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Chapter 26: The Wedding
"Alice," I groaned as the pixie-like vampire pulled back on my hair, making it even more tighter than I thought possible.
"Almost done!" she yelled, sticking in yet another pin.
Today, my life was going to change forever. I was officially marrying Edward Cullen, the only man I'd ever love. The thought gave me butterflies in my stomach, but the good kind.
We'd been through a lot Edward and I, but I could never love him less. He was my everything, and I owe him my own life.
"Done!" Alice explain, stepping back so I could get up and look at myself. As soon as I did, I gasped.
My hair was pulled into the tightest bun I've ever seen. It sat on top of my head, all of it pulled back, not a strand in my face. On top of my head, laid a beautiful tiara. It was silver with flowers and marquis, with one diamond in the center.
My necklace and earrings were breathtaking. The earrings dangled down in the shape of leaves, with pearls and a single diamond. The necklace had three flowers on it, also with pearls and diamonds. I absolutely loved them.
Lastly, there was my dress. It was simple, yet elegant. It was strapless with an A-line and flowed down, leaving a small trail. A design was embroidered on the top half, that hugged my chest. The same detailed design was on the flowing skirt, making the dress even more beautiful.
I spun around and hugged Alice tightly, "Oh, Alice, thank you so much!" She hugged me back and smiled.
"Anything for you Bella." I smiled, and she handed me the shoes. I groaned as I slipped them on my feet, hoping that I wouldn't fall in them like I would have as a human.
Alice left to go get changed, and Rosalie walked in. Rosalie looked absolutely gorgeous in her dress. It went down to her knees, and was an apple color. It was v-neck, with a band that went around her waist, that hugged her perfectly. Her silky blonde hair was curled to perfection and flowed nicely down to her elbows. Her shoes were two inches high, with diamonds going across the front strap, and two other straps that crossed.
"Wow, Rose," I said, "you look beautiful!"
She smiled and showed her straight white teeth, "Yes, but not where near as beautiful as the bride." My grin grew, and Esme came in.
Esme looked wonderful in her dress. It was a marine color, with a black rim that had a bow on it. Around her waist was a black band, with a row of silver squares on it. It was strapless, and come down to about her ankles. Her shoes had crossing straps and a bow where they met. Her caramel hair was curled, and pinned back into a ponytail. She beamed when she saw me, and embraced me.
"Oh Bella," she sighed, "I can't thank you enough for finding Edward. It makes us all so happy that your becoming apart of our family officially."
"Thanks Esme," and Alice came back in.
Alice, even as a pixie, couldn't have looked more marvelous. Her ink black hair was perfectly straight and barely touched her shoulder and looked perfect. Her dress was strapless too, and was floor length. She was acting as my maid of honored, and the dress couldn't have been more perfect. It Victorian Lilac color contrasted with her skin, and I couldn't be happier that she was here today.
"Ok, Bella, you ready?" she asked. I nodded, and she handed out our flowers.
Alice had used freesia and yellow roses for Rosalie and Esme, freesia and pink roses for her, and freesia and red roses for me. Blood red. It fit perfectly.
We left Alice's room, and headed outside, into the limo, much to my disappointment, and off to where we were to be married.
Alice had chosen a meadow, larger than Edward's and I's, just outside Forks. We raced off to there, me looking out the window in anticipation the entire time.
When we arrived, the driver opened the door, and I stepped out last. As soon as I did, I heard a familiar voice boom, "There she is!"
Emmett, walked over to me, and clapped me on the back. He looked handsome in his tux, with an apple red tie to match Rosalie's dress. "How does it feel to be getting married?" he asked me, a huge grin plastered on his face.
I smiled hugely, "Wonderful."
"Good to hear it!"
"Emmett!" Rosalie's sweet voice called, he looked at me, winked then stalked off to his wife.
I bit my lips nervously. "Don't be nervous," another familiar voice said. My head snapped to Jasper, and I bid him a small smirk. Jasper looked very handsome too. His tie was a lilac color, just like Alice's dress. She always had to have everything match. "It will all go fine," he assured, patting me on the shoulder, and heading off to find Alice.
"Bella!" Alice called. I sighed, then walked over to the entrance.
"It's time to start!" She said, bouncing. I laughed, and she nodded towards the orchestra. The wedding march started to play, and Rosalie entered with Emmett.
Carlisle and Esme entered next, Carlisle wearing his tux and a Marine blue tie to match Esme.
I took a deep breath as Alice entered with Jasper, the best man. My turn was next.
With one last heavy breath, I stepped out onto the trail, and stifled a gasp.
I was walking down a long walkway, it ended at the foot of a waterfall. An arch stood over where Edward and I would be wed, navy blue streamers and white hanging off. The isle I was walking down was white, streamers hanging on chairs closest to the isle. The only other guests besides the Cullens was the Denali clan, and they were all smiling at me. Tanya was performing the ceremony, and she stood at the altar, watching me.
Lastly, I looked at Edward, and stifled a gasp. His bronze hair was blowing in the wind, his golden orbs focused only on me. His skin contrasted wonderfully with his black tux, taking my breath away. Well, that is if I needed to breath.
Our gazes locked and never moved, my eyes only for him. I barely noticed that I had reached the end of the isle, but I gave Edward my hand, my eyes still not inverting from him, and the priest started.
The ceremony went by in a blur, and soon it was time for Edward to say his vows.
"It is not an easy task, falling in love. I realized that the first day I met you Bella. My family always knew that I would fall in love with someone, but they never expected me to fall in love with a human. When I met you, it felt as though a meteor had shot across the sky, lighting up the world and I was able to see for the first time in a while. It seemed as if my long dead heart was beating again, and I never wanted to live without that feeling. You mean more to me than life itself Bella, and I would do anything in the world for you. You are everything I am, and I love you more than anything I could ever imagine."
If I could cry, my cheeks would be stained with tears. My lips ached to have his on them, but I had to control myself. His words meant so much to me, and as he slipped the ring on my finger I realized it was my turn.
"When I first moved to Forks, I would have never believed that I would be apart of something as perfect as you. You intrigued me and I craved your company constantly. Sometimes I am afraid that I will wake up and Charlie will tell me that it never happened, and it was my first day again. Edward, I love you so much that it nearly killed me, but I would never be able to live without you. Without you, I am hollow. Just a shell and a lost being. I was so happy when you proposed to me that I didn't have a second thought. I love you, and I don't want you to ever forget that."
I slid the ring onto his finger as he beamed at me with so much love I nearly melted.
"Do you, Edward Anthony Mason Cullen take Isabella Marie Swan to be your lawfully wedded wife?" Tanya asked Edward, his eyes still locked with mine.
"I do," he said in his velvet voice.
"And do you, Isabella Marie Swan, take Edward Anthony Mason Cullen to be your lawfully wedded husband?"
"I do."
"I know pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride." Edward didn't hesitate. His lips crushed mine, his arm around my waist. I wrapped my arms around his neck as people cheered, I heard a wolf whistle and I was almost positive that it was Emmett. Edward scooped me up in his arms, and he brought me down the isle carrying me bridal style. At the end of the trail, we finally broke apart but our gazes stayed locked.
We went to the limo that would take us to the Cullen house for the reception. Edward's arms were wrapped around me as I sat on his lap and tucked my head under his chin.
"I love you Isabella Marie Cullen," he whispered. I smirked.
"I love you too, Edward Anthony Mason Cullen," I murmured back, pressing my face into his chest.
He lifted my chin up with his finger and kissed my lips tenderly. "You look gorgeous," he breathed in my faced, and I smiled.
He whispered in my ear, in his most velvet tone, "Remind me to thank Alice." I giggled, and he kissed my cheek.
"We're here," he announced. I sighed, and Edward let us out.