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Charlie and Cora's Wedding Outtake

CJPOV

I was amazed at how fast a year had gone by, and today I was marrying the love of my life. In a few short hours, I would become Mrs. Charles Andrew Swan. It was wonderful to know that he was waiting to commit himself to me and to know our friends and family were with us.

I was thrilled to know that Bella was not only happy for us, but that she was going to stand up for me. Charlie chose Carlisle to be his best man, and I asked Edward to give me away.

"Cora, it's time to do your hair; Rose is waiting on you in the other room," Alice announced.

"Okay, thanks, Alice," I answered.

"Bella, come on; it's time to do your make up," I heard Alice say on my way into the bathroom.

I tell you what; Alice was some more little whirlwind when it came to planning events and parties. She had worked a miracle in no time. First she helped pick out gorgeous dresses for Bella and me. Since I was having a spring wedding, I chose yellow and aqua blue for my colors. They were bright and cheerful and two of my favorite colors; I felt they would look good together.

My dress was a white satin sleeveless floor length gown with a short train. It was overlaid with an intricate lace pattern and a deep v neck line. I had low heeled white peep toe shoes with diamond accents on the top. My jewelry was simple, but gorgeous. The necklace was platinum and delicate with pearls and diamonds along the chain that led to a cluster of pearl and diamonds in the shape of a flower, with matching earrings. It was all so simple, but beautiful.

Bella's dress was aqua blue and similar in design to mine, but it was slightly more form fitting. It was floor length, minus a train with a ruched bodice gathered on the side with a matching rosette. Her shoes were silver leather strappy heels that buckled at the ankle. Her jewelry was more ornate than mine. It was platinum diamonds that made an intricate pattern of flowers and swirling leaves with matching earrings. It was gorgeous and completely Bella.

Once we had dresses and tuxedos picked out, we picked out flowers for the bouquets and boutonnieres. I picked bright yellow, white, and aqua blue daisies. My bouquet would be made of yellow daisies; Bella's would be yellow and aqua blue combined.

Since there was not going to be any guests except my small family and Charlie's family, we decided to have a small romantic intimate wedding and reception. We checked at several places and decided on The Fairmont Banff Springs hotel. They had everything we would need except for a few odds and ends. We ladies were able to take advantage of the spa facilities. As a wedding gift, all of the Cullens were giving us a trip to Hawaii.

We would be staying at the St. Regis Princeville Resort; I could hardly wait. Right now all I wanted to do was walk down the aisle and become Mrs. Charles Swan as quickly as possible. Butterflies had made themselves at home in the pit of my stomach, but it wasn't from being nervous; it was from excitement to be marrying the love of my life. I had waited a very long time for this moment, and I was going to enjoy it to the fullest extent. Edward and I were waiting to hear the music start, then the doors opened; and I could see Charlie down at the end of the aisle.

CSPOV

When the doors opened at the back of the room and I saw Cora, I lost sight of anything or anyone else. I saw only her, my own personal angel. She looked so beautiful; my heart stuttered when she began walking toward me.

I was in complete awe of her once she was at my side. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to have her for my own. I was so caught up in that thought that I hadn't even realized the minister had begun speaking. Carlisle had to get my attention when it was time to say my vows.

I don't know how I managed to say them without completely losing it, but I did. I said them, and I meant them. My heart again stuttered as Cora said hers to me.

"Since I have found you, Cora, I have found a new life. The decision to commit to share that life with you is one I make happily and with full confidence in our love, secure in the knowledge that you will be my constant friend, my faithful partner in life, and my one true love. On this special day, I give to you, in the presence of God and all these witnesses, my pledge to stay by your side, in sickness and in health, in joy and in sorrow, as well as through the good times and the bad. I promise to love you without reservation, comfort you in times of distress, encourage you to achieve all of your goals, laugh with you and cry with you, grow with you in mind and spirit, always be open and honest with you, and cherish you for as long as we both shall live," I vowed.

"Charlie, we take our vows together today. We will be changed forever, and I take them gladly and without reservation. I promise to honor you, believe in you, protect you, and do everything in my power to make your life happy and fulfilled. This is my promise. Take my hand as we go with joy into our new life together," she vowed in return.

The minister spoke a few minutes longer and finally said the words I had been waiting to hear all day.

"Charlie, you may kiss the bride," he said.

I too Cora's face between my hands and brought our faces together. We kissed tenderly but passionately, as our families broke into applause. At long last, I was married to my true love and soul mate.

We spent the next couple of hours celebrating with our family and friends, and then we left to go on our honeymoon.

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