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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: Wedding Portraits

September 23rd, 2008 @ 9:30 am by Mrs. Eggplant

Hi folks! I’m back from my trip to France and Spain with the hubs and it was amazing. Mr. Eggplant and I ate lots of tapas, took lots of metro trains, and even spoke some French and Spanish. Now that I’ve returned, it’s time to hurry and finish up the wedding recaps before our first wedding anniversary approaches. smiley1010

Part I: Primped and Prettied
Part II: The Dashing Gents
Part III: The Wedding Duds + A Suite Switcheroo
Part IV: The Threads, and How They Unravel!
Part V: Meet ’n Greet
Part VI: Ceremoniously Wed

All photographs are property of the awesome Apertura Photography.

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If I could change one thing about our wedding, it wouldn’t be the bridesmaid dress fiasco. No, I would’ve left that well enough alone. The only thing I wish we had was more time for portraits. We set aside two hours, and it still seemed so short. But, I’m extremely happy with our photos so I have no complaints.

After our family formals in the sanctuary, we took photos with the bridal party in the church’s backyard.

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I don’t remember what we were laughing about, but it could’ve been the fact that I tripped and fell on my face during the wedding rehearsal. blush I am truly a klutzball.

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Next, Mr. Eggplant and I headed over to the Stanford University campus for some one-on-one time with our photographers. Stanford has a gorgeous campus and it was only five minutes from our church and reception venue. Admittedly, I was still a little shy in front of camera. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to being photographed while trying not to look like a total turd.

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I’ve mentioned it before, but I love long veils. They can be so much fun on a windy summer day. smiley1010

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Mmmm. Old Spice or Teen Spirit?

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No peeking, folks. This is a private kiss.

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I was surprised that my veil didn’t fly clear off my head. It was quite windy on our wedding day. The fabric floated up like a kite as Mr. Eggplant and I wandered around the campus.

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This picture was a two-page spread in our wedding album. So pretty!

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Photoshop, I bow down to you. I wish my skin looked like this in real life!

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This is one of Mr. Eggplant’s favorite photos of the whole wedding. At this point, Ray took off to photograph our wedding reception details while Erwin stayed with us to take a few more pictures. Somewhere around this time, my bustle busted, which is why Mr. Eggplant is holding up my dress in the picture. Luckily, I had a safety pin in the hotel room, which I used to pin the train up during the rest of the night.

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This is my favorite photo of the wedding. It was also taken on the Stanford campus. When I finally get around to decorating our home, I plan to blow this up and frame it. I love that it’s a picture from our wedding, but it doesn’t look “wedding-y”.

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We tried hard to look cool and nonchalant in our pics. I’m not so sure that it worked.

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After our photo session was over, we scurried down the stairs and headed back to our reception, still right on schedule.

Next up: The wedding details!

21 Responses to “The Sweetest Day: Wedding Portraits”

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kenziegirl says:

gorgeous.

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lil pinkie says:

two words…
absolutely stunning!

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Miss Fondue says:

You totally just made me want a long veil. ;) Those pictures are so gorgeous!

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Miss Hot Cocoa says:

I love the one with the rad lens flare. Stunning!

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Vicki says:

Wow- You scheduled 2 hours for wedding pictures?? We only have 30 minutes in the “plan” and that was seeming like alot of time!! Can I ask what the guests did during your 2 hours? We are worried our guests will wonder what happen to us during our alloted time.

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chibride says:

I sincerely doubt the word “turd” could ever be used to describe you. Everything looks amazing. Your wedding album could knock a girl out. And you just made me want to wear a veil too.

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JLS says:

I also want to know what your guests did during those two hours! I want to have a photo session like this, but FI wants to be at the reception with his friends and family….he has a point.

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AliCherri1 says:

WOW! I love the picture that you said you wanted to blow up large and frame - I love that it is from your wedding, but not weddingy too :)

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Julie says:

Where did you take the wedding photos at. that location place is so pretty.

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nashgirl says:

absolutely stunning!!!

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Miss Dumpling says:

You so pretty!!!!

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Ms. K says:

Wow, what an AMAZING set of photo’s! You and your entire wedding party looked FANTASTIC!

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Mrs. Eggplant says:

Awww, thanks for the sweet comments! *blush*

@Vicki: The two hours included:

- 30 minutes of family formals at the church
- 20 minutes for pictures with the bridal party
- 50 minutes for creative bridal portraits
- 20 minutes of travel time

Our cocktail hour was about 1.5 hours and our reception hotel was in a cute downtown area with tons of small businesses. In our wedding program, we included a walking map of the area with stars next to our favorite coffee shops and boutiques in case people wanted to visit.

Hope that helps!

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Mrs. Eggplant says:

@Julie: Stanford University Campus in Palo Alto, CA. :-)

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Katharine says:

Stuuuuuuuuuning! I am in love with the veil shots.

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Habersham says:

Go Stanny!!! We used to see brides running around getting photographed on campus all the time…aw, that makes me jealous I’m getting hitched so far from my alma mater. Beautiful!

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Mrs. Margarita says:

wow these are gorgeous! you look absolutely beautiful

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jenn says:

your wedding was gorgeous! can’t wait to see the next post! :)

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Miss Avocado says:

oh, the veil, the veil! You look so incredibly beautiful. I love that spiral shot as well.

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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!