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Okay. Our hair is done, our faces are on, the flowers are as good as they’re gonna get and the champagne is flowing. I guess it’s time to put on the dress–er, DWess!
Oh but wait a second. There was one MORE little detail I hadn’t done yet since I ran out of time, and which I almost forgot…
… my dress label!
I ordered it online from Garter Maker (which was one of the best customer service experiences I have ever had, by the way). Boy, did Mr Breezy ever make fun of me for this one. No matter what I told him, he still thought that spending $15 on a custom made dress label was alternately hilarious and ridiculous. I said, “But I want to personalize my dress! And it’ll become a keepsake that our daughter will sew into her dress on her wedding day!!” Totally plausible, right?
Oh well. I thought it was a darling idea. Plus, it was my “something blue”!
Getting into my dress was pretty easy. One leg in, two legs in, and up she goes.
Um, what’s so funny girls? I know my boobies are small an’ all, but is it really that funny?
Ohhhhh. You’re laughing at something on my back. *craning her neck to see*
Hey wait a cotton-pickin’ minute. What’s THAT?
Whoops! Looks like I forgot to scrub off that temporary tattoo of our wedding monogram. Hee hee hee! I think Photophil got a good laugh outta this one too. (Or maybe it was because of the purple undies?)
Now, where are those purpliest of purple shoes o’ mine?
Shoe porn!
Ok Maid of Honor Pepperpot… Show us whatcha ya got.
Atta girl. Nice work!
And now for the garter (a plain one I got for free at a bridal show and off which I ripped the blue ribbon and hot-glued a purple one instead… oh snap!).
Okay Sea Breeze, get a grip on yourself. Let’s do one semi-serious one for posterity’s sake.
There you go. Good girl.
Now if I could just get that birdcage veil I made to sit just so…
Thanks Mama!
Well, looks like the champagne glass is empty. Dare I say it? …
I think we’re ready to go!
Photos by Photophil Steingard and his sidekick, Michael Steingard.
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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
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DW in the DR: The Girls Get Gorgeous
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Seriously…you look amazing! What a gorgeous (and unique) gown!
Gorgeous pictures! I think my favorite part though is that in the picture of Maid of Honor Pepperpot putting on your shoe, the monogram temporary tattoo gave her a tan line of the design! Talk about true committment to a bride!
You look so incredibly happy! I envy how photogenic you are!
I need to say again: Photophil is awesome!
Some great shots, including shoe porn (drool), purple undies (tastefully) and the back of Mama SB’s updo (classy!).
So cute the pic of you after the temp tattoo. You look so beautiful 
Simply Gorgeous!
You look beautiful in your wedding dress, and the photos show how much fun you had getting ready. I love your custom made dress label, and I’m thinking of doing that for my dress as well.
You look absolutely gorgeous! I love all the purple details, especially the shoes
*sigh* You make it all look so easy.
Guhhhhhguhhhgorgeous!!!! I love 1) how the purple pops (from the panties to the shoes to the bms’ dresses) 2) that your dress is SOOOO original and completely suits you 3) that you’re just so pretty!
You look amazing! And I absolutely love the (forgive the phrase) tramp stamp monogram with purple undies. So funny and silly.
I agree, dbee! And, really GORGEOUS pictures. I envy your birdcage veil!
i love your pictures. i can’t help but smile while reading your recap!
I’ve never heard of a dress label before?? What a neat-o idea…I believe I might have to check that out. =) Thanks for sharing the tip!
(..and thanks for sharing these amazing pics!! Can’t wait to see the rest!)
Simply amazing!! Your recaps just keep getting better and better
your beautiful purple wedding makes me want to redo my entire color scheme!
Stunning!
your dress is really similar to mine! What’s the designer?
Beautiful!
dbee I didn’t notice that! How funny!!!
I can’t wait to see the rest of your pics! 
I love to read your posts (Is it because you married in the DR where I live? ) By the way what your going to do with your fab birdcage veil?
You look amazing! Your dress, shoes, and YOU are a beautiful bride!
::sigh:: love it! love your hair, love your make up, love your dress…..
I love the custom dress label - I am totally going to get one!!!
where did you get your shoes???
Dress label is great, I am going to try DIY but if not totally going to order one. And LOVE LOVE LOVE the purple undies (just great). I mean really were they that surprised.
Your posts are great and can’t wait for more. I think we are all going to be sad when they are done.
You look stunning! Such a beautiful bride. I love your dress and the tattoo moment. Gorgeous!
Wow! I’m speechless. You really are gorgeous and the dress fits you perfectly. And, your photographer rocks!
Just wanted to let you know I posted your dress label over on BridalWave - here’s a link: http://www.bridalwave.tv/2009/02/custom_dress_la.html#more
I LOVE the close up pic of your face, smiling, in color. So unbelievably gorgeous and glowing!
Omgosh i love your dress! It looks great! You look like you were having a blast! Question… you were wearing purple panties, it didn’t shown through your dress?
STUN-NING!
I’m not sure if you’ve mentioned this before, but where did you get your hair flower from? Or was that another DIY masterpiece?
you are stunning! completely breath taking.
LOVELY, LADY!!!
Everything looks lovely! I especially love the shoes.
I love love love your shoes! Where did you get them or who is the designer? I also love reading your blogs, I am not getting married in the DR but we are taking our honeymoon in Punta Cana so I love to read about it
@dbee: I know, isn’t the tan line hilarious? I love it! (Good eye!)
You are all way too sweet. *blushes*
@LzzNYC: I bought the shoes online at Net A Porter.
@2babc: @Rocío: @lou: Thanks ladies! I was so happy with my veil and DIY hair flower. I’m thinking of making more and getting Etsy-fied. What do you think?
@Susan: @Veiled Vows: The dress is an Allure Exclusive Bridal P740 and I bought it at Lisa’s Bridal in New Westminster, BC.
@MsJoe: No, the purple panties didn’t show through. The dress material was quite opaque plus it was layered.
@ShinyAndrea: That’s awesome, I’m glad you liked it! Can you please give photo credit to my photographer, Phil Steingard?
wow. Stunning. I love how you narated all those pics too. You had me laughing the whole way through.
You look gorgeous!! Like a model I swear!! Love the monogram tat!!
SNAPS to the BEAUTY QUEEN. You are a stunning bride!!
My goodness, you look stunning! And way to rock the Louboutins!!! They look awesome in purple.
Oh, my Goodness, you were absolutely radiant on your wedding day!
Congratulations, and thanks for posting your beautiful pics as inspiration to the rest of us (I know I’m totally stealing your monogrammed label idea, as my tailor refuses to embroider our names directly into the silk fabric herself…!)!!
@dbee: I didn’t even notice that - good eye!
Mrs SW - You look absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love your dress and I SUPER DUPER LOVE your shoes!
You look gorgeous! Your dress is stunning. I also really liked your “getting ready” dress.
I love the purple undies! And that is my dress too! I can’t wait for it to come in so I’ve been dying to see your dress pictures!
you look amazing, and i LOVE your dress!! its gorg and looks so comfy….and love the tats!
all your pics make me want to just eat you up, everytime. i gotta bust out crackers before diving into your posts just to curb my craving.
BEAUTIFUL! These pics look like you had fun…and what better day to have fun on!! PS..you have really great legs…I’m jealous!!
You are so gorgeous! And may I just say, your body is smokin’!!! I hope to look half that good on our wedding day! 
Your Louboutins are TO DIE FOR. Weddings are the BEST excuse to buy crazy expensive stuff, aren’t they? I justified sooo many purchases…good times!
I love all of your pictures, and my favorite thing is how much happiness is exuding from you! Beautiful, happy, glowing bride!!
You look so pretty and happy! You are a perfect bride. I heart the last pic!!
Where did you find those great BM dresses?
@mrs. smith: I gotta admit, the shoes were my one and only crazy purchase. Everything else was DIY or super duper cheap. What can I say? Mr Breezy is way too good an influence on me.
@Miss Powder Puff: Two words: boot camp!
@Miss Cucumber: The BM dresses are from RW&Co. I bought ‘em off the rack and shipped ‘em to the ladies.
You look so HAPPYYYYYY Mrs SB! I am just eating up your recaps. Props to Photophil and your beautiful self!
You are way to freakin’ cute. the best part of all is the fact that you’re genuinely having a great time which is lovely to see the morning of a wedding (more brides would be freaking out after the adventure you’ve had in the DR!). These posts were/are so worth the wait!
Seriously, some of my most favorite recaps EVER! You are hilarious and the photos are so great!
@laurajane: That day was the best day of my life thus far. Fo’ shizzle.
You are SOOO leggy and fabulous. Your recaps are hilarious and make me smile every time I read them. I love that you kept the halter neck on the dress. It looks so great on you!
You really do look beautiful! Your hair and make up totally looks like it was done by a preofessional! And those shoes…..OMG!!
You’re awesome! I can’t believe that your shoes matched the BM dresses so perfectly…I remember you showed us before, but it really is spot on!
You look so beautiful…I am loving your recaps.
You looked absolutely STUNNING!! Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!!!
Stunning! The purple shoes and knickers are awesome. Photo Phil was such a great call, I’m going to have to suggest to destination-wedding friends to fly in a photographer.
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BEAUTIFUL pictures, dress, bridesmaids, mother, smiles, EVERYTHING!
You go girl!
I love your dress and you looked absolutely glowing in all of those pictures!
You look fabulous! Happy, beautiful, glowing, radiant, happy, did I say happy? LOL!
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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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