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I guess it’s safe to say that I’m feeling a time squeeze right now, especially since this is the number staring back at me on my super-duper, 100-day wedding countdown desk calendar from The Knot:
Yep, 89 days to go and I have so much stuff to do!
But today, I didn’t get too involved in thinking about all the tasks I need to complete. Instead, my thoughts turned to this question: Who will be there for me in my time of need?
Sure, my bladder may have a fairly higher-than-average capacity, as I’ve been able to go through an entire nine-hour workday without visiting the john. But with eating and drinking occupying a few mandatory spots in my day-of timeline, my need for a royal flush will probably kick in just before the ceremony and again towards the end of the reception. So, who’s going to be there to help a girl out?
Dear lovely bridesmaids:
Thank you for accepting the invitation to play such an important part in our wedding day. There is no other group of women I would want standing next to me as I pledge my eternal love to my wonderful husband-to-be. The dresses we’ve selected will look fabulous on you, and with hair and makeup just right, you will be one drop-dead gorgeous group of hotties. (I’m sure your husbands will agree!)
I appreciate your willingness to help me as needed with various tasks for the wedding, so asking you to assist me when nature calls isn’t out of line, is it? I recall helping at least one of you in a similar situation, and I’m guessing you’ve all been there before.
When the moment comes, I know that the humiliation of being squeezed into a stall with all of you (or as many needed/will fit) will make for some long-lasting and embarrassing memories. I’m so glad I’ll have all of you there with me to share in the experience (and to pass the TP!).
Sincerely yours,
Miss Deviled Egg
Surely I’m not the only one to give this very important, but often forgotten detail some thought. Who was/will be there for you?
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Lucky for me my dress wasn’t too puffy that I was able to manage it myself. But, if I needed an assistant I think this is a MOH job!
I just discussed this with my MOH yesterday. I’m her MOH 2 months before my wedding so she and I have agreed to be there for eachother :).
When I read the title of this post I thought “Ha! She wants us to think she’s talking about going to the bathroom. Sneaky Miss DE.” Then I started reading. “Um…maybe she IS talking about going to the bathroom??” I clicked “Read more”…yep, definitely talking about going to the bathroom. Hilarious and though provoking, DE. Might as well ask my mom, she helped me as a baby so why not help me as she’s “giving me away”!
Isn’t it amazing to think about how people used to put weddings together in a couple of months?
I have an Iron Bladder too but you’ve got me thinking. Now I know how I am going to test my dress– can I use the john by myself in this dress? If the answer is no, then out goes the dress!
I did it by myself! Just hoisted that thing up, pulled everything forward, and backed myself into the single-stall restroom making beeping noises like a truck does! 
Hmmm, hoping I can handle this myself. Our reception venue has a space set aside for the bridal party, and the bathroom’s pretty sizable, so all of me 
should fit.
I have no idea how me and my pea sized bladder managed this…but I didn’t pee from the time I put my dress on until 8 hours later. Of course, my motivation was that not only was I wearing a big white dress, but the only facilities available to me were delux port-o-johns…which were nice for our guests, but not so nice for cramming a bunch of people into
Mrs. Cherry Pie you are so silly beeping noises ha. I helped my cousin out and she is my MOH. I have no problem grabbing who is closest that I am comfortable with. If ya gotta go you gotta go.
My dress is a beautiful ball gown complete with the big poofy crinoline so I’ll definitely need some help! But I guess I’m lucky enough that my MOH is also my big sister. She’s seen it all with me, so I can rest assured that I’m safe in her hands.
What a small world– I designed invitations for the bride in that photo
I am dreading opening up my 100 Day Wedding Countdown Desk Calendar..because that is when the countdown and stress really begins!!! I know that my MH/Cousin/Sister will be there for me. I specifically picked my BM because they have always been there for me!
I seriously considered wearing Depends for my wedding.
No seriously, I did.
:-I
Seriously.
But then I figured they wouldn’t fit under the Spanx. Then I thought, don’t the Depends cancel out anything the Spanx do? And what can I say…I want a tight tush. So…no Depends…until they make Super Spanx!
You girls are totally cracking me up! As the wedding coordinator, I often help with this job! (I sometimes joke that I don’t get paid enough for this one!)
Here’s some good advice for you…get one or two girls to help you hold your dress. If you can, take off your gotchies. I know it sounds weird, but sit on the toilet backwards….that’s right, sit on it looking at the flusher. This way, your dress is behind you headed out the door and people aren’t hovering over you!
Good luck girls!
@MightySapphire: haha you crack me up!
I have a small bladder and have to pee a lot but I definitely have stage fright so I’m not sure how it will work with others holding up my dress. I might just have to run for the bathroom as soon as we get to our hotel room that night. Oh and I have serious problems with #2 in new places…
No one! :-/
Once I got into my gown, which was at about 3-3:30p, I NEVER went potty. Not once! I had no urge, no nothing. Weird I know. Crazier yet is that I didn’t take my gown off until about midnight.
My bridesmaids will be helping me out– they are totally on call for this job ALL NIGHT!
Oh lord, I hope I can do this by myself. There is NO WAY I would let anyone in there with me. I have a teeny tiny bladder, too. grr.
Huh, this isn’t the slightest concern to me. But then I’m the kinda girl who says, “You’re the original big booty ho!” to my grandma. My girls will all be down in the stall with me, like we do.
all my bridesmaids were, my 2 MOH held my dress while my BMs snapped away LOL.. I have to say its one of my favorite pictures
Isn’t that what a personal attendant is for? Or do people not have personal attendants anymore?
I managed it myself - thank goodness! My MOH won’t even undress in front of me, she’s that shy, so I doubt she’d have gone in and helped me pee or more!
I’m thinking about it, but I don’t think I went once the dress was on. It wasn’t that long (for me), maybe nine hours.
Good question! This is one of those things that people don’t really want to think about, let alone talk about!
My dress is very similar if not identical to
Mrs. Pinot Noir’s dress so I should be OK on my own - phew! I don’t think I’d be able to go with someone in there with me anyway.
Omg I didn’t even think about it - I def can’t it alone.. I must make sure there’s a handicap one bc my dress is big! ahh well good thing my sisters will be there with me.. and my best friend.. haha I’m sure we’ve all been there for each other
I love your countdown calendar!
Can anyone give me the link on the Knot so I can order one? I can’t find it on the website!
@Loveka: I bought mine at AC Moore, but I’ve also seen them at Joann’s. I think regular price was $8-$9, but I used a coupon.
@Miss Deviled Egg: Perfect! Thanks!
hahaha I love this post. so true! I too have thought about this myself
Anybody have any advice on how to go in a mermaid dress? How could I not have thought of this sooner?
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Mrs. Deviled Egg, Pittsburgh
Age and Occupation: 27, Public Relations
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 28, Accounting
Engagement Date: December 24, 2007
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Blogging Since: October 21, 2008
Venue: Historic auditorium and meeting hall in one of Pittsburgh's commuter cities
About Me: I am obsessed with all things crafty, especially scrapbooking, knitting, jewelry-making & cake decorating. I also love being an aunt, wrapping presents, watching football (Go Steelers!), shopping at yard sales and consignment stores, procrastinating, singing and learning to play the guitar. When it comes to wedding planning, I'm excited about working on DIY projects and finding creative ways to stay under budget. Of course, nothing is more exciting to me than knowing that the wonderful Mr. Deviled Egg will be my husband.
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