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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst Engagement Date: March 16, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 25, 2008 Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!
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Oh my goodness, does time fly! It’s been far too long since a recap from this ‘bee blogger!

Where were we? Ah yes, after the miraculous poofs, sprays and the whole getting dressed-thing, more people started to arrive.

Daddy Ballet Flat finished mowing the lawn, so it was time for him to come inside and get himself all gussied up. Then, the florist came to drop off my highly anticipated flowers! I was so excited and busy, that I took one look at the box of flowers, gushed a HUGE smile, and then the florist left to go to the church to decorate there.

Look at these gorgeous blooms!

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Please disregard that the bouquets are in a toilet paper box. Who said the packaging of the flowers mattered anyway? :)

Those were the bouquets for my bridesmaids.  And mine? Simply awesome.

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After adoring my bouquet for a few minutes, something seemed very off. My stomach sunk. Where was my great-grandmother’s rosary?

We searched everywhere in the box, as I got my sister to find my cell phone so we could call the florist to try to find answers. She didn’t answer the phone.

I just start thinking in the back of my head of how horrible it would be if she lost the rosary. My grandmother, mother and aunts would be heartbroken. You can’t replace things like that, obviously, and I was just in a nervous panic, until she called back.

My sister picked up the phone to talk to her, trying to just eliminate any extra stress on me. She handed me the phone and told me that I should really talk to her. I got on the phone, and my florist was bawling. My stomach sunk yet again. My florist put the rosary in another bride’s bouquet. She assured me that the bride was someone seemingly nice, and she would get it back to me.

While I knew I wasn’t going to have the rosary for my wedding day, I realized I needed to just let this roll off my shoulders and worry about the next day. There was nothing I could do about it and there was NO way I’d let this ruin the big day!

Momma Ballet Flat told me to go sit down and relax a little while. However, I couldn’t just plop down—oh no. Momma BF was not going to let a wrinkle get in my dress, so she helped me to arrange my dress in a completely sprawled out fashion.

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Man, those corset dresses sure make it look like I have a flat stomach… hehe!

Surely, I couldn’t be a bare-footed bride. However, with that corset, I couldn’t bend over to put my own shoes on! Never fear! Bridesmaids to the rescue!

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And finally, the part where I REALLY felt like a bride. My beautiful veil!

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We were picture perfect, happy, and ready to get to the church!

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Right after this, our photographer left to give Mr. Ballet Flat my note to him. His reaction? I think a picture says a thousand words…

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It looks like something set in for him, as well. He was about to be a GROOM!

Images courtesy of Amanda Meyer Photography

Previous Recaps:
Our NOLA Nuptials: The Bridals
Our NOLA Nuptials: Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

Our NOLA Nuptials: Practice Makes Perfect

Our NOLA Nuptials: It Was All a Blur
Our NOLA Nuptials: Poof, Spray and a Lie

Stay tuned to see if I tripped down the aisle… or not. ;)

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25 Responses to “Our NOLA Nuptials: The Finishing Touches”

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Charm bracelet (message)  1,935 posts, Buzzing bee

Those bouquets are beautiful. I can’t wait to see a picture of your bridesmaid holding them up to their dresses.

 
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Mrs. Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

Your dress is perfect and you look beautifull. I hope you got your rosary back!

 
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Mrs. Ballet Flat (message)  770 posts, Busy bee

@Mrs. Peep Toe: I’m sorry. I failed to mention that during the honeymoon, the florist did drop off the rosary to my mom. :)

 
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Miss Frozen Yogurt (message)  2,685 posts, Sugar bee

You look beautiful! And those flowers really are gorgeous!

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Your flowers are beautiful and girly :) Sorry about your rosary, but very happy to hear it was returned safely!

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,732 posts, Bumble bee

Sad to hear about the rosary, but glad to see you handled it so well. The flowers and you are gorgeous.

 
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

that hilarious how your mom laid out your dress so it would stay wrinkle free!

 
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Lillindy (message)  7,974 posts, Bee Keeper

Look how pretty you and your flowers are! And Mr. BF’s picture is just priceless, what a great photo!

 
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MexicanGirl (message)  724 posts, Busy bee

you’re glowing in that pic when they’re putting your veil on!

 
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mary-alice-me (message)  1,864 posts, Buzzing bee

I’m glad to read that you got the rosary back — whew! Thanks for coming back with more recaps… time does fly, doesn’t it? I can’t wait to see the rest!

 
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RAllise (message)  498 posts, Helper bee

Such pretty flowers. Your hair looks fantastic!

 
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Miss Elephant (message)  6,177 posts, Bee Keeper

You look fabulous! Sorry about the rosary, but glad the florist did get it back to you mom.

 
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Miss Poodle (message)  3,387 posts, Sugar bee

you look glowing!! :) love your flowers

 
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tea (message)  7,263 posts, Bee Keeper

i still giggle at the thought of your dad mowing the lawn on your wedding day. as if it were any other day. lol.

 
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KMSull (message)  6,442 posts, Bee Keeper

:( I cannot imagine the initial panic you had when you realized the rosary was missing! I’m thinking about carrying the rosary we used at my grandfathers funeral and I would be devastated if we lost it!

 
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Irishker03 (message)  571 posts, Busy bee

your bouquet is beautiful!

 
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Miss Giraffe (message)  4,216 posts, Honey bee

I love those flowers! nice job!

 
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doublemint921 (message)  499 posts, Helper bee

Aww what a beautiful bride. The flowers look wonderful and I LOVE the color of your bridesmaids’ dresses. It all is so elegant :) SO glad to hear you got your rosary back!!

 
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Mrs. Ballet Flat, New Orleans Age and Occupation: 24, Geographic Information Systems Analyst Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, IT Analyst Engagement Date: March 16, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: September 25, 2008 Venue: St. Charles Borromeo Church/Jefferson-Orleans North About Me: I absolutely love wedding planning, spending time with Mr. Ballet Flat, various crafts, watching football, baking, pop music, bargain hunting and ice cream. My idea of a great date night is dinner and clearance shopping with Mr. Ballet Flat! I currently live below sea level in the suburbs near New Orleans, where I make maps all day, everyday for my job. I'm slowly becoming more and more obsessed with anything New Orleans related for our wedding, and I can't wait for the big day!

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