Piper's POV
"Oh my goodness, Piper!".
My mom squeal before she was even half way through the door.
"You look very pretty! And look at that dress... it's perfect, honey". My mom hugged me gently around my waist.
"You are the most beautiful bride". She whispered in my ear. Anybody that knows me and Alex, knew that I'm not the beautiful one.
"Thanks mom". I said trying to be polite.
But in all honesty I don't really care about the dress or about how I look, today is all about Alex and I want her to be the center of this event.
After everything that happened to us, I am glad that we are able to finally do this and get officially married.
Lexie, then enter my bedroom beaming at me.
"Oh my Gosh! You look so beautiful, Piper!". She squealed and hold me in arms length to examine me closely.
"You look very lovely, Lex". I complimented her and she hugged me gently.
She break away from me and look at my mom.
"Carol, I'm really sorry but it's time you got settled down there".
"Oh, alright dear. I think I'm going to cry!". My mom said and blew me kisses.
"I love you, Piper". She went on and disappear out the door.
"Is it really time already?". I suddenly felt very nervous.
"Yes, Alex is here". Lexie answered and we walk outside together.
My dad is waiting for me near the glass door and he smiled at me.
"You look so beautiful, Piper. I am really very happy for you". He said and he looks like he's about to cry.
"Dad, please... hold that tears. I am going to cry if you cry and I don't want to ruin my make up right now". I warned him.
"I won't cry". My dad murmured and he sniff.
From inside the house I can see an arch way draped in off white curtains with an overflowing amount of flowers.
There are rows of satin-draped chairs on either side of the aisle.
Our wedding is amazing and everything I could ever dream of.
Lexie, hands me my bouquet and stood infront of me and my dad. She look very pretty in her infinity dress.
Just then I heard the music and I tensed up a little.
"That's my cue, don't forget to count to ten and then follow me". Lexie reminded me and she walk gracefully down the small steps. I didn't regret choosing her as my maid of honor.
I count in my head and when I reach to ten I grab my dad's arm and we walk down the aisle together.
All my family are here and all our friends. I am so nervous that I couldn't feel my legs and I'm grateful that my dad is here.
"Dad, don't let me fall down". I whispered to my father.
"I won't". I can tell from his voice that he was anxious too.
I am wearing a classic strapless, neck line lace dress. The same champagne color like Alex's dress. Though I've never seen her dress before but we talked about having the same dress color.
We reach the altar and I stood at the side. I gave my dad a kiss and he went on and sit beside my mother. My mom is already in tears. Behind them is Neri and my brother Cal holding my sleeping niece and the rest of my family.
On the opposite side of my family are all our friends. I notice Nicky's mom keep taking pictures.
Standing in front of everyone I know is slightly awkward, whatever way you put it. You know that everyone's eye is on you. Should I smile? Where do I look? It's all a guessing game and very nerve wracking.
My thoughts were interrupted when I saw that they closed down the curtain at the archway. I know that Alex, will be coming out there anytime and I suddenly felt very nervous. My heart is pounding so hard I feel like it's going to jump out of my chest.
Lexie, is standing beside me and she noticed that I'm very anxious.
"Piper, relax. Breath". She said and fix my dress and tucked a lose hair behind my ear.
"Is it that obvious?". I asked.
She just chuckled in response.
"Breath". She reminded me again.
Then the music slowly morphed into a new song and I tensed up. My whole body is shaking from anticipation that it's almost painful.
The curtains finally opened up and there behind it stood the most beautiful woman.
Alex, is wearing a champagne color sleeves dress. Her hair was tucked into a messy bun and she is absolutely the most beautiful bride I've ever laid my eyes on.
Nicky, is standing beside her and holding Alex's hand. She is also wearing a champagne color pants suit like our dress.
I watch Alex walking gracefully towards me and her face lit up when she finally saw me.
God! She could rule the world with that smile.
I cannot believe how pretty she is, the sunset is hitting her face and she glows under the orange light. All I can see right now is Alex's face and everything around me is just a background, the people, the music and all I can see is her.
And then at last she was here standing in front of me. I held out my hand and Nicky place Alex's hand on mine.
I looked at Nicky and she was wiping her eyes with the back of her hand. I couldn't believe she's crying.
"Nicky, thank you for everything". Alex whispered.
She embraced her and kissed her cheek. Nicky has been a big part of our lives and I cannot imagine our life without her in it. She looked at me and I grab her and gave her a very tight hug.
The ceremony is simple and quick and it's time for our vows. I have to go first so I hold both of Alex's hand and look her in the eyes.
"Alex, I cannot promise that I'll never hurt you, because even the best of intentions sometimes fall short but what I can promise is to always reach for you over my pride; to hold you, to heal you, and to seek forgiveness.
I promise to persevere when times get tough, knowing that any challenges we might face, we will conquer them together.
I promise to treat you with compassion rather than fairness, because we are a team, now and for always.
Alex, no matter where life leads me, I know that as long as you are there, that is where I am meant to be."
After I finished saying my vows Alex took a deep breath and stare at me before speaking.
"Piper, I wish I could stand up here and promise you the world, but the world isn't mine to give. What I do promise is my world and all it entails. My love, support, passion, compassion, and enthusiasm.
Today, I want to make promises to you that I will always keep. I promise to stand by your side while you face the world and listen to you when you speak.
I promise to show you, every day, that I know exactly how lucky I am to have you in my life.
I promise to never stop holding your hand. And lastly, I vow that I will choose you every day, a million times over, not because I have to, but because I want to".
After saying our vows the minister did his part and it was silly to think how nervous I was. Alex are looking at me triumphantly and I didn't know I was crying until it was time to say the binding words.
"I do". I choked out.
It was Alex's time to speak now.
"I do". She said victoriously and she smiled at me.
The minister declared us after putting the ring in each others fingers.
Alex reach up to cradle my face and she bent down to kiss me.
She kissed me tenderly that we forgot the crowd around us.
I heard Nicky cleared her throat very loudly and finally Alex, broke up the kiss and pulled away from me.
The crowd erupted into applause and the minister turned our bodies to face our family and friends.
My mother was the first one to find me and she embraced me then I was handed from crowd to crowd and embraced by people I vaguely aware of who.