Breaking Dawn: Chapter 3 - Big Day
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Chapter 3 - Big Day
Bella wakes up from her terrifying dream and finds that it's very early on the day of her wedding. She opts to calm her nerves by...cleaning the house and fixing breakfast. Darling, I think that one would be allowed to skip that on one's wedding day. You yourself said that the rooms are already clean and I'm sure Charlie can fix his own breakfast. Apparently Bella doesn't think so, or indeed think her dad capable of very much, since she continually reminds him when he comes in that he has to bring the minister to the wedding and look presentable. He mutters something about a "monkey suit" under his breath and again, I can't help but feel kind of fond of him because I sort of like that character - a guy who is dashing and elegant when cleaned up, but still has a fun, outdoors-ish personality which leads him to dislike dressing up. Seriously, Bella needs to start to appreciate her dad more. Like now.
Bella then leaves with Alice, who will be getting her made up for the wedding. Alice gets all annoyed that Bella looks tired from staying up late and then mentions that she'll at least have time to sleep on the plane ride tomorrow. Bella is intrigued by this.
"I raised one eyebrow. Tomorrow, I mused. If we were heading out tonight after the reception, and we would still be on a plane tomorrow… well, we weren't going to Boise, Idaho. Edward hadn't dropped a single hint. I wasn't too stressed about the mystery, but it was strange not knowing where I would be sleeping tomorrow night. Or hopefully not sleeping . . ."
ZeldaQueen: Erm, I'm not 100% familiar with the other books, so if any viewers could help me out on this - why would Bella think that they would be honeymooning in Boise? The Cullens have unlimited money and we established before that Edward only ever gives her ridiculously expensive presents. Wouldn't she at least assume that they'd be going to New York, or Los Angles, or Palm Beach, or the Bahamas, or Paris or something? I mean, that's the choice for plenty of couples who are well below the Cullens' means. And yes, we are reminded that Bella is horny. Although to be fair, they are getting married and made a deal with Edward, so it's not like there's no reason for her not to anticipate a good sexing.
Anyway, Alice worries that she's let the cat too far out of the bag and quickly starts talking about how she's already packed Bella's stuff for the honeymoon. Wah - ? PEOPLE! LET BELLA DO SOME THINGS BY HERSELF! AS RIDICULOUS AS SHE CAN BE, SHE IS NOT AN INFANT! SHE IS, IN FACT, CAPABLE OF WALKING PLACES AND PACKING THINGS ON HER OWN! Bella herself is rightfully indignant that Alice did that and Alice replies that it would ruin the surprise if Bella saw what was being packed. Then why didn't you let Bella pack and then hand her a separate bag with the "surprise" stuff in it? Or stuff that extra stuff in after she packed? Gah! Oh, and Bella correctly deduces that Alice also just wanted an excuse to shop and Alice tells her "You'll be my sister officially in ten short hours… it's about time to get over this aversion to new clothes." Nice to know that you'll be letting your new sister-in-law pick out her own hobbies and likes and dislikes there, Alice. *rubs head*
They reach the Cullen house, which has been decked out in the old graduation decorations. Bella notices a powerful blend of smells - orange blossoms, lilac, roses, and...freesia. Ha ha, I c what u did thar!
Projection Room Voices: Please refrain from internet slang.
ZeldaQueen: Well you're no fun anymore. So Bella is led into the bathroom, where she falls asleep a bit while Alice does her up. Rosalie shows up to fix Bella's hair and Bella goes off into a fit of depression because Rosalie looks so beautiful with her hair piled up and a silvery gown on. Then she feels happy because she gets word that Edward is in the house. That girl is bi-polar or something, and it is not healthy. After being fawned over and having her hair and make-up done, and getting the gown put on, Bella goes back into panic-attack mode and leaves to see her mother, who has been having a grand old time helping Esme decorate. Renee is thrilled by the sight of her daughter in a dress, looking like she came out of an "Austen movie" and Alice and Bella exchange glances while Bella mentally comments on how her mother was a hundred years off on the dress style. For Christ's sake, your mother is supposed to be your best friend! Act like it! Oh, and her parents give her a present before she goes off, a pair of her grandmother's old silver combs with Bella's birthstone (sapphires) set in them. And apparently it was Alice's idea (GAH! LET SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT IS NOT CONNECTED BACK TO THE CULLENS FOR ONCE!) to go with the dress and this is all completed with Alice loaning Bella her garter belt and putting it on for her. Okaaaaaay...
So the wedding starts and Bella is freaking out and waiting with her father and everyone gets into place. The wedding march begins and Bella asks her dad not to let her fall and I actually kind of like this part, just because it's a very brief moment of bonding between Bella and her dad that this book seriously needed more of. And then it's all dropped the instant Bella catches sight of Edward waiting for her. Then she gets all eager and practically races down the aisle to get to him. They go through the vows with "Until death do us part" being replaced with "As long as we both shall live". Erm, what? Either they're both dead as vampires (in which case they still aren't held to their vows) or they're both living immortal as vampires (in which case, it wouldn't matter if "until death do us part" is used, since they're never going to die). It just...it makes no sense. Go figure.
Then they have a long, passionate kiss and everyone cheers and hugs them and there was much rejoicing.
Onward to: Chapter 4: Gesture
Back to: Chapter 2 - Long Night
Return to: Table of Contents
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Chapter 3 - Big Day
Bella wakes up from her terrifying dream and finds that it's very early on the day of her wedding. She opts to calm her nerves by...cleaning the house and fixing breakfast. Darling, I think that one would be allowed to skip that on one's wedding day. You yourself said that the rooms are already clean and I'm sure Charlie can fix his own breakfast. Apparently Bella doesn't think so, or indeed think her dad capable of very much, since she continually reminds him when he comes in that he has to bring the minister to the wedding and look presentable. He mutters something about a "monkey suit" under his breath and again, I can't help but feel kind of fond of him because I sort of like that character - a guy who is dashing and elegant when cleaned up, but still has a fun, outdoors-ish personality which leads him to dislike dressing up. Seriously, Bella needs to start to appreciate her dad more. Like now.
Bella then leaves with Alice, who will be getting her made up for the wedding. Alice gets all annoyed that Bella looks tired from staying up late and then mentions that she'll at least have time to sleep on the plane ride tomorrow. Bella is intrigued by this.
"I raised one eyebrow. Tomorrow, I mused. If we were heading out tonight after the reception, and we would still be on a plane tomorrow… well, we weren't going to Boise, Idaho. Edward hadn't dropped a single hint. I wasn't too stressed about the mystery, but it was strange not knowing where I would be sleeping tomorrow night. Or hopefully not sleeping . . ."
ZeldaQueen: Erm, I'm not 100% familiar with the other books, so if any viewers could help me out on this - why would Bella think that they would be honeymooning in Boise? The Cullens have unlimited money and we established before that Edward only ever gives her ridiculously expensive presents. Wouldn't she at least assume that they'd be going to New York, or Los Angles, or Palm Beach, or the Bahamas, or Paris or something? I mean, that's the choice for plenty of couples who are well below the Cullens' means. And yes, we are reminded that Bella is horny. Although to be fair, they are getting married and made a deal with Edward, so it's not like there's no reason for her not to anticipate a good sexing.
Anyway, Alice worries that she's let the cat too far out of the bag and quickly starts talking about how she's already packed Bella's stuff for the honeymoon. Wah - ? PEOPLE! LET BELLA DO SOME THINGS BY HERSELF! AS RIDICULOUS AS SHE CAN BE, SHE IS NOT AN INFANT! SHE IS, IN FACT, CAPABLE OF WALKING PLACES AND PACKING THINGS ON HER OWN! Bella herself is rightfully indignant that Alice did that and Alice replies that it would ruin the surprise if Bella saw what was being packed. Then why didn't you let Bella pack and then hand her a separate bag with the "surprise" stuff in it? Or stuff that extra stuff in after she packed? Gah! Oh, and Bella correctly deduces that Alice also just wanted an excuse to shop and Alice tells her "You'll be my sister officially in ten short hours… it's about time to get over this aversion to new clothes." Nice to know that you'll be letting your new sister-in-law pick out her own hobbies and likes and dislikes there, Alice. *rubs head*
They reach the Cullen house, which has been decked out in the old graduation decorations. Bella notices a powerful blend of smells - orange blossoms, lilac, roses, and...freesia. Ha ha, I c what u did thar!
Projection Room Voices: Please refrain from internet slang.
ZeldaQueen: Well you're no fun anymore. So Bella is led into the bathroom, where she falls asleep a bit while Alice does her up. Rosalie shows up to fix Bella's hair and Bella goes off into a fit of depression because Rosalie looks so beautiful with her hair piled up and a silvery gown on. Then she feels happy because she gets word that Edward is in the house. That girl is bi-polar or something, and it is not healthy. After being fawned over and having her hair and make-up done, and getting the gown put on, Bella goes back into panic-attack mode and leaves to see her mother, who has been having a grand old time helping Esme decorate. Renee is thrilled by the sight of her daughter in a dress, looking like she came out of an "Austen movie" and Alice and Bella exchange glances while Bella mentally comments on how her mother was a hundred years off on the dress style. For Christ's sake, your mother is supposed to be your best friend! Act like it! Oh, and her parents give her a present before she goes off, a pair of her grandmother's old silver combs with Bella's birthstone (sapphires) set in them. And apparently it was Alice's idea (GAH! LET SOMETHING HAPPEN THAT IS NOT CONNECTED BACK TO THE CULLENS FOR ONCE!) to go with the dress and this is all completed with Alice loaning Bella her garter belt and putting it on for her. Okaaaaaay...
So the wedding starts and Bella is freaking out and waiting with her father and everyone gets into place. The wedding march begins and Bella asks her dad not to let her fall and I actually kind of like this part, just because it's a very brief moment of bonding between Bella and her dad that this book seriously needed more of. And then it's all dropped the instant Bella catches sight of Edward waiting for her. Then she gets all eager and practically races down the aisle to get to him. They go through the vows with "Until death do us part" being replaced with "As long as we both shall live". Erm, what? Either they're both dead as vampires (in which case they still aren't held to their vows) or they're both living immortal as vampires (in which case, it wouldn't matter if "until death do us part" is used, since they're never going to die). It just...it makes no sense. Go figure.
Then they have a long, passionate kiss and everyone cheers and hugs them and there was much rejoicing.
Onward to: Chapter 4: Gesture
Back to: Chapter 2 - Long Night
Return to: Table of Contents