IINUYASHA AND TWILIGHT BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS, IAM ONLY BORROWING THEM.
After the wedding, Kagome, Emmett, the wedding party, the immediate family and close family friends had professional photos taken around the Japanese garden. While the rest of the guest made their way to the reception. At which time Emmett briefly meets Shippou. Emmett and Kagome smiled happily as they had their picture taken first as a couple then individually, then with the entire wedding party, then with each member of the family. It took more or less an hour to complete the photo shoot.
When they were finished, Emmett and Kagome got in the limousine and headed to the hotel for the reception. Emmett cuddled his bride to him and kissed her tenderly.
"We did it, we're finally married, I have never been so happy."
"Neither have I have, Emmett, you have made me happier than I ever dreamed possible. I do have one question, when did you learn Japanese so well to be able to recite our vows?"
"Right before the wedding, I asked Sesshomaru if he could do him in Japanese and he quickly told me what to say and I memorized it," Emmett explained giving Kagome a dimpled smile.
Kagome teared up and kissed Emmett's jaw, "Thank you, that meant so much to me."
"Anything for you, Babe."
They arrived at The Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa and got out of the limousine. Before they went into the reception hall, Kagome and Rosalie went up to the suite so that Kagome could change into a Western-style wedding dress. That way she would have an easier time dancing. Once she had changed they went back downstairs, the wedding party line up outside the reception hall then enter to the sound of applause. The applause gets more boisterous as Emmett and Kagome make their grand entrance. They make their way to the dance floor, Emmett sweeps Kagome into his arms, the music starts and Emmett and Kagome have their first dance as husband and wife.
Emmett expertly maneuvers Kagome around the dance floor, smiling happily while the photographer takes pictures and the videographer films. Every now and then Emmett leans down and kisses Kagome causing the guest to applaud. Once the song ends the audience applauds again, Emmett and Kagome then make their way over to the main table.
Dinner is then served, there was a mixture of Japanese styles and Western-style foods for them and their guests. They served Lobster and Mashed Potatoes, Vegetarian Vegetable and Couscous Salad, Filet Mignon With Green Beans and they also served Clear soup with shrimp cake, sashimi, and fish Kinki. The guests were able to choose whatever they wanted, Emmett had some of everything.
It was at that point during dinner that Seth looked up at the main table, he was in the process of trying some sashimi when his eyes widened and he started choking. Paul reached over and started hitting him on the back.
"What's wrong with you?" Paul asked.
"Look at Emmett, Paul, he's eating!"
All the Quileutes at the table glanced up at Emmett and their mouths hit the table. They see Emmett happily cutting into his Filet Mignon and popping a piece in his mouth.
"What the hell is going on, I thought vampires couldn't eat?" Sam asks.
"They can't, something's changed," Billy observed.
Emily looks more closely at him, "I'm not that familiar with him, but shouldn't he be paler?"
"That could just be makeup," Paul said.
"No, something definitely has changed from two weeks ago," Seth tells them.
"Whatever it is, I'm sure we'll find out later, for now, we'll keep it to ourselves. We don't want to ruin Little Sister's big day," Sam tells everyone.
They all nod in agreement.
As dinner was winding down, Kostas stood up to make his best man speech. He made his way over to the microphone and got everyone's attention, turning to Kagome and Emmett he smiled.
"And now ladies and gentlemen it's time for the toasts, Kagome, for as long as I have known you, you have always been someone who has been able to find the joy in everything. I am so glad that you can share this ability to see the joy in everything with Emmett. May your life together be joyous and full of love."
Everyone toasted the happy couple. Bella then stood up and walks over to Kostas, she takes the microphone from him and takes a deep breath.
"I guess it my turn now, Kagome and Emmett, may you find joy with each other each and every day from this day forward. Congratulations and remember this special day always, as it is the day that brought you two together as husband and wife."
The toasts went on for quite a while, there were some surprising speeches from Sam and Emily, Paul and Seth. All of the Cullens took a turn giving speeches as did Akiko, Charlie, Souta, and Grandpa. But the best toast, at least for Kagome, was when a tall red-haired with bright green eyes took the microphone. Kagome immediately started to tear up. She hadn't seen Shippou at all and had thought that he hadn't made it. His toast was from a son to his mother but it was worded in such a way that only those who knew of their relationship understood. Emmett held on tightly to Kagome as tears streamed down her face. When Shippou finished Kagome stood up and hugged him.
After the speeches came to the father-daughter dance. Charlie stood up and took the microphone again.
"Uh, since Kagome's father isn't with us anymore, I'd like to have this opportunity to have the father-daughter dance with you, Kagome, if that's alright?"
"I'd be honored, Uncle Charlie."
They walk out onto the dance floor and begin to dance, after a few minutes Emmett and Esme join them. The dance goes on for a while longer then Emmett dances with Akiko while Carlisle dances with Kagome. After all of the family have danced with the bride and groom the floor is opened to the rest of the guests. The first one to dance with Kagome is Shippou.
He smiles down at her, as she looks up at him, "Are you happy, mother?"
"Oh, yes, Shippou so happy."
"I'm glad, you deserve all the happiness in the world."
They danced a while longer, then a tall figure came and stood alongside them. Shippou and Kagome look up at Sesshomaru and Shippou steps away from Kagome. Sesshomaru takes his place and begins to dance with Kagome.
"I must be going, Kagome, I wanted to dance with you at least once before I leave."
"Thank you, Sesshomaru, for everything you have done."
"Hn."
Once the song was over, Sesshomaru bowed and made his way towards the exit. The night continued on and Kagome danced with so many people some of them more than once. Until finally, she was back in Emmett's arms, she placed her head on his chest and relaxed as they swayed to the music. Emmett kissed the top of Kagome's head as they continued to dance.
The time finally came to cut the cake. It was a beautiful red and white three tier wedding cake decorated with roses and a fountain underneath it. Kagome and walk up to the cake, pick up the knife and together make the first slice. They then begin to feed each other a piece of the cake while their guest applaud. While everyone is enjoying their dessert the bride and groom sneak out to have more pictures taken along the pier with the water and the boats in the background. As they finish up the dancing begins again.
The night wears on and finally, it's time for their grand exit. Rosalie takes Kagome back upstairs so she can change into her getaway dress. While she did that the MC began to usher everyone outside and hand them sparklers. Once Kagome was changed she came downstairs and met Emmett in the hall.
"Are you ready, Mrs. McCarty-Cullen?"
"Yes, I am, Mr. McCarty-Cullen."
"Then let's go."
Emmett takes her Kagome by the hand and together they make their way to the getaway car, passing under all the lit sparklers. When they get to the car, Emmett kisses Kagome and fireworks go off. The crowd cheers and cry for Kagome to throw her bouquet. Kagome turns around and tosses her bouquet and Emily is the one who ends up catching. With that Kagome and Emmett say their goodbyes, get in the car and drive off.