A Prima Donna in My Back Bedroom
August 27th, 2008 @ 12:21 pm by Mrs. Shortcake
Well, she is finally here, in our house, on the bed in the “wedding room” (as I affectionately call the guest room now).
She is resting there, carefully folded (squished, she complains) in a cotton garment bag, lightly veiled from the all-seeing eyes of one Mr. Shortcake.
When I reverently unzip the bag, she gazes at me, blinking and sparkling with all her might, as if she fears she will never have a day out and will spend the rest of her days closeted. Silly gown, how impatient you have become!
For once I am at a loss for words. In three weeks we will be leaving for Vancouver, and in just over a month I will be marrying Mr. Shortcake. It is a heady combination of feelings—excitement, stress, bittersweet sadness, overwhelming joy, a sense of relief—an emotional potion made ever so more intoxicating by the sight of her…
Deep breaths. We can do it, gown. Only 39 days left to go.
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23 Responses to “A Prima Donna in My Back Bedroom”
You’ve inspired me to take detail shots of my own dress!
Seriously. What a cool idea. It looks bee-oo-tee-ful!
What a stunner!
miss shortcake! i’m having an affair with your dress, it’s amazing!! 
dude, with her living in your guest room good luck surviving the 39 days! she makes a very compelling case for being let out sooner. lol
waaaaaa! only 39 days? say it ain’t so! can’t you just stay engaged forever to stay on weddingbee? *wink* lovely pics, by the way.
Gorgeous!
I had my final fitting yesterday, but I don’t get to take her home until pressed — then I think it will finally sink in that we are getting married!
Oh, the buttons! I *heart* the buttons!
I’m on the countdown with you — only 46 days for me!
gorgeous gown.
@Miss Dumpling: I so would, but it’s such a big dress that I’m afraid of getting it dirty without even trying 
I LOVE the fact that you took pictures of your dress. Wow. It is so gorgeous and what a great idea!
I love counting down with you- you’re getting married just a few days after my man will be back from deployment- so we’re on about the same countdown!! You can make it- and I can NOT wait to see your pictures!!
@Kaleigh:oh, how exciting! You must be looking forward to your wedding date doubly much, then! I pray he arrives home safely and you have a beautiful wedding!
HOW EXCITING!!!
P.S. I love all the detailing on your dress 
Simply elegant! Shortcake
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Mrs. Shortcake, Vancouver
Age and Occupation: 24, Marketing Manager/Children's Lit Writer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, Master's Student/Personal Trainer
Engagement Date: August 7, 2007
Wedding Date: October 2008
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Venue: Ceremony in a historic church, tented lawn reception at a golf and country club
About Me: 1950's housewife sent to the future, reborn as crafting-obsessed, jill of all trades. I enjoy decorating, writing, baking sweet things, singing show tunes/dancing in public, wearing pearls, and knitting sweaters for my furbaby, Harvey, to chew upon. I heart pink, and believe that sparkles are the new black.
So excited for you, Shortcake. She’s a beauty.