I’ve only allotted so much time to make you stunning, Bella – you might have taken better care of my raw material.
Alice Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.40
No one expects me to be stunning. I think the bigger problem is that I might fall asleep during the ceremony and not be able to say ‘I do’ at the right part, and then Edward will make his escape.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.40
You’ll be my sister officially in ten short hours… it’s about time you get over this aversion to new clothes.
Alice Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.40
No one will dare to call you plain when I’m through with you.
Alice Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.42
Deep breaths, Bella. And try to lower your heart rate. You’re going to sweat off your new face.
Alice Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.43
I was afraid to look in the mirror – afraid the image of myself in the wedding dress would send me over the edge into a full-scale panic attack.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.44
Focus, Bella. Edward is waiting for you down there.
Alice Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.47
Bells, we’re up to bat.
Charlie Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.47
I should have realized that having Alice as my only bridesmaid was a mistake. I would look that much more uncoordinated coming behind her.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.47
Don’t let me fall, Dad.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.48
All I really saw was Edward’s face; it filled my vision and overwhelmed my mind. His eyes were a buttery, burning gold; his perfect face was almost severe with the depth of his emotion. And then, as he met my awed gaze, he broke into a breathtaking smile of exultation.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.48
Charlie took my hand and, in a symbol as old as the world, placed it in Edward’s. I touched the cool miracle of his skin, and I was home.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.49
In that moment, as the minister said his part, my world, which had been upside down for so long now, seemed to settle into its proper position. I saw just how silly I’d been for fearing this – as if it were an unwanted birthday gift or an embarrassing exhibition, like the prom. I looked into Edward’s shining, triumphant eyes and knew that I was winning, too. Because nothing else mattered but that I could stay with him.
Bella Swan, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.49
I tried to comprehend, through the film of tears blinding me, the surreal fact that this amazing person was mine.
Bella Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.50
One scorching hug stood out from all the others – Seth Clearwater had braved the throng of vampires to stand in for my lost werewolf friend.
Bella Cullen, Breaking Dawn, Chapter 3, p.50
