The big day had finally arrived, and Emily was more nervous than ever. Emily started with a bath only a few hours before it was time for the biggest day of her life. She was finally going to marry Dimitri. A day she thought would never happen. Everything from the beginning of their relationship was a struggle. The previous night Dimitri was taken by his brother and best friend to celebrate the upcoming wedding. Emily could only hope they all showed up in one piece and sober.
Emily slipped into her wedding dress and was very happy that it still fits with her growing belly. After finishing with her makeup and hair, Emily placed her mother's first crown that was given to her when she married her father. It would be passed down through the generations to keep my mother's memory alive.
As she stepped back and took a look at herself, she was happy with the way she looked but was saddened by the fact that she would be without her family today. Her father would not be walking her down the aisle like any other girl on their wedding day. Her heart sank as she shrugged off the tears that threatened her.
They decided on a small ceremony with only a handful of guests. As everyone gathered inside, the wedding party gathered in the small room in the back to wait for the music to start. Emily's nerves were getting the better of her when the music started. The first to go down the aisle was Dimitri's younger brother, Daniel, and Lilly. Lilly wrapped her arm around Daniels and proceeded down the aisle in perfect step.
Next was Jen and Chris that followed behind Lilly and Daniel. They were all smiles, and soon they would be having a wedding of their own.
Then to my surprise, my sister popped around the corner with a grin on her face. Emily had not spoken to Hannah since Dimitri took her from the Nightwalker queen's house. Hannah and Luke stopped in front of Emily in hopes this would make her happy. "It was Dimitri's idea. He thought it would be nice for you to have a part of your family here on your big day. I hope you don't mind," Hannah told Emily. Emily shook her head as she fought the urge to cry. Emily embraced Hannah, "I'm so glad your here. Of course, I want you at my wedding," Emily told Hannah as she stepped back to get a look at her. "We will catch up later, for now, let's get you married to Dimitri," Hannah said as she turned with Luke and proceed down the aisle behind Chris and Jen.
The music changes, and Emily knows that it's her turn to walk down the aisle. Emily walks out of the room and stands at the entrance of the church. Everyone stands with all eyes on her. Emily quickly scans the room to find Dimitri at the head of the church, standing there, all dressed up and handsome.
Emily was focused on Dimitri the whole time as she made it step by step closer to the front. Dimitri was all smiles, and Emily could tell he was a little nervous. Emily continued walking till she was standing right beside Dimitri, who couldn't take his eyes off her.
"It is one of life's richest surprises when the meeting of the two of you have found each other and have decided to be together as husband and wife. It is one of life's finest experiences when a relationship grows into a permanent bond of love. This meeting and this growth bring us together today," Nolan says as he looks at both Emily and Dimitri.
"Dimitri and Emily, will you take vows here before all of us today that will symbolize your devotion and everlasting love that will hold you together throughout your lives?" Nolan asks.
"We will," Dimitri and Emily repeated together.
"Now your vows," Nolan says.
"I, Emily, take you, Dimitri, as my best friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us," Emily tells Dimitri.
"I, Dimitri, take you, Emily, as my friend and love, beside me and apart from me, in laughter and in tears, in conflict and tranquility, asking that you be no other than yourself, loving what I know of you, trusting what I do not yet know, in all the ways that life may find us," Dimitri tells Emily.
"Let these rings be the symbol of unity and peace in which your two lives are joined in one unbroken circle. Wherever you go, return unto one another and to your togetherness," Nolan states.
"I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our undying love," Dimitri says as he slides the ring on Emily's finger.
"I give you this ring to wear upon your hand as a symbol of our unity in undying love," Emily tells Dimitri as she slides the ring on his finger.
"Your souls are now one, till death do you part, you shall always be apart of each other," Nolan says.
"Now I pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss your bride," Nolan says.
Dimitri pulls Emily into his arms, and his lips find hers. It was their very first kiss as husband and wife.
"It is this love, based upon a responsible understanding, that will aid you in creating out of your two lives, marriage and happiness you will share together. Stand fast in hope and confidence, believing in yourself and believing in each other," Nolan says.
"As you two have come before your friends and family and have declared your love and devotion to each other, I now greet you with them as husband and wife," Nolan says.
"Now, Let's Party," Hanna shouts.
Everyone breaks from their spots to head to the banquet set up in the other room.
"Finally, you guys are hitched," Chris says with a giggle. "Chris, your not far behind me," Dimitri says as he laughs with Chris.
"The two of you will rebuild the royal family," Nolan tells Dimitri. "I don't think Emily wants any part of the politics. I'm taking her back to my country home to live a quiet and peaceful life under the protection of my Queen Amelia," Dimitri says. "I can't blame her, you two will be happy there," Nolan says.
Dimitri and Emily head over to the tables set up for the guest. "It's beautiful, they have really outdone themselves," Emily says as the smile spreads across her face.
"You look beautiful, "Dimitri tells Emily. "Not bad yourself, husband," Emily says with a giggle.
"Pretty cake," Emily says as she gets ready to cut it.
Emily cuts the first piece. "Don't get any ideas," Dimitri says with a smirk. "I would never," Emily giggles.
Emily feeds Dimitri a bite without getting too much icing on his mouth. Dimitri, on the other hand, makes a bigger mess but cleans her lips with a kiss.
The cake was moist and was devoured among the guests. Even the ones that couldn't eat real food tasted a sample.
As the cake disappeared, all the guests seemed to be having a good time.
Everyone that's not the undead gets plates from the buffet table.
With everyone seated, Emily and Dimitri join them at the head of the room.
Everyone now finished knew what was to come next as they all stood waiting on Dimitri and Emily.
Dimitri and Emily gather at the center of the room. The music fills the room as everyone watches them dance their very first dance together.
Dimitri and Emily dance along the dance floor in their own private world.
Dimitri seemed so graceful like he had been dancing all his life.
Until he lost step and crushed poor Emily's foot leaving her to laugh as Dimitri looked horrified. "I'm so sorry," Dimitri apologizes.
"You're fine, my love. I have faced much more than a foot," Emily says as she pulls Dimitri back into her arms and continues to dance.
With one last spin, the music changes to a fast beat signaling everyone else to join them out on the floor.
Dimitri breaks into a fast dance, taking Emily by surprise.
Even Queen Annabell and King James surprised everyone when she joined them and showed them up in moves. Who knew a queen that old could be up to modern times.
"You having a good time?" Dimitri asks Emily, who smiles at him. "It's perfect," Emily replies.
The music comes to an end, and everyone heads out of the church to tell the newlyweds goodbye as they start a new chapter in their life.
All the ladies gather as they wait for Emily to throw her bouquet of flowers. 
With a toss, the flowers go flying, and Jen catches them. Everyone grins as they know it's only a matter of time before Chris will marry Jen.
Dimitri sweeps Emily off her feet, pulling her into his arms as everyone cheers.
"Now, let's start our new life, my sweet wife," Dimitri says as he heads down the walkway.
