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Mrs. Toucan, Boston Age and Occupation: 25, Full-time Research Assistant, Part-time Graduate Student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Actuary Engagement Date: February 18, 2007 Wedding Date: June 7, 2008 Blogging Since: November 07, 2007 Venue: St. Catherine of Genoa, Jin Asian Cuisine Restaurant About Me: I’m a Gemini to the extreme. On one side, I’m a girly girl. I read countless bridal and fashion magazines, and have an obsession with keeping up with the latest Hollywood gossip. On the other side, I’m a sports fanatic. Despite being a full-time bride-to be, full-time research assistant, and part-time student, I’m also a full-time Red Sox fan from spring training to October, and a full-time Patriots fan from mini-camp to February. I devote almost as much time researching my for fantasy football team as researching for our wedding!
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Oh Happy Day: Getting Ready

August 6th, 2008 @ 2:09 pm by Mrs. Toucan

With all the stuff we were trying to pack in on one day, it meant that the Toucan Wedding Day had to start REALLY EARLY… like hair-and-makeup-was-there-at-7:30am kind of early.

Lypor is putting my face on…

Check out my hair!

While I was still getting made-up, lots of people started showing up to my parents’ house…

Shoes, shoes, lots of shoes! (there were actually way more than this at one point)

The flower girls are here!

You are probably thinking, “Wait, why were so many people coming to your parents’ house?!” For now, I’ll just tell you there was something to see… ;)

But seriously, it was kind of turning into a mad house!

My aunts were busy finishing up our bouquets and other florals:
Some of my uncles just decided to watch tv:
And my cousin decided to have a mini jam session with one of his daughters:
There were flower girls running up and down the stairs:Some hiding in the rooms:And some playing pool with the ring bearer:And during all this, I was surprisingly very calm:
I think I was probably just overwhelmed with all the love and support from all of my family! Some of them traveled quite far that day!

Soon, it was time to put on THE dress! There’s something about being the bride on my wedding day that made me almost useless. Never mind that I had someone do my hair and makeup, but,

1. I didn’t carry my dress up the stairs.

My two sisters are carrying the dress up for me.

2. I somehow needed 4 people to help me put on my dress. Weirdly, it only took 1 person before! ;)

3. I also couldn’t put my shoes on…

After I was all dressed and ready, Robert took a few portraits of me,

And all that was left to do was wait…

hehe, do you see the funny in this?

What am I waiting for? My groom. :)
Ooooooh! Perhaps, THAT is why everyone’s at my parents’ house…

Next up on our happy adventure: Mr. Toucan Proves Himself.

*Please credit all photos to Robert Mirani Photography.

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46 Responses to “Oh Happy Day: Getting Ready”

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Mrs.W to-be

You looked so gorgeous!!!

 
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shibaby (message)  202 posts, Helper bee

awww, what great photos!!!

 
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Mrs. Eggplant (message)  297 posts, Helper bee

helloooooooo beautiful. :-) you look stunning!

 
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Mrs Bluebear

Could you be referring to the wonderful Groom Games?! That had to be the best part of my day! My groom drank XO, while the groomsmen had their share of Tabasco, Soy Sauce, Honey, and Vinegar. But of course I think the topper was when my groom put on MY BRA! LOL! That was priceless!

 
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Nstar

You looked sooooooo gorg!!! And even though so many people have said this already… I’m so happy for you that you went with your gut and got another dress - this one is soooo awesome on you!

 
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ablossoms (message)  72 posts, Worker bee

Love the shoes!!!

 
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Mrs. Lovebird (message)  693 posts, Busy bee

Is it the Caution tape?? You look positively gorgeous! I love the pool pic!

 
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lauram

Hm, what made you choose Lypor as your makeup artist? i’m in the market for one right now.

 
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Miss Pomegranate (message)  956 posts, Busy bee

Those shooooes! So adorable! You look gorgeous!

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

Thanks everyone. :)

@lauram: check your email. :)

 
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Starry-eyed Barefoot Bride

Your shoes ROCK!!
And I LOOOOVEE the last shot of you at the top of the stairs.

 
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Gery

who’s the designer ofthat awsome gown?-you look awsome!

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

@Gery: Thank you. The gown is made by Tara Keely.

 
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GGGGG

Hi! You were a stunning bride!

I’m also curious why you went with Lypor. I’m also in the market. Thanks!!

 
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bkbrandi3 (message)  5 posts, Newbee

Mrs. Toucan…The shoes….where did you get the shoes??? Who is the maker of them? My colors are white and black with red accents and these shoes would go perfect!!!

 
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cici

where did you get your shoes?? i love them? i have the navy blue and pink theme as well!!

 
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danathebride (message)  173 posts, Blushing bee

OOOooooooh, who made those shoes!?! What a ridiculously lovely bride you are - and what a sweet, supportive family you have!

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

@bkbrandi3, cici, and danathebride: The shoes are BCBG! “Isabel,” I believe.

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

@GGGGG: you have mail, too. :)

 
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HCB

You look beautiful! And the dress looks so perfect on you. Excellent choice!

 
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Mrs. Daffodil (message)  561 posts, Busy bee

beautiful pictures!! how exciting!

 
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Mrs. Gingerbread (message)  647 posts, Busy bee

Hey, we are both getting ready today! How fun :) I love your dress and that shade of blue for your bridesmaids’ dresses is gorgeous.

 
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MrsDavis (message)  251 posts, Helper bee

love the shoes, love the pictures, love everything. You look gorgeous!!!!!!!

 
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Elaine

The pictures are beautiful! And wow, Lypor did a great job! I know from your previous post, you decided to go with false lashes. Did you end up using the individual ones or the strip ones?

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

@Elaine: they were actually the strip ones.

 
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Christine

i love the pictures… you look so happy! i like it how you got pictures of what everyone was doing while you’re getting ready… very nice!

 
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Mr. Mango (message)  146 posts, Blushing bee

Touc-i, I love the shoes!

 
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Mrs. Penguin (message)  2,148 posts, Buzzing bee

AHHH! The dress turned out absolutely AMAZING! Love all the shoes. Hahaha!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

You looked stunning! and I love your shoes!

 
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Mrs. Pumpkin (message)  50 posts, Worker bee

You look beautiful! The pictures of the little ones are adorable!

 
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