Lexi Cullen 🃏

Chapter 29

4 years later...

"You ready?" Edward looked down at me.

I breathed "Not really, but I have to be." I held onto his arm even tighter.

"It's okay, I've got you." He kissed my cheek, "You can do this."

I breathed heavily once more before being guided down the aisle. "Please don't let go of me."

"I wouldn't dare."

By the time we approached around the corner, all the guests stood up as I was in sight of them. All eyes were on me and I didn't think I could take it much longer, my forehead was stripping off sweat and my body was shaking. I breathed in and out hard to calm my nerves, I can't humiliate myself in front of everyone.

We finally arrived at the end where I saw Seth in a black suit but without the blazer. I instantly blushed at how handsome he looked. He grinned wide when he saw me coming closer, I swear I saw a tear drop out of his eye but that could just be my imagination.

Edward let go of my hand and placed them in Seth's, I smiled at him. "You look spontaneous!" I blushed.

"You don't look bad yourself." I giggle.

The priest stood beside us and gestured everyone to sit. "We gather here to unite these two people in marriage. Their decision to marry has not been entered into lightly and today they publicly declare their private devotion to each other. The essence of this commitment is the acceptance of each other in entirety, a lover, companion, and friend. A good and balanced relationship is one in which neither person is overpowered nor absorbed by the other, one in which neither person is possessive of the other, one in which both give their love freely and without jealousy. Marriage, ideally, is a sharing of responsibilities, hopes, and dreams.
It takes a special effort to grow together, survive hard times, and be loving and unselfish." He looked down at both of us.

"Do you both pledge to share your lives openly with one another, and to speak the truth in love? Do you promise to honour and tenderly
care for one another, cherish and encourage each other, stand together, through sorrows and joys, hardships and triumphs for all
the days of your lives?"

"We do." Seth and I said in sync.

"Do you pledge to share your love and the joys of your marriage with all those around you, so that they may learn from your love and be
encouraged to grow in their own lives?"

"We do."

"May these rings be blessed as a symbol of your union. As often as either of you look upon these rings, may you not only be reminded of
this moment but also of the vows you have made and the strength of your commitment to each other. You may say your vows."

Seth grabbed my hand and placed the ring at the tip of my finger. "I, Seth Clearwater take thee, Lexi Cullen, to be my lawfully wedded wife, 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 these witnesses my pledge 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, 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." He slid the ring further up my finger.

I blushed and placed his ring at the top of his finger, "I, Lexi Cullen take thee Seth Clearwater, to be my lawfully 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 these witnesses my pledge 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 slid the ring further up his finger.

"May the Lord in His goodness strengthen your consent and fill you both with His blessings. What God has joined together, let no man put asunder. I now pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride."

Seth didn't waste any time to kiss me, around me I could hear everyone cheering and clapping. Even though I felt really self-conscious and embarrassed, I was really enjoying the atmosphere.

Seth picked me up in bridal style and walked back down the aisle. I giggled all the way down, I was so happy that I'm about to spend the rest of my life with Seth. Nothing at this moment could ruin the happiness I consumed.