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Mrs. Coconut, Tallahassee Age and Occupation: 27, Lawyer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 24, phD Computer Science Engagement Date: March 2007 Wedding Date: November 2008 Blogging Since: May 20, 2008 Venue: 1930s Historic Building in Lakeland, FL About Me: I never thought about weddings until I got engaged. Now, I can't stop thinking about them! Planning the wedding has really opened the floodgates to my DIY side. If there's anything I can do to avoid hiring someone else, I will do it! Mr. Coconut is my financial advisor, he tries to keep me budget-conscious! We've tried to make wedding planning a team effort!
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Coconut Recap: We Said I Do!

January 21st, 2009 @ 11:25 am by Mrs. Coconut

I’m going a little out of order here, because we took portraits and group shots before the ceremony, but I really wanted to share this first!

(All images by Jason Angelini.)

Here’s a shot of the chair signs I made for the immediate family.

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Mr. Coconut walked down the aisle first. I really loved the idea of both of our parents walking us down the aisle.

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Here’s my gorgeous Maid of Honor, Sister Coconut!

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I really loved my mother’s dress; she looked breathtaking in it.

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I really love this picture.

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We helped create our ceremony, but this part was a surprise. Our officiant, who was growing out his beard to play Santa Claus, told us to turn around and face our guests at the very beginning of the ceremony. It was such an awesome moment, because we really took the moment in. I attempted to make eye contact with almost all of the guests.

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We decided to write our own vows. I bought this lobster card from Etsy, channeling the lobster reference in “Friends”.

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Mr. Coconut’s vows blew mine out of the water.

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A shot of one of our wedding programs in use!

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His vows made us both cry.

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Of course, I couldn’t be graceful in putting his wedding ring on!

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39 Responses to “Coconut Recap: We Said I Do!”

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Miss Duckling (message)  1,348 posts, Bumble bee

You look so beautiful! I love the idea of turning around to look at your guests. What a special moment. And your signs turned out great!

 
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Janna19 (message)  1,010 posts, Bumble bee

Our rabbi made us do that too!! The weird thing was, at first, I felt like I didn’t recognize anyone (even though about 90 of the 150 guests were from my side). I think I was just so overwhelmed or something by all the people smiling back at me!

And you look stunning!!

 
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rhodeygirl

oh! you both look SO insanely happy! congrats!

 
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Lilhawkeye2 (message)  39 posts, Newbee

Can I ask where your Mom purchased her dress?? It’s beautiful!

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  1,572 posts, Bumble bee

beautiful. just beautiful! i really like your updo–i’d like something similar.

 
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honeymyheart

i love the ideas of walking down the aisle w/ both parents (which we’ll be doing) and looking back to all of your guests. gorgeous photos!

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,610 posts, Bumble bee

I love that you turned and looked at all the guests! Everyone looks gorgeous!!

 
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Mrs. Coconut (message)  337 posts, Helper bee

@Lilhawkeye2: I found that dress on a sale rack in Dillard’s. It was painful to find, but the price was only $60 I think?

 
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Miss Quiche (message)  2,131 posts, Buzzing bee

Absolutely flawless!

 
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Emma

You are the definition of radiant, and your photographer captured some incredible moments! I love the one where Mr. C is looking at you - the love is undeniable. Congratulations!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  5,956 posts, Bee Keeper

You look gorgeous!
I love the ribbons on your BM’s bouquets and that they all wore different color shoes, but the same dress.
The second to last shot of Mr Coconut looking at you in my favorite - you can see how much he adores you :)

 
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Josalyn

I love your mother-in-law’s dress!

 
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olelucky (message)  59 posts, Worker bee

Everything looks so beautiful. I think it’s because you can truly see how much you love each other.

 
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Phoebe

Where are your BM dresses from? I love them!

 
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Miss D'orsay (message)  1,285 posts, Bumble bee

I love your multi colored BM shoes!! clever and practical idea!

 
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Annette

The look on both of you when you finished saying your “I do’s” incorporates everything a bride should feel on their day…pure love and joy…you look stunning.

 
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amy77jc (message)  274 posts, Helper bee

I love that look! :)

RelentlessBride

 
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Mrs. Green Tea (message)  705 posts, Busy bee

oh man i so wish i woulda thought to take a moment to look at the crowd like you did! everything is gorgeous as usual, and those bm shoes sure did work out well!!

 
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Marcie

Are those J.Crew “Whitney” BM dresses? I think I have the same dress and I was going to ask my BM’s to wear them…but when I put the dress on I had obscene cleavage! (and I’m an A cup bra) how did you deal with the cleavage issue?

 
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renaissancetrophywife (message)  233 posts, Helper bee

gorgeous. what else can I say? congrats!!!

 
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Mrs. Coconut (message)  337 posts, Helper bee

@Phoebe: The BM dresses are from J.Crew!

 
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Nicole

gorgeous, just gorgeous.

 
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West Coast bride

I love the non-matching bridesmaid shoes, and the flowing ribbon from the flowers. I have never considered that, but it puts an artistic, colourful flair on them that I think I’ll have to steal for my DIY bouquet making! Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for the next re-cap!

 
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jules (message)  143 posts, Blushing bee

Such a beautiful ceremony! Congratulations. Your signs were perfect. Can I ask what script font that is?

 
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Mrs. Canary (message)  633 posts, Busy bee

SO sweet! You two are adorable. And I love all these shots– especially the shoes.

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  908 posts, Busy bee

Gorgeous! Wow, your two fathers are so well coordinated!

 
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Dawn

No one has mentioned it, but your hubby looks a lot like Ryan from “The Office”. Or maybe I’m just crazy. :) You guys looked great though! Awesome pictures. Your dress is amazing! And I love the different bm’s shoes!

 
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AmyM83

I was just worrying about BM shoes and my girls are also wearing brown dresses. I LOVE that yours had all different colored shoes! Can you tell me how you arranged that? Did they approve the shoe with you first or did you make the color suggestions??

 
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Miss Hot Cocoa (message)  1,685 posts, Bumble bee

You guys are such a handsome couple!

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  718 posts, Busy bee

Absolutely beautiful :)

 
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Kathryn

Ohmigosh, I love it all! You look gorgeous!

do you know the designer of you MIL’s dress?

 
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Alla

you look SO happy in all these pictures!!!

 
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kenziegirl

So STUNNING! Sigh!

 
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shelly

i love the black and white picture of him smiling at you! beautiful!!!

 
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Miss Latte (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

Beautiful!!! I love that your smile is so big when you’re looking at everyone.

 
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ErinMarieMack (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

So beautiful! I especially love the flowers! And, of course, you look gorgeous!

 
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Kim @ Inspired Goodness
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Kim @ Inspired Goodness (message)  13 posts, Newbee

I love the colors palette of everyone - it all subtly coordinates so nicely and you looked so radiant.

Congrats!

 
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laurenbrandolini (message)  17 posts, Newbee

can i ask what the guys were wearing? my fiance is looking for something very similar. thanks!

 


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