Okay everyone, before you all read this chapter, I just want to say here that the wedding ceremony will probably be a hell of a lot different to what you are all used to, and with it, I did what the story says on the tin – I did it my way, so if anyone has a problem with that they can take a hike.

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Enjoy!

SPOV

"Are you ready, Sookie?" Gran asked me as we waited out in the vestibule area of the church for the wedding march to begin.

"I am … I can't wait" I said, with a smile on my face, as I remembered the sexy time that Eric and I had previously had out in this very place – the little front hall area of the church, and then the music began and the doors were opened just before Gran held out her arm for me and we slowly made our way down the aisle like what we had done in all of those rehearsals night after night before – Eric had been rather meticulous in the rehearsals for tonight, and had gone a little OCD all over it, saying that he just wanted everything to be absolutely perfect for me.

I had assured him that no matter what happened, as long as he and I did in fact get married, it would be absolutely perfect, and although that hadn't exactly happened yet, so far the night (and the day) had been incredible.

However, right now I was just so focused on Eric, standing right at the top of the aisle with his sexy suit all in place, and the sweetest smile on his face – one that was filled with real nervousness but still passion and love as well, and it was all that I could do not to get completely lost in him.

Although it seems that I did, since when we got to the top of the aisle, Gran had to give my arm a tight squeeze so as to bring me straight back into the now.

"Look after her for me, Eric" Gran said, and I could see that there were tears beginning to form in her eyes.

"I will, Gran" Eric promised, his eyes set completely on mine.

"Good, Eric. Because if you don't, my offer to kick your ass still stands" Gran replied, as she took my hand from hers and placed it into Eric's, before giving each of us a kiss on the cheek and then going to sit down behind Tara and Lafayette, who had come in behind me all in their baby blue bridesmaid's dresses, and were still standing in that exact same spot, until I passed my bouquet of flowers to Lafayette, and then they both sat down beside Gran in the seats that had been especially reserved for them.

"You look phenomenal, my lover" Eric whispered softly as he then reached forward and lifted the veil that was covering my face, slipping it over the top of my head.

"As do you, honey" I replied, not caring that every vampire in the room would probably be able to hear me. Eric cast me a knicker dropping smile, before we clasped our hands once more.

And then Reverend Daniels stepped forward.

"Now, dearly beloved, the alive and the undead we are all gathered here today, to witness the union between Eric Northman, Sherriff of Louisiana Area 5 and Susannah Elizabeth Stackhouse, his lover" the preacher began, and I smiled a little at "his lover" part, since I hadn't known that Eric had asked the Reverend to say that and it hadn't been included in any of the rehearsals.

I wondered idly what other surprises that Eric – my soon to be husband – had in store for me over the course of the evening, I knew that I had at least one for him.

"Marriage is a most honourable estate, created and instituted by God, signifying the magical union of a man and a woman through the way of true love. Should there be anyone of these persons here present, know of any reason as to why Eric and Susannah should not be united in holy marriage, speak now or forever hold your peace?" the Reverend continued, and I watched as Eric cast an evil eye around the room, just daring for someone to speak.

Thankfully nobody moved and after a few seconds, Reverend Daniels continued with his ceremony but after a few seconds, I just couldn't concentrate any longer as I simply became lost in Eric's deep baby blue eyes and all of my attention was given to him, and I was sure that he was feeling exactly the same way, as the minister had to repeat the first vow to him.

"Eric, do you take Susannah Elizabeth Stackhouse to be your wife? Do you promise to love, honour, cherish and protect her, forsaking all others, and holding only her forevermore?" he asked.

"I do" Eric replied.

"Susannah, do you take Eric Northman to be your husband? Do you promise to love, honour, cherish, and protect him, forsaking all others and holding only him forevermore?" he asked.

"I do" I replied, and I swear I saw Eric breath out – a completely unnecessary – sigh of relief.

"And now his book tells us in the book of I Corinthians, chapter 13 verses 1 to 8 that 'And now I will show you in the most excellent way. If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries, and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but not love I am nothing" the preacher said, but then paused for breath before continuing.

So … I know the Bible-ly bit at the end was dull, but it was the best set of verses I could find and I really want to say here that I mean no disrespect to those who aren't of the Christian faith or are Athiest, this is just the way I envisioned Eric and Sookie's wedding. Reviews?