AN: I apologize for the delay, RL threw a scare my way last week and my husband was hospitalized. Needless to say writing was not high on my priority list. Everyone is alright now so I was able to write.

Take a little wedding bliss add in a family holiday, a four day getaway and you get this chapter. Sadly I do not own the rights to Shania Twain's From This Moment, nor the rights to Nat King Cole's Unforgettable, though I wish I did.

As always, all Twilight references belong to Stephenie Meyer. I'm just playing with her character names. No copyright infringement intended.

How Can I Help You?

Chapter 28

Here Comes the Bride… the Bird… the Honeymoon

EPOV

Alice had been driving both Bella and I crazy in days leading up to Thanksgiving. Bella was exhausted, between work, planning Riley's birthday and all of the things my sister insisted Bella needed to make decisions on, she was just run down and falling into bed each night after dinner. Trying to explain to Ali that she needed to back off was a dangerous task, but a threat of taking Bella down to the courthouse for a civil ceremony was enough to have Alice give her a break. I was trying to help as much as I could, but Alice was adamant that I have nothing to do with the wedding preparations with the exception of getting my tuxedo and Riley's outfit. My only other role would be manual labor the morning of the wedding. So I was helping Bella in the other ways I could, around the house and with Riley. Kate and Irina were helping her as much as possible. They were so excited. I hadn't realized how much they missed having their mother. I had been their confidant, their protector, but even with all the other women in their lives they had missed having a mother's love.

Both Bella and I had been up since dawn, but for different reasons. Bella's morning sickness had kicked in with a passion three days ago, so she was still in the bathroom when Alice banged on our door at the ungodly hour of six o'clock.

"Edward, you need to leave now. Go help Jasper set up chairs, tie ribbons, whatever, but you won't see Bella again before she walks out on Charlie's arm."

I hated leaving Bella, especially now when she was not doing well.

"Ali, take it easy on her this morning. She's not feeling well. We have time so don't rush her, please."

I walked back into the bathroom to check on Bella and tell her I was being thrown out by the imp. "Are you feeling any better, love?" She was pale and a little shaky, but insisted she'd be fine. I watched as she brushed her teeth, avoiding her tongue.

"All it takes is touching the brush to my tongue and I gag. Thank god for mouthwash. You better go, baby, I hear Ali pacing outside. Love you." I kissed her briefly, very briefly because Alice was dragging me out of the room.

"Love you, Bella."

Alice was laughing as she tried pushing me out the door. "Damn Ali, at least let me say goodbye properly."

"You'll see her in a few hours. You can kiss her all you want to then."

After being tossed from my room, I spent the next few hours helping set everything up with Jasper and my father. Mom was in the kitchen with Shelly getting everything ready for this afternoon's Thanksgiving meal. Kate and Irina had taken Riley into my bedroom to help Bella get ready and Emmett was meeting Mr. Weber at the bakery to pick up our cake.

Before I knew it, I had to rush to get ready. I rushed through my shower, trying desperately to tame the mess on my head. After getting it to lay in some semblance of order I dressed in my tux, took our wedding bands out of the safe and was met at the bedroom door by my sister.

"I'm so happy for you, Big Brother. I've never seen you so alive. You are going to need to remember to breathe when you see Bella. She's just stunning. We've already taken photographs with Bella and the children, I want to take a few with you and the kids before we start."

She led me out onto the deck and finally being able to just observe everyone's hard work had me overwhelmed. I don't know how Alice did it, but with only three weeks of planning she managed to pull off a beautiful setting for our wedding. The backyard was beautiful. My mother insisted on setting up a large tent to protect us incase the weather turned. Our holiday meal was going to be our reception and tables had been set up under the tent as well as a dance floor. It would be an intimate but beautiful wedding. We were truly blessed by our family.

I smiled as I watched my children walk over to me. Kate and Irina were lovely in their dresses and Riley looked adorable in his little suit. After thirty minutes of pictures in various poses, I was left to stand under the arch with Rev. Weber and my father. Emmett had wanted to become ordained online to perform the ceremony, but with Angela in town with Ben, the Weber's had all been included in our holiday and Rev. Weber was thrilled to be able to marry us.

BPOV

"Kate…get me a few saltines, please." Alice had already reapplied my makeup twice because I had gotten sick. Irina was keeping Riley entertained while Alice did my hair.

"Bella there is nothing to be so nervous about. You and Edward are just formalizing what you've already been living." I should have been happy that for once it seemed Ali was being oblivious to the truth of my situation. The past couple of days I had been miserable for several hours each morning, afternoon and evening. Morning sickness is not an accurate name for what I am experiencing. It should be called All Day Sickness.

Kate came back with a glass of ginger ale and the requested crackers. Poor Edward had stocked up for me. Today was not a day to deal with pregnancy related sickness, but I wasn't going to get a chance to just sit still and allow the feelings to pass. Alice was on a tear and we were behind in her schedule. I watched and blotted the tears from my eyes as both girls dressed in their milk chocolate dresses with the mint accents. Irina had teased that while we dress shopped I was craving mint chocolate ice cream, she wasn't wrong, but the dresses were lovely and perfect for them. Edward's tux was ivory like my dress and after finding the girls dresses Alice ordered a brown vest and tie for him to wear. Riley's outfit had proven hard to find. Edward put in a call to a friend in Los Angeles whose wife owned a children's boutique. She sent us an adorable chocolate velvet Eton suit. With all of us coordinated we would have beautiful pictures if I could just stop throwing up.

Esme and Rose both came in to check on us, Rose carrying more crackers and a knowing smirk. I had a sneaking suspicion that our little secret wasn't so secret. Ben was taking photos as Esme, Alice and Angela helped me into my dress. Ben had offered his services as our wedding photographer and Alice jumped on it.

Esme was fighting tears as she helped me put on my jewelry. I wore a simple diamond pendant and diamond studs that were a wedding present from Edward. My engagement ring sat on my right hand until after the ceremony, it served as my something old and blue, Esme fastened a beautiful sapphire and diamond bracelet onto my wrist and told me, "Carlisle's mother loaned me this on my wedding day and this will be your 'something borrowed' on your wedding day. I hope you and Edward have a marriage that has been as long and happy as ours has. Today you truly become my daughter."

Alice was right there with tissues trying to stop my makeup from being ruined yet again.

Alice was making noises about taking the kids over to Edward for their pictures, but before they left I asked Ben to take one group shot of me with all of my girls and Riley.

Angela had been there my whole life and the other women had become my family a lifetime ago.

"I love you all so much. Thank you for doing everything you did to help Edward and I celebrate our marriage such a special way."

Alice led Kate, Irina and Riley out to meet Edward with Ben following them, Angela went to check on her parents and Rose needed to feed Baby Em so she went up to Riley's nursery. Esme waited with me. There was an extra gleam in her eyes.

"You have made us all so happy Bella, but most especially, Edward. It's been a long road for you both, but now you will be together forever." She hugged me to her, and I missed my mother so deeply at that moment. Esme would never replace my mom in my heart, but she was a mother to me nonetheless. I was thinking about my wonderful Edward, counting down the minutes, so I was not paying as much attention to what Esme was saying as I should have been.

"Has the morning sickness been bad today?"

"It's not too bad right now." I said before I realized it. I looked up and Esme was beaming. "Oh sweetheart, I'm so happy for you both."

"Esme… we were waiting until I was further along before saying anything. I'm only about 6 weeks at this point. We were holding out for Christmas, but it looks like we will need to make the announcement tonight. I can't believe I am already dealing with pregnancy brain!"

She pulled me into a hug before stepping back. "Don't worry, I won't say anything. You two announce it when you want to and with all the crazy wedding planning, you have had a lot on your mind, it's not necessarily pregnancy brain…yet."

There was a knock on the door and Charlie poked his head in before entering the room.

"It's time, baby girl. Are you sure about this? It isn't too late to make a run for it, though we'd have to fight a bunch of people to get to Riley."

His lips were curling under that mustache of his. "I'm more than ready, Daddy."

I could hear everyone outside. Besides all our family and the Weber family, Edward and I had invited Eric and Todd, Shelly and her husband. Sue and Seth Clearwater were here as well.

Kate, Irina and Riley were waiting for us just inside the French doors that led out to the deck. "Mamaa, Papa." Riley was excited, though he wasn't very happy with his little tie. He kept pulling at it. He was playing with a little green pillow with fake bands tied to it. Edward didn't want to take the chance that something would happen to our rings.

"You look beautiful, Bella. You'll take Dad's breath away."

I hugged both girls close to me. They were mine now, forever and always. "I love you both, so much."

The soft sounds of the song Edward and I chose started to play. We had spent several evenings listening to music and I happened to switch playlists on my iPod to an old list, Shania Twain's From This Moment started and with one look at Edward I knew this was the song that would bring me to him.

From this moment life has begun
From this moment you are the one
Right beside you is where I belong
From this moment on

From this moment I have been blessed
I live only for your happiness
And for your love I'd give my last breath
From this moment on
[ Lyrics from: .com/lyrics/s/shania_twain/from_this_ ]
I give my hand to you with all my heart
Can't wait to live my life with you, can't wait to start
You and I will never be apart
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
There is nothing I wouldn't give
From this moment on

You're the reason I believe in love
And you're the answer to my prayers from up above
All we need is just the two of us
My dreams came true because of you

From this moment as long as I live
I will love you, I promise you this
From this moment
I will love you as long as I live
From this moment on

Kate and Irina walked out with Riley between them. At the start of the second verse, Charlie walked me out the doors to meet Edward under an arch that Alice had decorated with ferns and flowers. I knew that everything was beautiful, but I only had eyes for the gorgeous man that waited for me.

My father placed my hand into Edward's outstretched one and I watched as the two men I loved the most, outside of Riley, embraced. Edward and I stood in front of Rev. Weber as the song finished. His eyes were glistening as mine were. I was so filled with love for Edward that I was barely able to contain it.

We chose to do a very traditional short ceremony, as much as I would have loved to write our own vows, I never would have made it through them. Kate took my bouquet from me as Edward and I turned to face each other and recite the vows that would bind us legally and spiritually before God and our family.

Even through the vows everyone is so familiar with, tears fell as first Edward then I promised our love and support through sickness and health, for richer or poorer, for as long as we both shall live.

When Carlisle handed the rings to Reverend Weber, tears fell even harder. I couldn't help but grin like the Cheshire cat as Edward slid the white gold band on my ring finger saying, "With this ring, I thee wed."

Once Edward's ring was on his hand he didn't even wait for the pronouncement that we were husband and wife before sweeping me into his arms to kiss.

We lost ourselves in that first kiss as husband and wife, and it wasn't until Carlisle coughed and Riley squealed that we pulled away to look at each other.

"Friends, family, it gives me great pleasure to present Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen."

Irina, Kate and Riley rushed into our arms to hug and congratulate us. Carlisle and my father were next to give us well wishes and soon Alice was pulling us down the steps and over to the tent.

Edward paused outside and told Alice to give us a minute. He looked at me, "God, Love. You're gorgeous, a vision, and all mine. I love you so much Mrs. Cullen."

He bent to kiss me and I wrapped my arms around his neck. We both heard the clicks from Ben's camera. Alice had obviously gone to get him for more pictures. We took a few more moments for ourselves before acknowledging the others and posing for pictures. The last photo taken was of the five of us: Kate, Edward, Riley, me and Irina. Edward had Riley in one arm with his other arm wrapped around my waist and his hand resting over my stomach.

After all of the photos had been taken, Edward, the girls and I went back up to the house to change. We were about to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner with our family and despite Alice's insistence that we remain in our wedding clothing until after we ate and danced and cut the cake, we wanted to be comfortable and I didn't want to worry about Riley getting food on my dress.

"Edward, I think we are going to have to make the announcement tonight about the baby." He looked up from where he was undressing to give me a puzzled glance. "Why, love?"

"Rose has an idea and your mom caught me off-guard and asked about my morning sickness. She knows…I won't be able to hide my reactions much longer. Let's tell everyone here and worry about others later on." He nodded, kissing my forehead before pulling out his clothes.

Edward changed into khakis and a brown sweater, Kate and Irina put on jeans and brown turtlenecks, I changed into a long ivory skirt and sweater set and then put Riley in a sweater and jeans. We finally settled at the center table of three large banquet tables that formed a U. This way we could all converse and be together without sectioning off into smaller 'clicks'.

"Ali, thank you for all of your hard work, everything was simply perfect." Edward pulled my seat out and I sat as he went to help his parents and Shelly bring out the food. My mouth was watering with the smells of the roasted turkey and vegetables, unfortunately however, Emmett walked behind me carrying a platter of the sliced fried turkey. The smell from the oil was enough to trigger a wave of nausea. I barely made it to the half-bath off the kitchen. Edward met me there with a cool cloth.

"I'm so sorry, love. I wish there was something I could do for you." He held my hair back as I continued to heave. After rinsing my mouth and letting my face cool off, Edward and I walked back to the tent. I assured everyone I was fine. As dishes were passed so everyone could fill their plates, Edward was wise enough to keep the fried turkey from me.

Once everyone had filled their plates, Carlisle stood up. "This year we have much to be thankful for. We have new family members in Charlie, Bella and Riley. The happiness we all just witnessed as Edward and Bella joined their lives together, Emmett and Rosalie becoming parents with the birth of little Emmaline. As a tradition in our family we will go around and say what we are most thankful for before we eat." He looked over at Edward, "Son, do you wish to begin?" Edward whispered in my ear. Let's tell them now. There are a couple of doctors on hand incase your father freaks and wants to kill me." With a quick kiss, we both stood.

Edward cleared his throat. "Bella and I are so grateful you all agreed to spend this holiday with us. You are all family to us, whether by blood, marriage or friendship, you mean the world to us and we are thankful you were here to witness our marriage."

His voice was filled with emotion that he tried so hard to hold back.

I looked at everyone that we held dear. "We are happy and grateful that you all have supported us as we found our way back together and built our family. Edward and I are truly blessed to have you all in our lives and that is why we wanted you all to be the first to hear our happy news." Edward pulled me in front of him so that I could lean back into his chest. His arms encircled my waist and as he started to speak his hands settled on my stomach again.

"A few weeks ago, Bella and I put the legal proceedings into motion to formally amend Riley's birth record. For that to happen, a paternity test was performed and Bella, Riley and I all had blood drawn. Soon after we were notified that something had shown up on one test." He looked at me and I took a deep breath before we both said, "We're pregnant!"

Esme, Alice, Rose and Angela were out of their seats congratulating us. I chanced a look at my father and all I saw was the mile wide smile on his face.

"I'm happy for you, baby girl. Are you feeling alright?" I nodded. Edward shifted me in his arms, but never letting me go. We sat to eat so the food wouldn't get cold as everyone said what they were thankful for. The last to give their thanks were Kate and Irina. They were sitting just to our left with Riley between them. "Grandpa was right when he said this year has given us so much to be thankful for. Kate and I have a new little brother, another on the way, our father has been the happiest he's ever been in our memory." Irina was wearing the biggest grin, but her eyes filled with tears. Kate looked at her sister and started speaking, "We are all much happier now. There is one person who is responsible for bringing the happiness back to us." They both looked at me and walked behind both Edward and I. "She's the best thing to happen to us." I felt both their arms wrap around my shoulders.

"I love you, girls, so much." I kissed each of their heads and heard a reply that caused my tears to flow again.

"We love you too, Momma."

I gasped and looked to Edward to see his reaction. He just sat back with a smug look of happiness on his face. I was a sobbing mess as I pulled them both into hugs. As we all enjoyed the rich holiday meal our conversations ranged from school stories with the girls to hospital horror stories with Carlisle. I spoke with Esme about what needed to be kept track of while we were gone. The girls headed back to school Monday and Edward and I were due back home Monday night. Shelly was taking a mini vacation this weekend as well so the kids would be their grandparents' sole responsibility.

Edward had still not told me where we were going. The only thing he shared was that he'd changed his plans from a romantic Napa getaway to a resort where we wouldn't be disturbed. Alice had packed a few days worth of clothing for me as well as Edward's clothes. Everything was in the car and we were heading out soon.

Before we could get away though, Alice dragged me and Edward to the table where our beautiful cake sat. Mrs. Weber had truly outdone herself. It was a lovely two tiered cake done in pale mint green fondant with a wide brown ribbon wrapped at the bottom of each tier. In place of the bride and groom topper was a large sterling silver 'C' with a smaller 'E' on one side and an 'I' on the other. I had forbidden Alice to put the 'I' first. I didn't want my cake to say 'ICE' on it. Edward behaved himself when he offered me the first bite of our cake. I did take his index finger into my mouth though, to clean the frosting from it. I however could not resist smashing his bite into his face a little. He took it all in stride, especially after I helped him clean it up by kissing it off.

We were required by Alice to dance to a few songs. Edward had surprisingly chosen yet another country song for our first dance. Usually we both steered clear of country, but Lonestar's Amazed, was a beautiful choice.

For the Father/Daughter dance, I chose Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle. My father was very emotional as we slowly swayed to the music.

"I'm so happy for you Bella. You've found the right place for you and Edward will be so good to you. I know this is forever. You belong together."

Edward stepped back in for one more dance before we were to leave. The unmistakable sounds of Nat King Cole's Unforgettable began to play and Edward began to sing as we danced.

Unforgettable
That's what you are,
Unforgettable
Tho' near or far.

Like a song of love that clings to me,
How the thought of you does things to me.
Never before
Has someone been more...

Unforgettable
In every way,
And forever more
That's how you'll stay.

That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am
Unforgettable, too.

"I can't wait to get you alone. I'm so happy you said yes, love. Let's finish the dance, kiss our children and get out of here." I nodded and then tilted my head up to kiss him passionately. "Yes."

Unforgettable
In every way,
And forever more
That's how you'll stay.

That's why, darling, it's incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am
Unforgettable, too.

With one last lingering kiss, we parted as the song ended. "Thank you all for joining us today, for sharing our family's joy and being with us on this particular Thanksgiving. Bella and I have loved spending the day with you, but it's time for us to leave for our flight." Edward kissed each girl before moving to his parents while I said goodbye to Kate and Irina.

"Thank you both for accepting me and loving me as much as I love you. Please be careful this weekend, look after Riley and listen to your grandparents. I'm sure Dad will come over to visit as well. No boys in the house while we are gone." I kissed them both and with big hugs to my father and my new in laws and a few minutes kissing Riley's sleeping head, Edward led me out to his car.

We were both giddy with happiness as we fastened our seatbelts and Edward started the car. "Well Mrs. Cullen, are you ready for pampering?" He took my hand and brought it to his mouth.

"Pampering sounds nice, as long as you are going to be pampered as well. Care to tell me where we are going?"

"Right now? We're diving to Port Angeles, where we will board a plane for an hour flight to a small airport thirty minutes from our destination." He laughed at my disgruntled expression.

"I wish we had time to go to Italy right now my love, but with the holidays so close and the baby…I didn't feel comfortable leaving just yet. I had planned a Napa Valley Winery/Spa getaway, but that's not much fun for you since you cannot drink."

"Sweetheart, it really doesn't matter where we are as long as I am with you."

Thirty minutes later we are parking at the small airport in Port Angeles. Edward takes our large Pullman suitcase as well as the overnight case in one hand, my hand in the other.

"We're taking a charter flight, love. It's the only way to get there without spending eight plus hours in the car."

Once we had settled into our seats and the luggage had been stowed, Edward wrapped his arms around me telling me to rest until we landed. Taking a nap sounded like a great idea, because the last thing I wanted to do that night was sleep.

"Bella love, wake up. We're here sweetheart." The only problem with naps, sometimes you wake up more tired than when you fell asleep.

"Where are we?" Edward was smiling as he led me out of the plane. Our luggage was sitting beside a car on the tarmac.

"Welcome to Redmond, Oregon, love. We're driving to the Sunriver Resort about thirty miles from here where we will enjoy a romantic four nights. There is plenty to do outside of the villa, but I have plenty of ideas for while we are in it."

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The resort was spectacular. You could tell that it was normally very busy in the spring and summer with the lake and trails, but even at the end of November, the weather was nice, the leaves were beautiful in their Autumnal glory and the best part, we were on our own in the River lodge.

Edward had booked a lovely suite that looked out over the river and the mountains. We enjoyed sitting on our balcony wrapped in just a blanket and each other, watching the sun set and the colors in the sky changing from blue to yellow, orange, red and then purple before going back inside and dividing our time between the large Jacuzzi tub or the feather mattress that lay in front of the fireplace in the living area.

It wasn't until our third morning there, Sunday, that Edward and I ventured to the main lodge and into the Spa. We had a couples massage along with manicures and pedicures. I did laugh as Edward assured the woman he didn't need polish for his nails. After a delicious lunch we went back to our room to dress. He had made reservations for later that night in the restaurant, but first we were going to enjoy the mild temperatures and walk along the lake.

"It's been a magical time here, my wonderful husband, thank you for bringing me here."

He chuckled, saying, "That's your new favorite word…husband, you use it at least twenty times a day since we've been here. I love hearing it and I love being here with you."

It was nice to be with just Edward, but I had to admit I was missing the girls and my sweet baby boy. Riley had thoroughly wrapped his Grandma Esme and *ahem* his 'Nana' Sue around his fingers. Kate or Irina would check in with us once a day just to assure me, the worrying mama that all of her kiddies were just fine.

Our relaxed schedule along with the zero stress days actually helped a great deal with my morning sickness. I found that the mornings we lazed about I wouldn't get sick as bad as I had been. Edward and I enjoyed each other and the peace of being just Edward and Bella, or as Edward just stated, 'husband' and 'wife'. I loved that he was mine in every way.

Our last night we had a picnic and Edward played a melody for me on a guitar. I'm not sure where he got it, but the melody was sweet and something completely new.

"When did you write this, Edward? It's beautiful." He smiled and continued strumming the strings of the guitar.

"I started this piece the day after you agreed to marry me. I heard this in my head and had to get it down."

"You will have to write a new piece for this baby, now. Do you have any ideas?"

He nodded, "Yes, but I'll wait until the time gets closer and we know more about the baby."

We watched as the sun set for our final day at Sunriver and then Edward and I made love into the night, under the stars.

It was bittersweet leaving the resort the next morning. While I would have loved to stay another week with my husband, I was anxious to return home to our children and extended family.

It was early evening by the time we made it through our front door. We were rushed by not just Riley, but Kate and Irina as well.

"Mamaa Dada", "Momma, Daddy", "Mom, Dad" we were greeted by first our little man, then Irina gave both her father and I big hugs and then Kate welcomed us home with kisses.

Carlisle and Esme greeted us as we joined them in the den.

"Hey kids! Have a good time on your honeymoon?" Carlisle tried hard not to laugh as Esme was flashing her son's smirk.

It was good to be home.

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Again sorry for the posting delay, believe me when I say I would have rather been writing than worrying and stressing for the last week. I am so happy that things have settled down again at home.

So they finally did it. I didn't want to completely skim the wedding but I have red wedding after wedding in all the fics I've read and it's not necessary to go into great detail all the time.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter. The next chapter will sadly be the last regular chapter with an Epilogue that will follow.

I also added links to Edward's, the girls' and Riley's attire for the wedding as well as the resort to my profile page.

Hi to all my new readers and thanks to all of those who have been reading from the beginning.

Let me hear what you think.