It has been forever since our wedding but I never got around to sharing with you all what about the day I would do again, and what about the day I would do over.
I’m going to start with the former for this post.
Mr Corn and I were married in Newport, RI, which is 90 minutes away from our home in Boston. It was apparent that we would not be able to get ready at our house so eventually, we ended up renting a condo for my bridesmaids and I to stay in/get ready in. (We kicked the ladies out for our wedding night though 
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The condo was bright and airy and perfect for getting ready. And, considering the cost of hotel rooms in the area ‘in-season’ it was financially a better deal!
The only issue was that there was no full length mirror in the place. So, what’s a girl to do, but rent one! I got mine from a “large scale event decor” company in Boston called, Party By Design, they also do small prop rentals.** They serve the greater Boston area, but you can certainly search for prop rental places in your area…or speak with your florist and see if they have any resources.
I am so very, very glad that I did this, because if I hadn’t, there would have been no way for me to see myself in my dress the day of my wedding!! Believe me, I get it, there are a bazillion things that always seem to pop up when you are planning a wedding that make you think, “really, now I have to think about THAT!?“, but I truly think that it is worth at least a moment of thought in the planning process to figure out if seeing yourself on your wedding day is a priority for you and if it is, making it happen.
* All pictures by Kate Whitney Lucey.
**This is the only one of my vendors that I had a personal relationship with. I used to work for Party By Design. But they fired me, so you know that I am only passing along their information because they truly are a great resource. 
That was such a good idea to rent a mirror. I didnt even think of that, luckily my church had a mirror, I dont know what I would have done if they didnt.
Way to think through all the details! Great idea. For girls getting ready at a church, on site or anywhere that isn’t there home — something to think about.
The ‘what we did right/what I would change’ posts are always my favorite. Keep ‘em coming!
When we were originally going to get married at a friend’s home, I was going to haul in my mom’s full length mirror to get ready with. The venue changed with three months to go, and the new place came with one…never thought about renting!
I love those pictures of you in front of the mirror. The first one says “oh my gosh, is that me?!” The second one says “Oooooh yeah its me and I look gorgeous!”
pretty pretty! Wow, I don’t think I would even think about a mirror. I’m going to call the B&B I’m going to get ready in right now!
Mrs. Corn,
Congratulations on your wedding!
I am getting married THIS September in Newport/Tiverton, RI. I would love to know more about the condo that you rented as I want to get a place for some of my friends to stay. Luckily my mom lives in Newport, so I have a place to stay and get ready…with a full-length mirror too!
Anyhoo, if you have a moment to spare to bestow any advice you have on the lodging would be GREATLY appreciated.
BTW, I live in Cambridge, so not so far away from you!
Take care and THANKS,
Polly
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Thank you so much!! That never even crossed my mind! I just emailed my rental place to see if they have full length mirrors!
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Mrs. Corn, Newport, RI Age and Occupation in '07: 31, HR for public accounting firm Fiance's Age and Occupation: 33, Consultant for public accounting firm Engagement Date: October 7, 2006 Wedding Date: September, 2007 Blogging Since: June 1, 2007 Venue: North Lawn of Fort Adams State Park About Me: I am a lazy scrapbooker who loves the instant gratification of making cards and I am very easily distracted by all things shiny. In honor of my childhood nights spent hibachi BBQing on the beach with my family, we are hosting a traditional New England Clambake for our reception.
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