"Emma, sweetie, you need to relax. You look beautiful," David sighed as his daughter continued to fuss with the veil that fell from the white gold crown perched on top of her head. Its diamond detailing complimented the beading of her white gown and she took one more glance in the mirror.

Her curls were neater than usual, flowing through a waterfall braid framing her head. She smiled when she looked at the braid, remembering the night Regina spent teaching her how to do it. The curls flowed loosely down over her shoulders and she brought her hands to her blushed cheeks when she couldn't contain her smile.

"Your mother and I have a gift for you. I was going to wait until after the ceremony, but I think it would be beautiful with your dress," David declared as he fumbled through the inner pocket of his tuxedo, pulling out a slender velvet box.

"Dad, don't make me cry before the ceremony," Emma laughed, her eyes pooling with tears desperate to fall. But David just smiled and popped open the box, pushing it forward so Emma could get a better glance.

"Oh my god, is that?" Emma began and David nodded.

"It's your bangle. We had a replica made. This one won't prevent you from using magic. But you've grown so used to wearing it every day, and I know how much you love it."

"Put it on me, please," Emma asked eagerly, holding her wrist out to her father.

David fastened the bangle's clasp and Emma smiled as she rotated her wrist back and forth, admiring the diamonds lining the woven vines and intricate detail.

Emma pulled her father in for a tight hug then looked up at him, "You ready to walk me down the aisle?"

"Thanks for helping me get dressed, Snow. It's nice to feel like I have a family once again," Regina said as Snow helped fasten the clasp of her strappy heel.

"You don't have to feel like you have a family. You have one, now and forever," Snow smiled and it radiated off of her and onto Regina, who couldn't help but flash a grin in return.

She peered into her reflection once more. Months had passed since her magic was gone, and every time she looked into a mirror, she expected to feel a sense of disappointment. Or to feel like something was missing. But that feeling never came.

All she saw was her own reflection and her own happiness and the love she possessed for not only Emma, but for her kingdom, for her family, for the lifetime of memories she had waiting for her.

"You're the most beautiful bride I've ever seen," Snow admitted.

"That's because you haven't seen your daughter yet."

Snow's cheeks flushed a warm rose color at Regina's comment. "Oh, I almost forgot. I got you a gift!" She began to rummage through her small purse.

Snow opened the velvet box, revealing a white gold and diamond necklace that had similar detailing to Emma's bangle.

Regina's eyes softened and she placed a hand over her heart. "Just like Emma's," was all she managed to say and Snow nodded.

"It's perfect! Could you put it on?"

"Yes, of course."

Regina turned to look at herself once again as Snow's hands slid delicately around her neck, careful not to mess up the intricate updo where her crown was perched atop. She fastened the clasp of the necklace and smiled at Regina's reflection in the mirror. "Beautiful!" Snow exclaimed.

"It really is, isn't it?"

"Are you ready?"

Regina nodded, her eyes lighting up and her grin wide.

The number of people in attendance at the ceremony was astounding. Every member of the northern and southern realm came together to see their two kingdoms join together as one.

"I now pronounce you wife and wife," stated the officiant. He looked between both Emma and Regina and smiled. "You may now kiss your queen."

Emma's green eyes lit up and both women locked eyes momentarily, like they had done thousands of times before. Emma recognized the familiar look of overwhelming love in Regina's eyes, and wrapped her arms over her wife's shoulders to pull her closer as their lips met.

Regina lost awareness of everyone else in the room as her entire body melted into the kiss. The blissful jolt of electricity running through her as a result of Emma's lips always had that affect on her.

When they broke apart, Emma's lips were still parted and Regina couldn't help but bring her hand up to run her fingertips over Emma's flushed cheek as they both smiled.

The reception following the ceremony was everything a young princess could hope for it to be, and much, much more.

Regina never thought this day would come when she'd feel so whole. So happy. So in love.

She leaned in toward her bride, interlacing their fingers once again before whispering in Emma's ear, "So, are you ready for our honeymoon, darling?"

Emma's eyes lit up and she nodded. "You know, I had spent my entire childhood wanting to explore the southern realm. I never thought the day would come when I'd be able to go there with someone I love. Someone who will show me everything there is to know and love about it!"

Regina kissed her cheek and Emma's heart raced as she relished at the feel of Regina's warmth.

"You'll make a lovely queen, Emma. The people of the southern realm will adore you as much as I do."

"I can't believe we get to do this, together."

They kissed once more then went to mingle with some of the guests who still were lingering at the reception, well into the late hours.

Regina recognized Graham among a circle of knights gathered around, enjoying their drinks and engaged in a conversation. She stared at him for a few moments and when he felt eyes burning into the back of his head, he turned and looked over his shoulder.

"Do you want to go talk to him alone?" Emma asked, giving her wife's hand a reassuring squeeze.

Regina shook her head and kept her hand in its place where it belonged, interlaced with Emma's, as Graham approached the two young queens.

Regina opened her mouth to speak, but Graham beat her to it.

"Congratulations are in order, your majesties," he said with a smile, looking between both Emma and Regina.

"Thank you," Regina began. "Graham, I just want to apologize —"

"There's no need to apologize, Regina. How could I ever feel anything but eternally grateful to you for giving me such a wonderful life?"

Regina blinked a few times, her mind in disbelief.

"You've allowed me to become my own person, to join the other knights, to defend our kingdom. Besides, all I ever wanted was for you to be happy, my queen. And I can see that you truly are," Graham finished with a smile.

Regina nodded and smiled back at him. "I have never been happier. Thank you, Graham."

He bowed before both Emma and Regina before returning to his spot with the other knights and Emma couldn't help but notice the look of relief and gratitude that crept across Regina as her eyes softened.

Emma stepped closer, wrapping her arms around Regina and pressing her lips against hers once more.

Emma's entire body hummed with joy as they lie in bed later that evening. They didn't know if all the guests had even left yet, but they were exhausted and had a busy journey ahead of them, so they slipped off and back up to Emma's room.

They were clad in matching silk nightgowns, one white and one black.

"I love you, Emma," Regina whispered as she pulled Emma closer and wrapped an arm under her shoulder.

Emma rested her head down on Regina's chest, snuggling in closer to her wife. "I love you, too."

Emma's eyes fluttered closed in content, and she fell asleep listening to her new favorite sound: the sound of Regina's heartbeat.