Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Dress Comes On

Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Dress Comes On

September 3rd, 2009 @ 12:55 pm by Mrs. Espresso

My makeup and hair were done. Now the only thing left to do was slip on my dress. A monumental and strange moment, all in the same. I’m putting on the dress that I’ll marry my husband in. The dress I wouldn’t touch with a 10 foot pole until the day of our wedding in fear that I would damage it, spill on it, catch it on fire, etc. And now, not only do I finally get to wear it, but I’m stripping down to my tiny undies and a clear bra that could better pass for packaging tape. Sister, OK. Close friends there, OK. Extended family and SIL… OK. Photographers… please don’t take pictures of my front until I say you can.

As you can see, I’m holding up the front here. I have many pictures of me holding my boobs in fear that the dress would slip and the packaging tape would be on display again. Note to future brides—don’t be like me and hold your boobs for 15 photos. I’ll only show you this one.

I don’t know if you can tell in this next picture, but I’m totally holding my breath here. The thoughts that were running through my head at that moment: ‘Oh gosh—maybe I should have tried on the dress to make sure it still fit… maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that entire TUB of malt balls for dinner the other night!’

All is well. The dress fits, and I’m ready to rock it!

Okay, it’s checklist time. Girls are ready? Check!

Maid of Honor has the ring? Secure on her finger.

Enlist the help of MOH and sister to help put on my garter…

Check my shoes…

Veil on… it’s time to get married!!!

Tell me: Do you fear messing up your dress before your wedding or do you twirl around in it on a daily basis?

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44 Responses to “Weekend Mountain Wedding: The Dress Comes On”

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tea (message) 2,610 posts, Sugar bee

oh your dress is so lovely! you look fantastic

9/3/09 @ 12:58 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 2,083 posts, Buzzing bee

oh this post is absolutely gorgeous =)

that dress is fantastic, but even prettier on the bride!

and as far as your question..kinda a mix of both; i’ve tried it on probably every other week, but i feel like i am walking on eggshells while it is on!

9/3/09 @ 12:58 pm (reply)

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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message) 865 posts, Busy bee

So beautiful! I don’t have my dress at my house, which is probably for the best. I would be terrified, just like you.

9/3/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

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OttawaBride2011 (message) 801 posts, Busy bee

i love love LOVE your dress, it’s gorgeous!

9/3/09 @ 1:00 pm (reply)

Bee

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

SERIOUSLY- you are drop dead gorgeous!!! Your dress was/is amazing.

9/3/09 @ 1:01 pm (reply)

Bee

Mrs. Perfume (message) 1,630 posts, Bumble bee

you look incredibly gorgeous. i love the look, glam but natural. LOVE YOUR HAIR — a loose and romantic (but not prom ringlets). beautiful!

9/3/09 @ 1:06 pm (reply)

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nicrob007 (message) 111 posts, Blushing bee

Wow, so beautiful! I especially like the last pic of you putting on your veil.

9/3/09 @ 1:06 pm (reply)

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ejs4y8 (message) 6,922 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh it’s so pretty on you! Love it! Don’t feel bad about the boob pics–I was holding mine up the ENTIRE time i was getting laced in. It’s real attractive to say the least…

9/3/09 @ 1:10 pm (reply)

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PrettyKitty (message) 505 posts, Busy bee

gorgeous! I really like the picture where you are holding your breath! I made really weird faces in most of my getting dressed pics and I cried too cause it made everything so real. (and I held my girls in so I know exactly what you mean).

9/3/09 @ 1:12 pm (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 3,976 posts, Honey bee

You look gorgeous! I was glad that my dress was with the seamstress the whole time, otherwise I would have been afraid I’d ruin it!

9/3/09 @ 1:15 pm (reply)

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tessabella76 (message) 2,682 posts, Sugar bee

Your dress is beautiful! And you looked gorgeous in it! Mine will be at the bridal shop until 2 days before the wedding. I would probably be afraid to ruin it but after the wedding-it’s fair game!

9/3/09 @ 1:32 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 458 posts, Helper bee

You look so beautiful!

9/3/09 @ 1:38 pm (reply)

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CinnamonGirl (message) 43 posts, Newbee

Wow, you really do rock that dress! I LOVE wearing my dress around the house

9/3/09 @ 1:41 pm (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,051 posts, Bumble bee

I love your dress! You look absolutely gorgeous!

9/3/09 @ 1:43 pm (reply)

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bridal girl

wow, your dress really is gorgeous. about your question, I got married on a rainy day and wedding reception was on a garden wedding. Nobody knew it was going to rain all of a sudden since it was really hot in the morning. So, yeah. I was so scared that my gown was going to get dirt. and it did. but who cares. I still enjoyed the day. My wedding gown is now cleaned and properly stored anyway.

9/3/09 @ 1:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,328 posts, Bumble bee

Love that dress. I’d be afraid that I’d get chocolate on mine.

9/3/09 @ 1:45 pm (reply)

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abrideagain (message) 531 posts, Busy bee

I’m trying to schedule my alterations right now, and I had that SAME thought today - what if it doesn’t fit?!?!

9/3/09 @ 1:48 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

awww, you look so beautiful!

9/3/09 @ 1:53 pm (reply)

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VegasBaby (message) 507 posts, Busy bee

beautiful dress! I LOVE the bow detail.

9/3/09 @ 2:12 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

I forgot how pretty your dress was! I didn’t get my dress back until 3 days before the wedding, so I had no time or opportunity to flounce around the house in it and potentially do damage.

9/3/09 @ 2:37 pm (reply)

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melodicsighs1 (message) 804 posts, Busy bee

So lovely! I LOVE these pictures. haha, you look so sexy in the garter picture.

9/3/09 @ 2:37 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

You are seriously gorgeous!

9/3/09 @ 2:44 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 2,175 posts, Buzzing bee

Oh, absolutely stunning. Just perfect!

9/3/09 @ 2:46 pm (reply)

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Laura B

Your dress is gorgeous. Really lovely. Great pictures!

9/3/09 @ 2:55 pm (reply)

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Nita (message) 173 posts, Blushing bee

Both you and your dress are so pretty! I haven’t taken my dress out of its plastic holder because I’m too afraid I’ll get something on it..and I’ve had it for 4 months now and still have 2 more months to go. I’ll just wait until I need to have it fitted.

9/3/09 @ 3:09 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,596 posts, Sugar bee

I love your dress!!!!! You look so beautiful in it.

9/3/09 @ 3:44 pm (reply)

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mrscingle2be (message) 326 posts, Helper bee

I have to know who makes that dress!

9/3/09 @ 4:45 pm (reply)

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Carbon Girl (message) 427 posts, Helper bee

Your dress is amazing. This has me excited waiting for mine to come in (only 2 more months!).

9/3/09 @ 5:45 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,015 posts, Sugar bee

aww you look amazing!!

9/3/09 @ 6:11 pm (reply)

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Nic

I LOVE your dress-you look great! I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my dress in a few months. I know that once I get it, I won’t touch it or even look at it for fear of something happening.

9/3/09 @ 7:59 pm (reply)

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btim54 (message) 37 posts, Newbee

Your dress is gorgeous!! You looked beautiful and your wedding looked amazing…kinda the feeling we are going for. Can’t wait!

9/3/09 @ 8:02 pm (reply)

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firemuffy (message) 185 posts, Blushing bee

Your dress is so classy and pretty! It was made for you!

9/3/09 @ 8:50 pm (reply)

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Kat

Mrs. E, you look and AMAZING and all your gals look so sweet! That dress is beyond perfect!

9/3/09 @ 9:49 pm (reply)

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million (message) 289 posts, Helper bee

You were a beautiful, radiant bride!

9/3/09 @ 10:01 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Powder Puff (message) 834 posts, Busy bee

You are so flippin’ gorgeous I can hardly stand it! Can’t wait for the ceremony pics!!!

9/3/09 @ 10:07 pm (reply)

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mrspaetz (message) 1,707 posts, Bumble bee

gorgeous shots!

i was worried the dress wouldn’t fit too…. then it ended up way too loose. sheesh. wedding stress + jillian.

9/4/09 @ 1:57 am (reply)

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

wow! Thanks so much everyone- you seriously know how to make a girl feel good. Especially since I’ve been dripping sweat and working outside all day.
@mrscingle2be: The dress is Mikaella 1258 in Pearl
@mrspaetz: muahaha jillian kicks my butt!

9/5/09 @ 12:33 am (reply)

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KatieBug3017 (message) 1,418 posts, Bumble bee

***Sigh*** Your dress is so beautiful! And I am loving your hair…you looked absolutely gorgeous!!!!

9/7/09 @ 8:32 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

GORGEOUS! I was so afraid to get my dress dirty before the wedding too. It’s funny because the day of the wedding I walked through dirt and sat on dirty things for pics and didn’t care

9/8/09 @ 5:30 pm (reply)

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jesstagirl (message) 486 posts, Helper bee

just wanted to tell you that I saw your dress in the gallery shortly after I started trying on what felt like a million gowns and I fell in love with it. I looked up the designer to see if we had it in my state—we didn’t. BUT! The very next dress that I tried on looked incredibly similar to yours and I fell in love with it. Now I’m just waiting for it to arrive. So thanks for helping me find my gown in a round-about way

9/16/09 @ 12:01 pm (reply)

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

@jesstagirl: oh I’m so glad! You have to send me a picture of it when your beautiful dress comes in! So happy I could be of some help

9/16/09 @ 1:55 pm (reply)

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