His Golden Haze Part I

What Ever Happened

A/N: Here's Part 1 of the Jake and Nessie's wedding! Part 2 will be the wedding reception and the start of their honeymoon will be shortly after. Anywho, leave your awesome reviews and make sure to drop in some baby names for Rachel's twins.

Chapter 24: What Ever Happened

Edward POV:

The day is finally here. As I tightened my tie, I recalled all the great memories I had with my Renesmee and wished that she'd share even more with Jacob. It's hard to believe that my daughter, my only daughter, will be wedded with the man I thought I could never grow close with. So much has changed. He was the last person I wanted Renesmee to fall in love with and he completely changed my mind about that.

His thoughts were always consumed by her as her's were for him. I wouldn't want my daughter with anyone else. When Bella and I give her away to Jacob, it'll be from the most respect towards their relationship. No one could love her and cherish her as much as Jacob, with an exception of her parents.

Bella and I did everything we could to be the best parents we could be for Renesmee. We raised her from the beautiful cherubic baby with Bella's eyes and my auburn hair to the stunning, strong-willed woman she is today. Seeing her now is a reminder that Bella and I did a good job being a mother and father to her for the last seven years. Any decisions she chooses to make will be made with a good head on her shoulders.

I am certain that a familiar lump in my throat will be present the moment Renesmee's small hand holds onto my arm as we get ready to walk down the aisle.

"How is she?"

"I've never seen her so happy, Edward." Bella held her hands together, "She just opened up Jacob's gift for her."

Bella looked so beautiful in her form fitting dress and her one inch tan heels. It fitted her perfectly. Rosalie gave her a simple updo with a few strands of her brown hair framing her face. Alice was light on the make up, she accentuated Bella's most beautiful features. I think everything about her is beautiful, but it is certainly nice to see my wife so dressed up.

"What did he give her?" I asked as I helped Bella put in her diamond studs.

"A nice little letter and her room key to the resort they're staying in California. I think they're going to Santa Monica."

"She'll love that." I smiled a little.

Bella nodded in agreement, "Have you seen Jake?"

"Yeah, Renesmee had me deliver him his gift. He's a nervous wreck and he can't wait to see her."

"That's adorable." Bella giggled, "They make a lovely couple."

"They do." I kissed her forehead before pulling her in for a hug.

Renesmee POV:

If butterflies existed in half-breeds like me, then I'm definitely feeling it right now. Today is the last day I'll be Renesmee Carlie Cullen, I'll be Renesmee Carlie Black. Jacob will be my husband for the rest on time. Even if I am more than nervous, I know that I am more than ready for this moment.

Grandma Esme gave me the ultimate spa treatment this morning starting with an oatmeal bath -with bubbles of course- and a cucumber clay facial mask. She washed my hair like she used to when I was a small girl and hummed me one of her lullabies. I couldn't thank her enough for being a wonderful grandmother for me.

My skin felt rejuvenated after the mask. Grandma Esme called my aunts in to help do my hair and make up. Mom will help me with my dress. She also called in the photographers to do their job while I got ready.