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Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
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The Sweetest Day: Meet ‘n Greet

August 13th, 2008 @ 9:20 am by Mrs. Eggplant

Part I: Primped and Prettied
Part II: The Dashing Gents
Part III: The Wedding Duds + A Suite Switcharoo
Part IV: The Threads, and How They Unravel!

To continue the Eggplant wedding story, where did I leave off? Oh yes, the ladies and I were dealing with our bridesmaid dress fiasco.

Meanwhile, back in the boys’ camp…

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Mr. Eggplant and his guys made a trip down to the banquet room to set up the A/V. Mr. Eggplant wanted to make sure everything was set up perfectly and he insisted on doing it himself during the morning of the wedding.

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It didn’t take long before they finished and started goofing off in the hotel courtyard.

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I loved the Mediterranean style courtyard of our hotel. It was decorated with red tile floors, a small fountain, and white Christmas lights strung over all the bushes. It was perfect for an intimate celebration.

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Mr. finally took his crocs off and replaced them with tuxedo shoes.

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Mr. Eggplant changed out of his non-wedding appropriate shoes just in time for Ray to snag his portrait. I’m really glad that he had time to do these, because grooms are often forgotten when it comes to wedding pictures.

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Mr. Eggplant will be the first to tell you that he’s gained a few pounds in his squishy cheeks since the wedding. It must be my fabulous home cookin’. smiley101

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Chinese pop stars unite. Oh yeaah.

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While Mr. Eggplant was busy playing cool with da fellas, the girls and I were heading down the elevator to meet them.

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I know this picture looks like Monica and I were sharing a girls only secret. In reality, Monica was double checking my teeth to make sure my lipstick was in place. I also remember that I was no longer nervous. Nope, I was as calm as a cucumber. Or is it as cool as a cucumber? Anyway, I was just so excited and wrapped up in the moment. I didn’t care that we were a little late for the ceremony or that I had spent the last hour sewing instead of taking pictures with the girls.

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I almost decided not to have a veil for the wedding. I’m so glad I changed my mind. Veils make cool photos like this one.

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Our photographers set up the Eggplant meeting in the courtyard. They placed Mr. Eggplant on one side with his back turned to me. As I approached him, Mr. Eggplant clasped his hands in eager anticipation. I love how this picture captures the moment. smiley101

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I tapped Mr. Eggplant on the shoulder…

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Finally, the big reveal! Mr. Eggplant was so cute. His jaw dropped open and he didn’t even come over to hug me. He just stared and stared. I thought he was the most adorable thing in the world.

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I, on the other hand, was not so adorable. Mr. Eggplant turned me around to take a long, hard look at my butt, while I decided to purse my lips like a baby eating a lemon.

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Finally, Mr. Eggplant gave me a hug. And it was a big, juicy hug, not one of those flimsy, pat your back hugs.

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However, I wouldn’t let Mr. Eggplant give me a big kiss, because I had to keep my lip gloss on for the ceremony. He settled for a small peck instead. smiley101

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We headed straight for the church, which was conveniently one block from our hotel.

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Next up: Miss Eggplant becomes Mrs. Eggplant!

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19 Responses to “The Sweetest Day: Meet ‘n Greet”

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Mrs. Corn (message)  1,010 posts, Bumble bee

wow…that 1st picture of him clasping his hands waiting for you seriously just made me cry.

 
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

awww… you guys are so super cute! Lovely pictures! :)

 
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Mr. Mango (message)  146 posts, Blushing bee

I don’t know why but I love that last picture

 
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Shay

awww i love this photos….you can see the love and excitment in both of your eyes

 
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Guilty Secret

Aw, I just love him checking out your bum!

 
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ChicagoSarah (message)  159 posts, Blushing bee

Your photographers captured some great moments! The shoe switch, the teeth check, the clasped hands, the tap on the shoulder, the butt check - awesome! You guys are so cute. I love the way the greenery frames that second to last photo. Can’t wait to see more - and seeing these pictures of Mr. Eggplant reminded me of his hilarious e-pic recaps, so if he’s inclined to share a bit of the groom’s perspective, I’m sure we’d all enjoy hearing from him! :)

 
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Starry-Eyed Barefoot Bride

My favorite aspect of this is the suave “pop star” shot, followed by the “busted in the middle of busting an embarrassing move” shot. It really exemplifies how the photographers not only took amazing photos, but also captured the feeling.
YOU LOOK BEAUTIFUL! (even with pouty lemon lips!) :-)

 
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Miss Pomegranate (message)  956 posts, Busy bee

I’m with Mrs. Corn in the crying corner over here lookin’ at Mr. Eggplant all excited to see you. Aw.

 
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Maude (message)  326 posts, Helper bee

Wow.

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the pouty lemon lips kiss! Those kinds of pictures are always my favorite, it shows the personalities of the couples and you two are so cute!

 
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hbowar (message)  545 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful pictures!

 
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kbok

too cute! yall look like movie stars. =)

 
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Miss Avocado (message)  1,407 posts, Bumble bee

I love first look pictures so much! Haha to him immediately zeroing in on your butt!

 
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Linzerella

MMMMM … I LOVE photos of wedding parties walking in the street! I know I always stare .. so cool!

 
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Tea

aww, its photos like that and mr. eggie’s reaction that make me want to do a meet up preceremony! i love it all

 
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Mrs. Jelly Beans (message)  63 posts, Worker bee

You guys look sooo adorable! Your pictures look amazing!!! :) Congratulations!

 
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Mrs. Eggplant Mrs. Eggplant, San Francisco Age and Occupation: 28, Human Resources Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Associate Marketing Manager Engagement Date: January 19, 2007 Wedding Date: October 20, 2007 Blogging Since: May 31, 2007 Venue: Ceremony at a cement and stained glass cathedral and reception at a boutique hotel ballroom About Me: I'm a shopping junkie who lives to discover great deals and a craft addict that loves to scrapbook and knit. My profile picture was taken on the day I got engaged which is why my smile is so huge!
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