Love by the Bay: We’re Ready To Go

Love by the Bay: We’re Ready To Go

August 27th, 2009 @ 2:12 pm by Mrs. Peep Toe

Finally, it was time for the ceremony to start.

The cellist was ready to go:

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And he started playing:

Please indulge me and listen to the soundtrack of the event.

The glasses and wine were set; one glass from my family, and one from Mr. Peep’s.

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The guests had been seated:

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The programs had been handed out:

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The Rabbi entered with our Chuppah holders.

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As did our Groomsman, Groomswoman/SIL Peep, and Best Man:

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FIL Peep and Step-MIL Peep entered.

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At that moment, Mr. Peep asked his Mom to help hold him up.

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To help get him down the aisle.

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Hugs were exchanged.

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Mama Peep made her entrance with BIL Peep:

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The girls walked in:

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MOH Peep walked in with her suddenly shy daughter (who was still carrying her bouquet):

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And finally, the show stoppers: flower girl Peep…

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followed closely behind by her little brother.

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And then, I found myself alone, with Papa Peep.

It was our turn to take the walk down the aisle.

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I tried to look around and take in the moment:

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But I could only focus on one person:

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And after a quick hug:

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I found myself in the moment I had been preparing myself for the previous 16 months… or was that 29 years?

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The feelings overwhelm me to this day. It was everything I could ever imagine.

Up next, the ceremony starts, and I try to stay focused.

All photos by my favorite photographer: Amanda at Blueberry Photography.

Previously on Love by the Bay:
Love by the Bay: An Old, But New to Me, Tradition
Love by the Bay: Portraits of our Peeps
Love by the Bay: A First Look
Love by the Bay: The Ladies
Love by the Bay: It Took a Village
Love by the Bay: Details in the Midst of Chaos
Love by the Bay: Hair Stylin’ and Profilin’
Love by the Bay: A Room Full of Love
Love by the Bay: Cheers to our Peeps
Love by the Bay: Peeps Guide to Running Your Own Rehearsal
Love by the Bay: Kickin’ it Off

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46 Responses to “Love by the Bay: We’re Ready To Go”

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,784 posts, Honey bee

Oh, that’s all so beautiful and romantic. I love the softness of the wedding against the backdrop of the city. It’s really awesome. Great programs too, btw!
I love the shot of Mr. Peep seeing you come down the aisle! I always love looking at the groom at that point.

8/27/09 @ 2:21 pm (reply)

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Lillindy (message) 4,268 posts, Honey bee

Beautiful! I think from now on recaps should always include music, especially the walk down the aisle, lol…it really made the experience!

8/27/09 @ 2:23 pm (reply)

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mander411 (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

gorgeous! I am going to cry
Those children are precious, and the little one carrying the bouquet while her mom has the basket is such a sweet picture
you are stunning!

8/27/09 @ 2:30 pm (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 4,039 posts, Honey bee

Wow, what a beautiful recap! I love the shot of you hugging Papa Peep!

8/27/09 @ 2:33 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Cookie (message) 784 posts, Busy bee

Your smile is infectious, Peeps. I love the picture of Mr. Peep seeing you coming down the aisle. Through the nerves you can see a lot of love.

8/27/09 @ 2:41 pm (reply)

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AbbyM (message) 248 posts, Helper bee

Great post - totally made me tear up…and I couldn’t even hear the music!!

8/27/09 @ 2:42 pm (reply)

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Sage (message) 398 posts, Helper bee

Mrs. Peep - I love your recaps; you look so beautiful and like Mrs. Cookie said, you have such a radiant smile!

I’m curious about your standing to the right of your groom. Usually you see the bride on the left… is it a cultural thing or did you make a choice to switch it? I have no idea why the bride is generally on the left, that’s why I’m curious as to the switch!

8/27/09 @ 2:43 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

I love how glowing you are on all of those pics

8/27/09 @ 2:45 pm (reply)

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tinab1181

Oh how I love your recaps. And seriously, Mr. Peep has one of the kindest faces I’ve ever seen. Your whole wedding seems very very sweet.

8/27/09 @ 2:48 pm (reply)

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miss longhorn (message) 238 posts, Helper bee

Wow, the pictures of you and your dad really made me tear up!

8/27/09 @ 3:00 pm (reply)

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CHK (message) 400 posts, Helper bee

YAY!!! I heart the Beatles after seeing the LOVE Cirque du Soileil show in Vegas in May. It’s on the top of my list for wedding music too

Congrats Peep!

8/27/09 @ 3:01 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,534 posts, Bumble bee

love your recap… what a perfect song to go with it too! fabulous pics mrs peep! love it!

8/27/09 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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KtobeC (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

love the pictures and the music, your story has been such a wonderful one to follow, not only because I’m also in SF, but because you both planned such a lovely wedding. Can’t wait to see the rest of these, thanks so much for sharing!

8/27/09 @ 3:12 pm (reply)

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KtobeC (message) 65 posts, Worker bee

PS. Were those real rose petals you used on the aisle? Are they fresh or freeze dried?

8/27/09 @ 3:13 pm (reply)

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Gilneas (message) 1,029 posts, Bumble bee

I love when grooms get to walk in with their moms

8/27/09 @ 3:17 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Joey (message) 829 posts, Busy bee

It looks perfect!

8/27/09 @ 3:28 pm (reply)

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peanutlovespumpkin (message) 251 posts, Helper bee

I know I’ve commented on this before, but I have to say I love your recaps! I get the tingle of tears with each post because I feel the emotion and intimacy of your day. On a more superficial note: your bustle and eye-makeup are rockin

8/27/09 @ 3:41 pm (reply)

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Miss_Carmel (message) 317 posts, Helper bee

It’s amazing. I absolutely love the overcast sky in your pics, it brings such a nice quality to the pictures. The picture of your sister carrying her daughter down the aisle is adorable. Congrats, it looks like the ceremony was very charming and endearing.

8/27/09 @ 3:48 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,120 posts, Honey bee

yay! I love the huppah and the petal-lined aisle. everything is perfect!

8/27/09 @ 3:50 pm (reply)

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dereksbride2b (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

So lovely and beautiful! Do you know where your mom and MIL (future at the time) got their dresses? My mom is still searching for the perfect dress for my October wedding and I loved both of their dresses.

8/27/09 @ 3:51 pm (reply)

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lavenderpug (message) 275 posts, Helper bee

i love the megawatt smile you’re always wearing, peeptoe! i love the setting too–outdoors but urban as well.

8/27/09 @ 3:52 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,654 posts, Sugar bee

aww, i got chills reading. please hurry with the next installment!

8/27/09 @ 3:53 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for all the sweet words ladies. This was my favorite recap so far to put together.

@Sage: It was actually a cultural thing- in a Jewish wedding the bride stands on the other side.

@KtobeC: Yes, those were real rose petals!! Like I said before, our florist rocked.

8/27/09 @ 3:57 pm (reply)

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bunnylovesbear (message) 395 posts, Helper bee

What a lovely recap, Mrs. Peep! I’ve always dreamed of walking down the isle to an instrumental version of Here Comes the Sun! In fact, I mentioned it to my bf last night, and he’s totally in!

Also, love the pic of Mr. Peep getting his first look of you walking towards him.

8/27/09 @ 3:58 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Peep Toe (message) 1,636 posts, Bumble bee

@dereksbride2b: I don’t know where my MIL got her dress, but my Mom got her’s at Macy’s- but I know she went to a few Macy’s before finding the right dress.

8/27/09 @ 3:59 pm (reply)

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Champagne Wishes (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

Aw, Mrs. Peep, your day was perfect! I can’t wait for the “eye lock” moment.

8/27/09 @ 4:00 pm (reply)

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mary-alice-me (message) 1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

This looks amazing. I love the whole procession. I feel the anticipation building in your recaps almost like I was there!

8/27/09 @ 4:10 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Crab Cake (message) 818 posts, Busy bee

Aw! So sweet! I cried….

8/27/09 @ 4:11 pm (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,604 posts, Bumble bee

Mrs Peep, I can’t tell you how gorgeous you l ook in all of these photos. I’m a little partial to the photo of Mr. Peep with his mom, though. Too sweet

8/27/09 @ 4:13 pm (reply)

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RAllise (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

The chuppah is great and the recap is so nice, very sweet photos.

8/27/09 @ 4:44 pm (reply)

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JeanL1984 (message) 340 posts, Helper bee

All of your recaps have been so amazing! I got all choked up reading this.

8/27/09 @ 5:09 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

ah I love it! I love your ceremony location and the pictures are gorgeous. And Father Peep has one stylish tie!

8/27/09 @ 5:40 pm (reply)

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Miss Mouse (message) 3,348 posts, Sugar bee

Great suspense! Your recaps keep me on edge for the next in the series!

8/27/09 @ 6:33 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 466 posts, Helper bee

So beautiful! The pictures and the music brought a tear to my eye!

8/27/09 @ 7:06 pm (reply)

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lauralou852 (message) 288 posts, Helper bee

So precious! Listening to the song while looking through the pictures almost had me in tears!

8/27/09 @ 7:52 pm (reply)

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D.Marie (message) 1,374 posts, Bumble bee

I love all of your pictures and recaps Mrs. Peep Toe. I dont know if I already asked this…but can we be friends?! What a cute family, and cute little kids! I love the one of the older flower girl where she is looking behind her…look at the cute little face! Love your wedding! Thanks for sharing!

8/27/09 @ 9:18 pm (reply)

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ScotIrishGirl (message) 307 posts, Helper bee

Your flower girl is absolutely adorable!!

8/27/09 @ 11:31 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,707 posts, Bumble bee

very nice. such an intimate & cozy ceremony. i love yr flower girl’s brother’s expression! so adorable!

8/28/09 @ 1:34 am (reply)

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sfstacie

Fabulous pics & perfect song! Brought tears to my eyes! Your recaps make me feel like I was there! Thank you for posting all the amazing wedding recap posts! It really helps my planning! Can’t wait for the next post!

You are a great writer!

8/28/09 @ 2:33 am (reply)

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Pr3c1ou5 (message) 69 posts, Worker bee

what a great ceremony site!

8/28/09 @ 3:32 am (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,605 posts, Sugar bee

Awww look at Mr. Peep’s face when you are walking up the aisle! It is so sweet.

8/28/09 @ 8:29 am (reply)

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DC Anna (message) 480 posts, Helper bee

Your photographs are just beautiful! Love the kids in your wedding — and Mr. Peep’s facial expressions and emotion literally made me tear up here at work. You guys are so lucky together.

8/28/09 @ 8:54 am (reply)

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NYcitybride2010

Awww. so sweet. I got all choked up reading this. Beautiful photographs!

8/28/09 @ 12:39 pm (reply)

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KatieBug3017 (message) 1,434 posts, Bumble bee

Your flower girl and ring bearer were SO ADORABLE!

You could definitely see your wedding day glow!

8/30/09 @ 9:08 pm (reply)

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