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Miss Champagne, DC/Vail/Colorado Age and Occupation: 26, Eye Doctor Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, Attorney Engagement Date: March 13, 2006 Wedding Date: February 2009 Blogging Since: July 30, 2008 Venue: Small church ceremony with mountain-view log cabin reception About Me: I'm a small town mountain girl with a city heart. Found my way to the east coast, and Mr. Champagne kept me here so we're planning a wedding from afar in my hometown Vail, Colorado. I'm secretly obsessed with reality TV, Wii games where I can shoot a gun, country music, and Caesar: Dog Whisperer. I also spend time pretending to golf, backseat driving, having one way conversations with our MinPin Maxwell, loving champagne, and wedding perfecting… I mean, planning. I use way too many repeated symbols and letters when I write, and I'll love Mr. Champagne endlessly…
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Champ Wedding - The Pants Party

October 1st, 2009 @ 10:33 am by Mrs. Champagne

Ever wonder what goes through the mind of the groom the morning of the wedding? I do, and I’m so glad Champ’s friends captured his morning the day of our wedding. While I was running around with my maid of honor, jump starting her car again and again, Champ took a casual stroll through Vail Village.



The beginning of the day must have been pretty relaxed, and I could tell by the look on his face he was actually enjoying the time with his groomsmen.

But as it got closer and closer to the wedding, I could see his face transform from this fun smile:

… to this nervous groom! Occasionally, his mom would peek her head into our room across the hall while we were getting ready to let me know that he was “OK, but very excited”.

I guess as the guys started to put on their tuxes, it became clear that a few of them were a bit “off” on their measurements. Specifically, this guy:

Apparently he told the tux shop that his length was 46 (only about 10 inches off). So unless he either 1. grew a foot, or 2. got it fixed, we were in trouble.

Luckily, Champ’s mom has spent some time in the theater and was quick to make the changes without a big fuss. I believe there were some switching of pants involved between the above mentioned groomsman and my dad (standing in back here with his jeans and bow tie waiting for pants).

Honestly, there are some details a bride just doesn’t need to know the morning of the wedding. Thank you, MIL… thank you.

After the pants party, Champ gave his guys and the dads monogrammed cuff links. I think they all really liked them, and obviously I’m not a guy, but if I were, I would wear them again!

I’m glad Champ had browsed over some of my wedding photos on our computer, because he seemed to pose perfectly for the camera! He created moments for photos with his dad, asking him to help with his tie. It’s like he knew there was a photographer in his face just waiting for pictures… amazing. :)

Champ rarely sees his best man, but whenever they do see each other it’s like they’re right back in college. They were quite the pair…

Our florist, Rose Braden of Rose Petals, came up with some beautiful flowers for the guys to wear. The groom wore white to match my bouquet, and his guys wore red bouts to match the bridesmaids’ bouquets.

And here’s where we come to the portraits. Honestly, my mouth dropped when I saw this photo (snapped from one of the hotel balconies):

We are in COLORADO in the beautiful Rockies, and of all places to do portraits, our photographer picked the parking lot of the Holiday Inn. Here are two of the only photos that don’t show the yellow paint marking the parking spots.

Champ with friend Zach, brother-in-law Eric, and my brother Nils:

As least they look handsome! The groom with his college buddies:

We rented a stretch Hummer to take the boys from the hotel to the Chapel, and arranged for it to come back for me and the girls. It was really more of a way to avoid running into each other in a small hotel!

My brother was so cute. Honestly, he was the first one to line up in pictures and the first one to flash his goofy grin.

The guys got to the Chapel and were directed to a room in back where they waited…

maybe told a few jokes…

then waited some more…

and waited…

Sorry guys- we were getting dressed! Next up, we girls get our turn in the limo!

Previously:

The Girls Get Ready
The Gift Exchange
Perfect Day to get Hitched!
Antlers and a Sing Along
The Practice Run
Finally In Colorado
A Quick Trip to the County Jail

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28 Responses to “Champ Wedding - The Pants Party”

1.
thefuturemrsjewell
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thefuturemrsjewell (message)  1,534 posts, Bumble bee

what great photos! Mr. Champs looks so excited in all of them! I can’t believe that they took pictures in the parking lot, that’s insane!

The one of Mr Champs & his BM getting ready in the mirror is fabulous!

 
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bridgetjones2010
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bridgetjones2010 (message)  52 posts, Worker bee

Your MIL is beautiful! And, boy, is she a rock-star for fixing the pants problem!

I think the parking lot pictures look great!

 
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Mrs. Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Awww, I love the transition from excited groom to nervous groom. :-)

 
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Lish
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Lish (message)  192 posts, Blushing bee

Okay, I’ll just say it - you both are GORGEOUS.
Lol, I’ve been following your recaps and I have total looks envy - which sounds creepy but I mean it in that ‘I’m southern and we give compliments randomly’ kind of way.

:)

 
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Lish
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Lish (message)  192 posts, Blushing bee

also. lol, how do I get my arms to look more like yours? I know there isn’t a picture here - but in profile pic I’m mega jealous.

Le sigh. lots of work with a trainer - no luck on that part yet. I’m going to find my delts though. I Will!

But. um. on the actual ENTRY… dude photographed your guys in the parking lot?
Was she afraid the snow might eat her?
WTF?

 
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Mrs. Champagne (message)  1,068 posts, Bumble bee

haha.. @Lish: I was doing a ton of spin classes when that picture was taken- but thanks! I’m sure you’ll look great:)

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  644 posts, Busy bee

your MIL was so great! and your photog:boooo!! but he got some good ones on the hotel room, i like the one with Mr. Champ and his father!

 
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Jessie516
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Jessie516 (message)  4,039 posts, Honey bee

What a bunch of good looking guys! Also, what a star your MIL is for being able to fix the pants!!

 
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ColorCoated
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ColorCoated (message)  951 posts, Busy bee

I love those cufflinks! And what a good looking group of guys!

 
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Miss_Carmel
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Miss_Carmel (message)  317 posts, Helper bee

Oh I love this post! We always see the girls getting ready but not always the guys.

 
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Vic004
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Vic004 (message)  784 posts, Busy bee

Vail looks so cool. I love the pop of red from the mens bouts, it looks so classy, and a hummer stretch in the mountains so perfect!

 
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Mrs. French Bulldog
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Mrs. French Bulldog (message)  6,077 posts, Bee Keeper

What a handsome bunch! and Vail makes a BEAUTIFUL backdrop!

 
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kmattso2
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kmattso2 (message)  990 posts, Busy bee

I love the snow in the background of the pictures…so pretty! It is kind of weird though that he had them taking pictures in a parking lot, especially if you can see the yellow lines like you said.

 
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HugsKissesLadyBugsBride
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HugsKissesLadyBugsBride (message)  311 posts, Helper bee

I guess there is nothing you can do about the parking lot pictures now, but I would still be very irked!!! That was just a weird spot to pick! Great recap!! The pics were so good and they make me want to visit Vail so badly!!!

 
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Mrs. Quiche (message)  2,186 posts, Buzzing bee

Great pictures! It’s disappointing that he chose the parking lot to take pictures, but I honestly don’t think a bad picture can be taken in Vail! It (& the guys!) is gorgeous!

 
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Miss Star (message)  1,288 posts, Bumble bee

Loved the happy groom to nervous groom pics ;)

Also, I chuckled outloud when I read about that gm’s pants. Haha.

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,654 posts, Sugar bee

i loved the before and after pics of him getting nervous. lol. so cute!

 
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heavnzbrat

cute pictures! i like how you got to see everything too. :)

 
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fiftyfootbride
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fiftyfootbride (message)  3,784 posts, Honey bee

Those pictures are so adorable. Also, good save on the ‘costume change.’

 
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Ms. Mojito
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Ms. Mojito (message)  230 posts, Helper bee

My favorite wedding photos are the photos taken of the bride and groom prior to the ceremony. Lovely!

 
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llc2011
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llc2011 (message)  466 posts, Helper bee

The snowy background is so pretty!! These pics look great

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

Go, MIL Champ!!!! :)

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

hehe the happy - nervous pictures are the best! they look so cute with the snow as background!!

 
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pvaulter718
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pvaulter718 (message)  1,604 posts, Bumble bee

You have an amazing MIL - isn’t it interesting sometimes what men do (pants, pics in the parking lot, etc)

 
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Miss Moonbeam (message)  1,335 posts, Bumble bee

Maybe they didn’t want to mess up the shoes? Looks like the guys had perfect getting ready moments.

 
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abbyjiu
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abbyjiu (message)  13 posts, Newbee

What a great MIL to save the day. I love the emotion on Champ’s face in some of the pics.

 
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Champ Wedding—Becoming the Bride » Weddingbee » The Wedding Blog

[...] the guys took portraits in the parking lot, we were hustling to be on time. Champ always teases me about the fact that I am always, without a [...]

 
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Champ Wedding: A Few Portraits, and We’re Official! | Weddingbee

[...] for a photo with each of his groomsmen, and our photographer picked the STAIRWELL for photos. I thought the parking lot was bad, but this is the only photo that doesn’t have the outlet on the wall. What a breathtaking [...]

 


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