Miss Magnolia, Atlanta
Age and Occupation: 28, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Lobbyist
Engagement Date: December 1, 2006
Wedding Date: January, 2008
Blogging Since: September 6, 2007
Venue: catherdral ceremony/private club reception
About Me: Mr. Magnolia and I are thrilled to be planning an evening, winter wedding for 200 people in Atlanta. We both work in politics and share a love of University of Georgia football, pop culture, and good food! I'm a runner who adores wedding magazines, bad reality television, and a
good glass of wine. Most of the time I like to think I'm pretty organized, but between wedding planning, house hunting, and a full-time job, I'm being put to the test!
Yes, I Did!
January 21st, 2008 @ 6:27 pm by Mrs. Magnolia
Yes, I married Mr. Magnolia just over a week ago. But I also did something else that day!
I ran the Around Peachtree Battle 5K with one of my bridesmaids and one of my cousins! And yes, I wore a veil while I ran.
I removed the veil from the tiara that I wore for my bachelorette party and attached it under my hat. People definitely noticed! I walked up to the registration table to pick up my number, and the guy behind the table said, “Hey, nice veil! Are you getting married?”
“Yes,” I replied, grinning like a fool.
“When?” he asked, clearly thinking this was a bachelorette party deal or something.
“Oh, tonight.” I told him, at which point, everyone around me started cheering.
(Fueling up with Powerade Option - my favorite!)
It was a beautiful day, clear but chilly. And the neighborhood vibe of the race was so much fun - people were there with strollers and dogs, and most of the runners seemed to know one another. Everyone lined up behind the start line, and the dude with the bullhorn started shouting instructions…. follow the cones, turns are marked, etc, etc. Right before he yelled ‘GO,’ he said, “Oh, one more thing… we want to congratulate the BRIDE we have running with us! She’s getting married TONIGHT!”
I started blushing like crazy as my bridesmaid grabbed my arm and waved it around in the air. Everyone started cheering for me and yelling congratulations - it was pretty awesome, I have to say!
Running this race was such a great experience. Everyone was congratulating me as I ran by them or they ran by me. Kids were turning to their parents and yelling, “There goes the bride!” It was just so very cool.
(Finishing the race between my cousin and my bridesmaid. They’re the best for running with me!)
The other best part? Three more of my bridesmaids were waiting at the finish line with mimosas!
I am so so so glad that I ran the 5K on the morning of the wedding. It gave me some much-needed time to think about and appreciate everything that was about to happen. Our day was crazy, and taking time to do something that I love was a great decision.
And the best part is, I didn’t fall down and scrape my face!
24 Responses to “Yes, I Did!”
Awesome! That is great and how fun to get a little extra recognition on your day! I plan on doing my regular Saturday morning run, nothing better to relax you than a good jog! 
that’s so awesome mrs. magnolia!! love the pics of you and your veil! glad to hear that you went ahead and went for it =)
you are awesome! I would never be able to do something like that, and on your wedding day! you deserve those cheers =)
I am in complete admiration! What a high that must have been. I am a klutz who would surely break my ankle if I did something like that on my wedding day, but I’m glad you succeeded without hurting yourself The veil was the perfect touch, too!
Wow! You have an unbelievable amount of energy! Good for you!!!
That is soooo awesome!! What a great memory to have for your wedding day!
That is such a great memory to have of your day — a beautiful one from start to finish. 
Congrats Mrs. Magnolia!
I love that you ran the 5k! What a great memory to have along with the many special memories you’ll have of your wedding
Daym. You ROCK shiznick! That is so cool. BOw Doooooooooooown way low! HI FIVE SHLAP happay!
Way to go! I am a (sometime) runner too, and how awesome that must have been to do on your big day.
That is totally awesome! I don’t have the stamina to run around the block and I can’t imagine doing it on my wedding day! You rock, Mrs. Mags!
That’s just great! Congrats on finishing with that happy face and with friends and on what was already a special day–even more special!
whoa.
you rock.
my socks.
that is so cool!!!
you’re amaaaazing!
yeeeeeeah! well done mrs magnolia, you can be very proud!
that is so awesome!! go you!! there aren’t many brides who can say they ran a 5k on their wedding day! 
I think it’s so cool that you did this on your wedding day. And I love how you sported the veil!
wow. ridiculous. awesome.
way to go mrs. magnolia!
wow!
i dont know why that made me tear up…..
but it did.
i’m such a cornball!
LOL…..
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