Nearly Nautical Nuptials: Putting on My Party Dress

Nearly Nautical Nuptials: Putting on My Party Dress

October 6th, 2009 @ 4:17 pm by Mrs. Gloss

Gently suspended from her monogrammed hanger, there she was… my party dress. A delicious creation made by the one and only Melissa Sweet hanging out in the window, just waiting to be put on and twirl the night away.

I unzipped her…

… and stepped in to the last dress I would ever wear as ’Miss’ Gloss.

There was some finagling in order to not give our photog a full on frontal. My girls formed some sort of protective circle around me and initiated a complex dressing sequence - one to hold the veil, two to pull off my dress without ruining my hair, one to keep the wedding dress up, and one to supervise.

I was on the other end making sure the ladies didn’t jump out…

… and then they started to zip.

*interrupts to say* Man, my back totally looks ripped in this pic. I’m pretty sure it doesn’t normally look like that, but then again, I guess I don’t see it that often. Continue with soft, pudgy back pics below…

And this would be my ’OMG are we done!? Am I really a bride now?! I’m so excited!’ face.

After the addition of a few accessories…

…I was ready to put on my shoes in all their bright yellow, Cole Haan loveliness.

One final look-over in the mirror and I thought I was ready, until…

… I felt a slight breeze, looked back, and…

… noticed my wedding party was under my dress. They were “Just making sure they knew how to bustle it later,”… but I’m pretty sure they were just sneak’n one last peek before I was officially a married lady.

One more adjustment confirmed my ladies wouldn’t be trying to make an escape in the next 20 minutes and I was ready to go!

Erica and I went out onto the porch to take a few bridal shots before the guys arrived.

We had a fantastic view of the lake I would be getting married on shortly -

Then we heard the guys pull in and I went into hiding for a few more moments until our photographers worked out the details for our first look.

10 points to whomever can tell me which bee lent me one of my two somethings bee-orrowed shown in the photo above.

*all photos by Erica Lyn Photography

Previously:
Nearly Nautical Nuptials : Glossy Gals Get Ready

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33 Responses to “Nearly Nautical Nuptials: Putting on My Party Dress”

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,548 posts, Bee Keeper

Love all the ladies’ yellow shoes! And yes, your back looks amazing in the getting ready shots! (I’m so jealous — mine was hidden under my fairly uncomfy bustier!)

10/6/09 @ 4:20 pm (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,655 posts, Bumble bee

you look stunning! all your ladies look great too! I love to bright blue dresses and yellow shoes!

10/6/09 @ 4:22 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 2,112 posts, Buzzing bee

You look absolutely incredible Mrs. Gloss!!!!

10/6/09 @ 4:36 pm (reply)

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Gerbera (message) 1,043 posts, Bumble bee

Lurvly!

10/6/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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couturebowl (message) 77 posts, Worker bee

you look fantastic mrs. gloss!

10/6/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Mouse (message) 5,168 posts, Bee Keeper

Is that blue broach on your bouquet from Mrs. Perfume?
Btw, I love the shot of you looking over your shoulder that’s reflected in the mirror!

10/6/09 @ 4:47 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,743 posts, Honey bee

amazing! I’m anxious to hear what the bees lent you!

10/6/09 @ 4:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Tiramisu (message) 919 posts, Busy bee

Oooh the “I’m a bride!” moment! I remember it well; isn’t it magical? “Bride” looks gorgeous on you by the way!

10/6/09 @ 5:10 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 1,044 posts, Bumble bee

You look gorgeous…I love your dress =]

I’m guessing the broach might be bee-orrowed..but I’m not sure from who.

10/6/09 @ 5:12 pm (reply)

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

Gorgeous darling!

10/6/09 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Miss French Fries (message) 1,416 posts, Bumble bee

I love, love, love your yellow shoes! Beautiful pictures!

10/6/09 @ 5:29 pm (reply)

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Donald Norris

I love the yellow shoes with the wedding dress… Sooo Cute!

10/6/09 @ 5:35 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 4,381 posts, Honey bee

you look amazing! and your back, yowzer!

10/6/09 @ 6:16 pm (reply)

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mkat88 (message) 177 posts, Blushing bee

I am in love with the picture of you looking out overthe lake!!! It is amazing! I wore yellow shoes too!!! http://soontobemrsgalgano.wordpress.com/2009/08/05/wedding-feet/

10/6/09 @ 8:22 pm (reply)

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Ms Potato Chips (message) 863 posts, Busy bee

You look gorgeous and I heart your shoes!!

10/6/09 @ 8:57 pm (reply)

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honeymyheart (message) 765 posts, Busy bee

amazing photos. love the shoes

10/6/09 @ 9:12 pm (reply)

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MexicanGirl (message) 715 posts, Busy bee

can i share the points with Mrs. Mouse?

i think Mrs. Perfume borrowed you that amazing brooch! isn’t it the same one she borrowed to Mrs. Quiche?: http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/08/24/ya-mon-flowers-diy-details/

10/6/09 @ 11:26 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 1,112 posts, Bumble bee

Love the yellow shoes!

10/6/09 @ 11:33 pm (reply)

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KMSull (message) 6,140 posts, Bee Keeper

The shoes are beautiful, but what really took my breath away was you in the picture where I guess you’re putting on earrings? You look absolutely ethereal!

10/6/09 @ 11:36 pm (reply)

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Miss Scissors (message) 5,824 posts, Bee Keeper

Ah, I love those shots! Your back does look super-ripped in that one shot. Well played. :p

10/7/09 @ 12:12 am (reply)

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slicey19 (message) 979 posts, Busy bee

I too think the blue broach is from Perfume, true?

10/7/09 @ 7:05 am (reply)

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slicey19 (message) 979 posts, Busy bee

Will you share some closeups of your hair? It looks like part of it was straightened and part left curly, a look I’ve been contemplating but haven’t seen many instances of this on naturally curly girls, did the straight bits survive your nautical festivities?

10/7/09 @ 7:06 am (reply)

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Mrs. Gloss (message) 1,117 posts, Bumble bee

@Mrs. Mouse: @MexicanGirl: @slicey19: Wow, you guys are amazing at Bee Trivia. Yes, Quiche lent it to me and she got it from Perfume!
@slicey19: These are from my hair trial - which was very similar to the wedding day look, just took the straight part a little wider -
http://www.weddingbee.com/2009/07/14/hair-trial-round-one/ It remained 90% intact due to a massive amount of hairspray, but it was HOT so I got a little wave around my face by the end of the night -

10/7/09 @ 8:30 am (reply)

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pvaulter718 (message) 1,955 posts, Buzzing bee

Those Cole Haans are gorgeous! I love the blue and yellow, although maybe I’m partial because they were my wedding colors

10/7/09 @ 9:37 am (reply)

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MissFei (message) 21 posts, Newbee

The yellow shoes really pop out in the photos! Love love love it. I grew up being a traditionalist, thinking wedding gown can only go with white or ivory shoes, but now I am set on wearing vibrant color shoes on my wedding day!

10/7/09 @ 10:34 am (reply)

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