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OK, so I know I said that bridal party portraits would be next, but I’m just too excited to share our ceremony with you! So I thought we’d take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to skip ahead to the ceremony, and talk about the bridal party pictures a little later, mmmkay?
Our photo shenanigans had left my dress a little dirty, so we tried to clean it up before the walk down the aisle.
My fabulous aunt, helping me spot clean my dress.
After the dress was as clean as it would ever be, it was time to wait.
In my super secret hiding spot.
But hold on one second, waiting gave me time to realize that I was STARVING. Funny how not eating all day will do that to you. So, bless bridesmaid Jamie’s heart, she gave me a box of dried raisins and cranberries, which I immediately stuffed in my face. Not very bridal like, but om nom nom they tasted good!
While stuffing my face, I could hear people arriving, heading out to their seats. My mother kept popping in to let me know that, “Hey! People are actually showing up to this thing!” And I started to get really… dare I say it… nervous.
Finally it was time. My aunt gathered us all up, and my bridesmaids and I began our loooong walk to the aisle.
The boys waited.
And as our song began to play, my girls walked down the aisle.
Side note: Since I am the type of person who really likes to get the whole experience, I’ve included that song for your listening pleasure. So if you really want to get the whole effect, go ahead and press play. My walk down the aisle begins at the 2:40 mark.
Go ahead. Press play. You know you want to!
Finally it was my turn. As my dad and I approached the aisle, he leaned over and
whispered, “You look beautiful. Are you ready?”
Without an ounce of hesitation, I replied, “Yes.” And with that, we walked.
All I can do is keep breathing…
All I can do is keep breathing…
All I can do is keep breathing… now.
Up next? We wed!
*All photos by the utterly fantastic Shutter Sam
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Wow, there are some fantastic shots of the back of your dress in this group!
I’m SO curious to see what I’ll be feeling/thinking right before MY walk!
Ah! I totally started the music at about 2:35 and scrolled down and it was perfect timing to your walk! It felt like I was there! So perfect!
Wow, looking at the photos with the song gave me goosebumps! Awesome!
Everytime I see the pics of you and your bridesmaids, I can’t help but think how perfect you all look together. I can’t wait to get married just so i can look at your posts and be bridesmaid inspired all over again! p.s. you look pretty awesome all alone too!
I LOVE the song you used! It worked perfectly! I’m doing the same thing (using one song for my bridesmaids and I) and I hope it works out as well as it did for you! I’m nervous about the timing.
Oh this song makes me bawl. It was the song in Grey’s when Denny died. 
So emotional!
I’m such a dorkus right now. Great great song to pick!
Beautiful! And count me in as another fan of your bridesmaid look. Their dresses just went together so perfectly!
Beautiful! I love the way the song swelled as you started walking.
…and I’m crying. Bawling, actually. Wow. Wonderful, wonderful song.
Not quite ready to tie the knot with my beau yet, but love to read about all of the bees and jot down ideas. I LOVE THIS POST. How can you not cry while looking and listening. Great job!
@Mrs. Ballet Flat: Isn’t also the song when Christina and Burke call off their wedding. I BAWLED watching that!
Love the dress! And cool choice for a processional song. =)
Goosebumps here too. You looked amazing! I love that your dad told you that you were beautiful before you walked down the aisle.
that’s a lovely song! I loved listening to it while going through the pictures! It just puts you right there!
I keep looking at your dress, too. Really, really beautiful.
Song - LOVE IT!
I told my mom she may need to hold up a sign that says “breathe” or stash one in the bushes somewhere. Lord knows I’ll probably hold my breathe the whole way down the aisle…
the song is from after cristina and burke’s wedding was called off. so beautiful. the song from when denny died is grace by kate havnevik, also gorgeous.
i absolutely love the look of you and your bridesmaids!
Beautiful! I love the walk down the aisle recaps, it gets me so excited for mine 
Thanks for adding the song! I got tears in my eyes! It started to get louder right when I got to your picture. The music makes looking at the pictures so much more special. Thanks for sharing.
I’m really glad you put the music up. Without it, I totally wouldn’t have gotten the full effect. You and your girls look absolutely gorgeous!
I listen to that song almost every morning in my car before the work day to get me through the day ha ha…but it seems to go perfectly with
oops didn’t finish there…i meant to say it seems to go perfectly with your outdoor theme and fun BM dresses
How sweet is the picture of you and your dad. And I love the colors of your bridesmaid dresses…they look great walking down the aisle…and so do you!
The more I see pictures of your wedding, the more I fall in love with your dress. And what a touching ceremony! *tear*
So beautiful, love the colors of your bridesmaid’s dresses.
oh wow, what a beautiful song! and what a beautiful wedding you have
beautiful! love the shots of your dress from the back. and your dad looks really dapper!
Awh! I love down the aisle recaps. Yours just made me feel all butterflyee (word?) and good inside
okay can i please say i got chills. i waited until 2:14 to look at the pictures of you and i got all teary and goosebumpy (those are NOT words lol)
you look so gorgeous and the color of the maids’ dresses is very pretty.
What a perfect song for you to walk down the aisle too! I love how it builds up to that moment at 2:40.
Beautiful! All the girls look gorgeous and the guys look great too!
Wow … playing the song while slowly scrolling actually made for a really cool experience! Nice song!
Ohhh gosh wow I can’t believe you used that song for your processional - I had been thinking about using it myself, but I was unsure if it was too non-traditional of me to do that! I LOVE that you did!!!!! The pictures are just awesome, and the song is just perfect!
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Mrs. Powder Puff, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 25, Preschool Teacher
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 25, Career Services
Engagement Date: May, 2008
Wedding Date: July, 2009
Blogging Since: November 12, 2008
Venue: Outdoor ceremony, banquet hall reception
About Me: I am your typical Midwestern girl attempting to plan a sane, budget-friendly, fun wedding to the man of my dreams. I love shoes, laughing at “Platinum Weddings”, crafts, inspiration boards, candy, and basically anything I can DIY. While weddings can certainly be all-consuming, I honestly can’t wait until the ceremony is over and I can finally call Mr. Powder Puff my husband!
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