Here is the next chapter... I think it is kind of blah...sorry about that! One chapter left and it will start off the honeymoon with the wedding night...smutterfluff is sure to be involved!

Thanks for reading...hope it's not to bad...not a lot of dialog just description about what they do...

Here goes...

The Reception

Chapter 11

They reached the reception and took their seats at the head table with the wedding party. The guests arrived shortly after then and everyone was seated.

The meal was of course catered by Sid and everyone had a choice of lemon chicken on a bed of rice or tilapia. Both red and white wine were available for the main course and the bar was to open once the dance began.

After the meal was eaten the best man and maid of honor stood to make their traditional toasts. Champagne was passed out to the crowd for this.

Angela was the first to stand. "I work with Bren and Booth at the Jeffersonian. Many of you may not know what they do but are partners in every sense of the word. Before Booth came to work here Bren was a very private person. Booth has brought out the best in her and they make a perfect match. I never thought I would see the day the two of you got married but I just have one thing to say, I told you so! I love you both so much and no two people are more deserving of each other. May you have a long happy life together. Here's to the happy couple." She held up her champagne glass and everyone cheered.

Booth and Brennan stood up to get Angela a hug and then they turned to each other and kissed.

Jared was the next to stand and deliver his speech. "I don't know 'Bones' that well, as my brother calls her, but from what I can see they are a perfect match. She will keep him in his place and that is a very hard job. I couldn't ask for a better sister-in-law and would like to welcome you into our family. I have never seen my brother happier than I have in the past few years and that is because of you. You two really deserve a long happy life and I know you will make each other happier, better people. My love to both of you. Here's to the happy couple." He smiled and raised his glass to the pair.

The room cheered and Booth and Brennan stood to greet Jared and once again turned to kiss. Angela had told her before the reception that anytime someone clinked their glasses together she and Booth were required to kiss.

It hadn't been terrible though the meal but as the night progressed and more and more people got alcohol into their systems, glasses seemed to clink more and more rapidly.

Booth didn't seem to mind but Brennan was getting more annoyed by the minute, what started out as strong passionate kisses had reduced pecks on the lips.

The time had come to cut the cake and the newlyweds walked up to the massive cake. There were five tiers on the cake and Angela had help Brennan pick the design.

Along with other aspects of the wedding, this was not a traditional wedding cake. The tiers were square and only partially white. There were navy blue stripes of different sizes and widths running over one tier while the next tier had pokadots, each alternating their way up the cake. The cake looked as though each tier was barely balancing on the next. It was definitely a modern cake but it was beautiful.

"Daddy?" Parker asked his father as they went to the cake.

"Yeah buddy?"

"Can I help you and Dr. Bones cut the cake?"

"Of course you can." Brennan answered smiling down at the young boy. Booth nodded in agreement and picked up Parker.

The three of them took their place behind the cake and Parker placed his hand on the adults as the knife slid thought the cake.

Once the piece was removed Booth fed a small bit to Brennan as Brennan fed some to both Booth and Parker. Booth leaned over to Parkers ear and he nodded as Booth sat him down on the ground.

Booth then turned to Brennan with a mischievous grin on his face as he took part of the cake and smashed it into her face. Booth and Parker found this hilarious and began to laugh.

Brennan then took some of the cake and smashed it on Booth and the fight began with Parker jumping up and down laughing at the two.

Booth and Bones looked down at Parker and then scooped him up as Booth began to kiss his cheek. "Daddy you are getting cake on me."

Bones laughed and hugged Parker, attempting to rub the cake that was still on her on him as well. Parker started laughing as Booth tickled him but couldn't escape his father grasp. With a smile they finally let him down and gave each other a small kiss as they cleaned up the rest of the mess.

"Good thing my dress isn't white." Brennan said as she whipped the cake off of her neck.

Next they were handed glasses of champagne and the two linked arms and drank as per another tradition from Angela and the crowed cheered.

The couple made their way to the dance area as their first song began. Booth and Bones had chosen God Bless the Broken Road that Lead me Straight to You by Rascal Flatts after Angela had played it form them.

"You know how I feel about God but this is a pretty song." Brennan leaned into Booth as they swayed to the music for their first dance as husband and wife.

"Yes it is and I am glad that I have you in my arms now."

"Me too."

They smiled at each other and found themselves in a tight embrace and kiss.

The time came for the father-daughter dance and Max was surprised when Tempe had asked him for the dance.

He wiped tears from his eyes as they danced to Butterfly Kisses.

"I'm so sorry sweetheart. I can't say that enough. I love you and I am so glad you met a man like Booth, he's a good man."

"Yeah he is. Thanks Dad." She smiled up at him as they finished her song and Russ was waiting in line for the next one.

Brennan had finally danced with Zach and Hodgins as well and then went back to her new husband.

Booth leaned over and whispered into her ear, "what do you say we get out of here." He smiled down at her.

"I thought you would never ask."

They let Angela know they were leaving and went to change into their other clothes.

Brennan changed into a black lace top with simple black pants and heels and Booth changed into a black button up shirt with slacks.

The couple nearly stayed back at the back to consummate the marriage but Angela had knocked on the door to let them know they were waiting for them.

They exited the building while being showered with birdseed and found the limo waiting outside for them.

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