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Both Mr Breezy and I were descending upon the lobby at the same time but somehow our photographers coordinated it so I stealthily made it upstairs while he remained downstairs.
And then, the big moment had finally come!
At least, it was a big moment for me. I think that Mr Breezy largely humored me when it came to “the big reveal”. He knew it was important to me so he went along with it, though if he had had an option, I think he would have forgone the whole hullabaloo. I appreciate his honesty. Really, I do. But I wouldn’t have had it any differently. Sometimes I find, you have to make something special in order for it to be something special.
And seriously, how fun are these photos?
Awwwww…
But wait a second. “Awwwwwww….”?!?!? That is so not how Mr Breezy and I usually roll. Let’s tell the real story, shall we?
Photophil: “So Mr Breezy, what do you think of your bride? Is she beautiful or what?”
Mr Breezy: “Mehhhhhhh…. she’s okay, I guess.”
Yep. That’s more like it.
Then I kick Mr Breezy in the shins and tell him to play nice just for two seconds.
Good shot! Okay, as you were.
Mr Breezy and I chose to do the reveal and our bride and groom portraits before the wedding ceremony for a few reasons. The biggest was the fact that the sun set at 6:00 PM at that time of year in the Dominican, and since our ceremony was scheduled for 4:30, we didn’t have a lot of time for post-ceremony photos.
On top of that, the more I thought about it, the more I believed it would give me a chance to get my emotions under control. I’m a big, sentimental crier and I had awful nightmares of myself falling to pieces as I walked down the aisle toward Mr Breezy and blubbering throughout my vows. I was certain that seeing each other before would help.
It definitely did.
It also helped that when we get together, we always end up being goofy.
If you think Mr Breezy looks uncomfortable in the next shot, you’re not alone. I think he needed to practice this move a bit (nyuk nyuk… like that was gonna happen).
This is me being a bossy-boss and telling him he needs to kiss my hand more. Yah, he thought it was just as funny as you did.
Taking these shots was actually a lot more work than it looks. For one, the heel height of my lovely purple shoes meant that I had to crouch down. Whew! Talk about a quad workout!
Yeah, I’m a wimp. I could only hold that pose for so long.
Photophil told me to hold my flowers backwards and I’ll admit: I felt dumb doing it. But hey, I’d pretty much have trusted him with my life that day so if he said hold ‘em that way, I held ‘em that way. And whaddaya know? It looks quite nice! (I will never doubt again.)
He also told me to hug the big steel pineapple. ‘Tcha! Of course! Like I wasn’t hugging it already every single day!
Mr Breezy: Ahhh. It feels good to sit down. Can we stay here for a while?
Me: Not a chance. Enjoy it while you can.
This yellow wall makes me want to paint the walls of our home this color. Isn’t it so warm and lovely?
Oh, why hello. Fancy meeting YOU here.
We’re like those stuffed dogs with magnets in their noses.
I swear we did more kissing on our wedding day than on any other day before or since. Seriously. I regretted not having had the foresight to stuff some lip balm down the front of my dress.
We finally went back down to the lobby and waited for the rest of the bridal party and family to trickle in for some group portraits. While we waited, I got my favorite picture of Mr Breezy to date.
Mmmmm. So handsome.
Pretty soon, we started getting restless and dorky. Again. Impromptu dips, anyone?
He had been on his best behavior for so long, it was inevitable that the true Mr Breezy would come out, sooner, rather than later.
Ah yes, there it is. And the universe is once more restored to balance.
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
DW in the DR: Final Touches
DW in the DR: The Guys Get Groomed
DW in the DR: The Girls Get Gorgeous
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You look so graceful coming down the stairs for the reveal! I am terrified of walking on stairs in my dress.
My favorite one is both of you sitting down looking back at the camera with your arms crossed. So cute!!!!
I truly enjoy all of your posts! Such a witty gal you are. =)
What a fab photog you had!! Your destination wedding recaps are a blast to follow. Thanks for the daily sip of Sea Breeze!
Those are beautiful! I love the last one (let’s be real- it’s so honest!) & the one when you’re outside the doors kinda bending to meet one another. Soo lovely! 
Your recaps are hilarious! I am going to the Dominican for my honeymoon…I love the preview I’m getting from all your pics!
Well if anything turned out perfect with your DW in the DR it was your photos! They are absolutely stunning. You two are such a beautiful couple. Looking at the pics gets me more excited for the day mine will be taken!
You look awesome in your photos! I’m not a great poser for photographs and I’m actually nervous for taking pics on the day of my wedding. I don’t want to look bad! Did you practice your poses or did the booze help a little :P?
Your photos are so lovely! I love the ones of you two on the stairs.
Gaah!! All your pictures are so gorgeous! And the last boob shot is to die for- Mr. PP will totally be pulling one (or a thousand) of those!
You guys are too cute!
What is with guys and boobies?! Mr. Cookie is the exact same way! But seriously, you and Mr. Breezy will have ridiculously beautiful children together. Great picts!
Wow! This is the cutest little “reveal” I’ve seen…so amazing! Where did you get your headpiece? I’ve been searching for something JUST like that…please share!
You looks so beautiful and happy!! I love your posts- I’m really enjoying your recaps!
You look gorgeous! I love the purple color of his tie against the yellow background. And the pic of you two sitting on the steps with your arms crossed is beautiful!
Gorgeous pics… and I love how your train is all spread out over the stairs when you’re walking down! you and mr breezy are adorable.
Gorgeous pictures. I, too, love your recaps and can’t wait for more.
You two are so cute! I can’t get over it!
P.S. My bathroom is painted the yellow and I LOVE it When I move in with FH I will have to find something to paint yellow.
@Miss Taffy: I am so glad that I hadn’t thought of the possibility of tripping down the stairs… otherwise I totally would have.
@MsJoe: No, we didn’t practice the poses (and we didn’t drink THAT much, lol). Photophil actually had an iTouch with him with tons of photos on it… he’d whip it out, show us an example and then we tried to emulate it. Worked like a dream. For some of them, anyway. There were lots of candids too, which I love.
@Naomi: Thanks Naomi. I made it myself! I’m going to be making more so let me know if you’re interested.
So beautiful — and FUN!
I can’t help but notice how awesome your upper arms and back look! What do you do to keep your arms and back in such great shape? I’d love tips!!
You both looked great!!! So purty! Love the boob grabbing picture. ha ha ha. But seriously loved the balcony pictures..
i so love your pics, i think I have a crush on you and your hubby….I wanna DW now!!!!
Awww….you guys are soo cute! I think I love every one of the pictures. Also, I love the commentary as I am looking at each one…
PhotoPhil rocks! Your pictures are amazing and you both look so fabulous and in love! And great bit of advice on the whole “sentimental crying” thing. I’m the same way and am nervous I’ll cry my eyes out during ceremony, but this is a great way to stem that a bit!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures of your special day. I love everyone of these pictures!!
These are wonderful! You two are very photogenic. And of course it is so special when you see each other for the first time..on that first day you were married!
i really like the first two one of you coming down the stairs. you look so excited and happy. photophil did a fabulous job
Miss Sea Breeze- Wow I didn’t even know people did that! Thanks for the tip!
You are the epitome of a beautiful bride. No kidding. All the portraits are absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing.
The last picture is priceless!!! lol.
You really are one of the most beautiful brides I have EVER seen! What a glow!
LoL!! So that’s how you “roll”, huh. Love it! Kinda reminds me of Mr. Sushi and I. You are sooo beautiful.
Seriously, I love reading your recaps they are just such a wonderful read! I hope you are documenting this somewhere on your wedding album. You look amazing and the photos are beautiful!!!
omg you are gorgeous! Can’t wait to see more! moremoremore!!
Mr. Breezy and Mr. Bulldog need to meet. I swear they are of the same mind. Mr. BD will for SURE be pulling the “she looks eh..” face, and the boob grab!!!
Your photos are gorgeous, I love the dip one where your reflection is on the floor!!
As usual, a great post, Mrs. Seabreeze. I enjoy your dorky restelessness. I hope we’re able to be the same way with your photog when the time comes. I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who gets happy little honks from the H2B on a regular basis:-)
@chicagobridetobe: I did boot camp before the wedding, with lots of elastic band exercises. http://www.weddingbee.com/2008/10/22/fitness/ Highly recommend it!
@flbeachbride: I’m definitely blog posts into a book. http://www.blurb.com/create/book/blogbook
@West Coast Bride: “Happy little honks”??? Oh I am sooo using that now. Hilarious!
@flbeachbride: Er, that was supposed to say: I’m definitely going to do that - apparently you can turn your blog posts into a book (with Blurb).
“Sometimes I find, you have to make something special in order for it to be something special.”
I don’t know if I have ever read truer words on this site. This is exactly how I feel about so many of the “big” moments in life.
Beautiful pictures! I better not show Mr. BF this post or he will get ideas from the boob grabbing pic!
Those pictures are amazing! Your bridal workouts totally paid off- those guns are looking good!
BEE-UTIFUL pictures! Your DW reminds me so much of Secrets Capri in Mexico! I’m sure I missed it but what resort were you at????? Looks like a great spot for a honeymoon although I’d die for a real destination wedding….
I love this series of photos! You look like a supermodel bride!
Gorgeous pics! You guys are a beautiful couple. The Boob grab is PRICELESS, LOL!
omg how cute are you two???
i love how your purple shoes POP!
Absolutely beautiful! You look so very happy and in love!!
Absolutely gorgeous pictures! You two are a beautiful couple and you are a stunning bride!
Best recaps, and photophil got some awesome pictures! I think my most favorite was the honking in that last photo, so hilarious!
aww that’s so cute! I’m still undecided if I want to do the big reveal before. I too think I’ll be a crying mess if I don’t see him before. Hmm, waht to do, what to do? =) The pictures are beautiful!!!
Mrs. Sea Breeze, I am in love with your photos! If I have pictures half as good as yours, I would be extremely happy! You and your husband look adorable in all of them. They are so fun and real!
You have very lovely pictures. I love the veil and your hubby’s suit. The color is nice.
What a great variety of images — and I love that your personalities come out in so many of them!
Your photos are beautiful! It is so sweet to see the love and enjoyment you have for each other. Oh, and that last one, very funny!
Your wedding pics are one of my favorites on weddingbee! Oh, and I’m totally going to have a shot similar to your last one! I think my FI and Mr. Breezy would get along perfectly, lol!
@LoriLori: It’s the Majestic Colonial resort in Punta Cana, DR.
Your portraits are wonderful! And Mr. Breezy’s suite is the bomb! High five!!
I’m really loving your recaps! You guys are looking FINE!
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful, and it looks like you had a great time taking them (esp. the last one!!!)
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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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