It would have been nice to get some of those nice classic getting ready shots taken by our photographer. The dress hanging beautifully in the window with the light filtering through and all that. But, we wanted shots pre ceremony and I was afraid we would run out of time at the end. In lieu of that I pieced together the shots I did manage to get from other cameras. Not my mom's because her photos are still inside her camera and she hasn't gotten around to finding the cord that is necessary to get them OUT! Incidentally, she has photos dating back to two Christmases ago still in her camera so chances are it wouldn't be any time soon. Mj's aunt took a lot of pics though and he somehow got them out of her camera for me so between those and Facebook steals from friend's pics this is what I got. These are not pro pics but I'm starting with these because the OCD person in me wants to do this in order.
The before shot. Pre make up magic. |
Getting ready was a blur like everything else. I didn't get to sip champagne, munch hor's deourves and chat with my bridesmaids. I drank a glass of wine, knocked over half the other one by accident and shoved some street tacos down my throat that the hotel was kind enough to arrange for me since I starved myself all day. I did not get to leisurely put on my dress, giggle in delight with my mother-ok maybe there was some giggling- or gaze serenely into the mirror. It was make up, take down my pin curls, get into the dress, throw on the jewelry, get last minute touch ups and GO....FAST!
Last minute touch ups |
I rushed through the entire process which I wasn't really aware of at the time but in retrospect it was kind of a bummer. But, I got myself together with help from everyone else and in the end I was happy with the finished product. The necklace and earrings were given to me by Mj's grandma. I had the hair. My stylist is also a friend so she was right there to take down my curls and style my hair. The make up artist was fabulous. My nails and toes were perfection and of course the dress-which was the very first one I tried on. I have never felt so glamorous. This must be what celebrities feel like every time they go out. Must be nice! I planned on enjoying every last minute in that white dress. And I did!!!
Mom and I. It's show time. |
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