Sorry this took longer than I said before. RL got in the way. Thanks for the reviews. The wedding will be the next chapter. I had started to put it in here but it made the chapter too long. Hope you all enjoy ;p

BPOV

I pulled into the parking space and sighed as the rain started again. Just my luck, it had held off the whole way here then started the minute I had to get out of the car.

I was headed to Alice and Rosalie's store for my final fitting. Edward and I were getting married in two days. I was so excited I could hardly stand it. He had ended up taking over basically everything besides my dress. I had agreed to the girls designing my dress as long as they didn't go overboard and true to her word Alice took all my ideas on board and didn't shoot down everything I said.

When I had came here, the day after Edward and I had gone to speak to Esme, I expected to be barraged with everything Alice wanted to do. Instead we sat down with Rosalie and I gave her the ideas I had in mind. Her and Rose both started sketching and in the end up the drew about twenty dresses between them. We narrowed them down and eventually took ideas from a couple and came up with my dream dress.

I had never been the type who envisioned a fairy tale wedding day or princess style dress, which I think Alice had originally been planning on. I preferred a more streamlined look. The dress we had decided on was tight fitted heavy satin right down to about halfway down my calf where the material changed to a chiffon gauzey type material. Right near the bottom it flared a little and looked like the material had been torn. It kicked out as I walked it and it just finished the dress off. The whole dress was covered in a beaded design but the beading was small so it wasn't too much. Just above my waist there was a navy satin ruched belt all the way round that joined at one side with a crystal brooch. It had a sweetheart neckline and tiny buttons all the way from the top to about halfway down my ass. Nice description I know but it was just amazing. We had settled on an off white colour as opposed to white or ivory. Angela was going to be my bridesmaid and they had made her a simple navy prom style dress with a hot pink sash that had the crystal brooch on the side like mine.

Rosalie knew about all the other plans and made sure Edward had the colours for everything else right. Today as well as my final fitting I was picking out shoes for myself and Angela and Alice wanted me to look at tiaras for my hair. I didn't want a veil but they both said I needed something.

I had decided on a low loose bun for my hair with little pieces down at the front that would be wavy. Angela was having a her hair curled in big loose curls with the front scraped back.

I looked at Edwards studio, which I had ended up parked in front of and frowned when I saw it was closed. I felt like I had barely saw him these past couple of weeks. If he wasn't working he was on the phone or out organising something. We had decided instead of bachelor or bachelorette parties we would just have a dinner tomorrow night with everyone. Alice was not happy. She also wasn't happy that we were spending tomorrow night together.

We figured we couldn't have much more bad luck so what was the point. She wasn't happy but was trying her hardest to keep it to herself. I put my hood up and ran to the store.

"Hi Hunter are Alice and Rose out back?" I asked their new hire.

"Yup. You've just to go straight back to the fitting room." she smiled.

I walked back and when I got there they were both lounging on the sofa surrounded by shoe boxes and a couple of cardboard boxes.

"Hey guys,"

"Hey Bella" Alice came over and hugged me.

"Now you sit down just now. We'll choose your shoes and then you can try them on with the dress. They are all three inch heels, like we agreed so no matter which one you choose the height will be fine for the length of the dress. Since you refuse to see sense and have a bachelorette party, we have some things here for you that might be nice for Edward on Saturday night and for your honeymoon. Before you huff and whine, it's our gift to you to welcome you to the family." she insisted.

"Fine. Let's get the shoes and dress done first and then we'll look at the piles of lingerie you no doubt have somewhere." I laughed.

Just then I heard the curtain on one of the dressing rooms move. When I turned around Angela stood there in her bridesmaid dress.

"Ang, you look beautiful." I breathed.

The dress fit her perfectly. Alice had even added a little pink tulle at the bottom that peeked out from the hem and she had on an underskirt thing that made the dress stick out a little. She had on beautiful Navy peep toe heels with pink bows covered in pink crystals on the front. They were the same material as the dress. She had pulled the front of her hair back the way it would be on Saturday. She just looked stunning.

"Thank you. You nervous yet?" she asked as she took the glass of champagne Alice was holding out.

"Nope. I'm so excited I can barely stand it!" I gushed.

"Okay. Angela you stand on the platform Bella get your bony ass in the dressing room next to Angela's. Your dress is already hanging in there. Rose help her with the buttons."

"Yes sir!" I saluted her and headed to the dressing room.

I took off my clothes and took my dress off the hanger and slipped it on. I called for rose and she came in and buttoned me up. I looked in the mirror for a second before I turned around. Rose was standing staring at me.

"What's wrong? Does it not look right?" I asked.

She just grinned at me and took me by the hand and led me out of the dressing room.

"Oh my god! Bella you look, you are stunning," Angela cried as her eyes filled with tears.

"Don't start you'll set me off!" Alice cried from beside her, her eyes shining with tears.

"You all need to stop or I'll be next!" I laughed.

"Okay enough with the waterworks. Let's see what shoes go best with this baby." Rosalie said as she wiped her eyes.

We looked through the shoes until we came across a pair similar to Angela's. They were the same style but they were the same off white as my dress with a self coloured bow covered in clear crystals. The heel was also covered in crystals.

"I love these." I said quietly as I slipped them on.

I walked around a little in them getting the feel for them. I looked in the mirror and I felt my own eyes fill up.

"I can't believe this is happening to me! I can't believe I'm getting my happy ever after." I whispered.

"Well believe it honey because as of Saturday it's all true." Rose said as she came over and hugged me.

I changed back out of my dress after Alice had examined it from every angle and then we sat around talking for a bit before I decided to head home. Angela was coming back with me as Ben had dropped her off earlier. Just before I left Alice pulled me aside.

"I just wanted to say, I know things haven't always been easy between us since you and Edward got together but I couldn't have picked anyone better for him than you. It's almost like you two were made for each other. I couldn't be happier that you'll be my sister soon."

"Thank you. That means a lot, especially with your mom and everything." I answered as I pulled her into a hug.

"She'll come around. I just hope she's not too late." she whispered.

"We'll see." I smiled.

We drove back to Forks as quickly as we could with the weather. Angela was asking questions about Saturday.

"I really don't know anything Ang. All I know is that in the morning Edward will go to Emmett's with Carson and Rosalie and Alice will head over to my house. My dad is going to get ready with the boys and then coming over in time for us to get to the ceremony."

"I can't believe you've left everything up to Edward. What if he does something the way you don't want it done? I mean I've had my wedding planned out for years!" she laughed.

"See that's the thing. I've never ever thought I would get married so I've never had a picture of how things should be. I couldn't care less what the wedding is like as long as I get married. That's the important part for me. He could take me to city hall tomorrow and I would be over the moon."

She shook her head.

"I'm just so happy for you Bella. After all the shit you two have gone through, I'm just so happy that you got here. Have you guys heard anything from his mom?" she asked.

"No. His dad said she's still not coming. What can we do? I mean we've gone over there, he's called her, I've called her and she just keeps saying the same thing. Besides kidnapping her and taking her to the ceremony I don't think there's anyway she'll be there."

"What about your mom?"

"Edward called her about twenty times before she finally got back to him. Apparently Phil has a family reunion this weekend and it would be rude for her to cancel off at such short notice. Whatever, if she doesn't care enough to be there then that's up to her. I'm not going to let her ruin our day. It's probably better anyway. At least my dad won't have to face her." I shrugged.

"God Bella! I never ever thought your mom would miss your wedding. I mean, she used to tell us about hers and all the things she hoped you would have at yours. How are you doing with it?" she asked looking concerned.

"At first I was really upset. I mean, she's still my mom, and to think that she'd rather spend time with his family than come to my wedding killed me. But I talked to Edward and I told the therapist I just started seeing and I've came to the conclusion that I can't force her to be a part of my life. If she doesn't want to be there for whatever reason then that's her choice. I'm just trying to focus on the people I love who will be there." I finished.

"If you need to talk to someone, yell, scream, throw things, although not directly at me, I'll be here. In the meantime, are you looking forward to tomorrow night?" she asked.

"I am. I'm surprised Alice didn't bring up the girl only activities she wishes were taking place instead."

"She did. Before you got there. Rosalie told her if she mentioned it to you or whined about it she was going to let Edward get ready at the house on Saturday. She also said she would steal all of her shoes and burn them. Alice squeaked and then swiftly changed the subject." she laughed.

I dropped Angela off at the house and headed to my dad's. He had been picking Carson up for me and then we were going to have dinner together. Edward was working until eight so I'd take some home with me for him.

After an non eventful dinner at Charlies we headed home. I bathed Carson and put him to bed. I had just settled in my own bath when I heard footsteps on the stairs. Edward stuck his head around the bathroom door.

"Hey beautiful." he said as he came over and kissed me.

"Hey there yourself handsome. Did you get finished?" I asked.

"I did. I think I might get another few jobs from it as well. How did the fitting go?"

"It went well. My dress is perfect as are the shoes to go with it. I got some stuff for our honeymoon and Angela looked amazing in her dress and shoes. Is everything ready for Saturday?" I asked for the fiftieth time this week.

"Yes my love. All I need is for you to be in the car ready to go for around one forty five and we are good to go. Now woman what did you make me for dinner?" he asked.

"Woman? Do you actually want to eat or would you like to wear it?" I teased.

"Hmm, I'd like to eat you but since you're stewing in here I guess I'll have dinner" he grinned.

"It's in the kitchen. I'll be done soon and then you can have me for afters if you want." I grinned back.

The next day I was off work. I had offered to go in at least for a half shift since I was now off for two weeks. Luciana would hear none of it.

"It's not often one of my girls gets married. You will have this time off and you will enjoy it. Just remember that when you come back I'll be working you hard!" she laughed.

I got up at eight and went into Carson's room to find him chattering while he played in his bed. He was so cute sitting there pretending to be driving. I lifted him and he protested loudly until I bribed him with toy story. I left him sitting watching it while I went into the kitchen to get some coffee. I saw Edward was on the phone so gave him a quick kiss on the cheek as I passed by.

He finished up while I leaned against the counter savouring my morning pick me up.

"Good morning baby," he purred as he came over and hugged me close to him.

"Morning hubby," I smiled.

"Not yet love but if you aren't busy tomorrow, say around two, I'm sure we can make it happen." he grinned.

"That was extremely cheesy Cullen," I laughed at him.

We got dressed for the day and headed out. I had to pick up the necklace I had ordered for Angela as her bridesmaid gift and Edward wanted to check and make sure he had everything settled before he took off for two weeks. Wherever we were going on our honeymoon would only last a week but we still had stuff to get done at the house and the extra week would give us time to do it.

I went to the jewellers to pick up the necklace. It was a heart shaped pendant on a small chain that would sit just at the hollow of her throat. One side of the heart was completely covered in Swarovski crystals and the other had some spaced out all over it. She could change it round and where it both ways. I also got one in a star shape for Alice and one in the shape of a bow for Rosalie. They had done a great job with the dresses and had Edward and I been having a bigger wedding they would have been bridesmaids anyway. They really were a thank you gift for supporting us. I know Alice hadn't always been on our side but even when she was bitchy with me she was looking out for Edward and I can't fault her for that.

Once I got home I changed for dinner. We were having it at Rosalie and Emmett's so that we didn't have to drive out to PA. I was wearing a black wraparound silk dress and black sling back heels. I had dressed Carson in some black trousers and a red button down. Edward was wearing the same as Carson but with a white button down and his silver grey tie. My boys looked handsome.

We got to Rose and Em's around six thirty as we wanted to be there before our guests arrived. It was really only Edward's family minus his mom, Angela and Ben, my dad and Luciana and Maggie. Liam was working so Luciana said that she would come with Maggie rather than bring her husband.

My dad arrived first quickly followed by the others. Just as we were sitting down to eat the door was knocked. We all just looked at each other because everyone was here who was supposed to be.

"I'll go," Edward said as Rose and Emmett were busy serving everyone.

He came back a second later.

"Um, Bella can you come out here," he looked nervous.

I stood and followed him out to the front porch to find Esme standing there.

"I'm sorry to interrupt your dinner. I wanted to talk to you guys and I didn't want to wait until tomorrow. I wanted to know if my invitation for tomorrow was still open." she said quietly.

"Of course it is Esme. Can I ask why you changed your mind?" I asked her.

I looked at Edward who looked conflicted.

"I've thought of nothing else for these past few weeks. I was sure I wasn't going to come but at the same time I couldn't picture not seeing my son get married. I'm just so happy for you two but at the same time I'm terrified at the haste of the wedding. But I spoke to someone and they made me realise that I can't force you to change your minds. All I can do is be there and support you when you need it.

I'm sorry that I wasn't there for you during these past few weeks. I hate that I wasn't there for you two. Do you think you'll ever be able to forgive me?" she asked sadly.

I looked at Edward who was looking right back at me, I wanted to follow his lead on this one. I wanted to throw my arms around her and tell her I forgave her but ultimately it was more his decision than mine.

"Of course we can forgive you mom. I know you think that it's a mistake for us to get married-"

"That's juts it. I don't think the marriage is a mistake. I just feel you two should wait but that's between you. As I said, I want to be there for you and for you to know you can always turn to me and your father if you need us. And I include you in that Bella. You already feel like a daughter to me. I honestly can't think of two people better suited to each other. I just wish I had kept my opinion to myself. So it'll be okay for me to come tomorrow?" she asked.

"Of course Esme. The girls are getting ready with Angela and I at our house if you want to come there in the morning." I offered.

"Now let's go eat." Edward smiled.

"I don't want to be any trouble. Rosalie didn't know I was coming or anything" Esme started.

"Mom, she cooks enough to keep Emmett full. I'm pretty sure she can squeeze you in." Edward joked.

As I turned to go inside I saw Edward hug his mom and talk quietly in her ear as she smiled. I was glad one of our mothers would be there tomorrow. I was glad our mother would be there tomorrow.

Thanks for reading. Next chapter shouldn't take as long.

Characters not mine.