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Sorry to keep bragging about how stress-free, laid back, cool, calm, and collected I was at the wedding. 
Trust me, EVERYONE can accomplish this with a few easy steps - a hot cup of coffee, a hammock, a walk on the beach, a splash in the water, a sandcastle, and some yoga. Do this every day for 5 days, and I guarantee* that you will feel relaxed as well. The Jamaican mornings were some of my favorite times of the wedding weekend. Luckily, amazing Ashley was there to capture these unforgettable moments - she was everywhere!
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It’s also nice to bring some friends along with you. Why shouldn’t they enjoy the mornings, as well?
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Especially those who may or may not be Buckeyes, but are willing to “O-H-I-O” with you early in the morning to take advantage of the sun!
Some took a morning nap, some played in the sand.
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Most of my mornings were spent on a beach chair with coffee in one hand, and a book in the other. At 9 AM sharp every morning, it was time for yoga! We were lucky to have with us Mr. Q’s cousin, Glennie, who is a yoga instructor as well as a videographer (can’t wait to show you the results of that!). She lead us in yoga each morning, on a deck overlooking the sea. There is nothing more peaceful than this.
Properly stretched & perfectly relaxed, we then sauntered off to grab breakfast…
Copy & repeat for 5 days for ultimate relaxation.
How did you stay relaxed leading up to your wedding?
*There are no guarantees in life… but I fully believe in the power of “turning off”.
All photos, unless noted, by Ashley Colhouer.
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Previously in the Quiche Jamaican Extravaganza:
Ya Mon! Back to Reality
Ya Mon! “Goin’ to Jamaica & We’re, Gonna Get Maaa-arried”!
Ya Mon! Who Zip Lines Before Their Wedding?
Ya Mon! Reggae Sailing
Ya Mon! Practice Makes Perfect
Ya Mon! Rehearsal Dinner/Party/Bonfire
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Wow, doubt I could have any of that at my fingertips in the heart of Old City, Philly!
And can I add that you are in RIDICULOUSLY great shape?!
Wow! I would NEVER have the guts to post pics of me doing yoga in my bathing suit, unless my body was as ROCKIN’ as yours! Props, Mrs. Quiche!
Love the OHIO photo. You should send it into the Alumni magazine; they publish a few in each issue.
Holy crap, Quiche, I thought that was a picture of a yoga model at first! Gosh, you make me wanna do some yoga stat!
Yeah, my first thought was: holy cow, Quiche is in FANTASTIC shape!!
Oh man. Destination weddings are totally the way to go if you want to be relaxed. We went to our friends’ wedding in Anguilla last year, and it was a blast for the guests as well as for the bride and groom. Every day of the wedding week we hit up a different beach. I wish we had a private yoga instructor though
Are you kidding, are you that hotness in the bikini!?!?! Wow, you are in A-MAZ-ING shape!
what a great morning!
is that glennie that teaches (or taught) yoga in nyc? i used to go to her class every sunday at the crunch on houston and broadway at 11am. she’s awesome! i no longer live in the area, and this makes me miss her!
Haha, love the O-H-I-O and the fact that you’re rockin’ your hot bod in a bikini while everyone else was covered up. You go girl!
LOVE the O-H-I-O!! Makes me get excited for kickoff in a few months!! Ps, your body is sick (and I mean that in the best possible way, of course.)
Color me jealous! Destination weddings are the most amazing thing ever! It looks so relaxing!
Um HULLO? Only YOU can do yoga in a bikini and look smokin’! Hate/love you.
wow, yoga is a GREAT idea!
There’s actually a small yoga retreat group that will be sharing the campgrounds at westwind the same weekend as us… I wonder if they’d mind me joining them?
Miss Quiche, how do you stay in such awesome shape? You look amazing!
O-H-I-OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! OU alum? I did grad school in Athens!
Um, amazingness. I can’t wait to go to Jamaica! I think we’re going in December…=]
I only want to go to Jamaica if I’m going to look as good in a bikini as Mrs. Quiche. Which I’m not. So I’d like to go to Cambria instead. 
That reminds me–I could really use some yoga right about now.
I seriously thought that first yoga picture was an advertisement from the resort. Then I saw you in your bikini and I was SURE it was paid for, because you sell that morning yoga so well. I want to go!
Man, you really had it rough
and d**n quichey you are one hot bride!!
ohh I love yoga but I would definitely be one of the other all covered lol.
you are so FREAKING toned!!
@lavenderpug: YES!! I will have to tell her that you saw this - she will love it
Thanks everyone! Yes, I did yoga in my bikini every morning because…why not?! We were in Jamaica!!
@ktdid23: I went to Ohio State
Love all the Buckeyes out there!
I like the relaxation plan, I am planning a destination wedding somewhere (haven’t decided where in the world yet) and this sounds like the best wedding plan. Oh, the OHIO is awesome, I’m a Purdue Boilermaker born and raised but I gotta give props to another Big Ten alum!
quiche-y you are SMOKIN’ in that teeny bikini!
the yoga looks amazing
This sounds like the perfect vacation. Yoga by the beach? Coffee and beachside lounging? I feel more relaxed just thinking about it!
Totally envy your body! How I wish my body could be like that again. After having a C-section my body was never the same. Anyway, great location to do your wedding! Jamaica sounds like and really look like fabulous.
I wish I could have a destination wedding!! I’ll just have to wait for the honeymoon instead
And um you look FAB in that bikini, I wish I could look that good
O-H!!!!
I wouldn’t be ling if i told you that the OHIO picture kind of made my morning. I don’t find many buckeyes now that I live in Louisiana.
@Rachel-Ann: I-O!!!! Yeah! Glad to hear it!
@CinnamonLK: I highly recommend the Coyaba in Montego Bay
That looks so relaxing. I’m really hoping the days leading up to our wedding are this relaxing.
Gorgeous! I would love to be there right now…looks so relaxing!
O! H! I! O! Love the OHIO pic! I was a DW bride too and can’t say enough about the relaxation factor. Ahhh! Definitely the way to go!
(OU alum here too, ktdid23!)
Umm, can we switch bodies? Just for a day, I want to know what it feels like to look so.freaking.amazing.
Dear (hotttt) Quiche -
Please come whip me into shape for my wedding. DC isn’t Jamaica, but it’s hot like the beach?!
Also, I really want to go on vacation right now (and am even more excited for my Jamaica honeymoon)!!
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Mrs. Quiche, Chicago/Montego Bay
Age and Occupation: 28, Interior Designer
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 42, Telecom Guru
Engagement Date: July 2, 2008
Wedding Date: May, 2009
Venue: Coyaba Resort, Montego Bay
About Me: I love Chicago and can’t imagine living anywhere else (Well, except Paris. Or anywhere in France, for that matter!). I’m a full-time worker, part-time student, soon-to-be-step-mom, indie music lovin’, architecture and design fanatic, macaroni and cheese addict, vegetarian, Francophile, Ohio State football obsessed, wedding planning girl. Mr. Quiche and I are “Partners-in-Crime” and cannot wait to celebrate our marriage surrounded by our family and closest friends. I plan on DIYing my little heart out (or as much as a suitcase to Jamaica will hold).
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