice made these dresses so I could move freely in them…

I wonder if Emmett will like my dress…

I smiled at the thoughts that filled the room.

"Ooh! Bella you look so good!" Alice squealed as I stepped out.

"Thanks."

They finished with Rosalie's crown and Alice said, "Come on! We're going to be late."

We climbed into the car. Esme and Rosalie sat in back, Alice and I in front.

I was a little worried, I had been in my mom's wedding, but this one was going to be totally different. What if the other vampires didn't like me?

I looked back at Rosalie, her face matched my thoughts.

"I'm worried." She stated.

"Why?" Alice asked, "You've done this so many times before."

"I'm worried he won't like my dress or my makeup, or something else really major…what if I screw something up bad? What if it makes Emmett not love me anymore?"

You could walk down that aisle in rags and make a complete fool of yourself and Emmett will still love you.

I laughed, I couldn't help it, Alice could be so funny sometimes.

"What are you laughing at? That's not funny!"

It took me a moment to realize that Alice had not said those words aloud, I was the only one who heard them.

"Sorry," I mumbled, "Sometimes I laugh when I'm nervous."

"Why are you nervous? You're not the one getting married!"

"I know I shouldn't be, but hey, Emmett will love you no matter what, I don't think there's anything you could do that would make him not love you."

My little speech seemed to comfort her for the moment.

Finally we were there.

There was a little separate area for the bride/bridesmaids a.k.a. us to wait. That way, no one saw us before necessary.

The wedding march began. Esme and Carlisle went first. Then, it was my turn. I met Edward at the end of the carpet.

You look positively stunning. He said as I looped my arm around his, just like we practiced yesterday.

Thanks. I replied shyly.

After us, came Alice and Jasper, and finally, Rosalie came down led by Carlisle who had doubled back. I'm not sure that was proper, but this wasn't exactly a normal wedding.

I ignored Emmett's thoughts, just as Edward instructed me to.

He was doing the same.

Rosalie and Emmett met and went up to the altar.

The vows were said and the rings were given. The kiss he gave her was very long, I swore I saw Alice counting.

When they had finished, Carlisle announced that it was time for the reception.


The reception wasn't much. It was mainly for show. The Denali's were there, as well as some other vampires that the various Cullen's had met in their travels. I was introduced to all of them of course. The talk ranged from the 'newly wed couple' to good hunting spots in the area.

Then it was time for Rosalie to throw the bouquet.

Come on! Participate!

I had sat down, having no intention to participate.

Rosalie had thrown the bouquet.

I did not stand, I made no attempt to get it. And yet, by fate, it landed in my lap.

Good job! You caught the bouquet!

I didn't catch it! It landed on me! I was shocked.

Edward smiled and I buried my face in the white roses, breathing in their scent.


"Oh my gosh Bella! You caught the bouquet! You know what that means!"

"That I'm the next to be married," I said. I wasn't exactly sure how I felt about that. I was raised by a single parent whose own marriage had turned out badly. I knew things were different between me and Edward, but still….

"You almost don't sound excited!" Alice stated.

"Well, I'm just not sure, I mean, you know what happened between my parents."

"You and Edward are destined to be together, don't be afraid."

I pursed my lips, out of things to say.

"Relax Bella, everything's going to be okay! Promise!" she tapped her head to enforce her argument.

As of now, everything was going to be okay. But one decision could change that. But for now, I was comforted.


Alice's POV

I couldn't believe that Bella had caught the bouquet! And she didn't even seem excited about that. She and Edward were perfect for each other. Nothing could mess the two of them up. Not that I could see. I just couldn't wait until he proposed.

But for now, we were heading back to Forks. School would be starting in just a few days. There was shopping to be taken care of beforehand.

I spent the entire plane ride thinking of shopping. I didn't even stop when Bella gave me really dirty looks about my shopping thoughts. We were going shopping and that was that.

We arrived back in Forks in the late afternoon. I decided Bella had two hours before I took her to torture her. Perfect, just perfect. I went up to my room to change.


Edward's POV

"I hate it when she takes me shopping."

"Well, there isn't any way you're going to get out of it, so you're just going to have to go along."

"I know, but that doesn't change the fact that I still don't want to go. I don't think I'll ever like shopping."

"When one lives with Alice, one learns to abide by Alice's ways."

"You do not need to keep spoiling me! I'm dirt poor compared to you guys!"

"You'll have time to save up and make investments and eventually have as much money as we do."

"You say that like it's easy."

"Listen to Alice's stock market talks, very wise investment."

She sighed. I had her in a moot point. Listen to Alice to get rich to spend money on shopping that you don't want to do. Makes a whole lot of sense doesn't it?

"What do you want to do for the next two hours? Alice is giving you that much time."

"I'm going to head over to Charlie's to say I'm home and all. Do you want to come with?" She asked, pulling out her keys.

"Of course, just as long as I drive and we take my car."

She placed her keys back in her pocket and I pulled out mine.

Fine.


A/N: Chapter 6 to come soon!