"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today…"

Akane couldn't believe this day had finally come. She thought they'd never actually get married, but somehow he had finally gotten up the courage to propose. Her eyes darted around to look at the guests gathered in the yard of the Tendo compound. It was a small affair, much quieter than the other wedding that had been held in the same place several months earlier. Her eyes drifted to her father who was sitting in the front row of the chairs arranged on the lawn, blubbering about losing his little girl. She smiled fondly and continued to look around the yard. As she did, she couldn't help but notice that Kodachi, Shampoo and Ukyo weren't present. They had been invited, but Akane supposed she couldn't really blame them for not showing up. What would that have proved anyway? No one had really expected them to attend, but just to be safe, the Tendos had decided to invite them way in advance so any objections could be made before the actual event, and not during the wedding itself. They didn't want to risk insulting the crazy girls, and figured if they were all officially invited they wouldn't feel the need to crash the wedding. Literally. However, they had no reason for interfering with this wedding. It really didn't concern them.

Akane fiddled with her bouquet and nervously glanced over at Ranma in his nice tuxedo. She blushed slightly, thinking about how handsome he looked. Ranma briefly glanced over at her from the corner of his eyes and then looked back at the priest. Akane did the same. "Ah yes, of course, this is the important part."

"…take this man to have and to hold, in sickness and in health for as long as you both shall live?"

"I do."

Akane had to keep herself from crying, she was so happy.

"…this woman to have and to hold, in sickness and in health for as long as you both shall live?"

"I-I do!"

Akane couldn't help but smile at the way he stuttered his response.

"Do you have the rings?"

The couple nodded and exchanged their rings while staring lovingly into each other's eyes. When they were finished, the priest said the fateful words.

"Now, if anyone here knows of any reason why these two should not be wed, please speak now or forever hold your peace."

There was a collective silence as Akane and the rest of the wedding party and guests in attendance held their breath as they looked around, fearing the worst. When nothing happened everyone sighed in relief.

"Then with the power invested in me I now pronounce you man and wife. You may now kiss the bride."

The groom lifted the veil off of his new wife's face. He looked lovingly at her beautiful face smiling back at him and leaned in for their first kiss as husband and wife. As their lips touched one thought crossed the minds of everyone present. "Finally."

The lips of the couple parted and they turned to face the people gathered. The priest addressed the crowd. "And now it gives me great pleasure to present to you for the first time, Mr. and Mrs. Ono."

Everyone clapped as the music began to play and Kasumi and her new husband, Dr. Tofu made their way down the aisle. Meanwhile, Akane, who had been Kasumi's maid of honor, took Ranma's arm, for he had been the best man, and allowed him to escort her down the aisle as well.

"Oh it's just so beautiful," a tearful Akane exclaimed.

Ranma just rolled his eyes. "Women," he muttered. Still he couldn't help smiling as well.

Due to pure reflexes Akane sensed something flying towards her. Releasing Ranma's arm she threw her hands up to catch the object, only to find it was Kasumi's bouquet. "Huh?" Akane muttered unintelligently. She looked around and noticed all the women glaring at her for having caught the flowers. Akane looked back at the beautiful arrangement and gasped. "But that would mean…" She slowly turned to look at Ranma whose mouth was gaping open. Their eyes met briefly and then they both looked away swiftly, blushing deeply as they continued the trip down the aisle.

The End

A/N: Edited after several years! Hey, anyone interested in a sequel for this? Because I've got a few ideas in mind… *grin* Hope you enjoyed this story! If you did, please take some time to review!