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Mrs. Espresso, Corona/Big Bear Age and Occupation: 23, Community Services Specialist Fiance's Age and Occupation: 22, Maintenance Technician Engagement Date: December 21, 2007 Wedding Date: October, 2008 Blogging Since: June 25, 2008 Venue: Outside a rustic b&b in Big Bear Lake About Me: I'm a lover of all things good: coffee, music, travel, rain, and of course- my handsome fiance! I'm a full believer in the "Life is Short," mantra - and therefore, eat lots of dark chocolate. I'm a Geographer by degree and nerd by choice. I cook to the sound of French and Portuguese music even though I speak neither. I love road trips, camping, hiking, and capturing life through the lens of my camera. Take me to Anthropologie and I may never leave. I'm a sucker for pretty packaging, bargain finds, and old movies. Mr. Espresso and I are high school sweethearts and I am so blessed to be this amazing man's future wife.
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My wonderful stylist and colorist Jeanette had made the trek up the mountain to do my hair for our wedding (for free). She also had done my cut and color for me the week before as a wedding present. I honestly LOVE her! Here we are getting started.

Midway through, however… my stomach started to rumble. So my wonderful bridesmaid/makeup artist brought me some strawberries and champagne. Honestly-how incredibly awesome is it to be a bride?!

Enjoying some bubbly

While I was getting ready, so was the rest of the house. Here is my sister and her friends getting all beautified! Each of us having our own room sooooooo helped with the mirror and cramped bathroom situation.

Makeup time! Now I must admit: having a bridesmaid who’s also a manager at Mac is a huge blessing. Besides her being incredibly talented and awesome at what she does, she also has tons of colors and brushes that I just want to play with nonstop!

Smacking my lip color together. And check out the brows- I have the most crazy brows that like to swirl in all directions. She totally got them under control.

Talking with some of my bridesmaids about everything that was about to happen. EEEEK! So exciting!

Our flower girl dress and shoes

Madison (our flower girl) was having so much fun in her dress that she kept swirling and jumping from the bed. Here I am catching her in one of those moments:

My mom and bridesmaid Natall. She’s the mother of our flower girl:

And finally, here I am watching as some of our guests start to arrive. Watching as dressed up family members and friends started to arrive to watch Mr. Espresso and me get married was such an unreal feeling, but an absolutely amazing one. It was actually happening. After all of the phone calls, planning, tastings, contracts, and booking—the day was finally here.

Miss something? Catch up here:

Morning Time
Fancy vs. Not Fancy at the Rehearsal
The Day Before
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33 Responses to “Weekend Mountain Wedding: Time to Get Beautified”

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tessabella76
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tessabella76 (message)  3,142 posts, Sugar bee

I love that picture with you and your flower girl! You and all your ladies looked beautiful!

 
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DC Anna (message)  509 posts, Busy bee

Your flower girl outfit (and flower girl, really) are adorable! You, Espresso, look absolutely gorgeous. :)

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  5,281 posts, Bee Keeper

You look so pretty getting ready. :) I love your highlights–your hair looks awesome.

 
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Mrs. Powder Puff (message)  840 posts, Busy bee

You are so GORGEOUS! And lucky too- I wish one of my bridesmaids was a manager for MAC!

 
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thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,655 posts, Bumble bee

wow! your makeup looks amazing. love the hair too! your girls all look fabulous and the picture of your flowergirl is so cute. can’t wait to see more!

 
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Mrs. Margarita (message)  369 posts, Helper bee

you are stunning! i have dimple envy now ;)

 
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krissycake
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krissycake (message)  3,548 posts, Sugar bee

so gorgeous! i love the fact that the flowergirl dress and shoes were photographed, as well…but my favorite pic has to be of you looking out the window at the guests arriving! =D

 
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infamia (message)  163 posts, Blushing bee

You look stunning! I might take your “lipstick-smacking-pic” to my make-up trial - so gorgeous!

 
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GeorgiaPeach
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GeorgiaPeach (message)  56 posts, Worker bee

I my goodness, you look so beautiful! I absolutely love your make-up and you seem so calm!

 
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MissKiss (message)  16 posts, Newbee

There are so many beautiful aspects to these photos! I LOVE the warm tones of your make up, the flower girl dress, and those flower girl SHOES…darling!!!

@GeorgiaPeach: That is EXACTLY the word that came to my mind…CALM. I love it!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,948 posts, Buzzing bee

You look so happy, and like you were enjoying each moment as it happened. The picture of you peeking out the window as your guests arrive is so special :)

 
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Bellini (message)  555 posts, Busy bee

you look gorgeous! actually, your whole bridal party does too! i love those little sparkly flats your flower girl wore. and mac is just the best stuff on earth.

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  715 posts, Busy bee

your flower girl’s dress is amazing! i love your make-up too :D

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,470 posts, Bumble bee

That looks like such a nice, relaxed getting ready time. Everyone looks great.

 
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Miss Mascara (message)  805 posts, Busy bee

I love your hair! I may be printing out these photos to bring to my stylist…

 
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EmilyM2010 (message)  70 posts, Worker bee

I totally love your flower girl’s dress, and it matches mine so closely!! I would love it if my girls wore it. can I ask where you got it? you look so beautiful and excited :)

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,447 posts, Buzzing bee

Gorgeous! Your flower girl is adorable & that dress, so cute!

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,720 posts, Bumble bee

Yes, you are one gorgeous lady. Can’t wait for more.

 
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miss longhorn
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miss longhorn (message)  237 posts, Helper bee

I have to agree with everyone, you look so gorgeous! Your “bride” shirt is really cute.

 
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lcneiny
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lcneiny (message)  171 posts, Blushing bee

I love reading your recaps!! And you just look so relaxed and ready for your big day!

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,742 posts, Honey bee

you look amazing! I love that photo of the FG jumping into your arms…she must have been so excited!

 
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melodicsighs1
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melodicsighs1 (message)  830 posts, Busy bee

Oh man, I wish I had a Mac manager bridesmaid - your makeup looked amazing!

 
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Miss Scissors (message)  5,818 posts, Bee Keeper

You look so beautiful. I love the curls when they’re just out! The tank top is super cute, too.

 
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tea
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tea (message)  4,381 posts, Honey bee

you look so gorgeous!

 
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Miss Poodle
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,278 posts, Sugar bee

You look amazing! the make up is so soft! love it!

 
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Mrs. Espresso (message)  1,198 posts, Bumble bee

Thanks for the love ladies!!

@Mrs. Margarita: eh, it just means I have excess muscle in my cheek :)
@EmilyM2010: oh my gosh- getting that flower girl dress was a multi month process… but I just had to have it. It’s from a company called Monsoon in the United Kingdom. They do not ship to the US and I had been in love with that company since I saw a flower girl in Martha Stewart wearing it. I finally found it on e- bay for around $30! I would suggest maybe looking there as well.

 
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eileen marie
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eileen marie (message)  517 posts, Busy bee

Your hair & makeup looked A-mazing! I used a MAC artist as well, and my makeup was awesome. These photos are great! (I wore the exact same VS Bride tank top when I got ready.)

 
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Mrs. Espresso, I think I’ve told you before, your wedding is totally my dream wedding…seriously. From the mountain B&B right down to the month, I am eating up every single special little detail! And you look absolutely stunning–RE: the eyebrows…yours look gorgeous! I have the crazy Einstein brows going on myself (I doubt yours are as crazy as mine) but do you know what your stylist used?

 
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Mrs. Espresso (message)  1,198 posts, Bumble bee

@Kat: thanks so much Kat! I actually can’t remember what she used now but I’ll ask her this week and get back to you

 
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,156 posts, Bee Keeper

I love the flower girl outfit–it’s so adorable!

 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  2,729 posts, Sugar bee

You look beautiful! I love the flower girl dress, the beading looks so vintage- it is adorable!

 
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Miss Buttons (message)  2,657 posts, Sugar bee

Gahh the flower girls’ shoes are awesome! I love that you got pampered with strawberries and champagne…

 
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