- Here ya go! I hope you enjoy it. Still don't own the rights to anything.
Barbara and Jane made their way out of the cottage and down the side aisle heading towards the archway at the front. She stood in front of the archway with Barbara standing just behind it. Everyone in the chairs were still chatting quietly with each other. Maura had chosen to have just a guitar player and a singer for the ceremony portion of the day. The guitar player was playing some sort of acoustic song quietly as they waited for Maura.
Jane looked up towards the main house, trying to catch a glimpse of anyone that might indicate when Maura was coming. It must be close to time.
Suddenly the song changed, had there been a secret signal that Jane missed? A flash of light or a smoke signal? Jane smiled to herself at that thought and that's when she saw her.
Maura Isles stepped out from underneath the shade of the porch and into the mid afternoon sunlight. Jane was certain her heart stopped, even though Maura would have told her that it was impossible for her heart to stop just from seeing someone.
The singer began quietly.
Shoelaces untied
You can dry your eyes.
"Ironic." Jane thought as she teared up, watching Maura move slowly towards her. She wore a flowing white gown with an empire waist that trailed behind her, and her hair was in loose waves hanging down her back. As she moved closer Jane could see that she had a crown of white flowers in her hair.
Perfect shadows lie
Behind us
The house was maybe only 150 feet from where Jane was standing but she felt like Maura was so much further away. She hadn't noticed that everyone was standing; watching Maura come down the aisle, in fact Jane had completely forgotten that there was anyone else around. She only had eyes for Maura.
She made her way closer, coming to the beginning of the chairs and Jane could see the broad smile lighting up Maura's face. She grinned back, overjoyed and overwhelmed by all the feelings rushing through her brain.
This is the day I make you mine
Step by step Maura came closer and Jane heard the last verse of the song repeating in her head. "This is the day I make you mine." She couldn't believe that this was real, had it really only been seven months?
Maura was at the front row of chairs now and Jane sucked in a deep breath trying to calm herself.
But you are the one
I've been waiting for today
Maura took the last few steps, closing the space between them. She stepped next to Jane in the archway and Jane grabbed both of Maura's hands in her own.
"You look stunning." Maura whispered, leaning forward to brush her lips on Jane's cheek.
"You… you look gorgeous." Jane replied with a grin.
And here comes the sun
It's been beating more today
Maura stepped back and Jane simply stared at the blonde, taking everything in. She swept her eyes from the top of Maura's head, the small white flowers making a crown there, southwards. The necklace Jane had picked out was hovering just above the sweetheart neckline of Maura's strapless dress. There was some sparkly beading to the top of the dress and a chiffon overlay flowing from the empire waist.
She brought her eyes back up to Maura's and grinned at the blonde.
"I love you." She mouthed.
Maura beamed back at Jane in response.
I know our love has grown
Well I thank God you came along
Today…
"Well, shall we begin?" Barbara asked with a laugh, interrupting Jane's thoughts.
Jane glanced over at Barbara who was holding a small notebook in her hands. Jane had completely forgotten that there was a wedding going on, much less that she had a part to play. She must have had a startled look on her face because she heard Maura giggling at her.
"Welcome, everyone." Barbara began. "We are gathered here today to celebrate Jane and Maura's decision to commit their lives to each other."
Barbara continued talking but Jane was having a hard time paying attention to anything she was saying. She was distracted by the feel of Maura's hands in hers, how Maura was sliding her thumb over the center of Jane's palm and the way the blonde was staring at her.
"Are you ready for the vows?" Barbara asked. Jane shook her head to clear it, they were already at the vows? They had discussed that neither woman was particularly interested in writing their own vows and that they wanted the ceremony to be short and sweet. Jane and Maura nodded in response to Barbara.
"Alright then, Jane you can go first."
Jane cleared her throat and began slowly, her hands still grasping Maura's for dear life.
"I Jane Rizzoli, take you, Maura Isles, to be my wife, my constant friend, my faithful partner and the love of my life from this day forward." Jane had to work hard to get the last few words past the giant lump in her throat.
Maura grinned in response but Jane could see the tears glistening unshed in the blonde's eyes.
"Maura, your turn."
"I Maura Isles, take you, Jane Rizzoli, to be my wife," Maura repeated, her voice breaking on the word wife. She paused to take a deep breath and Jane squeezed her hands reassuringly. "My constant friend, my faithful partner and the love of my life from this day forward."
"Now Jane, if you will present your wife with her ring." Barbara continued, handing the black velvet box to Jane. Jane popped it open and took out the simple platinum wedding band that was studded with small diamonds all the way around it. She held it between her thumb and forefinger, staring at it for a few seconds before she looked back up at Maura.
"With this ring, I thee wed, and with it, I bestow upon you all the treasures of my mind, heart and hands." Jane promised as she slipped the band on Maura's left hand.
Barbara smiled broadly and closed her notebook. "Under the law of Massachusetts, I now pronounce you, married!"
"How about a kiss?" Maura requested with the widest grin Jane had ever seen her wear.
Jane didn't need to be asked twice, wrapping her arms around Maura's shoulders she pulled the blonde in for a searing kiss.
Maura pulled back slightly, her eyes dancing with laughter. "We're married!"
"Yes we are." Jane agreed and captured Maura's lips again.
They only broke apart when Jane heard someone, most likely one of her brothers, let out a long whistle.
Both women turned towards the chairs, Jane took Maura's hand in hers and everyone began to clap, standing as they made their way back down the aisle. There were many congratulations along the way and Jane glanced over to find Maura grinning broadly.
Jane led Maura to the small cottage where she'd gotten ready. They were going to have a few minutes alone before they met with their photographer to take a few pictures. After that they would head into the tent where everyone else would be waiting for the reception.
Jane opened the door to the cottage and led Maura inside. Someone had been in to tidy while Jane had been gone, but Jane hardly noticed. She pushed the door shut and rounded on Maura.
"So…" Jane husked, moving forward to wrap her arms around the smaller woman. "How does it feel to be a married woman?"
"Amazing." Maura breathed into Jane's hair. "Especially since I'm married to you."
Jane grinned into Maura's neck before kissing the delicate skin there.
"Married." Jane pondered out loud, pulling back to look at the blonde. She ran a finger over Maura's cheek, trailing it onto a plump lip. "You look so gorgeous."
Maura's cheeks flushed pink and she peered up at Jane through thick lashes. "You look quite stunning yourself."
Jane pulled Maura to her for another kiss, this one slow and sweet. They had the rest of their lives together, there was no rush.
