The Doctor

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August 13th, 2006

"What did I say about beauty sleep?" Alice asked Bella as she began to do her makeup.

"Sorry. Bad dream." Bella remarked.

I could hear the men getting everything in place for the wedding. Alice had lined up benches like she did for my wedding.

Bella's decorations consisted of more flowers and it had a more Jane Austen feel to it. Bella told me this was because they'd centered the wedding around Edward himself.

The guests were already arriving and chatting outside.

"I'll do her hair." Rose said as she walked in, looking beautiful in her purple dress. Her hair was twisted into a beautiful style and she was glowing, as usual.

Alice was already ready as well, looking just as beautiful. I'd also slipped into my dress already. It was much like Bella's maid of honor gown for my wedding, except it was more her style.

I had my hair piled on my head in a braid crown.

Bella smiled as Rose began to do her hair. I watched as both Alice and Rose worked.

Soon, they were done.

"Wow, Bella, you look absolutely stunning." I said.

Bella flushed.

Her hair was braided into a bun and Alice did her makeup in a natural look.

"Perfect. All you needed was a touch of color." Alice remarked about Bella's blush.

A knock sounded on the door then and I looked over to see Dad and Alex walking in.

Alex looked beautiful in a lilac gown that fell to the ground. She had flowers woven into her hair, flowers that Alice had also strung across the house and yard.

If Alice wanted to, she could seriously make good money as a wedding planner.

"Wow." Alex said, taking in Bella's appearance. Dad just looked like he might cry if it was at all possible.

I saw Dad was holding a small black box.

"We wanted to bring you a gift." Alex said and Dad opened the box.

I smiled as I saw what was inside. It was one of Grandma Swan's combs.

Dad and Alex had given me a pair of Grandma's earrings for my own wedding.

"Oh, wow, thank you so much!" Bella said, looking touched.

"It was your Grandma Swan's. We had the sapphires added though." Alex told her.

"We thought you needed something old." Dad said.

"Besides your father." Alex joked and Bella and I laughed.

"And something blue." Alex added.

"It's beautiful. Thank you so much." Bella said as Alice placed the comb in her hair.

"Now, time for the dress!" Alice said excitedly.

"I'll uh-" Dad said, walking from the room and closing the door. Alex followed after him, going to her seat, I assumed.

Alice pulled a garment bag from a nearby rack and opened it.

Bella's dress was beautiful and it certainly fit the theme they were going for.

Bella pulled the dress on and Alice buttoned it.

"Beautiful." I said.

Bella looked nervous though, and I knew she was worried about going out there in front of everyone.