Ah, the Sacrifices We Make.

Ah, the Sacrifices We Make.

September 15th, 2009 @ 10:28 am by Mrs. Gummi Bear
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After the wedding I had my dress cleaned, put it neatly in a bag, and then threw it on the floor in the back of my closet, heaped into a little pile. I thought I might sell it one day, but Mr. GB is sentimental and doesn’t want me to. I’m not attached to much; even cards that I give to Mr. GB I hand to him with the trash bag in hand so that after he reads it, I can toss it. I’m sweet, I know.

Well, when Mr. GB and I decided to move, my friend Lydia exclaimed that she would love to take photos in our soon to be empty flat because the light in the unit is amazing. It’s true—the light is very nice, but I hate photos… but I like Lydia more than I hate photos. Ah, the downside of having friends and people you like—you’re willing to do things you dislike in order to make them happy or help them out. Reluctantly, I pulled out my neglected dress, prayed to the heavens that it would fit, and dragged my unwilling body in front of her camera to let her steal my soul.

Although I hate photos of myself, Lydia always manages to make me not look completely stupid, although mildly stupid cannot be helped. And it doesn’t hurt that Frances is the cutest dog ever.

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images by Lydia Chen Photography

Lydia is based here in the Bay (East Bay!), loves taking photos of happy people (although surly people are also welcome) and is a super sweetheart. She makes me not look like crap and she’s a pretty awesome singer for playing Rockband.

Well, at least I got to wear my dress again for something! I even cleaned the toilet wearing it! And I got that warm tummy feeling when it still fit. I’m going to treat myself to some Bi-Rite Ice Cream for that one!!

If you didn’t sell your dress, put it into permanent storage, or pass it on to another family member, what did you do with your dress?

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56 Responses to “Ah, the Sacrifices We Make.”

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Mrs. Lovebird (message) 1,002 posts, Bumble bee

These are so beautiful!!!

9/15/09 @ 10:36 am (reply)

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krissycake (message) 4,160 posts, Honey bee

I love these photos =) the lighting is amazing, pup is adorable, i love the wall color and you’re a fab model!!!

9/15/09 @ 10:38 am (reply)

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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 1,250 posts, Bumble bee

Great photos! The second one is my fav!

9/15/09 @ 10:43 am (reply)

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Mrs. Quiche (message) 3,157 posts, Sugar bee

What great pictures!

9/15/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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bethanyleigh (message) 57 posts, Worker bee

I love the second one too! I don’t know yet what I’m going to do with my dress. I’d like to save it “just in case” my future daughter wants to wear it, but I don’t know yet if I’m going to go through with it!

9/15/09 @ 10:45 am (reply)

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Vic004 (message) 804 posts, Busy bee

These are adorable!!

9/15/09 @ 10:46 am (reply)

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Miss Ramen (message) 354 posts, Helper bee

puppy! so cute! glad you got to take advantage of the opportunity to wear such a beautiful gown again; and inside your gorgeous home! and bi-rite is a pretty awesome way to celebrate

9/15/09 @ 10:50 am (reply)

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Haha, that’s EXACTLY what I’m trying to figure out right now. I was hoping to do at least one post-wedding photo session (one with the mister, and maybe one with the sister?) so do I clean it first? Fix the broken bustle points? No idea!

9/15/09 @ 10:54 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 5,480 posts, Bee Keeper

These are awesome photos. I’m still trying to decide what to do with my dress right now.

9/15/09 @ 10:56 am (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 3,104 posts, Sugar bee

You look so cute, and your dog is adorable!

9/15/09 @ 10:58 am (reply)

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ariellebride (message) 431 posts, Helper bee

These pictures are beautiful! Your dress is gorgeous. It’s so nice that you found a reason to put it on again.

9/15/09 @ 11:03 am (reply)

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AmberWaves (message) 326 posts, Helper bee

Amazing photos. You rocked that dress a 2nd time!

9/15/09 @ 11:05 am (reply)

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evahesse (message) 61 posts, Worker bee

You need to post some photos of your home! Every time I see it in the background of your old photos I want to see more. You have such a great design aesthetic. Post some photos when you get settled in to the new place. Also, the dutch bike is fantastic.

9/15/09 @ 11:08 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 2,116 posts, Buzzing bee

Pupppyyyyy…. Oh, and the dress is amazing too! I hadn’t even thought about what I might do with mine afterwards. I know my mom still has her’s and it still fits since she tried it on before my wedding. Maybe a shoot with Mom, Sis, and me all in our dresses?

9/15/09 @ 11:09 am (reply)

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Mrs. Gummi Bear (message) 224 posts, Helper bee

thanks everyone, and frances says thanks too, although she knows she looks good.

evahesse: thanks! I keep thinking one day I’ll have a good reason to blog about my home remodeling ventures, but it’s so far removed from anything wedding related, I’d feel silly talking about it. ps - the bike is a Pashley!

9/15/09 @ 11:15 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,829 posts, Buzzing bee

wow, those are amazing photos! and you look fab in your dress! love the last one of your sitting with your adorable pup!

9/15/09 @ 11:17 am (reply)

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Yach (message) 403 posts, Helper bee

You are hilarious. The photos look fantastic. Frances is sooo adorable and I love the wall color.

9/15/09 @ 11:30 am (reply)

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

Those are some great photos. I love the color of the walls and the empty, bright space. What a great idea to pull out the wedding dress! And too funny for cleaning the toilet in it…

9/15/09 @ 11:37 am (reply)

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