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Mrs. Sea Breeze, Vancouver/Dominican Republic Age in 2008 and Occupation: 30, Communications Manager Fiance's Age in 2008 and Occupation: 29, Experiential Marketing Director Engagement Date: October 6, 2007 Wedding Date: November, 2008 Blogging Since: July 17, 2008 Venue: Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana About Me: Planning a destination wedding by the sea should be (oh no she di-in't…) a breeze (…*sigh* yep, she did) but when you've never been to the Caribbean, your powers of imagination are really put to the test. Luckily, I'm 90% resourceful, creative optimist (and kooky, neurotic practicalist-if-that's-a-word for the other ten). Other than writing about our week-long celebration of family, friends, laughter and love, I adore books, shoes and… you guessed it… long walks on the beach.
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DW in the DR: The Guys Get Groomed

January 29th, 2009 @ 2:21 pm by Mrs. Sea Breeze

The next day, Mr Breezy and I woke up and looked at each other. Could it really be true? The morning of the wedding had finally arrived!

That’s right, we had stayed in the same room the night before the wedding. I actually wanted to be separated but Mr Breezy didn’t think it was a big deal so I went along with it. It was a bit complicated to figure out and at that point, our heads just could just not handle any more logistics. However, if I had a do-over, I’d have tried harder. It was sort of weird to walk into the buffet restaurant together that morning to grab a bite before the craziness of the day began.

Back at the suite, we kissed goodbye and… I closed the sliding doors.

Because we had a big suite, the guys got ready on the lounge side, and on the other side of the sliding doors, we girls were primping. I loved that setup because I could still yell at - um, I mean yell to - Mr Breezy through a crack in the doors whenever I remembered something we’d forgotten to do (yes it happened). Plus our awesome photographers could go back and forth between the guys and the girls easily.

Before long, the wedding party and a few others started trickling in.

The guys got off to a slow start…

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… but it was nothing a little CR couldn’t fix.

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It started working pretty fast I think, because the kissing and muscle flexing soon followed.

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Mr Breezy, haven’t you learned yet that first place in the gun show always goes to your father-in-law?

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OK boys, enough drinking. Time to get dressed.

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While I had my ’something old, something new’, Mr Breezy’s sentimental items were his grandfather’s cufflinks and the watch his parents gave him at his high school graduation.

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Hmmm… looks like some last minute alterations were in order.

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My email to the groomsmen about their shoes worked!

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When all was said and done, the groomsmen did their duty and got Mr Breezy dressed.

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Mr Breezy’s gifts to his guys were engraved humidors filled with the Dominican cigars he had purchased the day before.

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Don’t they look handsome?

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Just a few steps away, us girls were fussing (and wondering what was making the guys laugh so hard next door!)…

Photos by Photophil Steingard.

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DW in the DR: Airport Confessions
DW in the DR: Bienvenidos a Punta Cana
DW in the DR: The Guest List Is In the Bag
DW in the DR: The OOTs in Action
DW in the DR: Planning the Reception
DW in the DR: Planning the Flowers & Cake
DW in the DR: Planning the Ceremony
DW in the DR: Planning the Photography
DW in the DR: Stag and Showerette
DW in the DR: The Meltdown
DW in the DR: Final Touches

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41 Responses to “DW in the DR: The Guys Get Groomed”

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Mrs. Caramel
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Mrs. Caramel (message)  141 posts, Blushing bee

LOL! those are GREAT shots!! hilarious & memorable!!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

love how the scissors were purple, too! a happy accident, or planned perfectly?

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

photophil’s got some great shots in there!

 
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Miss Latte (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

Looks like they got good use out of those hats! :) Great photos!

 
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Mrs. Toucan
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Mrs. Toucan (message)  984 posts, Busy bee

omigosh! What fun shots! I Looooove that first one! So funny!

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

The suits together look awesome! Great taste Breezy!!

 
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MsJoe
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MsJoe (message)  157 posts, Blushing bee

Mrs. Sea Breeze I gotta say I love your posts! Its great to see that you blog all the time cause I can’t wait to see your actually wedding! Keep them coming!

 
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RobinBananas
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RobinBananas (message)  117 posts, Blushing bee

I don’t know what it is, but I just adore the way you write your posts and find myself looking forward to them every time!

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are GREAT shots! Good Job Photophil and your very photogenic groom and his men :)
Also kudos to Mr. SB on the gift!

 
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LzzNYC
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LzzNYC (message)  877 posts, Busy bee

I love your posts bc that’s my country! I grew up there and feel like part of my heart is always there.. I wanted to make things easy for my fiance’s family and our friends so we’re having our wedding in Boston - but DR would have been beautiful!

 
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JaymeLyn
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JaymeLyn (message)  95 posts, Worker bee

your photographer is awesome!

 
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El Capataz

Your post-wedding recaps could be an all-time WB best!

 
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Miss Snapdragon (message)  438 posts, Helper bee

I love how PhotoPhil has taken on a life of his own within WeddingBee!!

 
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cannotwait
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cannotwait (message)  1,023 posts, Bumble bee

I’m still in love w/ your guys’ outfits

 
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Janna19
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Janna19 (message)  1,018 posts, Bumble bee

I agree with El Capataz - I LOVE your recaps. I feel like I am reading a story and I can’t wait for the next installment! Thanks for sticking to your guns and making us follow the story as it happened ….but I can’t wait to see the ceremony pics!

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

@MagPie518: I own so many purple things, it’s not even funny anymore.

@LzzNYC: Well you are very lucky, the DR is such a gorgeous, gorgeous place!

@MsJoe: @RobinBananas: @El Capataz: @Janna19: Aw, thanks SO MUCH you guys. I’m so glad you’re having fun reading these. It makes me want to drop everything right this minute and go write some more (even if it means Mr Breezy continues his whining about how come I never pay attention to him any more, haha).

 
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jennred782 (message)  355 posts, Helper bee

I second janna19, your posts are great. The guys outfits turned out great. Also you gotta love man love.

Also its great that your dad got in on the fun with the boys. Silly Mr. Breezy thinking he could win.

 
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grumpybear722
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grumpybear722 (message)  541 posts, Busy bee

I love the picture of the groomsmen dressing Mr. Breezy. It’s so funny!

 
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Vic004
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Vic004 (message)  784 posts, Busy bee

Wow, the outfits you picked out are fabulous! You have a great eye for menswear!! I remember your post about it, so cool! Love the shoes!!

 
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renaissancetrophywife (message)  233 posts, Helper bee

“first place in the gun show”– lol.

 
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Miss Spring Roll (message)  718 posts, Busy bee

The first picture is priceless :)

 
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honeymyheart
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honeymyheart (message)  763 posts, Busy bee

that first photo of them is too funny. i really like the suit/shirt/tie combo you chose.

 
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Mr. Breezy

I let him win the gun show

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

@Mr. Breezy: And it’s probably the smartest thing you’ve ever done, honey. Other than marry me, of course.

 
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Mrs. Bee
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Mrs. Bee (message)  3,261 posts, Sugar bee

guys are often neglected when it comes to wedding pics. these are SO awesome!

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

that first pic is the best. i’d so frame that.

 
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mandalynn17
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mandalynn17 (message)  1,071 posts, Bumble bee

I’m still in love with the grey suits, Breezy! that is exactly what I’m looking for for my guys!

 
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mandalynn17
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mandalynn17 (message)  1,071 posts, Bumble bee

Also, who are the suits by? I just can’t seem to find the light grey I’m looking for.

 
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Miss Champagne (message)  1,068 posts, Bumble bee

I love the picture of the dudes- so typical:)

 
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Mae

What a great looking group!

 
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Mrs. Pinot Noir (message)  772 posts, Busy bee

What a great photo shoot! I love the one with the 3 guys “dressing” Mr. Breezy!

 
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Sarah

Where did you get the humidors from?
I was looking to purchase one for my husband and I love the engraved idea!

 
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Nita (message)  173 posts, Blushing bee

The boys look so handsome! I’m looking forward to the rest of your recaps!

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

@mandalynn17: We got the suits at a store called Le Chateau of all places. Definitely not somewhere I’d normally look but hey, we got lucky.

@Sarah: Mr Breezy bought them from cheaphumidors.com. He got one for himself too - it’s gorgeous and it sits on top our dresser now.

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze Mrs. Sea Breeze, Vancouver/Dominican Republic Age in 2008 and Occupation: 30, Communications Manager Fiance's Age in 2008 and Occupation: 29, Experiential Marketing Director Engagement Date: October 6, 2007 Wedding Date: November, 2008 Blogging Since: July 17, 2008 Venue: Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana About Me: Planning a destination wedding by the sea should be (oh no she di-in't…) a breeze (…*sigh* yep, she did) but when you've never been to the Caribbean, your powers of imagination are really put to the test. Luckily, I'm 90% resourceful, creative optimist (and kooky, neurotic practicalist-if-that's-a-word for the other ten). Other than writing about our week-long celebration of family, friends, laughter and love, I adore books, shoes and… you guessed it… long walks on the beach.
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