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APOV
Finally, every last detail was done, and everything about this wedding was perfect. My brother and Bella's wedding day was going to be talked about for many years to come, in this town. I owed myself a pat on the back, but don't tell Bella I said that.
She was a bit miffed at me right now. I kept her and Edward apart last night. She didn't sleep so well, and so she was a tad bit on the ill side this morning.
BPOV
I had to keep reminding myself, why I loved my soon to be pixie sister so much. I was having a hard time deciding whether or not I should strike a match to her for keeping me from Edward last night. Not only that, but she had gotten me up at the crack of dawn this morning to start getting dressed.
I gave her the stink eye every time she was in view.
"Bella, sweetie, didn't Renee ever tell you, if you keep making faces like that one day it was going to get stuck that way?" she asked giggling.
"Ha, ha, very funny, pixie girl," I retorted.
"It's your wedding day, and there is a lot to do. Everything else is fairytale perfect, and now we have to get you fairytale perfect, too," she said in defense of herself.
"I know, I know, Ali. I'm just tired and grumpy. I'll try to be good during this fairytale transformation," I told her.
I knew she had only the best of intentions. I wanted to look good as I stood next to Edward today; so I guessed, I needed to cut her a break.
I was still tired from all our activities from yesterday. We got up and went to the spa for the day, which was a pre-wedding gift from Esme. All of us girls had our nails done and our toes. I had a Brazilian wax done. Damn, those things hurt, but the results and Edward's reaction was well worth it. I had my hair trimmed up, as well. Now, here I was sitting in Alice's beauty chair getting my hair done.
She had styled it in a simple, but very elegant up do. It was all pulled back from my face. She had fastened it at the crown of my head and let it flow down the back of my head in long, loose ringlet curls. She placed a tiara on my head and my veil would hook on to it. I looked and felt like a princess.
I had a chance to sit back and relax for a minute. Esme brought me a breakfast tray. While Rose and Alice got their hair and makeup done, I ate breakfast. I thought about what was happening today, and I was happy. Today, I was marrying the love of my life. In just a very short time, I would be changed; and we would spend eternity together. I couldn't help, but giggle.
"What's so funny, dear?" Esme asked as she came into the room to get my breakfast tray.
"Oh, I was just thinking about today and marrying Edward and how in a just a short time I will be like the rest of you," I answered.
"You are truly a treasure to us all, sweetheart. I don't know how much more I could have stood of seeing my son, be so lost and alone," she said with a smile that warmed my heart.
Esme didn't realize it, but she was the true treasure. Everyone should have a mother like her to love them and care for them. She left the room again, and I was left with my thoughts once more. I was standing at the window looking out on the backyard and saw Edward, Emmett, Jasper, and Carlisle coming back from their hunting trip. I was about to knock on the window to get Edward's attention, but he looked up and saw me.
EPOV
I was very happy today; because in a few short hours, I would be married to the love of my existence. My brothers, Carlisle and I were coming out of the woods after an all-night hunting trip, when I felt eyes on me. My mind was open and so were my senses, the feeling was coming from above me. I looked up and saw a vision more beautiful than I could find words to describe. It was Bella looking down at me and smiling.
"Good morning, baby, I love you," I heard her say.
I smiled wide and blew her a kiss. How tempting it was to march right upstairs and give her a proper kiss, but I knew my pixie sized sister would have my head, if I did that.
"You do it and I'll have more than one head, brother dear. Let's put it this way, if you come up those stairs and even think about coming near Bella, she will be able to use your dick for a dildo on your honeymoon. Do I make myself perfectly clear, Edward?" Alice asked from somewhere in the house.
"Point made, dear sister," I told her.
Bella had heard Alice too, I suppose, because she was pouting when I looked back at her. Bella, my lovely angel, you were not helping my case, any, I thought. Her lips were already delectable, but when she pouted like that it just drove me insane with want and desire. I was not going to make it until we were alone to ravage my love's body. I was taking her straight upstairs right after the preacher announced us husband and wife and have my way with her, then I would consider coming back downstairs to our reception.
"Edward, brother, uh can you tone down the lust? It's getting to be a little much," Jasper said.
"Sorry, Jazz, I can't help it," I replied grinning.
"I am so glad Esme and Alice have built you and Bella that cottage out back. You two are going to be worse than Rose and Emmett ever were," he said rolling his eyes.
"Hey! Can I help it that I have such a buff bod that my wife can't control herself?" Emmett retorted.
"Oh good lord, Emmett. Did you not ever learn it's rude and ill-mannered to boast?" Carlisle admonished him, but with a smile on his face.
"Awe, come on, dad, you know you are just as proud as I am that you can rock your woman's world and that it drives her crazy for you," he replied.
Dad just laughed and shook his head. He neither denied nor did he admit it aloud, but his thoughts said plenty.
"Dad, I love you and mom, but please don't show me that again. It just isn't something you want to picture your parents doing," I told him with a smirk on my face.
"You just wait, son, you will be three hundred some odd years old one day, and I have no doubt you and Bella will still be going strong," he replied.
We all laughed and made our way into the house. I went to my room since I couldn't go near Bella. I lay down on our bed and turned on some music to listen to for a while.
EsPOV
I was beyond thrilled that today had finally arrived. My son would marry his one and only love, and they will spend forever together. I loved to hear the sounds of love and laughter ringing throughout the house as everyone got ready for the big event this afternoon.
Bella had no idea what she really meant to this family and how much we loved her. She had done such wonders for all of us. I couldn't love her more than if she were a daughter that I gave birth to.
Later in the day….
EPOV
"You ready to do this thing, bro?" Emmett asked as we finished getting dressed.
"I am more than ready to have Bella as my wife, Em. I have wanted this, for a very long time," I answered with a smile.
I felt like the luckiest man on the planet today. In just a couple of hours, Isabella Marie Swan would be my wife. Then, after we return from our honeymoon, I would turn her; and she would be mine forever.
"I know, I am not one to get sentimental, but I am really happy for you, Edward. Bella has been great for you and this family. Thank you for giving us a new little sister," he said.
I was about to reply to Emmett's uncharacteristic comments, when I heard a car turn on to our drive.
"Ok, Edward, I have given you a few weeks to reconsider. Won't you stop this nonsense and runaway with me? Surely you can see how much better I am," Tanya thought to me, as she and her family drove up to the house.
"Tanya is here, and it doesn't look like she has come to her senses yet," I said loud enough for my family to hear.
"Don't worry, bro, Jasper and I will keep an eye on her," Emmett spoke up.
"Yeah don't worry, Edward, we won't let her upset Bella. Besides, if she does anything to ruin this day, Alice will rip her to shreds and burn the pieces before any of us have time to think," Jasper said.
"You got that right!" I heard Alice say from her and Jasper's room. That was the room all the girls were in, getting dressed.
"What is it, Alice? What is going on?" I heard my angel ask.
That was weird. Bella shouldn't have been able to hear that. Alice must have been right at her ear.
"Whoa Edward! I don't know how Bella heard that. I wasn't near her when I said that. Must have been a fluke," Alice thought.
That was weird, but I didn't have time to worry about that now. Now, we had to tell Bella Tanya was here.
"Tanya and the rest of her family are here, Bella; but don't worry, Jasper and Emmett are going to watch her," Alice told her.
"She better not try anything today, or the first thing I am going to do when I wake up is track her down and rip her to shreds!" Bella grumbled
Thank God Carlisle was still talking to Tanya and the others outside. I was afraid with the way Tanya was acting she would take that as a challenge.
"I can't wait until she is changed, little brother; she is going to be so much fun!" Emmett chuckled.
"She's going to be a handful, that's for sure," I replied.
"Yeah, that we already see; and you would know that better than the rest of us, wouldn't you, little brother?" Emmett asked while wagging his eyebrows.
"Emmett, cut it out with the sexual innuendos. You know Edward hates that. Cut him a break today, he's got enough pressure on him as it is," Jasper said.
"Awe, you guys are no fun sometimes. I'm dressed, so I'm going to see who I can harass," he said and left the room.
BPOV
The hour was finally here. My cue was being played and it was time for me to walk down the aisle and join my true love in marriage for all eternity.
"Ready, baby girl?" Charlie asked me as we joined arms.
"More than ready, dad. Edward is waiting for me, let's get going," I replied.
I focused my attention on Edward and made my way to him. He was smiling my favorite crooked grin. It warmed me from head to toe. I still couldn't believe what a lucky girl I was to be marrying a man like Edward.
I seemed to take forever to get down the aisle to him, but I made it. Now, here I stood next to him, looking up at him and marveling at his beauty. I was wishing we were already married and on our way to our honeymoon. When he looked at me, his gold eyes reflected the love and happiness he was feeling; and I knew we had done this the right way.
"We are gathered here in the sight of God to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. Marriage is an honorable estate. It is not to be entered into lightly or unadvisedly, but discreetly and soberly. Into this relationship these two persons come now to be joined. I ask you both that if you know any reason why you should not be joined in marriage, you make it known at this time," Pastor Weber said.
I knew Bella and I both had no reasons not to be married. We are each other's life and strength. I wasn't too sure no one else would speak up though. I could feel myself tense up at the thoughts I heard coming from certain guests.
"I could and should speak up and tell everyone in this room why Edward can't get married. It's obvious the little human can't make him completely happy. He's only marrying her just to say he's married and not the odd man out anymore," thought Tanya.
"Why did I bother coming to this dumb wedding in the first place? It should be me standing up there beside Edward. I am much better suited for someone of his caliber than Bella is. She's such a plain Jane," thought Lauren.
"I always thought it would be me who married Edward Cullen. I fell in love with him the first time I laid eyes on him. The feelings I felt just intensified when I saw how he treated Bella. It's not fair, it should be me up there right now," thought Jessica.
"Damn you Edward Cullen for stealing my girl away from me. I should be in your shoes right now. I should be the one marrying Bella, and I should be the one who will be fucking her tonight," thought Mike.
After a short pause and no one spoke up thankfully, he again addressed us.
"The union of husband and wife in heart, body, and mind is intended by God for their mutual joy, for the help and comfort given one another during prosperity and adversity; and when it is God's will, for the procreation of children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord. True marriage is more than joining the bonds of marriage of two persons. In its right relation, it's the uniting of two souls already attuned to each other. When such a true bond already exists between man and woman, it is fitting that an outer acknowledgment be made. This acknowledgment is the prime object of this gathering and this ceremony. You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in the entire world whom you love best. You are adding to your life not only the affection of each other, but also the companionship and blessing of a deep trust as well. You are agreeing to share strength, responsibilities, and to share love. At the end of this ceremony, legally you will be husband and wife; but you still must decide each and every day that stretches before you that you want to be married. Make such a decision and keep on making it, for the most important thing in life is to love and be loved," he explained.
I didn't need him to tell me all that because I already knew it, but it was just part of his job to remind us of why we were here. The whole time Pastor Weber was speaking, I was staring into Bella's eyes and was seeing all the love and emotion she felt for me in them.
"Edward, will you take Isabella to be your wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love her, comfort her, honor and keep her in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, stay faithful only unto her, so long as you both shall live?" he asked me.
"I will," I answered with a smile.
"Isabella, will you take Edward to be your wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of matrimony? Will you love him, comfort him, honor and keep him in sickness and in health, and forsaking all others, stay faithful only unto him, so long as you both shall live?" he asked Bella.
"I will," she replied back.
I could see she was struggling not to cry. I understood perfectly how she was feeling.
"Who gives this woman to be married to this man?" Pastor Weber asked.
"Her mother and I do," Charlie answered.
He kissed Bella on the cheek and then took his seat. It was now Bella's and my turn to speak to each other. I took her hand in mine and began to speak.
"I, Edward, take you, Bella, to be my wedded wife, knowing in my heart 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 those in attendance my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful husband 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, honor and respect you, provide for your needs as best I can, protect you from harm, comfort you in times of distress, 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.
BPOV
I hung on every word that Edward spoke to me. He spoke so eloquently and his voice was so velvety smooth and soothing that it put the same usual spell over me as it always did. He completely dazzled me. I was so lost in his eyes and words and my own feelings that I didn't even realize it was my turn to speak. Alice had to lightly tap me to bring me back from la la land.
I blushed furiously when I heard some snickers come from the audience. I could just hear my female competition thinking how it should be them in my place. I begged to differ, but even so, I was sure if they felt what I was feeling they wouldn't have done much better. I took Edward's hand in mine and spoke from my heart the words we had chosen.
"I, Bella, take you, Edward, to be my wedded husband, 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 those in attendance my sacred promise to stay by your side as your faithful wife 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 to him.
My voice had become shaky at the end as my eyes filled with unshed tears. I couldn't help it though. I was just so full of love for Edward and everything he meant to me.
"Edward, take Isabella's ring and put it on her finger and repeat after me. I give this ring in token and in pledge of my constant faith and abiding love with all that I am, and all that I will become," the pastor directed.
Edward did what Pastor Weber asked, then he did the same thing again to me; and I followed his direction. I could hardly wait for the next words to come out of his mouth, the ones that would announce us as husband and wife.
"This ring by its shape is a symbol of the undying love that exists between you. The substance of which it is composed is a symbol of purity, which shall ever characterize your mind and hearts in all your relationships together. Amen," pastor Weber said.
The words Edward and I were waiting on were next, and I was more than ready to hear them. I knew Edward was even more excited than me since he had been so alone for nearly a century.
"Inasmuch as Edward and Isabella have consented in holy wedlock and have witness the same before God, according to the powers vested in me by this state and being an ordained minister of the Gospel, I pronounce that you are husband and wife. In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, those whom God has joined together let no one put asunder. Edward, you may kiss the bride," he said.
Edward wasted no time in wrapping his arms around me and pulling me to him and kissing me like it was going to be our last. It turned me on, and I knew Edward knew it too. I could feel the vibration of a low growl rumbling in his chest.
The kiss lasted for at least a full minute, and then we finally parted. Pastor Weber had us turn and face our guests, and then he spoke.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cullen," he announced.
Edward and I beamed at each other, and then he bent down and whispered in my ear.
"We did it, love. We are finally husband and wife, and I want you to know how much I love you, Mrs. Cullen," he said
"Oh Edward, you're going to make me cry. I love you too, now let's run up to our room and lock the door and don't let anybody in until it's time for us to leave," I whispered back.
I loved the smirky grin that came across his face; and I knew he was either considering it, or he was thinking along the same line.
"Don't you even dare, Bella Cullen," I heard Alice say from behind me.
I giggled as Edward and I began our walk back up the aisle together. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to make a break for it; pictures had to be made, and we had to be present for them. The sexing would have to wait.
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