Officially Hitched: Pretty White Dress

So as much as I enjoyed wearing my comfy LOVE t-shirt and yoga pants...it was definitely time to step into that gorgeous white dress that had been waiting for me for weeks. Yes...WEEKS. Side story - because I got my dress in NYC, I had to fly there for my fittings three weeks before the wedding and then cross my fingers, hope and pray, and wish upon a shooting star that I didn't gain or lose an ounce for those three weeks. No sweat, right? Not like I have any pressure or nerves during that time...easy peasy.

What do you mean I look nervous?

And looking at the photo above makes me laugh because remember how I went to NYC to get my dress? Well...I flew that baby back with me to Arizona (the airline loved me for that)....and carried it through two airports including the security line. It just so happened that while going through security at JFK, I had a celeb run-in.

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Jay Mohr was in line right behind me and laughed as I struggled to put my dress through the x-ray machine. We had a brief conversation and I left with his blessing on my impending nuptials...score! I then kept my white mistress hidden away in our house until it was time to fly to Seattle for the wedding...are we sensing a trend?

By this point (in the photo above) I was very much done with holding up that hanger...but boy did it make for a great arm workout. Take note, future brides. Holding up wedding dress in various locales = buff arms.

Digress much? Wow. Okay let's get me dressed already!

Suck in...please fit, please fit, please fit

Riddle me this...how many bridesmaids does it take to put on a wedding dress?

So bossy...

Finishing touches

All smiles!

Next up - I finally get to see Frogger...

PS - did you see the cameo of Mrs. Tiramisu's bracelet? I count myself very lucky to be the 5th Bee to wear it, I was thrilled to have it as my "something borrowed."

Officially Hitched: Getting Ready

Waking up on the morning of your wedding day is pretty surreal. The idea that you are actually getting married, that after the months and months of planning, the day has finally arrived...it's just incredibly emotional - in the best possible way.

Hello lovely! PS - did you see the cameo of my DIY hanger?

Being that everyone was visiting from out of town, we had rented houses and condos for everyone to stay in. To start my day, I headed over to my Mom's house so my Aunt (also known as the hair miracle worker) could do my 'do. The woman has a way with hair and considering it's her career, I felt extremely confident (and very lucky) having her tackle my tresses...even though we didn't do any sort of trial-run. Now THAT my friends, is trust.

Pre-makeup...clearly I'm having a brave moment as I post this for the world to see.

After my hair was just right, we piled into the cars and headed over to the Manor to finish getting ready before the boys arrived.

And just as I was putting on the final touches to my makeup...in walked my photographer with a gift from Frogger. As you may remember, I mentioned that he and I really enjoy cooking and creating recipes. I just adore his accompanying drawings.

As I sat there trying to guess what it might be, I couldn't believe my eyes as I opened the package. I was overwhelmed by the gift he created - he managed to sneak out with our little notebook filled with our delicious creations, took those treasured pages and made a cookbook complete with a bookmark engraved with my new initials. Aaaand cue makeup meltdown...






Meanwhile...Frogger was busy opening his gift from me. That requires a post all its own!

Are you planning to exchange gifts on your wedding day? Anyone else experience a makeup meltdown?